Conference to Decide on Bond Issue for Cochise County Roads
Citizens from across Cochise County met in Tombstone to discuss issuing bonds for a county road program aimed at creating a first class highway system and providing employment. A Douglas meeting is set for April 19 to form a permanent group and plan, with data gathering on road needs and costs before any election.
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Board of Supervisors
Tombstone
Cochise County
Messrs
A. G. Smith
Jo. H. Getzwiller
H. Q. Robertson
N. A. Brown
J. A. Gumm
W. J. Bennett
C. E. Goetz
C.L. Rucker
A. Heron
Cascabel
Wm. Riggs
Dos Cabesas
I. E. Adams
Rigg
Thos. Maddock
Thos. Egan
Douglas
Radcliffe Chautauqua Opens April 16 in K P Hall
The Radcliffe Chautauqua begins Wednesday afternoon April 16 in K P Hall with a three day program. Notable events include lectures by Dr W T S Culp on The Lamp of Aladdin and The Greatest Thing That Men May Know and performances by The Fighting Yanks Concerts and The Columbians Concert. Florence E Besley presents The Red Cross A Record and a Prophecy and there is a Red Cross Nurse led Home Care of the Sick conference.
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Radcliffe Chautauqua
K. P. Hall
The
Florence E. Besley
Red Cross
Bellino-Taylor Company—Entertainment
Florence H. Besley
Benson Garage Repairs on Fifth Street
Benson Garage offers expert repair services on Fifth Street, advertising skilled technicians and prompt vehicle work. The shop markets itself as reliable for diagnostics, brake service, engine work, and general maintenance.
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Benson
Fifth Street
Death of Roy Fourr in Siberia with American army
Roy Q O Fourr died in Russia while serving with the 31st Infantry in Siberia. His death was reported as pneumonia after a short illness, though initial telegrams hinted at combat with Bolsheviks. Born in the county, he trained at Camp Kearny and is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Fourr and seven siblings across Dragoon Tombstone Benson and Mescal.
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Roy QO. Fourr
Siberia
Wm. Fourr
Dragoon
War Department
Bolsheveks
Francis Goodman
St. David
Roy
Young Fourr
Roy Fourr
Camp Kearney
Calinia
Russia
31St Infantry
J. W. Fourr
Douglas
R. M. Fourr
Dragoom
Fred S. Bennett
Tombstone
W. J. Bennett
Benson
J. A. Lamb
D. A. Adams
Ed F. Echols
Mescal
Begin Now Boldness Sparks Immediate Work
An exhortation urges immediate, decisive action to unleash power and momentum. It emphasizes starting right away to stimulate the mind and drive tasks to completion with boldness and focus.
Benson Red Cross 1919 Financial Report
Report shows receipts of 384.98 from Gard Party for French Orphans 72.95 refund 8 annual and one subscribing member 33.00 and total receipts 490.93. Disbursements include Indigent Mexican 10.00 tobacco for soldiers 2.00 Warren Dist Chap yarn 29.92 pajamas 37.60 cotton 1.08 boys shirts 46.90, leaving a cash balance of 363.43. Treasurer M. W. Smith certifies accuracy.
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Gard Party
Warren Dist
Benson Wins Cattle Growers Convention Vote
Benson secures the Cochise Graham Cattle Growers Association convention for Willcox after a tight two vote margin over Tombstone. About three hundred cattlemen and families attended the Willcox meeting, which ended with a large Saturday ball. The event is set for the first Saturday in September.
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Benson
Cochise-Graham
Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Liver Health
To promote a healthy action of the liver and correct the disorders caused by biliousness, Chamberlain's Tablets are offered as an effective remedy. They are claimed to restore appetite and banish dull, stupid feelings quickly and reliably.
Benson Motor Co Offers Generator and Battery Servicing
Benson Motor Co invites owners to bring generators and batteries needing work. The shop will handle repairs and maintenance, providing service on-site.
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Benson Motor Co
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promotes Loose Cough and Expectorant Ease
A brief promotion notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to keep the cough loose and aid expectoration. It describes the remedy as excellent for relief and ease of coughing.
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Chamberlain
Sleeping Over a Big Oil Boom Near Benson
Oil men with capital and faith in a Benson field await development after securing about ten thousand acres. John W. Powell of Mesilla Park and Geo Etz have been signing leases for Texas and New Mexico parties, signaling a near term start if no unforeseen issues arise.
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Benson
John W. Powell
Mesilla Park
N. M
Sleep and health tips point to new oil fortune
To be at his best a man must have sound and refreshing sleep. Wakefulness is caused by indigestion and constipation and is quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets. News from Wichita Falls Texas reports our old friend Bob Johnson, formerly with the Boquillas Cattle Co., has struck it rich in new oil fields there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Wichita Falls
Texas
Bob Johnson
Boquillas Cattle Co
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Cochise County State Bank
U. S. Bonds
W. S
Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty Bonds
Fighting Yanks
the Bellino-Taylor Company—Entertainment
Benson Lumber and Comer
Cial Company
John Deere Plow
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
Benson Red Cross
M. W. Smith
Cattlemen’s Convention
Bns
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