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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
12
The Benson Signal notes Mexican leaders view the situation as serious but not grave. The item appears in a Benson Arizona paper published Saturdays, with standard periodical details and post office entries.
A surge in Arizona silver mining is seen as high prices and strong demand push many properties, mines and prospects toward profitable production. Bullion prices rise to levels once deemed impossible, unlocking previously uneconomical deposits in the state.
The Charleston dam and reservoir project on the San Pedro river near Benson is drawing attention from outside the valley. After decades of advocacy led by W. H. Schardin and successors at the Benson Press, the proposition now appears to have public backing for near future government construction.
A Walla Walla Bulletin excerpt notes that soviet literature uses many words for destruction and misery while American prose centers on love and patriotism. The piece mentions the national debt as over twenty five billion dollars, about one thousand dollars per male wage earner.
Governor John A. Calkins of the San Francisco Federal Reserve asks banks in the Twelfth District to promote War Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates as Christmas presents. Demand is rising, with $60,200 in certificates sold to eighteen banks on Nov 20, the most in one day since the war’s end.
Seven San Francisco bay area shipyard plants strike for eight cent raise while noting workers hold over $7 million in Liberty Bonds and about $200 thousand in War Savings Stamps. Officials cite bonds and stamps as support during the strike and as a path to future investment with government programs.
A $5 War Savings Stamp sells for $4.23 at banks and post offices. A Seattle labor leader buys stamps to offset war taxes, stating the interest will help cover taxes on purchases.
Police and Superior Judges in San Francisco consider replacing fines for minor offenses with investments in Government securities such as War Savings stamps. Judges would require offenders to hold the securities to maturity, hoping to foster thrift, savings habits, and better citizenship among defendants and their families.
The article promotes War Savings Stamps as a smart Christmas present. It notes a $5 stamp costs $4.23 this month and that post offices and banks sell stamps at similar prices, claiming no profit to the seller. It urges giving War Savings Stamps to help save money and buy more this season.
Promote thrift with five dollar War Savings Stamps costing $4.23 at banks or post offices. They grow in value over time and encourage the recipient to buy more. A toy is replaced by a stamp that teaches saving and investment.
Government will continue Thrift and War Savings Stamp sales through 1920. The 1920 securities are in the hands of the engraver.
The annual report by Adjutant General P C Harris states that 15,384 enlisted men and officers received foreign honors from allied governments. Croix de Guerre went to 11,684, Legion of Honor to 909, Great Britain 842, Italy 684, Belgium 630, Montenegro 82, Greece 2, Czecho Slovakia 13, and Japan 1. The French government also awarded the fourragere to four troop organizations.
For sale a confectionery and variety shop offering root beer barrels curios nations and military goods and flowers. Two and a half year lease. Best location in Douglas next to Owl Drug Co. Inquire Maier Bros Benson or write P. O. Box 366 Douglas Arizona.
Surveys progress on a railroad from Ajo in Pima County to San Jorge Bay Sonora Mexico about ninety miles. The project seeks an ocean outlet for copper matte shipments via Panama Canal with secondary use for cotton and other crops. Route runs near the boundary then south to San Jorge Bay. San Jorge Bay harbor is protected but shallow requiring much dredging. The story notes large tides up to forty feet at times and mentions a Fifth Street house sale for 500 dollars and Jack Dempsey buying Treasury Savings Certificates.
Two Globe parcels and a Sweetwater lot are for sale cheaply with flexible terms. Trade possible including an automobile. Contact Signal Office for details.
A notice seeking a loan of 1000 with strong collateral on a 320 acre homestead. Inquiries directed to Signal.
Remarkable 640 acre property near Benson with a three room house a well and a windmill. Four hundred acres are fenced and open range adjoins suitable for cattle operations. Price four thousand seven hundred dollars. Apply Signal office.
Kathleen Florida woman Mrs Dallas Prine reports severe fatigue and nervous weakness after childbirth. After using five bottles of Cardus her circulation, limbs and strength improved, enabling her to return to housework and caring for six children. The ad claims no habit forming drugs and many positive testimonials.
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