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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1917
Page
4
Cattlemen in Benson are upbeat as a second Liberty Bond issue is announced. The piece notes a second call for examination of 755,700 registered men, with Gen Crow der stating the second call will follow seven days after the first contingent is examined.
Weather reports note damage from rains and winds yet salvage may exceed early fears as alternating sun and rain aid recovery. Cattle stock thrive under heavy rainfall while some farms face total losses. broader outlook remains optimistic though aggregate damage weighs on the region.
Cochise County orchardists send a second peach crop to Douglas while Chiricahua apples appear in the local market. Fruits compare well with California shipments and Sulphur Springs valley farms begin selling potatoes summer squash lettuce and onions with strong local demand and good prices.
The text announces two million three hundred thousand acres of Oregon and California Railroad Co. Grant Lands revested in the United States to be opened for homesteads and sale. It describes rich land, a large copyrighted map with soil, climate, rainfall, elevations, and temperature, and notes a postpaid price of one dollar. Grant Lands Locating Co., Portland, Oregon.
It is not easy but the disease can be cured in most cases by taking Chamberlain's Tablets and following the printed directions with each package. Sold at Moss Pharmacy.
A special stockholders meeting on June 23 1917 adopted amendments to the Bank of Benson articles transforming the bank into Cochise County State Bank with principal offices in Tombstone Arizona and a Benson branch. The new scope includes broad banking activities and trust services, with a five to fifteen member board and annual elections.
Official records show Bank of Benson renamed Cochise County State Bank after an amendment to its articles of incorporation. Filing occurred June 29, 1917, with notarization by J. B. Castleman and certification by Ray B. Krebs, Cochise County Recorder. First publication July 14, 1917.
The State Land Department of Arizona announces a public auction on August 13, 1917 at Tombstone County Courthouse. Lands in Cochise County include 640 acres in Sec 32 T17S R20E appraised at 3840 dollars and 319.29 acres in Sec 2 of T18S R20E plus 640 acres in Sec 16, all with appraisals of 1597 and 384 dollars. Bids not below appraised valuations. right to reject bids reserved. Information from the State Land Department, Phoenix. First pub June 9 1917. Last pub Aug 11 1917.
For sale at the G C Woods place, J A Gum sells radishes lettuce beets turnips new potatoes and peas plus fresh ranch eggs and frying chickens at 30 cents per pound live weight.
List of farms near Benson and Bisbee with details on acreage water, wells and improvements. Properties range from 31 to 320 acres with prices from 500 to 2,300 dollars and terms varying. Includes No 51 No 54 No 60 No 63 No 64 No 65 No 71 No 82 and notes on additional Benson town lots.
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