Douglas County Moves To Seek 1 Million Road Bond
At a Douglas meeting of over two hundred taxpayers the committee urged the Board of Supervisors to call an election for a 1,000,000 road bond. Proposed projects include 68 miles of Central highway to Willcox, Benson north road, Hereford to Ramsey Canyon, Forrest Ranch to Gleeson, West Wells to Chiricahua range, and a link from Borderland route to Hill Top road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Board of Supervisors
Messrs
H. A. Morgan
J. J. Bowen
A. Y. Smith
S. G. Dowell
T. J. Leason
Willcox
West Wells
Pearce
Cochise
Benson
Benson-Redington Road
Forest Reserve
Ramsey Canyon
Forrest Ranch
Gleeson
Chiricahua Mountains
Arizona- New Mexico State Line
Hill Top Road
Castaneda Family News From Westbound Train Stop
Alfonso Castaneda, son of Mrs. A. A. Castaneda, met by relatives as he travels with the 158th regiment returning from France en route to Camp Kearny. He plans a home visit after discharge and mentions his brother Carlos with the Army of Occupation in Germany expecting June return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso Castaneda
A. A. Castaneda
S. P
158Th Regiment
France
Camp Kearney
Sann Diego
Cal
Los Angeles
Carlos
Army of Occupation
Germany
Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Liver Health Notice
A brief health advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for bilious troubles. The product is claimed to improve appetite and banish dullness, encouraging readers to try it for liver related discomfort.
Six Months to Pay Victory Liberty Loan Declared
The Victory Liberty Loan offers six months to pay for notes totaling 4.5 billion dollars with 4.34 percent interest and tax exemptions. The government promotes wide distribution to Americans and aims to have the loan completed so the war effort is honoured by those who returned from battle.
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America
Oklahoma oil and gas output in 1918 reported
The oil and gas conservation division of the state commission reports Oklahoma produced 20 650 barrels of oil daily in 1918 and 53 377 645 561 cubic feet of natural gas for commercial use. The state also conserved 32 780 536 000 cubic feet of natural gas for future use. There were 23 531 wells producing oil and gas. Estimated annual oil value is 168 451 135 dollars.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oil and Gas Conservation Division
The
State Commission
Oklahoma
Corporation Commission
West Virginia
Kill Flies Save Lives Urges Townwide Hygiene Drive
The pamphlet emphasizes that all residents must act to rid the town of flies. It notes flies are harmful and contaminate everything, urging cleanliness, prompt manure removal, proper garbage containers, and frequent washing to prevent breeding. Swatting or poisoning is encouraged only after prevention.
Death of Young Son of Fred S. Bennett
The Tombstone Prospector reports six year old Junior Bennett died after an influenza pneumonia attack. The boy had been ill over a week as the family suffered. funeral was held at 3:30 PM from the Bennett home. Mrs Bennett and two other children remained ill, while Mr Bennett had just recovered from a weeklong siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Junior
Fred Bennett
Hughart
Tungsten Queen Mining Prospects Improve Near Benson
The Tungsten Queen Mining Company aims to develop its Dragoon mountains property about 15 miles northeast of Benson as market optimism grows with a peace treaty draft. President J. J. Wien reports high quality shellite ore and has led a month long active output with a crew, showcasing promising samples and future expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wien
Tungsten Queen Mining Company
Benson
Dragoon Mountains
Wien
Pathfinders Evaluate Bankhead Route Across Borderland
Bankhead Highway Commission pathfinders entered near Rodeo New Mexico and were met by crowds from Douglas Bisbee and Tombstone. Engineers M O Eldridge and W C Goetz inspected Benson Cut-off route with local officials and boosters before returning to Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankhead Highway Commission
Bankhead
Rodeo
N. M
Douglas
Bisbee
Tombstone
Party of Pathfinders
M. O. Eldridge
A. G. Batchelor
American Automobile Association
C. A. Beasley
Washington, D. C
J. A. Rountree
Col. J. T. Plowman
C. M. Roberts
Tucson
Empire Ranch
Benson
Eldridge
Mallory
W.C. Goetz
Pimacounty
Mansion Cafe
Messrs
W. J. Bennett
J. W. Cull
Milton Fairlee
Borderland
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Benson. Lumber and Commer
Cial Company
John Deere Plow
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
Cochise County State Bank
Benson, Arizona
Just
Fred S. Bennett
Ford
Pathfinders
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