Mineral and rail news from Benson Arizona and war era notes
Milton A. Allen of the Arizona State Bureau of Mines surveys state mineral occurrences for war use and seeks records of deposits including rare minerals. President Sproule announces over 20 000 additional empty cars for rapid grain, lumber, and munition movement, with total moved cars reaching 106 033. Bond issuance is delayed to December for better election timing and market conditions. A Mexican air raid threat report follows, plus a quip about advertising and Liberty Loan preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton A. Allen
Arizona State Bureau of Mines
Arizona
Allen
West
Wm. Sproule
Southern Pacific
Western Department of Railroads War Board
Car Service Commission of
The
Railroads War Board
South
Arm the Farmer Without Tools of Production
Farmers warn that without adequate implement machinery the food supply may collapse. National groups seek government aid to prevent the tool shortage, citing Russia's wartime shift back to farming equipment and urging US implement makers to arm the farmer for greater crop production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Implement and Vehicle Association
Council of National Defense
Washington
Russia
Petrograd
America
United States
Fresh Water Fish for Home Consumption
In an interview Bisbee Review says district game warden M. P. Cosby reports fresh water fish may soon rival meat in Cochise county. Cosby notes Joe Prochaska is gathering data to stock ponds, streams, and reservoirs and cites 100 ponds near St. David with thriving fish. He foresees commercial stocking and shipments to Douglas and Bisbee. Cosby emphasizes public awareness of laws and license purchases to reduce violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee Review
Powell Cosby
Cochise
M. P. Cosby
Pima
Santa Cruz
Cosby
Benson
Joe V. Prochaska
St. David
Douglas
Bisbee
Relief Society entertains visitors with games and refreshments
Last Friday the Relief Society hosted Mrs. Mary Lilywhite of Mesa City and Mrs. Mary Jean of Whitewater along with their daughters for an evening of games and dancing. Guests were served sandwiches, cake and lemonade, and all enjoyed the gathering. Nearby, Mrs. Annie Skinner entertained in honor of her son Earl prior to his upcoming defense service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Society
Mary Lilywhite
Mesa City
Mary Jean
Whitewater
Annie Skinner
Earl
Arizona Exhibit to Represent State at Soil-Products Exposition
Arizona plans a strong all state exhibit at the International Soil-Products Exposition in Peoria Illinois this September. Materials grown in Arizona including grains sorghums potatoes cotton fruits vegetables hay seeds and plants will compete for prizes with duplicates in the state exhibit. Exhibits must reach Phoenix prepaid with full article description and exhibitor details for entry without charge. Address to Commissioner Arizona Exhibit care Chamber of Commerce Phoenix Ariz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Illinois
Phoenix
Arizona
Canada
Chamber of Commerce
Wichita
Denver
Tulsa
Edmonton
el Paso
Care Chamber of Emerce
Ariz
Notary Public and Rental Listings Featured in Notice
A public notice lists services by Notary Public and Fre Insurance with rooms for rent. It names Mrs. Mary F. Titus as contact or proprietor for the rental offerings and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notary Public
Mary F. Titus
Chronic Constipation Cure Via Chamberlain Tablets
An advice item states constipation can often be cured by using Chamberlain's Tablets with directions on the package. The note mentions Moss Pharmacy as a selling point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss Pharmacy
Desirable Farm Lands in San Pedro Valley Arizona
Catalog of multiple Arizona farmland parcels near Benson and St. David in 1917. Properties range from 31 to 320 acres with wells, irrigation, and near towns. Prices from 500 to 2,300 and terms vary. some include house, outbuildings, or equipment. Weekender buyers urged to act on limited offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David Canal
Benson
Artesian Belt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fahe Benson
G L. Rucker
Steel, Iron and Munitions Works
Mexico
Los Angeles
Mr. Cosby
Miramonte
E. T. Lofgreen
A. McCall
R. L. McCall
Mr. Lynch
E. T. Jesperson
Tucson
Mary Coplin
Mrs
Maria Brown
Charleston
San Pedro
San Pedro Valley
San Pedro Valley, Arizona
the Signal Realty Company
Benson, Arizona
Sulphur Springs Valley
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