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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
4
The Mexican situation is regarded by the statesmen of that country as serious but not grave. The Benson Signal is published every Saturday in Benson, Arizona, in the Fertile San Pedro Valley with a subscription price of $2.00. It is entered at the Benson post office as second class mail matter.
The article notes a surge in Arizona silver mining as high prices and strong demand push bullion values to new highs. Many properties and mines across the state could enter profitable production, transforming prospects once deemed uneconomical into paying ventures.
The Charleston dam and San Pedro Project near Benson on the San Pedro river is drawing interest from outside the valley. After years of effort led by editors of Benson papers, public support signals imminent practical work and possible government construction.
A Walla Walla Bulletin excerpt contrasts linguistic repertoires in Soviet and American literature noting many destruction related terms under Bolshevism and merciless in destruction versus abundant love and patriotism in American writing. It also quotes debt data showing twenty five billion dollars national debt equating to about one thousand dollars per male wage earner.
Governor John A. Calkins of the San Francisco Federal Reserve asks Twelfth District banks and trust companies to promote War Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates as Christmas presents. Demand is rising with $60,200 in Treasury Certificates sold to eighteen banks on Nov 20, a record daily total since the war’s end.
Striking shipyard workers in seven San Francisco bay plants press for an eight cent hourly raise aided by more than seven million dollars in Liberty Bonds and about two hundred thousand dollars in War Savings Stamps. Officials say bonds and stamps have let workers sustain themselves during the strike and may fund future savings through War Savings investments.
A Seattle labor leader buys War Savings Stamps saying the interest offsets war taxes. The stamps are sold for $4.23 each as a $5 Christmas present through banks or post offices, a United States War Savings Stamp idea.
Police and Superior Judges in San Francisco consider replacing fines for minor infractions with investments in Government securities like War Savings stamps. Judge T S Fitzpatrick endorses the plan, aiming to foster thrift, save money, and improve citizenship among defendants, especially in family dispute cases. The option requires keeping securities to maturity. a $4.23 War Savings Stamp is suggested as a Christmas gift for boys.
Government promotes War Savings Stamps as economical presents this Christmas. A $5 stamp costs $4.23 this month at post offices and banks, with banks saying they do not profit from the sale.
Promote War Savings Stamps as meaningful presents for Christmas. Five dollar stamps cost $4.23 at banks or post offices and increase in value over time. They encourage saving and investment, replacing toys with a practical gift.
The 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 shows 15,384 U S Army members received foreign honors. Croix de Guerre went to 11,684, Legion of Honor to 909, British medals to 842, Italy 684, Belgium 630, Montenegro 82, Greece 2, Czecho-Slovakia 13 and Japan 1, with fourragere prize awarded to four units.
For Sale confectionery and variety store offering root beer barrels curios nations military goods and flower handling. 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 advance on a proposed railroad from Ajo Pima County to San Jorge Bay Sonora Mexico. The route would cross fifty miles in Mexico and could open an ocean outlet for copper matte shipments via the Pacific and Panama Canal. Ajo to San Jorge Bay spans about ninety miles with San Jorge Bay described as a sheltered though shallow harbor. Summer tides in the gulf reach forty feet at times. Also noted is a Fifth Street house for sale and Jack Dempsey’s purchase of Treasury Savings Certificates.
Two lots in Globe and one in Sweetwater are offered for sale at a bargain. Seller may accept a car in trade or arrange payment through the signal office.
Classified notice seeking a loan of $1000 secured against a 320 acre homestead. Inquire Signal for details and terms.
Open range adjoins suitable for cattle ranch with 400 acres under fence. Three room house, well and windmill included. Good Farm of 640 acres near Benson. Price 4700 dollars. Apply Signal office.
Mrs Dallas Prine from Kathleen Florida reports severe nerve fatigue and numbness in hands arms and limbs after childbirth. She says five bottles of Cardus restored strength and eliminated numbness, enabling her to work and care for six children. The ad claims the product is safe with no habit forming drugs and cites many women’s testimonials.
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