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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
6
A fragment notes a planned banquet for railroad restaurant workers with a sandwich supply offer. A separate line recalls a former dancer acquaintance, mentioning a woman who “shook me” during a past encounter, reflecting a terse reminiscence.
Marie Fenton consults a crystal gazer who predicts a life changing love. In nineteen nineteen Marie believes a nine teen birthday omen signals romance with new purchasing agent Mr Beers. A false joy fades when she learns her friend Bob Bryan lies ill, shaping a warning about chasing dreams.
A discussion of Andrea del Sarto and Browning at Witherspoon hall explored whether marrying for beauty is wise. Dr. Howard Griggs noted the painter wed a pretty, sensuous widow whose lack of appreciation troubled his artistic soul. The talk prompted women to beware masculine temperament and men to consider if beauty should gate civil service marriage.
Bertrand Russell argues wealth is not the main aim for energetic men. He says successful activity and power through contest drive them, while money is only valued as a test of success due to its perceived desirability.
Senate debates a Smoot resolution directing the director of the council of national defense to report expenditures by class for the committee on public information. The request covers payees, purposes, traveling, unpaid accounts, funds, property, and filing disposition, with a partial early report anticipated if needed.
A mysterious group called the Gray Brotherhood allegedly counts over 18,000 former inmates and aims to humanize prisons, place educated experts in control, fight graft, and push reform nationwide. Its head, the Gray Brother, is said to have influence with U S senators and possibly the White House.
Nation faces a serious shortage of school teachers due to inadequate salaries. February 13 data show 18,279 schools closed and 41,000 taught by temporary or below standard staff, with southern states most affected. 1918 salaries averaged 606 dollars for elementary and 1031 for high school teachers. Rural pay sometimes as low as 150 to 200 dollars annually. Normal schools lost 11,500 students since November 1, 1919, while college departments also show declines.
Article notes the United States leads fur consumption and production rising in the industry. It cites large imports and sales from Alaska sealskins to China dog mats and lists extensive international fur shipments and U S offerings including muskrats skunk beavers wolves silver foxes raccoons and more.
Anuric claims to relieve backache from kidney congestion by reducing uric acid. The ad urges meat restriction and water intake, with testimonials from Mrs C Zeschman of Omaha praising its relief after use. Dr. Pierce’s Invalids' Hotel endorses the preparation and notes its availability in drug stores.
A couple admires college buildings funded by wealthy alumni and notes a tablet honoring a founder's wife. The husband muses he would like to do the same, while his wife grows suddenly distant. A townman warns that labor arrogance could spark class denunciations of honest workers.
A playful scene unfolds as a resident complains of noise while a composer above is quietly at work crafting a lullaby. The moment blends domestic humor with artistic pursuit in a neighborhood snapshot.
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