Local Notes: Bonham and Surroundings Update
E Alien residing on a Savoy route was seen in Bonkem today. Norman Crittenden and wife have gone to Amarillo to be with Mr Crittenden’s father who is ill. C KR Bush returns from vacation and reports a road trip. Mrs W W Cecil returns from Oklahoma City with her son Wirt to visit relatives. Norman Crittenden Jr accompanies his mother. Mrs Magan Spiver expected from Colorado, daughters CorÉilia and Ann nearby. M C Spivy travels to Whitesboro to escort his wife home. T Corney arrives in Bonham to start an automobile business renting the Peeler building on Fifth Street. Mrs Bol Morrow and Jor and Hada return from a Sulphur Oklahoma trip enjoying the sulphur pools. Arthur Stephens reported ill at Rev George Ball’s south side residence. Mr Stephens has poor health, friends regret. M E Sasser and family, Oscar and Will Sasser, return from West Texas trip including Floydada by auto.
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E Alien
Savoy
Bonkem
Pig Wise
Lebenck
Jook
Icteresis
Norman Crittenden
Gome
Amarillo
Mr Crittenden
Magan Spiver
Colorado
Coréilia
Ann
M. C. Spivy
Whitesboro
T. Corney
Bonham
Peeler
Wee Fifth Street
Arthur Stephens
George Ball
Stephens
M. E. Sasser
Oscar Jones
Will Sasser
West Texas
Advertised Letters in Bonham Texas Week Ending Aug 23 1923
A list of names shows letters advertised at the Bonham Texas office for the week ending August 23 1923. Names include Eldon Butler Joe Cuedenen Rachel Johnson Miss Veriz Matteson J C Buscell Is Levine E J Smith Bob Sutton Bob Trussell M A Taylor and others. Brannon's notes a new ukulele shipment. 47-6
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Bonham, Texas
Texas Baby Death Rate Mirrors New York City
Texas statistics from the Bureau of Vital Statistics show that about 67 of every 1000 babies born in 1924 died before age one, higher than many states and nearly as high as New York City. White, Mexican, and Negro death shares are given with New York City used for comparison. Dr. H. V. Sappington cites sanitation, health practices, and clinic shortages as factors.
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Austin
Texax
Texas
Bureau of Vital Statistcs
State Board of Heath
New York City
New Mexico
South Carolina
Oregon
H. V. Sappington
Sinic
Babe Ruth faces Col Ruppert over $6 fine in New York
Babe Ruth arrived aboard the 20th Century Limited seeking remission of a $6 fine and reinstatement, meeting Yankee owner Col Jacob Ruppert who says he does not sympathize. The story notes Ruth’s demand and Ruppert’s stance amid the city crowd.
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United Press
New York
Babe Ruth
20Th Century Limited
Col
Jacob Ruppert
Yankee
Ruppert Bes
Ruth
Babe
Stupendous strike report ends coal region lockout
Philadelphia news reports the miners walk-out is complete with 150000 plus workers out. No incidents marked the shutdown and 828 mines across 300 square miles are at a standstill.
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Philadelphia
Steamer Burns Destroys Three on Lake Erie Tragedy
A passenger steamer Colonial burned on Lake Erie three miles off Westfield early today. Three men drowned and ten rescued after the blaze swept the vessel. The incident was reported by United Press from Buffalo.
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Lake Erie
United Press
Duffalo
Colonial
Westfield
Priest Goes to See Babe Ruth in New York
Father Paul provincial of Xaverin Brothers and former head of St Mary's industrial school visits New York to speak with Babe Ruth about his conduct. He fears Ruth sets a bad example for students and plans to ask the athlete to reform.
For Sale Burroughs Adding Machine and Rex Typewriter
Classified listing offers a five column Burroughs adding machine in perfect condition and a Rex Visible Typewriter also in perfect condition. Local ad notes both items available for immediate purchase.
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Burroughs
Rex
Transfer Paper Shortage Mentioned in Lexington Notice
The Lexington Daily Leader notes limited supply of Purple Transfer paper in unspecified size and comments on an attempt to fix a divorce suit related to a defective title. The item reads as a brief, fragmented notice with unclear sourcing.
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Lexington Daily Leader
President Coolidge to address Omaha Legion convention
President Coolidge will speak at the American Legion national convention in Omaha Nebraska on October 6 at 11 a m. The plans call for a mammoth parade in the afternoon and an initiation into the Al Sar Deen booster group in the evening as announced by the general committee in charge.
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Omaha
Neb
Cooldze
American Legion National Convention
Mamoth Amerisah Legion
Al-Sar-Deen
Nebraska
Hay For Sale by D V Hill in a small ad
D V Hill offers Johnson Grass hay for sale with prices available by inquiry. Limited storage space requires sale from the caller.
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Johnson Grass
D. V. Hill
Bonham Realtor Ad Promises Modern Home Upgrades
Close in on W. 7th St splendid home with modern improvements for only $2500. Easy terms. See it today. J. M. Lowrey, Bonham, Texas. ot
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J. M. Lowrey
Bonham, Texas
Bonham Real Estate and Auto Services Ad Brief
East Bonham area offers a five room modern home with barn and garage priced at 3500 with easy terms. Also advertised truck curtains and auto top services from Tilbert Finley and Lowrey, plus a 10 room house near Bonham described as a zoo home at half the improvement cost.
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Bonham Auto Top Factory
Tilbert Finley
North
Orige
Bonham
Ij OM
Lowrey
Reduced prices on all silverware this week
Dranton announces a limited week of price cuts on silverware items with discounts available across all styles and sets. Shoppers can find lower prices on forks spoons knives and flatware patterns during the sale period.
General Store with Gas Station for Sale in Ivanhoe TX
Local listing for a General Grocery Store with gas and oil station in Ivanhoe Texas. Property includes building and equipment with option to trade. Owner: G W Taylor Ivanhoe Texas.
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Ivanhoe
Texas
G. W. Taylor
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MEET
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John T. Nall
Ang Lempics
N. W. Cor. Square
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