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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1916
Page
12
The Socialist party completes its referendum on nominees for the state ticket. Benson resident Dr. J. N. Morrison is listed as a candidate for justice of the state supreme court.
The article urges rifle club members to sharpen skills and welcomes nonmembers eligible to join. It highlights benefits of outdoor activity for indoor residents and stresses cooperation between Bank of Benson and local businessmen to boost financial strength and community prosperity through expanded capital and directorate.
A Phoenix company forms to manufacture chewing gum from the ocotillo cactus, common across the Southwest. The cactus regenerates after cutting, matures in three to five years, and reportedly yields about fifteen percent gum, suggesting a vast potential market.
The Board of Supervisors in regular session discussed road matters raised by County Engineer J. C. Ryan. They promised early attention to extending the Benson to San Pedro post road toward the county north line. Residents along the route expressed willingness to assist and anticipate concrete progress soon.
Editorial urges citizens to patronize local institutions before out-of-town services, arguing self-interest, local pride, and convenience justify the course as sound and proper for public-minded citizens.
Special Correspondent Halstead Lindsley and EK Harmon visit Johnson to review the Cobriza Mines Development Co. and related operations. Daily ore shipments reach six to eight cars with new bodies struck at 1300 feet. Companies including Arizona Michigan and Peabody Copper expand equipment and scales. tungsten mill investors bolster expected permanent operations.
The Douglas Dispatch reports that Fort Huachuca may host five to ten thousand National Guardsmen if water can be developed. Currently a few hundred guardsmen, forming Arizona’s second battalion, are stationed there. Officials say the post’s water can serve about 5 000 men and the base is praised as an ideal training ground with good health and scenic surroundings.
Clay McGonigal entered in the Frontier Days celebration at Cheyenne Wyoming last week and finished third in the world championship steer roping contest with a time of 37 25 seconds. Bisbee Ore.
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