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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
8
Local notes record Ford delivery and sales, job changes at the Post Office, visits from Richard Shirk and Doane Arrill, and community notices. Arizona residents discuss home plans, hospital supply shipments, and a Tucson telephone rate raise. Social events include dances and visits with Martin Meadows and Julia Trey. A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion.
Food Administration data show 141 million bushels of wheat and 844.6 million pounds of meat shipped to Allied destinations and for U S forces in 1917 18 totaling 1.4 billion dollars. Hoover credits voluntary conservation by Americans and highlights women’s decisive role amid shortages.
Announcement rates for political notices set at ten dollars for state or county offices and five dollars for precinct offices, payable in advance.
Representative announces candidacy for state representative subject to the Democratic primary on September 10. R L McCall declares entry into the race and seeks voter support in the upcoming party contest.
A candidate announces intent to seek the office of Justice of the Peace for Benson Precinct subject to Democratic Primary action. The message is signed by 7 Rucker.
Candidate submits record as Bisbee mayor for the Democratic primary race in Cochise County. Voters go to the polls September 10 1948 to decide the supervisor position.
County Attorney hopeful Bruce Stephenson runs in the Democratic primary for Cochise County. Primary set for September 10, 1918, with Stephenson seeking the office.
Division Directors of Civilian Relief gathered at Red Cross headquarters in Washington to discuss progress in Home Service. They reported helping over 2,000,000 service families, boosting morale at home and abroad, and planned training through Red Cross Institutes to expand volunteer aid and after care for wounded servicemen.
A flannel dampened with Chamberlains Liniment bound on the back often proves more effective than a plaster and costs much less.
Howard E. Martineau of Benson Arizona who filed Homestead Entry No. 024124 for parcels in sections 20 and 21 township 17 south range 19 east has given notice of intention to make three years proof to establish claim before U S Commissioner H G Brown in Benson on Sept 11 1918. Witnesses E C Jesperson Robert L McCall Ed T Lofgreen and M B Naegle all of Benson Arizona. J L Irvin Register.
For storage of trunks boxes wagons automobiles or furniture Carl at the Cash Second Hand Store Separate Rooms for furniture G R Musgrave.
Mr and Mrs Edward T Lofgreen welcomed an 11 pound baby girl last Tuesday at their home. James Jesperson and family of Tucson visit Edward for a few days. Mrs Parley Neagle of Mesa visits Mrs Patulena Neagle. Mrs A G McCall and children from Kay visit her husband's parents, Mr and Mrs R G McCall.
A Des Moines man recounts hearing in Ashland Kansas of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy saving his daughter's life during a violent dysentery attack. He also notes personal use with satisfactory results.
Bruce Stephenson former assistant county attorney announces candidacy for County Attorney in Cochise County Douglas resident for sixteen years. He cites familiarity with the office and a record as a conscientious, capable worker aiming to win in the September 10 primary.
Sale notices advertise a riding saddle in first class condition offered cheap by G. C. Nicoll in Lonesome Valley. Benson Saddlery offers first class boot and shoe repair. Household goods for cash from J. R. Gillett at the D. W. Brown place. Fine Jersey cow available through R. W. Boyle in St. David Arizona.
Property listing invites correspondence and inspection for a mining site in Cochise County Arizona. Items offered include fluorspar feldspar fluorine manganese zinc lead molybdenite copper silver and gold. Contact F. M. Galen for details. The treasure vault of Aimerica.
Robbers entered through the rear building into the store room of the Moss Pharmacy last Tuesday night and stole watches jewelry razors and other articles totaling over $200. no cash was taken and no clues to the robbers are found.
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