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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
16
Local items report J Bennett installing an electric stove, a new Ford car sold locally, Julia Trett taking a clerk job at the Post Office, and W J Bennett delivering two more cars from Willcox. Visiting families, hospital supplies, and social events fill the community page with notes on dining, dancing, and upcoming sermons.
Government figures show 141 million bushels of wheat and 844.6 million pounds of meat shipped to Allied countries and U.S. forces in 1917-18. Food Administration credits voluntary conservation led by Hoover and praise for American women amid wartime shortages.
Public announcements for political parties are accepted for publication. Rates are ten dollars for state or county offices and five dollars for precinct offices, payable in advance.
Representative announces candidacy for state representative in the Democratic primary set for September 10. The filing indicates R L McCall seeks the party nomination.
A candidate announces for the office of Justice of the Peace in Benson Precinct subject to the Democratic Primary. The message is from 7 Rucker respectfully.
The record of Bisbee mayoral leadership is offered to voters in the Democratic primary for Cochise County Supervisor to be held September 10, 1948. The candidate presents prior municipal service and pledges to serve if elected.
Campaign notice announces Bruce Stephenson as candidate for County Attorney of Cochise County in the Democratic Primary to be held on September 10, 1918. The filing and eligibility details accompany the official notice.
Division Directors from across the United States gathered at Red Cross headquarters in Washington to report progress in Home Service. They discussed morale, after care of the wounded, and plans for Red Cross Institutes to train more workers, aiming to support over 2,000,000 service families and boost national neighborliness.
A flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on the seat of pain often treats a lame back more effectively than a plaster and costs far less.
Howard E Martineau of Benson Arizona filed no tice of intention to make three year proof to establish his land claim under Homestead Entry No 024124 for E% of Section 20 and W% of Section 21 Township 17 South Range 19 East G and S Meridian before his commanding officer Witnesses E C Jesperson Robert L McCall Ed T Lofgreen and M B Naegle all of Benson Arizona testify before H G Brown U S Commissioner at Benson Arizona on September 11, 1918 J L Irvin Register
Mr and Mrs Edward T Lofgreen welcomed an 11 pound baby girl last Tuesday. James Jesperson and family from Tucson visit Edward Lofgreen. Mrs Parley Neagle of Mesa stays with Mrs Patulena Neagle. Mrs A G McCall and children from Ray visit R G McCall's family.
William Whitelaw of Des Moines Iowa recounts a stranger in Ashland Kansas sharing a tale of a daughter near death from dysentery. After giving Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhea Remedy the child recovered, and the father, who had also used it, credits the remedy with saving lives.
Bruce Stevenson submits his four year record as assistant county attorney to Cochise voters in the September 10 primary. A Douglas resident living in Cochise county sixteen years he pledges conscientious work and familiarity with the office to win election.
Various sale notices listing a riding saddle in first class condition sold cheap by G C Nicoll Lonesome Valley. Benson Saddle and Harness Shop offers first class boot and shoe repair. Household goods offered cheap for cash by J R Gillett near D W Brown place. Jersey cow fresh soon, contact R W Boyle St David Arizona.
Mining property for sale offering fluorspar feldspar fluorine manganese zinc lead molybdenite copper silver and gold. Correspondence and inspection invited. F. M. Galen Benson Arizona Cochise County. The treasure vault of America.
The Moss Pharmacy was burglarized last Tuesday night with entry gained through a rear outbuilding into the store room. Watches jewelry razors and other items were taken but no cash was stolen. No clues link the robbers.
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