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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
4
In Bonham a Brennan’s Jewelry showcase extols fashion forward pieces for every occasion. John Scarborough Tractor Co led by E R Billingsley promotes Ford tractors noted for rugged build and fuel efficiency with local service guarantees.
The Maytag Ford Co directs sales of Maytag washing machines and butane gas systems. They offer gas ranges and refrigerators with modern features in a wide price range. Thousands of homes use their systems for ease and economy. They provide cost estimates and payment plans on request.
A fragmented guide praises a Tea shop or diner offering clean food and attentive service while claiming loyal customers. It describes the proprietor and staff, their hospitality, and urges guests to visit this place despite unclear details and garbled phrases.
A garbled account mentions the Uily Dye Works and a river festival. It references Warts Maragedt sugoweatuliy ty and a number of local tradesmen, cleaners, and patrons. The text notes clothing, appearance, and duties at a cleaning establishment near the river.
The advertisement promotes Lawrence Alexander as manager of a furniture store offering affordable seating and appliances. It highlights a wide range of items from living room to dining room suites, with low down payment options and weekly or monthly balances.
This fine home owned store is among the leading wade centers of this section of the state and is known as headquarters for hundreds of people in and around Bonham. The manager, Mr Wratt, selects only the best grades offering meats groceries and vegetables with liberal support from local customers and farmers alike.
Denton’s Café and Market stands out as the community hub where patrons seek good food and service. Owner Tom Denton and manager Pat Denton are praised for thorough business knowledge, personality, and steady patronage. The article commends the service and food, inviting all to share in the welcoming experience.
The McKelva Mattress Factory touts a clean water plant and up to date machinery. It offers renovating materials to extend mattress life, new deer spring models, and upholstery services, claiming energy savings and comfort improvements for customers.
Western Alto Associate Store owned by Shaw Bree Superior claims the region’s best stock in auto accessories and electric supplies. Manager Joe Shew and staff are noted as highly experienced. store offers tires radios belts oils bicycles fishing tackle gift goods and more with a commitment to complete stock and timely information.
The Bonham Foundry Co is a seasoned metal shop familiar with every phase of the business. It handles steel treating and precision machining to the thousandth of an inch and can replace parts of any machine, from obsolete agricultural and road equipment to pumps and automobiles, at reasonable prices.
HVON Electrical Co praises Raleigh Ryan for deep theoretical knowledge of electricity and broad practical experience. They handle house and industrial wiring, repair electric motors, stock wiring fixtures, and supply Gates Vullo V belts. Mr. Ryan is active in community welfare.
A local poultry business review praises CONTEAM POULTRY & EGG CO and The Bonham Poultry & Eye Co under Mr Moore. The firms are described as reliable, courteous, and able to handle large orders with prompt service, inviting farmers to sell eggs chickens ducks geese and turkeys with a square deal.
Denton Williams promotes Allis-Chalmers line of term implements and the AC crop harvester as a time proven choice. The firm claims to lead in small-farmer efficiency, rubber-tired tractors, and nationwide sales with parts stocked. Williams and Earl Whitworth invite locals to view AC tractors and plows at their dealership.
Bonham ice cream firm stands as a leading local business praised for cleanliness and modern methods. Under supervisor J. M. Cameron the Meadowkist line uses pure cream milk and sugar, inviting the public to tour the plant and sample Meadow Kist Ice Cream.
Mr. Self of the Self Elliott Service Station owner introduces the Self Tractor Co offering Case tractors and farm implements with liberal deferred payment up to two seasons. The new Case D C model is showcased for all farm tasks with fuel efficiency and reserve power. Demonstrations are invited and the store is urged as Bonham headquarters for farmers. Mobilgas and Mobil oil are handled.
The Ray Thomas Garage offers 24 hour service, general auto repair and welding. Under Mr. Ray Thomas, it provides capable repair work for cars trucks and tractors and is known as a popular, well equipped repair shop in Bonham.
The Fannin Hotel at Bonham, managed by Miss Fada Putteet, offers quality accommodations with fine springs, beds, and hospitality. Rates are reasonable and service strong, aiming to be as homey as possible for travelers and locals alike, with Miss Putteet praised as a considerate hostess.
The Hunt Dry Goods Co. stands as a regional landmark growing wholly by serving the public. The extensive dry goods department offers the latest weaves and colors in popular fabrics and aims to be an economical shopping center for ladies in Bonham and surrounding areas. Management by Miss Hunt and Miss Wade ensures reliable service and quality, with a focus on customer satisfaction and civic involvement.
The Mickel-Brown Funeral Home advertises a free never closed chapel for all faiths. It promotes a Burial Policy Department insured by the Texas State Department of Insurance, offering monthly or quarterly payments to cover emergencies.
Modern science brings chiropractic as a remedy for rheumatism asthma pleurisy catarrh bronchitis and many other ailments. Dr L M Loughmiller in Bonham advertises the method as drugless and natural claiming removal of causes and nature healing with no surgery or medicines.
Governor Stevenson avoided public quotes from the President during his Washington trip, saying little beyond listening. Other topics discussed included social security expansion and a Texas to Atlantic pipeline, with no immediate legislative plans.
The dialogue frames a farce of style and place as Alkali Ike avoids a duel by claiming distant roots. Rattlesnake Pete challenges the idea with quick retorts, highlighting regional bravado and comic tension.
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