20 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1913
Page
1
The column lists a forecast for Washington and Bonham with cooler fair weather Sunday and showers in East Texas. It includes a stray ad tone about a general proposition and some moral maxims on bravery and influence, reflecting mixed newspaper content.
A prose piece argues that individuals exist within families and communities, warning against self-centered vanity. It cites Scripture’s lines about none living or dying unto themselves and notes that in many cultures family responsibility and honor shape conduct. The essay praising family life stresses its joys and sorrows as central to life.
A proverb notes that a man’s ability to keep his temper depends largely on the size of the man he faces. The saying implies that greater size challenges restraint and composure in confrontations.
Church papers split between preaching and singing. A local man avoids arguments, seeking uninterrupted talk. The T and P railroad could convert the prairie patch north of the depot into a park, recalling Shep Dorset and honoring his sacrifice.
An advertisement urges fathers to train sons to be punctual with a new Elgin timepiece. The notice promotes a $11.75 20 year case, 5 jewel model as the best bargain offered.
A four year old boy is dying from a bullet wound believed to be fired by an eleven year old playmate. The piece argues parents are responsible for children handling guns and urges scrutiny of parenting in gun safety. It mocks editor misstatements and invites a satirical retaliation at a Bonham event.
The August term Grand Jury for Fannin County reports examining about 275 witnesses, visiting the county jail and farm, and delivering recommendations. They urge sanitary upgrades at the county jail, improved water, beds, and guards procedures, and commend Sheriff Leaman and County officials. They present a favorable financial review by County Auditor Will Harkins, endorsing the county’s financial health and lawful expenditures.
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