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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1919
Page
2
An advertisement promises removal of freckles using Othine double strength. One ounce applied night and morning should fade even heavy freckles and clear the complexion. Money back guarantee if the remedy fails.
Acute nasal catarrh is described as Cold In the Head. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is said to build up the system cleanse the blood and reduce susceptibility to colds. The ad claims internal use affects mucous membranes and offers testimonials and a $100 reward for proof of failure. J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
An advertisement touts Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets made from May Apple Aloe and Jalap for pimples headache and bad breath. The copy also notes a household hint about a dining room set that would match wallpaper and mentions Albert and Mr Brown.
A brief public inquiry asks if love is a failure for a sixteen year old entrant. The answer remains optimistic, stating that love is not a failure at that age.
An advertisement extols Cuticura products for a baby with red rough itching skin. It recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, plus occasional use of Cuticura Talcum powder, described as an indispensable part of the trio.
A witty exchange about nuisances with a quick jab about a runabout and a run around. The quip contrasts an electric runabout car and a speaker’s fingers tangled in handiwork, hinting at small daily frictions.
A vintage advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy to quiet coughs soothe throat and lung inflammation ease bronchial irritation and aid sleep. It claims fifty two years of American production and usefulness for lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis and related conditions.
A returned soldier described his company adopting a French orphan. The men imagined a young child, but the government photo showed a woman about forty, leaving them surprised yet still hopeful about the idea of supporting a home for a child in need.
A compact digest of weekly telegraph reports highlights major events across politics, economy, and society. Key developments and notable figures are summarized to capture the period’s thrust without extended detail.
A destructive storm pounded Durant Oklahoma with six deaths reported and many injured. Homes barns and livestock were destroyed as the system swept through the region causing widespread damage and fear among residents.
Arizona state notes report 80 Clifton road camp prisoners returned to Florence state prison as free labor substitutes. March land department receipts total 82,907.56 dollars. William Trumback takes over Crook gold mine in Crook Canyon. Authorities link bank robbery suspects to Artesia California. Sheriff tightens influenza prescriptions to quarantined applicants. Union carpenters settle at 6.50 per day despite earlier demand for 7. Road bond plan offers 4 million dollars in Arizona and federal funds by 1920. County road network targets a hard surface system reaching most homes.
A popular belief links the crown of thorns to the crucifixion plant Euphorbia and notes its thorny, leafless form in botanical displays. When cut, red juice oozes like blood, reinforcing awe in religious and superstitious Old World contexts.
Poem reflecting a mother’s sorrow for a fallen soldier in France during Easter 1919. Refrains speak of graves, Liberty’s flag, divine salvation, and a rising morning as a pledge of better hope. Recurrent lines celebrate a returning loved one and heavenly peace.
The piece traces Easter’s roots from Saxon goddess Ostara to its English and German use, noting Ostara as personifying spring and sunrise. It explains variations in date, linking Easter to the vernal equinox and the moon, and contrasts with the Semitic Passover terminology still used in English contexts.
The practice of giving photographs at Eastertide is taking root in America after likely originating abroad. The custom involves taking a photo, then sending it to friends with a brief Easter greeting note.
Advertising claim promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a temperance cure for impure blood. It suggests blood purification improves skin conditions like pimples and boils and boosts liver and digestive health. Includes testimonial from M. E. Mills of Atchison and a Buffalo mail address for samples.
Promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as best cure for kidney liver and bladder issues. Claims quick gentle relief from a vegetable compound available at drug stores in two sizes. Requests sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY with newspaper name noted.
In a breezy exchange Gladys comments on Freddie a handsome 4 and muses on engagement, while Mabel remarks she nearly wishes she were engaged to him again. The dialogue captures light flirtation and evolving social ties.
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