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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a publication name Favorite Printing Co with reference to daily except Sunday. No clear event or date identified beyond printing notice phrasing.
A mixed issue contains a newspaper notice insert with subscription rates and change of address instructions, followed by a humorous anecdote about a city editor misreading a rival’s pool fishing report and suffering a bout of illness while the editor’s wife reads a column. The piece ends with a warning that mocking editorials may provoke counterclaims.
Fragmentary text indicates a child fugitive case prompting police alert. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable. Further details unavailable from the damaged OCR segment.
A proverb warns against meddling in others’ quarrels. Those who interfere are likened to someone grabbing a dog by the ears, a reminder to avoid unnecessary entanglement in strife. Providence quotes Proverbs 26 17.
The Favorite editor explains his patience is worn and hints at a forthcoming sensational incident at the office. He recalls the rival city editor fabricating stories about his fishing and criticizes unclear pronoun use while lamenting a need for new words to clarify meaning.
W A Martin, convicted of killing a deputy sheriff in Denton, was rated for ninety nine years in the penitentiary by a Dallas county jury. He may face death or a 537 year maximum if tried on fourteen additional cases. Parole could come after less than twenty five years if convictions align.
The text presents a plea for acquittal on self defense grounds as belief faith would sway the public, asserts Martin’s guilt and severity of sentence, notes Bishop Brown’s admission of doctrinal disagreement yet claim to bishop in good standing, and mentions Secretary Weeks resigning from the cabinet due to ill health with critique from Republicans.
The Omaha address is praised as a heartfelt plea for domestic peace and religious tolerance. It argues for eradicating prejudice at home to match calls for world peace and stresses honest, sincere effort toward national unity and liberty for all citizens.
A report claims Germany secured concessions from the Allies as a condition for signing the pact aimed at displacing hostilities and delivering at least temporary peace in Europe. The Allies are said to have gained important victories by granting concessions in return.
A witty note suggests a man who doubles grass growth could gain fame as a public benefactor if he also eliminated two biting mosquitoes quickly, whether before or after.
The Mothers Clubs of Hillsboro press for a standard milk ordinance. They state they will not comment on their action and that any regulations they impose on themselves will likely be reasonable.
The article touts rising demand for G. F. P. amid claims of relieving so called female troubles. It credits catarrh of the generative organ as the main cause of many ailments and asserts the medicine strengthens body energy and vitality by supporting natural organ function.
The Red Ball Stage Line runs from Bonham to Greenville with departures at 7:00 am 9:30 am 9:15 am 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 4:30 pm 7:00 pm. Connections available with Cotton Belt Bailey Katy at Leonard Santa Fe at Celeste Texas Special at Greenville and service to Sulphur Springs Tyler Terrell and Dallas. Bus departs West Fourth Street depot across from Hassell Motor Co. Fare to Greenville is 1.50 and phone 372 for details.
The government’s mistaken crop estimate contrasts with local forecasts from Fannin county men who expected the entire cotton crop to be harvested by mid October.
Bonham and Denison travel times listed with departures from Bonham Red Sal Depot West Fourth Street and Denison Red Ball Cafe Simpson Hotel. Phone numbers 3872 and 957 provided for details. Schedule shows multiple daily departures at 7:30 am 10:30 am 12:30 pm 4:30 pm 8:00 pm and fare stated as one dollar.
A fragment reflects on a desire for rain after drought and the fleeting nature of time since that wish. It evokes longing and the hope for renewal through a hopeful, concise sentiment.
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