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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1916
Page
4
The Socialist party completed a referendum on nominees for its state ticket in the upcoming election. Benson resident Dr. J N Morrison is listed as a candidate for justice of the state supreme court.
The piece calls rifle club members to improve marksmanship and invites eligible locals to join. It argues outdoor activity benefits those indoors and highlights Bank of Benson’s enlarged capital as a key driver for local prosperity, urging cooperation between the bank and business community to build financial strength.
A Phoenix company forms to manufacture chewing gum from the ocotillo cactus, a Southwest plant currently used mainly as hedge material. The cactus grows across Arizona and will renew after cutting, reaching maturity in 3 to 5 years. Reportedly the plant yields about 15 percent gum, suggesting vast growth potential.
The Board of Supervisors in regular session today discussed routine matters and road projects presented by County Engineer J. C. Ryan. Citizens along Benson and the San Pedro route expect early attention and county aid to begin dust-flying improvement soon.
Local guidance urges citizens to patronize home institutions first, arguing self interest, local pride and convenience should drive support over out of town concerns, presenting it as the sound and proper course.
Johnson notes strong ore shipments daily from Cobriza Mines Development Company and adjacent properties. New tungsten and copper projects progress as Centurion Arizona mines near resumption. Standard Mining resumes diamond drilling. Tungsten Queen Mining Co forms to operate scheelite near Little Dragoons. Local trades and services, burglar incident at Peterson Mercantile, and notices for rentals and services accompany the news.
Word from Douglas Dispatch notes that Fort Huachuca may become a major training camp for National Guard regiments arriving at the border. Current water supports about 5000 men with potential expansion to 10000 if new water works are developed. The Arizona National Guard battalion now encamped reports good health and favorable training conditions at the post.
Clay McGonigal, who promoted a Wild West Show at Warren, placed third in the world championship steer roping at Cheyenne's Frontier Days, with a time of 37 25 seconds, Bisbee Ore.
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