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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
2
A garbled column reflects on leadership changes and public figures. It mentions Rear Admiral Sims, Amy Lowell and her estate, church unification reporting contrasts, prison escapes at Blue Ridge, and a tornado in Louisiana. The piece spans politics, literature, and regional news with satirical undertones.
A Greenville Messenger opinion contrasts politicians and statesmen, arguing voters seek immediate gain over long term service. It recalls fears of electing senators by popular vote and notes a long standing Orange New Jersey female office holder with unpaid positions. It mentions local topics from Clarksville to highway contracts and a railroad hearing set for October 19 in Fort Worth.
Jobyna Ralston, star of Fire Freshman with Harold Lloyd, argues American girls should embrace sports to develop character. She plays golf and swims, rides, recently took up handball, and dislikes high heels. She favors sports attire over dresses and believes every girl should devote herself to some sport. She enjoyed the Freshman football sequence and hopes audiences feel its emotional impact.
Poor conditions plague the Paris and Dallas fair where tents and outdoor displays suffer from rain. Exhibitors warn public turnout drives revenue as fairs move seasons and circuses seek cooler southern climates to survive.
Legal notice from Community Natural Gas of Dallas Texas seeking city approval in Bonham for a gas distribution franchise to construct operate and repair gas mains service lines and related facilities. Term five years with conditions including rates charges and public works oversight. Witnessed by F L Chase.
A 1921 Dodge touring car in good shape is listed with price and local dealer notes. A fashion piece highlights Miss Ralston named among 1923 baby stars, discussing athletic health and outdoor activity. Actress Jobyna Ralston’s film contract is noted, with mentions of her roles in several silent features. A local millinery line and hat fashion by Mrs Siddens and Mrs Cortner is advertised, with price ranges and new arrivals.
Bonhenn to Greenville departs 7:00 with multiple arrivals listed at 9 18 12 00 and 2 00 4 00. Service includes connections at Cott Belt Bailey Leonard Santa reste and Ville. Fare cited as 1 50 with contact via phone 372.
Bonham and Denison schedule details list departure times 11:80 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. with fares per car. Bonham departures from Red Ball Depot on Fourth Street and Denison departures from Red Ball near Simpson Hotel. For more information call Bonham 62 or Denison 957.
Wn Smithville October 15 A stirring tale The Golden Mirage by Merton L Harris district attorney of Smithville has just been published by Fleming H Revell Company New York Advance copies reach the author Critics call it first rate and home folks toast a fellow townsman Harris born in Comanche county long in Smithville since January he has tried 58 cases winning 51 He spent years advising oil firms and uses such experiences to craft a fast moving story of fortunes overnight with a suspicious Texan landowner a district judge a young riches seeker a bold Irish foreman and others amid new oil field life and liquid gold
Readers are reminded of skin blemishes caused by eczema, boils, pimples and similar conditions. The advertisement promotes Black and White Ointment and Soap as a remedy, claim rid of skin ruin, sold by local dealers with explanations.
Willard Service advertises a free testing and filling program and promotes perminals cleaned and greased as part of a real service.
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