23 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1931
Page
1
A column highlights robust activity in Fannin County with Planters Cotton Oil employing 40 workers around the clock and a rising cotton price. Dairy and creamery sales, canned goods, and general retail show strong demand while infrastructure and highway funding spark future spending.
The San Antonio hotel association approved a resolution to replace linens with cotton where possible to boost Texas cotton use. The move aims to support the state crop by expanding demand for towels and table linens across member properties.
Fragmentary notes describe a local incident with unclear details about a van and a person named Mr Tre. The text is scrambled and lacks verifiable facts, with terms like police powerless and Bat the Van appearing as isolated fragments without coherent context.
In Wort September 22 Mrs. Weil Johnson rescued her son George Fam 29 when a stickup occurred as he stood nearby. She levered two bandits by shoving a pistol-wielding youth and moved toward the station as a courier crew arrived to pursue the robbers.
John J. Martines a unemployed jeweler was killed at his Fort Worth home by a shotgun blast to the head. His brother in law Allie Franklin 19 admitted the shooting and police questioned him. Franklin a half brother and Hilliard Herndon 16 live with the sister and her husband. no witnesses.
Gov. I. J. Blackwood signed a bill prohibiting cotton planting next year in South Carolina. The measure becomes effective only if three fourths of Southern states enact similar laws. Blackwood said an unconditional law would be preferable. The law passed at a special session of the South Carolina Assembly.
The Duncan Parent Teachers Association will hold its first meeting Thursday at 3:30 PM in the school auditorium. All mothers are urged to attend.
A Brainerd Minnesota farmer reported chasing cows in the woods when a large bear pursued him over a considerable distance. Local wildlife officials were alerted and advised caution for anyone in the area.
Tokyo reports troop movements in Manchuria outside the South Manchurian railway zone to end. Foreign Minister Shidehara and War Minister Minami say reports of Chinese occupation were greatly exaggerated. An official statement is due soon with no withdrawal date set.
Washington reports the Census Bureau counts 2,091,518 bales ginned before September 16 this year, compared with 3,736,210 by the same date last year. Texas ginnings total 1,088,188 bales.
Washington reports indicate major firms including United States Steel Bethlehem Steel and General Motors cut wages while government circles seek to shield living standards. Hoover regrets the move and convenes leaders to pledge wage maintenance as early signs of recovery emerge from a two year depression.
The Associated Press reports wage reductions and higher taxes in Texas, signaling a shift in economic policy under Hoover era prospects. Citizens and taxpayers react to the changes described as part of a broader fiscal adjustment.
Market notes reflect cotton at about $1.00 per bale with limited demand. Al Whit cautions buyers but offers remain steady while sellers cope with uncertain prices and occasional rejections.
A disputed bid to close the Paso Juarez bridge drew labor groups into a feud. The petition sought to limit crossings for workers from Mexico, while authorities debated the impact on Americans visiting Juarez gambling venues. Controversy followed recent bridge closures on the Lower Rio Grande.
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