Move for better mail facilities Nogales Benson line
The Nogales Chamber of Commerce urges inauguration of a mail clerk on the Nogales to Benson train to relieve congestion caused by soldier and civilian growth. Improved timing would allow same day delivery from Tucson, spreading outgoing mail and enabling two daily mails for Line City and nearby communities.
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Tucson-Nogales
Tucson
Nogales
Benson
Fairbank
Elgin
Sonoita
Patagonia
Tubac
Sahuarita
Nogales- Benson
Post Office Department
Chamber of Commerce
Community duty to buy local urged by bank note
A bank urges Benson residents to buy from local merchants and support community businesses. It warns that mail order houses and banks from other towns do not pay local taxes or purchase from home merchants and highlights earning 4 percent on time deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson and Vicinity
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Vale Bros Big World Tour and Exhibition Comes to Town
The Vale Bros Big World Tour and Trained Wild Animal Exhibition tours bring elite European artists and the largest wild animal collection to America. Cole Bros introduce an Amazon Ballet with Parisian stars led by Irma Clare, plus hundreds of acts and a parade. The date is Monday August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vale Bros
Europe
Spic and Span
Cole Bros
Irma Clare
Improving School Grounds at Benson Union High School
Principal H Robertson plans Australian rye sowing on both sides of the Benson Union High School building to create a green lawn and beautify the grounds. W E Barnes, longtime Southern Pacific freight and passenger agent, has died. Ingram T Sparks from Phoenix will head to Tucson as new Southern Pacific freight and passenger agent with twelve years of Phoenix service.
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H . Robertson
Benson Union High School
W. E. Barnes
Southern Pacific Railroad
Ingram T. Sparks
Phoenix
Southern Pacific Lines
Tucson
Sparks
Tucson Star
Statewide Republican Auditor Candidate Tour Departing
Doane Merrill of Benson joins Tom E. Campbell candidate for governor C M Prochaska for secretary of state Judge Kibbey for senator and C M Jaynes of Tucson in a Republican tour. They travel in Campbell s new six cylinder Buick presented by Yavapai supporters.
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Doane Merrill
Benson
Phoenix
Tom E. Campbell
C. M. Prochaska
Judge Kibbey
C. M. Jaynes
Tucson
Republican Party
Mr. Campbell
Yavapai
Pleasant Entertainment with Dutch Lunch and Guessing Game
Mrs. J. A. Nanney entertained a group of friends last Saturday evening. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Thompson, Dr. and Mrs. EH. B. Thompson, Mrs. A. W. Bard, Miss Louise Wray, J. B. Castleman, and Robert Thompson who enjoyed a novel guessing contest and a Dutch lunch.
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J. A. Nanney
R. L. Thompson
EH. B. Thompson
A. W. Bard
Louise Wray
J. B. Castleman
Robert Thompson
Mandamus Hearing on Voter Registration Change
A writ of mandamus against County Recorder Murphy to change J. B. Chapman’s political affiliation on registration books was expected in Tombstone before Judge Lockwood. The ruling could affect many voters who had not registered their party.
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Murphy
J. B. Chapman
Tombstone
Lockwood
Copper Prospect Near Hulda Group In Three R vicinity
A tunnel on the O. F. Ash burn property near the Hulda group in the Three R. area reportedly has cut about thirty feet of highly mineralized ground with low grade copper values. Chalcocite appears in small stringers and further work could expose a very attractive ore body. Copper sulphides may yield high grade values or enable a substantial milling proposition. Patagonian.
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O. F. Ashburn
Hulda
Three R
Patagonian
Piano contest closes August 29 in city
The notice announces the piano contest closing date Tuesday August 29 and urges participants to work hard now as never before.
Presbyterian Church Services By Rev T J Hedges
Reverend T J Hedges will preach at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning and evening, delivering sermons for the worship services.
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Presbyterian Church Services
T. J. Hedges
The
Presbyterian Church
St. David Items highlights local residents and travels
Special correspondent notes Mr Heber Martin drills a Westfield ranch well. Farrell Nelson visits for a week then plans a Southern states trip. Miss Joe Westfield returns from Bisbee with Miss Bess Haverty. Joe and Karl Goodman travel to Patagonia on business. Abe Busby and locals freighting there. Nellie Groessbeck of Bisbee visits the farm. Bert Goodman and family with Mr Miller spend Monday in Tombstone.
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Mr. Heber Martin
Westfield Ranch
Farrell Nelson
Joe Westfield
Bisbee
Bess Haverty
Joe
Karl Goodman
Patagonia
Abe Busby
St. David
Bert Goodman
Miller
Tombstone
Mahoneys Host Informal Evening for Thompson Guests
Mr and Mrs J T Mahoney entertained friends Friday night for Mr and Mrs R L Thompson and their son Robert Farris Thompson visiting from Nashville Tenn Bunco awarded ladies prize to Mrs Clifton Egerton and men's prize to Mr Thompson Sr both prizes were handkerchief bags Ice cream and cake served Readings by Mrs J C Nanney and Mrs J C Keen Attendees included Messrs and Mesdames J A Nanney A W Bard Clifton Egerton J C Keen Dr and Mrs E B Thompson Misses Simpson and Wray and Mr J B Castleman Call on me for your gasoline distillate and lubricating oils C F Moss
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J. T. Mahoney
R. L. Thompson
Robert Farris Thompson
Nashville
Nanney
J. C. Keen
Messrs
J. A. Nanney
A. W. Bard
Clifton Egerton
J.C. Keen
E. B. Thompson
Hercules Trophy Shooting Contest At Benson Club
The Benson Rifle Clubs host the Hercules Trophy series with E A Brown leading on 28 50 and L D Redfield equal but lacking prior entry. Tomorrow's shoot decides the trophy with fifteen contestants, counting toward the Club Championship Medal. only the 300 and 600 yard slow fire events are set for August 20, with other distances postponed.
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Benson Rifle Clubs
E. A. Brown
L. D. Redfield
War Department
Vistors
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Benson Nogales Line
Nogales Oasis
General Merchandise
Maas Inez
Benson Lumber
the Bank of Benson
Nellie Groessbeck
Mrs. J. T. Mahoney
C. F. Moss
Phy
Chas. W
Frost
John T
S.M. Daviaiss
Thos. E. Thorpe
Benson Feed Corral
Sam Wilson
Home Realty Company
W. L. Patteson
San Pedro Sts
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