Miner and railcar news and war bond notes from Benson
Milton A. Allen of the Arizona State Bureau of Mines gathers statewide mineral occurrences for war use and seeks records of deposits. President Sproule says over 20 000 empty rail cars will be moved to speed grain lumber and munitions transport. Bond issue delayed until December and bonds marketed in January with strong dividends in steel iron and munitions. Also report of Mexican air raids feared. ad urging advertising as essential and for Liberty Loan.
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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
Steel, Iron and Munitions Works
Arm the Farmer Without Tools of Production
Wartime headline argues farm implement makers must secure government aid to prevent food shortages. It compares U S policy delays to Russia's wartime shift and stresses farmers need affordable, reliable machinery to meet higher crop targets while supporting the war effort.
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 Cochise County
Bisbee Review reports M. P. Cosby says fresh water fish may outrank meat in Cochise County as Joe Prochaska studies ponds streams and reservoirs for stocking. Cosby cites 100 ponds near St. David, notes a farmer offered 25 cents per pound, and foresees commercial fishing shipping to Douglas and Bisbee. He emphasizes education on game laws and licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee Review
Powell Cosby
Cochise
M. P. Cosby
Pima
Santa Cruz
Cosby
Benson
Joe V. Prochaska
St. David
Douglas
Bisbee
Miramonte Items Entertainment and Visiting Residents
The Relief Society hosted an evening in honor of Mrs. Mary Lilywhite of Mesa City visiting with her daughter and Mrs. Mary Jean of Whitewater visiting with her daughter. Refreshments were served as games and dancing preceded a very enjoyable gathering. Various locals and guests were noted in light social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Society
Mary Lilywhite
Mesa City
Mary Jean
Whitewater
Arizona Exhibit Seeks Strong Showing at Soil Products Exposition
Arizona plans a major state display at the International Soil-Products Exposition in Peoria Illinois in September. The program invites entries from growers across the state with duplicates for the state exhibit and shipment via prepaid express.
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Arizona
Peoria
Illinois
Phoenix
Canada
Chamber of Commerce
Wichita
Denver
Tulsa
Edmonton
el Paso
Care Chamber of Emerce
Ariz
Notary Public Informs On Rent Notices
Mrs. Mary F. Titus appears in public notices about houses for rent from Fre Insurance and rooms for rent. The brief item lists a notary public service connected to rental listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notary Public
Mary F. Titus
Chronic Constipation Remedy Ad Promotes Tablets
An advertisement notes chronic constipation is hard to cure yet treatable with Chamberlain's Tablets by following printed directions. It states Moss Pharmacy sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss Pharmacy
Desirable Farm Lands in San Pedro Valley Arizona
A May 1 1917 update lists several Benson and St. David area farms: 31 acres near Borderland Highway with alfalfa and fruit trees. 160 acres near Benson suited for dairying. 80 acres on main road with irrigation and wells. 160 acres unimproved near Benson on Borderland Route. 100 acres near Benson with dry farming history. 40 acres near Land Station with flowing wells. 320 acres in Sulphur Springs Valley near Bisbee with cement dwelling. 20 acres near Benson suitable for poultry or fruit. plus Benson town lots and residences offered. Prices range from 500 to 21 300 dollars with various cash and terms.
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St. David Canal
Benson
Sulphur Springs Valley
Bisbee
Artesian Belt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fahe Benson
G L. Rucker
Mexico
Los Angeles
Mr. Cosby
Miramonte
Annie Skinner
Earl
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
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