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Newspaper

Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1918

Page

5

Red Cross Roll Call Urges Universal Membership Ahead of Christmas

Wartime spirit and postwar recovery drive the call for 100 percent Red Cross membership across the Pacific Division. The piece praises service to soldiers overseas, civilian relief, and refugee aid while urging Californians to enlist during the December 16 to 23 roll call. Santa Claus will visit American hospitals as Red Cross workers staff the wards.

Red’ Cross Red Cross California Arizona Nevada Universal Red Cross Red Cros America Bureau of Production Kris Kringle France

St David Community Notes On Farms And Travel

Special correspondent reports Professor Baker and Geo S Matteson starting an apiary of forty colonies near the old St David school. Influenza recedes in several families while a peace celebration dispersed the illness.

Professor Baker St. David Geo. S. Matteson Old St. David School Matteson Goetz Benson Mr. Goetz New York Geo. Kempf

Stomach Trouble Relief Reported by Jefferson City Woman

Mrs. L. A. Drinkard of Jefferson City Missouri reports rapid improvement from stomach trouble after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She states the medicine helped from the first week and eased nervousness and tiredness. Moss Pharmacy is noted as the supplier.

Chamberlain Mrs. L. A. Drinkard Jefferson City Moss Pharmacy

El Toro Brand Cement Backed Lumber Offer

A Benson Arizona lumber yard advertises high value timber with low price and durable performance. It claims proper pricing and sheltering roofs protect lumber from weather, promising lasting satisfaction and a guarantee of quality cement in construction.

el Toro Brand

Pomerene Notes On Canning and Local Happenings

Pomerene items report 6 228 quarts canned with fruits and vegetables 114 pounds dried goods and about 100 gallons of pickles. The county road crew completed work and left for other tasks. A house fire at M P Cosby’s burned the residence with Roy Judd aiding in saving belongings. Alvah Fenn plans farming after returning from a L D S Mexican mission. Local figures discuss bus routes and grain planting while Coons and Sons haul corn for hog fattening. Pomerene reports no current flu activity and hints at a thriving community.

Pomerene M. P. Cosby Etz Roy Judd

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Widely Trusted by Families

Many families rely on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for winter coughs and colds. The ad claims the remedy’s worth is proven and urges following bottle directions for prompt, safe relief, noting it’s sold locally.

Chamberlain Moss Pharmacy

Red Cross Enrolls 30000 Nurses for Army and Navy

More than 30,000 nurses have enrolled with the American Red Cross to serve the Army and Navy. The effort expands medical staffing and readiness during wartime needs.

Army Navy American Red Cross

Army unit sizes and ranks chart

The document lists standard unit sizes from army corps to squads and the hierarchy. It notes a major general commands the field army and corps, brigadier generals lead infantry brigades, colonels head regiments, lieutenant colonels are next below colonels, majors head battalions, captains head companies, lieutenants head platoons, and sergeants and corporals rank below.

Receiver Appointed For La Osa Land and Cattle Co

A receiver is appointed for La Osa Land and Cattle Co with 141000 head of cattle and range properties in Pima and Santa Cruz counties from near Tucson to the Mexican border. Liabilities are about 500000. The filing claims proper management and cattle care in winter will restore the company as a going concern.

la Osa Land and Cattle Co Pima Santa Cruz Tucson

Death of Mrs Mejia at Local Home

Mrs. Mejia widow of the late Manuel Mejia died suddenly yesterday at her home from a heart attack. She was reportedly well in the morning and died about 10 o clock after rapid decline. The funeral is delayed until Tuesday to allow family and relatives to attend.

Manuel Mejia

For Rent or Sale Five Room House With Screen Porch

Five room house with screen porch offered for rent at 7.50 per month or sale at 400.00 terms or 350.00 cash. Signal office for details.

Return of the Government Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission led by Dr. W. O. Thompson of Ohio State University has returned from Europe with findings to shape the 1919 agricultural program. It urges expanding livestock output, especially beef and fats, and improving the organization and cooperation of agricultural agencies, colleges, and farm bureaus to boost extension work and farmer support.

W. O. Thompson Ohio State University State Agricultural Colleges U. S. Department of Agriculture Europe Department of Agriculture Agricultural Colleges State Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Associations

New Liberty Fuel Promises Major Boost for Motors

War Department experts unveil a new Liberty fuel based on kerosene, cheaper than gasoline and odorless. Tests show it powers cars, stationary engines and planes with less air and 30 percent more horsepower, after trying 27 prior substitutes.

War Department

Mrs Isley Praises Chamberlains Tablets For Stomach Ailments

In a letter from Litchfield Illinois Mrs D W Isley says she uses Chamberlains Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative and has found quick sure relief. If you suffer indigestion or constipation these tablets will help. Sold at Moss Pharmacy.

D. W. Isley Litchfield Ill Chamberlain’s Moss Pharmacy

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The Cochise County U. S Federal Reserve Bank Tombstone Hannah Miller Lloyd Siberia Sam William Johnson Geo. Roberts Place Sam Barrow Mr. Barrow Walt Fife Hill Bisbee and Douglas the Lumber JRE Lumber County Road Pemerene Willard Scott P. P. Sabin Alvah Fenn Church of Latter Day Saints Jess McNeil Mr. McNeil B. S. Johnson L. T. Coons & Sons H. W. Etz & Co Coons & Sons J. S. Merrill S. J. Johnson Jos. E. Scott Bisbee Sam Western Mejia Return of the Government Agricultural Commission Hunters Winchester Nublack C.E. Goetz
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