Bonham Daily Social Notes Visit Several Local Residents
Mrs. Bessie Polk of Hudsonville and Miss Robertina Davis of Mulberry were in Bonham today along with Perry Parks of Mulberry on business. Others visiting include Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McRae of Sherman and Thurmond Blakeney recently from Dallas. Lonnie Fuller returns from Austin with family planning to visit Deep Eddy and Barton Springs on the same trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Polk
Hudsonville
Perry Parks
Mulberry
Bonham
Hampton Harper
Ector State Bank
W. B. Leeman
Pecan Gap
Thurmond Blakeney
Dallas
W. C. McRae
Sherman
Mr. McRae
Lonnie Fuller
Austin
Lonnie
Deep Eddy
Barton Springs
Bargain Home Near High Serves Listed For 1750
Five room old house on a 300 foot deep lot offered by Will H. Evans & Co. at 1750 dollars with easy terms. Property emphasizes proximity within 100 feet of the High Serves. Contact phone 31. through Evans agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Evans & Co
A Colored Man Asks Time From Jail Inmate
A colored man idles on the sidewalk opposite the county jail. A prisoner in a barred window calls out asking for the time and whether the man has a watch. The exchange ends with the man not revealing the time or his watch.
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The
McNaught Syndicate
What the Shades Are Saying
A playful assemblage of quotes from historical and fictional figures. Ben Franklin frets about modern times and Poor Richard. Robert Burns jokes about cigars. The Bluebird warns about fragile panes. The Ancient Mariner laments water everywhere. Casey Jones notes grade crossing risk. Beethoven longs for blues. Aladdin wishes for Ford stock. Jesse James mocks doctors’ fees.
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Ben
Ford Stock
Jesse James
Bonham Fire Department Meet and Local Notices
Regular meeting of the Bonham Fire Department tonight at 7 30. A. J. Stevenson chief invites all members to attend. Adjoining Duncan School offers a building lot for 900 and a seven room house near the High School on West 10th St for 3250 with 760 cash and monthly balance. Reduced prices on fountain pens at Brannen Co. 6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West 10Th St
Will H. Evans & Co
Brannen Jiy. Co
Colored vote in Louisiana slippage due to sectional turnout
An inquiring Northerner questions why the colored vote remains small in a Louisiana state election while the local colored population outnumbers whites by at least ten to one in that section. The officeholder explains turnout patterns and possible factors affecting participation.
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Louisiana
Louisiman
Sutthiy
Lin
Meyaught Syndicate
Isc
Embarrassing stewards and racial lines in election lore
A steward on a ship jokes about first and second class arrivals while a mother with a baby hesitates. An ad promotes a store building for rent on North Main Street. A visitor questions white and black voting tests in the era, revealing discriminatory practices and warped constitutional notions.
Simple Mixture For Constipation Adlerske Evacuant
Advertises a laxative mixture with buckthorn bark magnesium sulphate glycerine and Adleriks claiming quick action without gripe. Mentions gas relief and a bold claim of removing long-standing matter in the system. Includes a playful line about packing five dozen flavor jugs and a local school play listing Gober auditorium on May 14 with 10 and 20 cent admission.
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Adlerske
J. W
Reb Peeler
Gober School
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Newton's
Arledge Bros. Grocery
Shades
Mistletoe Creamery
Bermuda
Campbell Gro, Co
Phone
Bonham, Texas
A. B. Mr
South Fourth
Dno. T. Clark
South Fourth Street
Duncan School
Ruin
Cobe
North Main St
Joe B. Johnson
Parage
Will Hi. Evans & Co
R.A. Risser
J. K. McClure
Square
West 4Th Street
Ramon Magouirk
Bonham, R
Brendie
Linda Lou
Dobbs
Our
Jb . We
Erie
Lewis
the Shoe Man
Directed By
Scott Sidney
Charleys
Charon Christie Film Company Inc
Erty the Ennes
Pore
Babcock Bros
Abe
Brazil
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