Cananea Promoter Greene Sparks Copper Boom Legend
Long account traces Bill Greene as a frontier miner turned Cananea financier who built a vast copper empire. From a hamlet to a 20 000 population town, his Cananea venture drew in outside capital, creating annual wealth of multiple millions and a famed mining legacy. The narrative covers Greene's rise, dealings with lawyer Walter S. Logan, and the romantic myth surrounding the Cananea story.
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Sonora
Bill Greene
Cananea
Greene
Col
W. C. Greene
Frontier
Homestake
Butte
Tombstone
San Francisco
New York
San Pedro
Bill
Pesqueira
Tut
Jim Kirk
Colonel Greene
Oasis
Marts of the Mighty
Walter S. Logan
New York Corporation
Wall Street
Logan
Mexico
Don Pedro Chisem
Guaymas
Don Carlos Conant
Tombstone Bank Motto Boosts Confidence in Hard Times
Cochise County Bank adopts a motivational quote urging belief in oneself to overcome adversity. The message emphasizes mental resolve as a key to success, noting that effort and attitude often decide outcomes more than strength or weakness.
St David Schools Board Announces New Term Teachers
The St David schools board met with county superintendent Miss Toles to finalize courses, budget, and staff for the coming year. Teachers include A J Baker as principal and science lead, Jenny Sabin in Spanish and literature, Etha Osborn in history and geography, with a skilled music instructor and a Smith Hughes agricultural program to serve both grammar and high school students.
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Marcus Consolidated
Toles
A. J. Baker
Jennie Sabin
Etha Osborn
West
Miss Baker
Arizona
Illinois Normal School
Galesburg
Baker
Cochise County
Sadie Goodman
Bisbee
Tempe Normal
Edward T. Lofgreen
St. David
Lofgreen
Tooth Extraction Urged as Surgical Care Standard
Medical note argues tooth extraction is a surgical procedure requiring equal care. It warns against leaving the socket with coagulated blood or pus and stresses relief of engorged vessels to prevent serious aftercare outcomes. Dr. W. A. Smith endorses the view.
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W. A. Smith
Benson Benefit Dance and Baseball Game Planned
A Labor Day fundraiser will feature a Benson benefit dance with jazz orchestra, refreshments, and an anticipated great time. In the afternoon a Benson versus Bisbee baseball game is scheduled for Labor Day.
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Benson
Bisbee
School Bond Election Fails in District 9
Taxpayers in District 9 reject the proposed $40,000 bond issue for a new Grammar School building and grounds. The turnout was smaller than expected as many property owners were disqualified from voting.
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District 9
Doctor to Locate Practice in Patagonia
Dr. J. E. Redden of Benson plans to establish a medical practice in Patagonia after visiting the area Saturday. He will move his wife and daughter to Patagonia once established. Mrs. Redden, formerly Miss Maude Collins, taught school in Patagonia during 1906 07 winter. Dr. Redden graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Little Rock Arkansas in 1908, with the top exam in a large class. The school is part of the Southern Medical Association.
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J. E. Redden
Benson
Patagonia
Dr. Redden
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Little Rock
Ark
Southern Medical Association
Summer Complaint Treated With Cham berlain's Remedy
Mrs Henry Jewett Clark Mills of New York writes that a severe summer complaint attack was relieved almost at once by Cham berlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. She endorses it as excellent for colic and diarrhoea and urges every family to keep it on hand. Moss Pharmacy offers it for sale.
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Chamberlain
Henry Jewett Clark
Gobble Bros Offer Two Cars On Commission Basis
Gobble Bros advertises two cars for sale on commission with terms and contact details implied. The note highlights available vehicles and sales arrangement without listing specific models or prices.
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Gobble Bros
Concrete Bridge Completion Near Benson Tombstone Route
Concrete pouring on the last Benson Tombstone section bridge was completed Thursday. The structure near Boquillas tank spans over forty feet, one of the longest on the route. Eckerman contractors have finished two town bridges, and the road should open after a seasoning period by early next month.
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Benson-Tombstone
Boquillas Tank
Eckerman
Scalded Fireman Recovers After Sand Pit Accident Near Tucson
Don C Johnson brother of contractor S J Johnson suffered severe burns to a hand and leg about ten days ago while working with a steam shovel gang at a sand pit forty miles south of Tucson. He was treated at the company hospital in Tucson and has returned home, not yet fit to work for some time.
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Don C. Johnson
S. J. Johnson
Tucson
Company
Runaway Couple Marry in Lordsburg New Mexico
Jim Ong a Chinese waiter and Margaret Callahan ran away to New Mexico and married in Lordsburg. Ong, about 25, and the girl, about 16, were employed at the Mansion Cafe. They returned Thursday and reported the ceremony. The mother of the girl, a widow, ran the Cottage Rooming House and gave no objection.
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New Mexico
Jim Ong
Margaret Callahan
Lordsburg
Ong
Remedy Praised By All Who Try It
A medicine that earns favorable opinions from users and wins praise from those who try it. It is recommended for use when in need of such a remedy.
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Moss Pharmacy
Principal H. Q. Robertson Returns from Los Angeles Study
Benson High School principal H Q Robertson is back after six weeks in Los Angeles pursuing summer courses at the southern branch of the University of California. He completed classes in School Administration Principles of Teaching and Economics, totaling about eight hours of work weekly, to keep Benson schools up to date. He traveled with old friends, visited Long Beach to view the Pacific Fleet, and plans to share experiences with his pupils.
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H. Q. Robertson
Benson High School
Los Angeles
University of California
Smith
University of Oklahoma
Cross
Robertson
Benson
Arizona
Spinder
Bolinger
Pacific Chemical Company
Marsh
Old Globe
Geo. Etz, Jr
Long Beach
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
Summer complaint in children is less deadly with Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy used with castor oil and proper diet. Mr W G Campbell of Butler Tennessee reports it far surpasses prior treatments, noting strong results from Moss Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
W. G. Campbell
Butler, Tenn
Moss Pharmacy
Mining man Dr. L D Ricketts in town for brief visit
Dr L D Ricketts, noted mining figure tied to Calumet Arizona interests, spent a short time in town Saturday. He arrived by auto from the Warren District and departed on the mid day train for Miami.
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L. D. Ricketts
Calumet
Arizona
Warren District
Miami
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