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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1918
Page
7
A wartime editorial argues dogs consume more meat than humans and threaten meat supplies. It cites a single dog destroying $1,000 of sheep in one night and urges owners to remove useless dogs to boost national meat for soldiers. The piece lauds useful dogs but stresses cutting excess can aid victory.
The piece argues dog owners should support measures to curb livestock losses from dogs. It notes some dogs, though well bred, kill sheep and hide guilt, urging taxation to reduce excess dogs and encourage responsible keeping to prevent harmful habits.
The article urges housewives to increase milk usage as a low-cost, nutritious staple. It explains milk supplies body-building protein and minerals while delivering energy, noting the average daily intake is just over a half-pint and can be safely raised where milk is available. A table compares milk’s protein and energy to various meats and eggs to illustrate milk as a valuable source.
A patriotic appeal highlighting farm families and rural communities supporting Liberty bonds and War Savings stamps. It shares Jamie Bliss’s wool gathering for thrift, a farmer saving by subscribing to Liberty bonds, and a family plan to fund the fourth Liberty loan. The piece urges rural Americans to economize, donate, and defend liberty with government securities.
A knight errant in a low flying airship aroused neighbors in a London suburb as a white streamer descended to a garden path. A maiden retrieved a love letter dropped from the craft, ending the quaint morning scene.
San Francisco reports state board of education has ordered removal of music books used in public schools that carried German origins or propaganda. A new series is prepared for pupils and is declared free from German taint.
Mrs Charles Stoeckel of Georgetown Delaware started a wood fire with old newspapers. A $50 Liberty bond bought for her daughter Nellie was burned to ashes. Bank officials recall the purchase and work to replace the bond.
Workman Clark & Co of Belfast claim a world record by completing an 8000 ton standard vessel in fifteen days after launch. The crew accelerated construction pushing methods to finish ahead of schedule at the Belfast yard.
In hot weather digestive troubles rise from gases acids and indigestion. Eatonic tablets assist after meals by neutralizing acids easing belching heartburn and discomfort. Try Eatonic from a trusted druggist with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A chatty note reveals Miss Oldbird as a figure of intrigue, with others guessing her demeanor and age. The dialogue hints at curiosity about her nature, describing her as perhaps about forty five in a casual exchange.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules claim 200 years of Holland origin and relief from backache, headaches, indigestion, and bladder issues. The ad promotes direct import from Holland labs, genuine Gold Medal branding, three box sizes, and a money refund if unsatisfied.
A brief dialogue features a narrator urging a child not to cry while promising a reward at a familiar spot. The exchange implies a pattern of obtaining what is desired at a common location.
An advertisement touts mixing two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White to create a quarter pint of lotion that removes freckles sunburn windburn and tan at low cost. It claims quick whitening effects and declares the product harmless and widely available from grocers and drugstores.
The saying notes romance can cloud judgment yet marriage often restores balance. It reflects on how affection interacts with commitment and the steadying influence of partnership.
A concise note observes that homes described as haunted can lack curtains yet still feature window shades. The observation highlights a subtle detail about interior presentation in supposedly spooky spaces.
A short note laments that cold storage cannot preserve an engagement, suggesting a breakdown in reliability or commitment. The statement implies a logistical or metaphorical failure to maintain an intended agreement over time.
A terse proverb notes that even a difficult doctor will tolerate visits from others, implying patience and courtesy are expected in medical interactions.
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