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Notice to the Public Correction Policy at Bonham Post
Public notice states any erroneous reflection on character reputation or standing of firms individuals or corporations will be corrected upon notification to the publishers. Readers urged to contact the Bonham Texas post office to report errors in this second class mail matter.
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A Thought For Today From Pascal
A concise proverb notes that a man's virtue is judged by daily conduct rather than rare great efforts, emphasizing steady ethics over flashy actions.
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Pascal
Nature has made a glory in verdant scenes by L Mitchell Thornton
Poem-like lines describe nature’s grace in forests, waters, skies, and fields. The verses celebrate rivers, birds, a larkspur's blue, wheat, and dew as a universal beauty. The author signs as L Mitchell Thornton.
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Nature
L. Mitchell Thornton
Texas election bets spark banker murder amid noir politics
A Dallas banker was killed after a forgery and a quarrel over an election bet on Connally versus Mayfield. The shooter faces murder charges while scrutiny shifts to others who backed the bet. Texas politics see reform rhetoric amid national race lines as figures push for Smith and Raskob alignments.
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Dallas
United States
Connally
Mayfield
Texas
Improper Election Betting Faces Public Indifference
The writer argues that bets on elections corrupt outcomes and that law violations by bettors and bookmakers are rarely indicted. They cite a Dallas bet as an example and blame public indifference for the ongoing lax enforcement of anti betting laws.
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Dallas
State of affairs with him may endure
Fragmentary text notes a persistent situation involving an individual. The content hints that the current state could become permanent, but details are unclear and no concrete actions or outcomes are provided.
Wild oats and shocks in a curious remark
A quip notes that wild oats are always shocking, reflecting a playful or jabby take on frontier knowledge and humor. The fragment hints at a joking line about oats and electricity or surprise.
Political hypocrisy in campaign advocacy exposures
The piece argues editors and speakers reveal real motives behind campaigns rather than platforms. It notes how partisans push for Hoover or Lowden or Reed for reasons tied to personal or familial interests, exposing hypocrisy in political persuasion. It calls for honesty and self-interest disclosure in voting appeals.
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Lowden
Smith
Union
Reed
Missouri
Patickde
Political shuffle noted in local papers
Denison Herald quotes a political observer saying mis star declares for Hoover and hints at Raskob annexing Gertrude Eldmire to the Democratic fold. Mineral Wells Index notes backers of changing the prohibition law previously voted anti prohibition.
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Hoover
Raskob
Gertrude Eldmire
Denison Herald
Detours and Ocean Currents Stir Political Year Feels
Readers note two curious lines: motorists avoid detours yet stray to them and the Gulf Stream reversed itself in a mythic sense. The quotes attribute these oddities to the political year, reflecting editorial whimsy rather than science.
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Christian Science Monitor
Mitocean
New York Sun
Crime in Chicago Headlines Rumor Reaches Tribune
Kansas City Star questions whether the Chicago Tribune has heard a circulating crime rumor. The piece frames how rumor can cross papers and asks readers about the Tribune's awareness.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Kansas City Star
Farmer Seeks Livelihood From Republican Agricultural Stats
A San Diego Union note speculates a farmer could live easily if he could rely on Republican statistics on agricultural prosperity. The remark reflects a political jab about data and farming income.
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San Diego Union
Vague Legislative Quip Sparks Bipartisan Debate
A fragment from the Mesa Arizona Journal Tribune notes a satirical exchange about political alignment. It contrasts a wet Republican Catholic supporting Hoover and a dry Democratic Methodist backing Smith, highlighting voter position discussions.
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Mesa (Ariz
Journal-Tribune
Tunney’s Popular Appeal Tied to Opponents’ Approachability
A Wichita Eagle item notes that heavyweight champion Gene Tunney is popular partly because his opponents are generally more approachable, contrasting public perception with fighting style.
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Wichita Eagle
Political Pie Recipe Remains Applesauce and Plums
A Louisville Times humorous note declares that the unchanging political pie is made of applesauce and plums, a quip about political flavor and stability.
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Louisville
Italian Firebrand Stirs Debates on Suppression Laws
A murky note speaks of Mussolini era censorship debates with Mr Vesuvius as a metaphor. The passage hints at choices between suppressing sedition or music law enforcement.
Tigers Found Climbing Trees, Digest Reports
The Literary Digest announces a discovery that tigers can climb trees, noting the finding as timely and a solution to a pressing question. The Seattle Times is cited as the source of the claim.
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Literary Digest
Tanmany
Seattle ‘Times
The Day's Best From Texas Papers
A brief editorial note from Sherman Democrat urging readers to avoid quarrelling over religion and instead practice faith daily.
Why The Guest Went Home In A Domestic Scene
A humorous domestic exchange from the Louisville Courier Journal depicts a maid informing her mistress the guest has left, with the mistress noting she rented the room due to the guest’s oppressive presence. The column echoes contemporary social humor and clipped banter.
A Quip on Human Nature From a Corsicana Sun
A concise reflection notes that a mob rarely hurries to perform a needed kindness, offering a dry social observation from the Corsicana Sun.
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Corsicana
How to start an old fashioned blue neither
The Clarksville Times offers practical guidance on crafting a classic blue ribbon cocktail and discusses ingredients, proportions, and technique for a balanced drink.
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Clarksville Times
Old Man Grouch on Straw Votes and Old Times
A Sherman Democrat critiques straw votes noting many results reflect prior years and Johnson grass. The column cites Miss Helen Wills and hints at political commentary from an old commentator.
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Johnson Grass
Sherman
Hardest Roller Skating Hurdle The Floor
A light exchange at a skating rink frames a joke about learning to roller skate with the floor being the main obstacle. The Detroit News line contrasts with a quip about wages in the East and a remark about Coolidge and Tunney retiring in 1928.
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Detroit News
Public Voice Quits Pastoral Work at Bailey
Benham Sept 3 1928 announces retirement from active pastor al duties due to health and burden of church responsibilities. He expresses heartfelt gratitude to the Fannin community and intends to continue minimal service while prioritizing family and nightly time.
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Atlantic
Fannin
Johnson Carleton couple wed in Bonham ceremony
Bonham honored the marriage of Joe B. Johnson and Bernice Carleton at the bride's parents home with Rev. W R Holder officiating. The couple plans a bridal trip to Gulfport before settling in Bonham. The groom works as a bookkeeper and the bride is a talented violinist.
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New Pastor Receives Warm City Welcome
Yesterday in Bre Win a new pastor named Holder arrived with his family to serve at the Christian church. He conducted his first service and the reception drew a larger than usual crowd. the Sunday school also reported ninety more attendees than the previous Sunday. The congregation and visiting friends from other churches attended. Holder expressed gratitude for the warm reception and city welcome.
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