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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1916
Page
7
Advocates drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning as an inside cleanse to improve digestion, purify the blood, and brighten skin. Claim: regular use prevents headaches biliousness and fatigue, with a small cost and easy at home routine.
A humorous brief notes a staged exchange with the line Darling, I would die for you. You can't, you're too bald. The dialogue plays on bravado and self-deprecating punchlines.
Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root praised as a kidney liver and bladder remedy by physicians and druggists with a long test of time. The ad urges starting treatment now and offers a sample bottle for ten cents by writing to Dr Kilmer and Co at Binghamton New York, mentioning the newspaper.
An author notes recovery from an accident and a ten thousand dollar award from a railroad company. The item also references Red Cross Bag Blue laundry product and a laundress and grocers in a terse promotional fragment.
A witty exchange on greatness and humility. She defines a great man as one who perceives his own insignificance, while he probes the lesson of modesty and self awareness.
An advertisement cites testimonials from women in Wisconsin and Massachusetts praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from symptoms of menopause. It describes warning signs such as hot flashes suffocation headaches backaches and dizziness and claims the remedy can carry women safely through the change of life.
British repulse German bombing at St Eloi while Russians push from Lake Narocz toward the Oginski canal. Fighting near Minsk grows more violent as German and Russian forces clash southwest of the capital. Several ships are sunk by submarines or mines and U S plans decisive action. The Portugal hospital ship is reported sunk with wounded aboard. Villa is said defeated at Guerrero and Zeppelins strike England, causing substantial casualties.
The report cites King George allocating £100,000 to the treasury, Neudorf appointed Belgian minister, German manpower at 1.2 million with munitions, and Berlin employing 300 women driving mail wagons. It notes Saloniki defenses pressured by Macedonian MPs, US Marines onshore in Staton, Clyde munition strikes, Trevino's proclamation in Torreon, Aurora’s position near Port Chalmers, shipping losses totaling nineteen steamers and eight sailing vessels, Paris talks on coordinated Allied action, and Serbian refugees reaching Saloniki with 8,000 survivors.
Snow measured six inches covers Marfa Texas on April 1 as reports note light precipitation. Favorable congressional action advances the Rocky Mountain National Park extension with supporters optimistic.
The Brooklyn Nationals were defeated 2 to 1 by the Washington Americans in the spring interleague series opener in Washington. Boston Athletic Association skaters won the National Amateur Hockey League title with a 7–0 victory over the St. Nicholas Hockey Club of New York in Boston. Tom Jones, Jess Willard’s manager, declined a $30,000 bid for a ten round bout with Fred Fulton in Milwaukee. Joe Flynn knocked out Jack Gillis in Denver in the ninth round of a scheduled twenty rounds at the National Athletic Club. Jeff Tesreau learned he had twin boys by telegram at Beaumont, Texas but refused to share the message pending assurance it was not an April fool. Marian Gibson of Boston set records in women’s swimming at Rover, Mass., winning the 50-yard in :33 and the 220-yard in 3:45 3-5 at the New England AAU indoor meet.
In March twenty two persons were killed by automobiles on New York City streets. A NY home witnessed the death of Mrs Annie Maison Mills widow of Brig Gen Samuel M Mills and a Pierre Maison descendant. Other notes include government cautions on Sherman era lines and a $100000 fine for Lehigh Coal for rebates, plus dispatches to Gen Pershing from Columbus New Mexico.
The Senate judiciary sub committee voted three to two to recommend confirmation of Louis D Brandeis to the Supreme Court to the full committee. The German government says it has no official information about the Sussex explosions or the Englishman sinking. President Wilson plans to occupy Shadow Lawn after Congress adjourns. The aviation service report was presented to Secretary Baker. Forty three states will qualify for federal road aid under the Bankhead bill.
El Paso reports Gen. Luis Herrera, once foe of Villa, may trap Villa’s retreat and confront Pershing’s expedition. Rumors say Herrera marches 1,200 toward the route Villa must pass, while Diaz and Zapata reportedly plot with 20,000 troops to strike Americans 300 miles south of the border.
London reports indicate the British liner Achilles was sunk with four crew missing while sixty two others were landed. The Gold Mouth and Ashburton also sunk. Ashburton crew hospitalised. Peter Hamre, Kentish Knock lightship, Perth, and Ino losses logged with no or few casualties.
Evangelist Billy Sunday was received by President Woodrow Wilson at the White House in Washington. The visit underscored Sunday’s influence and the public interest in his religious outreach.
Reports say German forces occupy all French posts north of the Forges brook near Verdun and shell Bourrus wood as Turks claim to blunt the Caucasus offensive. Ten killed and eleven wounded in a Scotland air raid. others note judicial and tax rulings with local impacts.
A detective report reveals the suspect previously served as a bank cashier and is now described as a runner. The shift in his role is noted amid ongoing pursuit and inquiries.
An Iowa farmer residing near Briercrest Saskatchewan since 1912 testifies to large crops, modest taxes, and strong family and community life under Canadian law. He contrasts his tax burden with alleged U.S. rhetoric and endorses the prairie region amid emigration debates. A Saskatchewan Farmer reprint repeats defense of taxes and settlement growth.
In a schoolroom exchange, a student suggests that the principal fruits of history are dates, prompting a teacher to acknowledge the emphasis on chronology in learning. The remark highlights enduring focus on dates in historical study.
Prominent warning urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature of Very Sten in use for over 30 years. The notice emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A brief exchange notes that money may not buy happiness but offers a practical edge in pursuing it, suggesting financial means aid effort and outcome. The dialogue highlights a pragmatic view on wealth as a tool rather than a virtue.
Experts note the heart and kidneys are closely connected and kidney disease raises arterial tension leading to heart and brain injuries. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce’s Anuric as a preventive remedy, claiming strong potency against uric acid and urinary symptoms.
A sharp exchange about knowledge of the latest dance steps unfolds as two speakers joke about learning new moves since they began chatting. The dialogue highlights playful wit and awareness of evolving trends in dance.
An ad-style note claims springtime illness stems from clogged blood and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to purify blood and boost blood-making glands, promising renewed health and vigor.
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