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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented meditation laments falling birds and a nation in turmoil. It recalls simpler days amid fields and woods, imagining a longing for peace, thoughtful living, and the return to a gentler, freer past.
Chicago moved a step closer to the world championship by defeating Detroit 8 to 0. Brown and Kling powered the win with Summers and Schmidt driving the Detroit offense. If Chicago wins the next game, the series ends. otherwise a seventh game would be needed.
Miss Mattie Currey daughter of J F Currey who lived two miles west of Hector died last evening at 6 after a several day illness from kidney troubles. She was 19 and many friends mourn her loss. Burial was at 2:50 this afternoon at Khube.
A straw vote from seven Baltimore theaters shows William Jennings Bryan leading in each venue. Totals across theaters indicate strong support with Bryan capturing the majority in key locations and a statewide tilt suggesting a decisive win.
A message from Arnold the St. Louis conductor says the St. Louis sank in the North Sea and occupants were rescued by a seafaring vessel. Also noted is a critically ill infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Tarpley who is reported improving. A humorous item mentions a chicken eating hog purchase prompted by a sheriff's inquiry.
An advertisement for Laxative Frat Syrup from Saunders Drug Company touts relief for chronic constipation by restoring natural stomach, liver and bowel action. It warns against substitutes and lists a price of 50e.
Bonham Texas resident W G Leeman reports three years of backache hip pain and sleepless nights eased by Danas Kidney Pills after buying from Saunders Drug Co Buffalo New York is sole US agent with a price of 45 cents per box.
Honey Grove ginners fear night riders after notices found at several gins across Texas. One Leonard gin received threats to destroy property unless operations stop. Local ginners guard plants nightly. authorities hope to trap the perpetrators. Paris Advocate notes Col. R. B. Ayers toured in a steel wheeled vehicle nicknamed the devil wagon, capable of 40 mph and used for inspections.
Cotton prices today ranged from 8.60 to 8.80 with the top near yesterday's high. Receipts were among the largest seen this season, indicating strong demand and active trading.
The Lasso Land Musical Comedy Co arrives from the east and will perform at Steger tonight. A Texas writer of the show is with Dallas News staff. The company numbers about 18 and adds an extra coach for scenery and baggage. A T P conductor praised the production after seeing it in Clarksville, calling it an excellent attraction and worth patronage. The troupe is described as pleasant, refined, and well received by the press.
A free teacher training class starts tonight after the prayer meeting at First Christian Church using a book recommended by Mr. Wiggins. Successful students receive a diploma from the International Sunday School Association.
Harvie Jordan president of the Southern Cotton Association announced a convention of cotton growers and allied interests similar to the 1905 New Orleans meeting. He will launch a vigorous campaign for better prices and issue a general call for a mass gathering of farmers bankers merchants and ginners at a central cotton belt location likely Memphis. The convention will be open to all organizations.
Dr Stewart R Roberts argues that coffee and tea disrupt digestion due to tannic acids and oils while Bottled Coca Cola contains no digestive-interfering substances. He notes caffeine provides light stimulation to the heart and nervous system and refreshes the body. Will Nevill has recovered after five weeks illness.
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