26 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1928
Page
1
Obsolete notice text outlines publication charges and address changes. An editorial fragment discusses the Fannin County Fair with mentions of security passes and a call to engage dairy interests, plus Reece the Katy agricultural agent visiting the city to support dairy programs.
Notice to the public stating that any erroneous reflection will be corrected upon notification. Advertising rates are available on application. Published as second class matter at the Bonham post office, Bonham Texas.
A circular lyric fragment presents a personal creed of virtues. It expresses aims to be true pure shy brave generous humble and kind toward all including foes, friends and the needy, ending with a note that the lines were selected.
Fragmentary notes describe hopeful weather for the end of the week affecting preparations at a fair. Mentions cotton, a potato, and a golf bar analogy with a cloudy northern sky hinting at forecasts impacting events at the grounds.
The passage notes a man demanding conformity and granting no allowance for individual thought. It mentions the first day of the fair drawing strong attendance and expresses hope for continued success. Al threw a brown derby to women in Montana rather than the ring as a politician might.
Two players in a Chicago poker match showed aces with one having the stronger six shooter hand. The piece mentions Richmond in the field and notes transport lines and motor car concerns affecting freight. It says the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals contest the National League title with a tight race.
The program details for the Fannin County Fair outline cattle judging and demonstrations on September 27 with chair caning rug making sewing and sheep judging. Vernon shows on the midway feature debris collecting events and an old fiddlers contest with a free Shetland pony giveaway for schoolchildren.
A fragmented account discusses Governor Smith’s charge that the Republican National Committee aided religious prejudice. It cites Dr. Work’s reply denying religious propaganda and argues the charge concerns omission or sanction by the committee, with criticism of Work’s response and tactics.
The Houston Post-Dispatch notes minimal betting on the upcoming election with less than 10,000 dollars wagered on Wall Street so far. It contrasts dwindling confidence and argues the campaign's outcome remains uncertain as political and financial observers weigh odds and public sentiment.
The passage notes balanced books on the farm with meat in the smokehouse, corn in the crib, hogs in the pen, healthy horses and cattle, and growing income from butter, eggs, and milk. It suggests improvements to the farm bank account and mocks farm relief measures.
The piece argues swift punishment for crimes including necking and rape while noting public concern over justice. It contrasts harsher penalties with mercy, cites biblical parables, and defends broad moral scrutiny of conduct without condemning all parties involved.
Mrs WW Rogers of the east of the city visited Bonham for the fair and to exhibit. She credited her chickens with helping her and her husband switch from renting land to owning their own farm, a point she framed as a compact sermon on farming.
The State Press in Dallas News recalls Florida’s devastation from hurricanes and earthquakes, noting depopulated areas, ruined homes, and tropical overgrowth. It expresses belief that Florida will recover with rebuilding, confidence returning as the land is beautified again and futures are charted.
A fragment notes Arence OQualey described as one of the ablest figures in the scene. The passage hints at a leadership burden and high regard from peers, though details are sparse and names are partially garbled.
A Saturday Evening Post writer condemns Nathan Bedford Forrest, describing him as a controversial figure and one of the era’s most noted military leaders. The piece analyzes Forrest’s actions and legacy in the context of the South and its history.
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