17 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1928
Page
1
Inquire to update mailing address, provide old and new locations to avoid delays. Notices charging 7 percent per line apply for entries such as entertainments tips and other benefits with admission fees. Cash with order.
Public notice states erroneous reflections about any club, person, or corporation will be corrected upon notification. Advertising rates are available on application.
In a chaotic tale from the Sulphur area a protest over a road ditching project ends with a long improvised watercourse. Workers redirected the Sulphur Creek bed creating a five way embankment to channel floodwaters and improve travel between Paris and Cooper. Local observers praise the technical triumph while noting potential risks to motorists and nearby areas.
Two female candidates, one socialist and one independent, seek the Massachusetts governorship. They promise reform and stumping the state, with debates over rent property taxes and government support for the populace. The race highlights gender dynamics in a tense political season.
A fragment suggests fishermen may ship home pictures of big fish they did not catch to gain money or status. Some fellows could profit by presenting stuffed fish with boys posing, regardless of truth, provoking questions about spurious claims at home.
A Chicago boy named Billy Ranieri reportedly sent word to his father begging for a ransom payment. The message is described as a sample of how his country valued liberty and contrasts with rule under King George I, implying a call for greater personal freedom.
A Dallas proclamation urges readers to join about a million people at the fair, describing the fair as a great Texas institution. It notes its Dallas location is incidental and emphasizes it belongs to the state and deserves wide attendance.
Jumbled notes mention Mexican school teachers asking for permission to vote in presidential elections. The fragment references various groups and places including 10% Ranch going to Paris and the Ringlings to Sherman. A tent show is noted with plans tied to cotton prices and outings to cinema shows.
The notice requests Sam Fryar attend the fair this year after skipping last year. It asks Madame Fryar to ensure his attendance and mentions accompanying Jims as she arrives.
Reports from Sdnsuan and Porto Ried say about 3000 people are hungry on the islands and will be clothed and fed by the Red Cross with funding from this country. A fan nin County Fair may draw 10 000 to 20 000 attendees.
Muddled report notes unnamed travelers diverged toward the east and west. The text hints at concerns over safe passage but provides no clear destinations or outcomes for either party. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
Weather and agricultural notes describe Idaho snow and extreme Texas heat affecting cotton markets. The piece mentions shade as a factor for comfort and likely harvest timing, with emphasis on regional conditions and farm labor implications.
Publication notes a satirical rain plot tied to Dr John Straton during Al Smith’s campaign and reports the Southern Baptist Church faces a $1.6 million loss from treasurer Clinton S Carnes fraud. Investigations reveal loans, dummy bookkeeping, and a wealth of misappropriated funds. Church leaders vow full restitution and asset liquidation to cover debts.
A Marlin homecoming tribute lauded LBJ ally and congressman for the next six years as junior senator. Speakers praised Connallys record and character, foreseeing strong legislative impact and full Texas representation during his term. Supporters hailed his future influence in both houses and his ability to advance national issues for the state.
A garbled OCR fragment notes discussion on hesitation and politics during a convention. It mentions The Beacon Journal and Wallas News and references owners and small ears in a playful, unclear context. The readable bits hint at phrases about hesitation and permanent impressions.
Workers bustle as carpenters rearrange the stock pavilion and set up new poultry and agriculture buildings for the fair. Two inch sawdust dusting aims to keep exhibits sanitary and welcoming. Season tickets go on sale with locations listed for purchase before opening day.
United Press reports a mixup as Edinburg Texas officials opened a routine fire drill. Townspeople panicked and rushed outside as the siren blared, while Fire Inspector C L Wamp ton explained the drill was scheduled and unrelated to any fire in progress.
A garbled, informal string of anecdotes describes a crashed airplane, medical maladies, farm life, birth notices, a bumper crop lament, and a chaotic bus scene with a hesitant passenger delaying her ride. The piece blends stray phrases and fragmented dialogue with stray names and places.
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