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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1917
Page
12
A call for government aid to build the Charleston Dam appears amid notes from Sonoita and surrounding areas. The piece argues private efforts cannot fund a full irrigation system and highlights the need to utilize water resources, with officials citing the potash market and the valley’s strategic dam site.
The Enter prise reports grape cultivation in Cochise County especially Bowie where climate and soils suit both American and foreign varieties. Concords and Niagaras thrive beside California types, with high growth and productivity. projections claim grape juice as a national health drink amid rising prohibition and rising grape prices.
Mr. Wallace McKeehan reports a fine Sudan grass crop on 42 acres irrigated from a seven mile pipe line. Beans on 50 acres show variable spacing. corn Kaffir crops look well and wheat is planned for fall. Pests include harvester ants, cornstalk borers, and prairie dogs controlled with London purple, poisoned barley bait, and carbon disulphide.
The Arizona Council of Defense asks the Arizona State Fair Commission to include patriotic and educational exhibits parades and addresses on vital war matters in its program. Government departments societies and associations will contribute displays and demonstrations as part of a national program coordinated with Mr. Gifford and Mr. Zachau.
Senate committee reports favorably a Walsh proposal to open government coal gas oil and other mineral lands in the west for private use. The bill as amended allows leasing or sale of coal lands excluding Alaska and permits leasing of oil lands including naval reserve lands No 2 in California and others.
The wartime strain splits public perception as the World Series proceeds while some observers insist the United States is not at war. The article contrasts the ongoing baseball event with the broader conflict and calls for awareness of national mobilization.
It is by no means an easy matter to cure this disease, but it can be done in most instances by taking Chamberlain's Tablets and complying with the plain printed directions that accompany each package. Sold at Moss Pharmacy.
Government aims to open two million three hundred thousand acres revested lands for homesteads and sale. The tract, described as some of the best land in the United States, is mapped with soil, climate, rainfall, elevations, and temperature details. Grant Lands Locating Co. of Portland sells the map for one dollar by post.
A catalog of farms near Benson and Bisbee including 31 acres on Borderland highway with 8 acres alfalfa and 600 fruit trees, 160 acres near Benson with dairying suitability, 80 acres with dairy potential, 160 acres unimproved artesian belt land, 100 acres near Benson with dry farming history, 40 acres near Land station with flowing wells, 320 acres in Sulphur Springs Valley with cement dwelling, 20 acres near Benson with artesian belt, plus Benson town lots and other offerings. Prices range from $500 to $2,300 with cash and partial terms.
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