19 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
1
Forecast notes clear conditions for Washington and Bonham area with Saturday fair weather. East Texas expected to see similar conditions on Saturday with increasing clearness as the day progresses.
After three days of silence on the ornamenta light proposal the Thaw money scheme appears to have used nearly every device except burglary to secure funding. The reference hints at a broad, improvised network of methods utilized to push the proposal forward.
Amid scattered clippings a Bonham rattle snake on pavement sparks talk of fenced streets and warnings about late habits. The Denton and Denison references imply a regional page mixing local oddities, editorials, and looming civic concerns.
An incomplete local report describes a Velean towns rally last night deemed a success by all stands, with widespread support for cleanliness and reform. The piece hints at political maneuvers and platform disputes affecting candidates and campaigns.
Joe Taylor reported from Dallas News that the Northeast Texas Press Association discussed a dry territory and noted Denison’s heavy grain. Henry Wallas recalled the Alason deterstate law not yet effective, Austin Statesman. The Allison Interstate law went unmentioned as the group gathered in Denison.
A Dallas Journal summary notes Governor Colquitt vetoed part of the 1913 emergency and eleemosynary appropriations, leaving limited funds for asylums and jail housing for 340 insane inmates. The piece argues the Legislature followed the governor’s recommendations poorly and criticizes political expedience over pledged platform promises. It also remarks on editor and chairman Wortham’s reactions and ends with a note about getting watches and jewelry repaired at Hargrove's.
Grandma Frazier lost mare and colt last week when lightning struck the tied animals at Geo Allen's. Clay Fitch and Miss Ina Angus wed at the bride’s home with Rev Chas Sugart officiating. Bob Pierce returns from Sulphur Oklahoma stating health benefits. Heavy rains slow church completion as the Methodist parish nears new dedication.
An early medicinal advertisement touts a prescription labeled for malaria fever and chills. It promises quick relief after five or six doses and claims it acts on the liver without causing gную.
House offers five rooms two porches two outbuildings and four acres within three blocks of Bailey Inglish School and near the new High School site. Also offered a corner lavatory in good condition suitable for office or small bath. Contact Parker Talley or J. M. Dockery who has gone to Savoy via phone.
JoW Ward purchased a ticket for an event in Dodd City today. The purchase confirms attendance and adds to the local activity calendar for the day.
Offers a small house on the edge of Russell Heights for cash plus ten dollars monthly. Advertisement by Gibson & Pastor urges quick purchase.
Readable lines urge paying water bills to avoid penalties. Mentions Ko Ragleby as a four passenger traveler for Windont and Bal McCooaryv with unclear extra details about Dodd Cits.
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