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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1916
Page
3
Public health advice urges daily intake of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Proponents claim improved skin complexion energy and immunity and urge readers to try the half pound of limestone phosphate sold by druggists.
Two lovers exchange vows in a cheeky farce about devotion and vanity with a punchline about hair and daring. The brief scene hints at comic friction and melodramatic romance.
Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root is marketed as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. The ad claims years of physician use and urges purchase from druggists or sample requests to Kilmer Co for testing via mail order. It emphasizes natural work by kidneys and no substitute.
A fragment references recovery after an accident and a payment of ten thousand dollars from the railroad company plus a note about Red Cross Bag Blue improving laundry results and advertising for good grocers.
A playful dialogue contrasts a woman’s view of a great man with a man’s question. She defines greatness as realizing one’s own insignificance, framing a thoughtful reflection on humility and self-awareness.
In letters from Durand Wisconsin and Blackstone Massachusetts women describe severe menopausal symptoms and credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and restored health. The notice urges midlife women to heed warning symptoms such as hot flashes headaches and suffocating sensations and recommends the compound as helpful during this crisis.
British repulse a German bombing at St Eloi while Russians advance near Lake Narocz and on the Oginski canal. Fighting intensifies southwest of Minsk as German and Russian forces clash. Zeppelins kill and injure many in a new English air raid, and Portugal hospital ship sunk with wounded aboard. Villa reportedly captured, then defeated at Guerrero.
King George allocates £100000 to the treasury while M Neudorf is named minister to Belgium. Germany fields 1.2 million troops for munitions as Sail Humbert notes. Berlin trains employ 300 women driving horse wagons. Greek MPs press Saloniki protection from air raids. US gunboat Wilmington marines land at Staton as Chinese troops declare independence. Clyde munition workers strike. Trevino orders final call to Villa bandits. Aurora reports near Port Chalmers. British shipping casualties tally 19 steamers and 8 sailing vessels sunk. Paris allies agree on crushing Germany with joint action. Only 8000 of 30000 Serbian refugees reach Saloniki. rest perish en route.
Snow measured six inches covers Marfa Texas on April 1 as Congress acts favorably on extending Rocky Mountain National Park. About $80,000 paid to Columbus New Mexico soldiers at the monthly payday.
The Brooklyn Nationals were defeated 2 to 1 by the Washington Americans in the first game of the spring interleague series played in Washington. Boston Athletic Association skaters won the National Amateur Hockey League title by beating the St Nicholas Hockey Club of New York 7 goals to 0 in Boston. Tom Jones, manager for Jess Willard, said he refused a $30,000 offer to box ten rounds with Fred Fulton in Milwaukee. Joe Flynn knocked out Jack Gillis in Denver in the ninth round of a scheduled twenty. Jeff Tesreau received a telegram announcing he became a father but refused to share details until assured it was not an April fool. Marian Gibson of Boston set indoor swimming records at Rover in the 50-yard and 220-yard events.
March brought a tally of twenty two fatalities from automobile incidents on New York City streets. Meanwhile Mrs Annie Maison Mills widow of Brig Gen Samuel Mills U S A and Pierre Maison’s granddaughter died at her New York home. Other items note Sherman’s advance line into Mexico reportedly surpassed by American troops in the southward push, a $100000 fine against Lehigh Coal for rebates, Yuan Shi Kai ultimatum and provincial revolts, Charles S MacFarland’s remark on intervention, and Lt Edgar S Gorrell carrying dispatches to Gen Pershing from Columbus New Mexico with messages of congratulations.
The Senate judiciary sub-committee voted three to two to recommend Brandeis for confirmation to the full committee. The report of the aviation service investigation was presented to Secretary Baker by Gen. Scott. Forty three of forty eight states will qualify for federal aid in roads under the Bankhead bill. The German government says it has no official information on the Sussex and English ship incidents. President Wilson plans to occupy Shadow Lawn after Congress adjourns.
El Paso April 4 Gen Luis Herrera, once foe of Villa, is reported to lead 1200 men toward the route Villa travels with Pershing’s expedition. Rumors say Herrera may fight Villa before American troops arrive, with Diaz and Zapata feared to join for a possible 20,000 strong force against U S forces 300 miles south of the border.
London reports four British ships sunk in German submarine actions. Achilles and Perth losses include crew fatalities with several rescued. Gold Mouth ashore at Penzance, Ashburton and Peter Hamre also sunk with limited injuries and survivors. Ino suffered no casualties.
Evangelist Billy Sunday was received by President Woodrow Wilson at the White House in Washington. The meeting highlighted Sunday’s religious outreach during Wilson’s administration.
Germans occupy French positions north of the Forges brook northwest of Verdun and hammer the Bourrus wood region as cannonades roar along the lines. Ten killed and eleven injured in a Sunday air raid over Scotland. Dickens trial set for April 24 in Longmont. Denver loses a 55 million tax suit. Civil service laws upheld. Bulger to hang the week of May 21 for slaying Nicodemus.
The piece questions whether the fugitive bank officer who vanished was the cashier. It confirms he was the cashier but notes a shift to life as a runner.
A letter from Syd M. P. Tysdal describes 46 years near Lee Illinois and 1912 move to 1680 acres near Briercrest Saskatchewan. He reports no war tax, $32 yearly tax per quarter section, and strong crops including 40 bu per acre wheat in 1914. He praises Canadian laws and schools for seven children. An attached Saskatchewan Farmer article dismisses fears of high war taxes and emigration hoaxes.
A concise classroom quip contrasts a teacher and pupil over the value of dates in history. The exchange highlights how students and teachers frame historical significance around chronology rather than events or lessons.
Esteemed admonition urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the proper signature and cautions that Fletcher's Castoria has been trusted for over three decades for infants and children.
The article explains the heart kidney connection and how kidney failure leads to toxins in the blood causing death. It warns that many deaths are labeled heart or brain disease. It promotes 10 cent trials of Anuric by Dr. Pierce as a remedy for backache frequent urination and fatigue.
A dialogue about knowing the newest dance steps and admitting gaps since chatting here. The exchange highlights awareness of evolving moves and limits to current knowledge.
Advertisement pitches Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for cold like symptoms during spring. It claims the product purifies blood, eradicates poisons, and strengthens blood-making glands to enrich the body with pure blood.
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