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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1925
Page
8
The county fair marks its opening on September 29 after $10,000 spent on buildings and extensive preparations. Organizers stress that initial success will influence future fairs.
Readable fragments indicate a local public sale action with officials named and a possible date. Details are incomplete but the notice references a sale proceeding and municipal authority.
A strong call to action urges immediate effort to enroll 900 gas subscribers, stressing that failure would be a disgrace and endanger future gas supply. The message frames this as an urgent, do-or-die duty.
United Press reports informal talks among anti saloon league officials and Wayne Wheeler toward modifying production laws. Colonel William Mitchell in Dallas says the fight has begun and predicts a separate and better service from the embattled effort. Mitchell praises Coolidge's air inquiry stance and plans to testify in Washington.
The Fair opens September 29 with a morning parade chaired by Dr O C Nevill and others. Prizes await best decorated cars and floats while all Fannin County schools declare a holiday and each child is admitted free. Bonham and Leonard square off in football with Leonard bringing a 25 piece band to boost the home team.
Cotton sold Tuesday at 24.87 cents per pound for middling Upland. Receipts total 166 bales with trade activity recorded at Compton Market.
Atlanta weather sections in the Dixie series open today with ideal conditions as sun shines. Probable batters listed for Fort Worth are John and Moore while Cavet Wormoth and Brock are named for Atlanta.
The Fair Association begins ticket sales through a Bonham High School girls campaign. Adults pay 1.00 and children 0.50 for season access to music instrument funds, with Dorothy Lewry Elizabeth Rodgers Grace Old and Ruth Stainds in charge.
A local grocery promotes chops and baked potatoes as dependable square meals. The ad touts ready pork or veal and potatoes, promising complete, fresh meats and vegetables always in stock for hearty meals.
A rigid quarantine for nine Texas counties within Houston was enacted by Dr Marion Imes amid a disease scare. The move affects livestock movements, with authorities warning of restrictions until the danger passes and the all clear is issued.
United Press reports Walington Sept 28 that air mail proves feasibility and efficacy prompting expansion of routes to private carriers. Postmaster General Harry New expresses gratification yet signals caution while awaiting board review and recalls past figures Generals Mas Paock and Adm Moffe.
A Menard County report states a husband killed his wife and later died by suicide. The event appears to have occurred last week with few details available and authorities confirming the fatalities.
United Press reports J. Dailey, alias bean, charged in the holdup and shooting of Allen Pennimen near August. Dailey pleaded guilty to the robbery but claimed insanity and sought acquittal at the Heath penalty hearing in Dallas.
The United States Bureau of Mines plans to double helium output for dirigibles using a secret process at a new Fort Worth plant, projected to produce 2,000,000 feet per month by January 1. France’s debt funding commission led by Joseph Cailleaux arrived in New York and plans rapid transport to Washington, with Dalifaux optimistic about terms comparable to Britain and a return to France slated for October 3.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce issued a call for 10,000 cotton pickers. Immediate needs were reported by Canyon 500, Truscott 1250, Tuscola 100, Hamlin 1000, Rotan 500, Aspermont 100, Stamford 600.
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