Benson Signal Examines Voter Registration and Education Plans
The Benson Signal reports on voter registration rules barring those who fail to record political affiliations from primaries, cites Attorney General Wiley Jones, and notes Judge A C Lockwood’s ruling in Cochise county. It previews Tempe Normal School reopening on September 11 with enrollment expectations and outlines academic, professional, and extracurricular offerings for teachers and general students.
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Wiley Jones
A. C. Lockwood
Cochise County
Owen Murphy
Bcome
Roads need proper side ditches after heavy rains
The article argues that heavy rains damage roads and expose the need for wide deep side ditches to carry runoff. It notes a Phoenix postmaster receiving 1200 for prepaying postage on tons of catalogues from a New York mail order house. It also reports H H Shaffer of Fort Worth trimming the world steer-throw record at the Chicago roundup to eight seconds, inviting others to try.
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Phoenix
New York
Arizona
H. H. Shaffer
Fort Worth
Chicago
Coast opens grabateria merchandise emporium
A new grabateria on the coast offers price marked goods where customers grab items and pay at the cashier. Proponents say the system reduces clerk hire and bookkeeping costs.
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Grabateria
Tempe Normal School Seeks Higher Studies After Summer Recess
Tempe teachers note reopening of schools after summer break. While local schools cover primary and high school, some students seek further studies at higher institutions. The state has plans to expand options for advanced education.
Arizona Ballot to Feature Ten Initiatives and Two Referendums
Arizona voters face a large ballot with ten initiatives and two referendums including a state labor department and a state architect office. Other measures cover death penalty enforcement, legislative redistricting, local option, absolute divorce, abolition of the state senate, prohibition, worker protections, and fish and game protection. Some petition items failed for insufficient signatures.
State amendments and acts on health and nonpartisan elections
An act to create a state boxing commission. An act to amend Article IV of the state constitution nonpartisan elections. An act to promote public health by providing one day of rest in seven for employees. Amendments to Arizona constitution Article VIII hotel and family liquor store petition.
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United States
State Senate
Department of Labor
State of
Arizona
Boxing Commission
Healthful Work Warns Against Excess and Friction
Governor Ferris of Michigan declares work is central to health and happiness. He cautions against overwork, improper rest, and mental friction, urging cheerful effort and timely change of job if conditions harm body and soul. Bisbee Review notes the advice.
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Ferris
Michigan
Acda
Bisbee Review
O Connor offers pay as you ride cars with exclusive agency
OConnor pleasure and commercial Motor Cars are built from standard parts, mid priced, and sold on a pay as you ride plan. The company seeks representatives with exclusive territory. inquire at OConnor Corporation 6331 South Halsted St Chicago IL for catalogue and details.
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O’connor
O’ Connor Corporation
South Halsted St
Chicago
Ill
Notice of restricted sale of Cochise County land
Public notice to potential buyers of N E 44 of S E 4 of Sec 10 T17S R20E Gila and Salt River Meridian in Cochise county Arizona. Sale or transfer must follow March 12 1900 agreement between Juan Cruz and J M Castaneda on record. Dated Benson October 25 1912. M F Castaneda administrator of estate of J M Castaneda.
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N. EE
S. E
N. W
S. W
Sec.tior Township
Gila and
Salt River Meridian
Cochise County
State of
Arizona
Juan Cruz
J. M. Castaneda
Benson
M. F. Castaneda
Public Land Notice for Guadalupe Parada Final Proof
United States Land Office announces Guadalupe Parada of Benson Arizona will file final three year proof to establish land claim for Section 11 Township 16 South Range 19 East G S R Meridian before U S Commissioner H G Brown at Benson on August 28 1916 Witnesses are Marcus Pecha Pancho Lopez Tonislato Saiz and Charlies Barrolen all of Benson Arizona First publication July 29.
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Sarah C. Martineau
Benson
Arizona
S. R. Meridian
H.G Brown
A. S
R. L. McCall
D. C. Naegle
Leo Martineau
Verne Martineau
Guadalupe Parada
Range
G . S. R. Meridian
H. G. Brown
U.S
Marcus Pechaco
Pancho Lopez
Tonislato Saiz
Charlies Barrolen
Benson, Arizona
Public Auction Sale of School Land in Arizona
State Land Department announces public auction of 640 acres in section 32, township 16 south, range 22 east near Tombstone. Land valued at 1920 dollars with no improvements. bids must meet or exceed appraised value and may be rejected. Auction set for September 19, 1916 at 10 a.m. at the County Courthouse Tombstone.
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State of
Arizona
State of Arizona
Tombstone
State Land Department
Phoenix
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C. L. Rucker
Tempe
Tempe Normal School
Cilin
Tucson Post
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Thomas F. Weedin
Register
W. A. Moeur
State Land Commissioner
Apply Home Realty CO
U. S. Land Office
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Noll
Hampton & Arnold
Phoenix, Arizona
H.w.etz & GO
Hiwo & Coo
General Merchandise
Benson Drug Store
H. Walker
Proprietor Drugs
Bank of Benson
A. G. Smiru
M. W. Smiru
Ben J. McKinney
Henry W. Erz
Jo H. Grtzwiturr
Leopold Maier Chas, K. Goetz
P. W. Hamilton
M. Mejia
East Fifth Street
Home Realty Company
W. L. Patteson
San Pedro Sts
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