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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1918
Page
16
Corrine's Ice Cream Parlor to reopen Sunday after illness. Rev. Wm. Brown resumes church duties. Re. W. Land named U.S. Land Commissioner for Benson. Red Cross committee meets Aug 13. Local grape harvest noted and other small notices. Auction set for Aug 17 by C. F. Moss. Johnson Variety Store changes hands to J. C. Riley.
Rev William Brown leads Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 on The Church's Missionary Program and 8 evening worship on Going the Second Mile Bible study Wednesday at 8 pm Ladies Missionary Society meets Friday August 16 at 3 pm at Mrs Co S Powell home
In Ashland Kansas a Des Moines man credits Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy with saving his dying daughter and others report relief from dysentery. The American Red Cross has contributed 250000 to the Commission on Training Camp Activities aiding cantonment recreation. Prisoners of war report reliance on Red Cross rations through Berne with others sharing scarce food from various camps.
Mrs Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pennsylvania reports long poor digestion improved after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She credits the remedy with restoring normal digestion and sustaining better eating.
Political announcements are accepted for publication under this heading at set rates. State or county offices cost 10.00 and precinct offices cost 5.00, payable in advance.
Representative candidate R L McCall announces candidacy for state representative in the Democratic primary scheduled for September 10. He declares his bid to secure the party nomination and advance to the general election.
A candidate declares intent for the office of Justice of the Peace in Benson Precinct subject to Democratic Primary action. The notice names the office and party and marks the campaign filing period.
The candidate, Bisbee mayor, submits his record to voters ahead of the September 10, 1918 Democratic primary for the office of Cochise County Supervisor, stating he acts under the will of the people.
Post Office Department warns of movements to redeem War Savings Certificates via post offices and urges reporting any evidence of enemy or pro-enemy influence. Arizona War Savings Committee states no propaganda has started in Arizona. For sale 20 acres ten miles from Benson with three flowing wells priced at $1200.
A damp flannel with Chamberlain's Ointment bound to the painful area is often more effective than a plaster and costs much less.
Notary Public listing for Mrs Mary F. Titus offering houses for rent and rooms for rent. Agent for St Paul and New Zealand Insurance Co. Fire insurance services referenced.
A Durango Democrat lampoons the Kaiser with a biting verse referenced to the Hindenburg disaster and wartime rhetoric. The mocking quip ends with a wish for the architect of aggressive war to face ruin and death.
Howard E Marti beau of Benson Arizona filed notice of intention to make three year proof for land in sections 20 21 township 17 south range 19 east. Proof to be submitted before H G Brown US Commissioner at Benson on September 11 1918. Witnesses: A C Jesperson Robert L McCall T Lofgreen M B Naegle all of Benson. First publication Aug 10 1918.
The Pomerene farmers report a bumper alfalfa hay crop and several loads of watermelons reaching market this week. A carload may be shipped next week as Melvin Johnson recovers from surgery. Canal reliability has been an issue, with variable irrigation. Ellen Scott returns from Mesa while road contractor St Johnson reports progress on a new contract. Musgrave’s Second Hand Store offers eight dollars for old iron.
Mining property listing offers exposure to fluorspar feldspar fluorine manganese tungsten zinc lead molybdenite copper silver and gold with invitation for correspondence and inspection. Mrs Mary F Titus appointed registration officer for Cochise County Benson district. rental options include six room furnished house behind K P Hall and a three room cabin with barn on two lots on main street. Apply to Mrs M B Shilliam Box 3612 Lowell Ariz.
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