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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1918
Page
4
Some residents in this part of the state believe Principal Bloome of the Flagstaff Normal has not received a square deal. Whether he is guilty would be explored in an investigation planned to consider the matter, though no such inquiry appears likely soon. With warm weather approaching, preparations for cleanliness and sanitary work are urged.
The United States Land Office in Phoenix Arizona announces a contest against Marvin A Mojlistere of Phoenix regarding Charles Goets entry for the land described in Vowestesa Entry Serial No 620. The contest cites abandonment for over six months and failure to perfect the claim. Respond by twenty days after the fourth publication April May 1918 with sworn answer and proof of service to contestant Scott White Receiver.
United States Land Office announces Carl Koerts of Benson Arizona filed intention to prove five year homestead claim on sections 4 and 13 township 17 south range 80 east G and S meridian. The hearing occurs before H G Brown U S Commissioner on May 1918 in Benson. Witnesses listed: John Sabin Charles L Vinsehsrt P G Maddigan J H Gamin all of Benson Arizona.
United States Land Office at Phoenix Arizona issues first pitb notice dated March 16 1918 and a second entry March 28 1918 outlining land claim actions and deadlines for related filings.
United States interior department announces a land drive in Phoenix Arizona. Officials urge residents and buyers to participate and review parcels offered for public bidding and disposal. Local offices report posted schedules and deadlines for the enrollment period.
Bureau of Ordnance announces a near two billion dollar program to expand gun division capacity. Plans include 16 large plants for mobile artillery cannon, smokeless powder facilities, and farm labor service units to meet wartime labor needs.
A letter to the Federal Reserve Bank at Dallas extols Liberty Bonds and patriotism. A widow and mother describes her son in the U S N and urges national sacrifice for the war effort. A responder quotes a message urging strong support for the Third Liberty Loan and urges Americans to back Uncle Sam with money as they support the troops. The piece frames home-front sacrifice as essential to lasting peace.
The government supports each town or city with a separate quota for the Third Liberty Loan. An Honor Flag 36 by 54 inches will be awarded as quotas rise, with blue stars for each 100 percent increase. Banks provide window cards for subscribers, and Honor Rolls list contributors in prominent places. Communities are urged to act quickly and demonstrate patriotism through prompt support.
Mrs. Louise Moore of San Francisco has a service flag with three stars as her three sons served in World War I. eldest William Moore died when the Tuscania was torpedoed off Ireland while his brothers survived. She urges families to buy Liberty Bonds as a civic duty. The article frames maternal resolve and national call to sacrifice during wartime.
An article explains that most Allied loan money went to American goods, munitions, and food rather than Europe. From April to November 1917 the Allies borrowed about 3.69 billion dollars, spending 2.76 billion in the U.S. with 932.5 million still credit. U.S. support funded a 2 million strong army and sustained munitions and supplies through Liberty Bonds.
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