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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
4
The Benson Signal is a weekly newspaper from Benson Arizona edited by L Rucker. It notes second class matter status and a May 12 1906 entry date with a subscription price of two dollars per year.
Bulletin No 62 by Charles F Willis outlines key salesmanship methods for disposing of prospects. It explains buyer perspectives to present prospects attractively and effectively.
The article urges broad guidance on war related topics and conservation work, stressing that abundant advice coupled with constant repetition is essential to guide the public through perilous times and curb food waste by enemies.
Princeton football coach Speedy Rush praises Herbert Hoover's dietary ideas as nation shaping. He argues reduced food intake and increased water will strengthen men and improve overall health.
Mr. Bryan in his paper The Commoner denies the report of being chased by an enraged bobine on a hunting trip near Tucson. The story is largely correct with one change: another member of the party was the pursued in the excitement.
The food administration seized 16 000 tons of sugar held in New York City. Let the good work continue.
The speaker argues that keeping soldiers in the field drains productive resources and raises costs. He stresses minimizing domestic demand to preserve supplies and credit for allied armies and calls on Americans to view economy as a national duty while brave soldiers defend liberty and justice.
The Red Cross launches a Dec 16 to Christmas Eve drive seeking 10,000,000 new members to ease war time suffering. Members are asked to display Red Cross service flags at home, showing each cross as a pledge to brighten the season for soldiers at home and abroad.
The Arizona State Bureau of Mines publishes bulletins on oil geology and prospecting. Bulletin 65 Oil and Its Geology and Bulletin 69 Prospecting for Oil by Milton A. Allen explain geology drilling methods and the legal side. Copies available by writing Director Charles F. Willis in Tucson.
With the Road Bond approved, a campaign to secure the Charleston dam gains momentum. In Arizona two thirds of eggs in cold storage must be sold by January 1, 1918 per instruction to Timothy Ridjan from W F Priebe of the poultry and egg division. The aim is to force withdrawals to lower consumer egg costs.
The report shows St David contributions with 55.45 pledged 107.00 and a running total of 162.45 for the YMCA War Fund drive continuing from the first page.
Names and amounts show Mescal Cash and Parley P Sabin pledges with totals. Pomerene School contributions list cash and pledged amounts, including Cosby Loyd I Miller and David H Sabin, detailing cash pledged and overall totals.
Mrs. Benjamin Hooer of Auburn New York recommends Chamberlins Tablets as a remedy for stomach trouble and constipation. She says they regulate bowel action stimulate the liver and keep the body in a healthy condition after using them for two years.
Information on the 640 acre homestead law is requested via Hampton & Arnold land attorneys in Phoenix Arizona. They provide legal guidance and filing support for homestead applications under the 640 acre provision.
Tombstone officials will recount names on the petition calling for a vote to move the county seat from Tombstone to Douglas. Douglas will send a representative to Tombstone soon to review the 4000 names.
The notice urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first hoarseness in a child with croup to ward off attack and avoid danger. It also advertises a rare sale by Signal Realty Co through Good Relinquishment listing.
The State of Arizona files School Indemnity Land Selections Nos 1226 to 1234 and Serial Nos 036897 to 036905, listing multiple tracts in T 16-17 S R 19-25 E for demnity selection. Protests or contests are accepted during five weeks of publication before final approval, with J L Irvin as Register and John J Birdno as Receiver.
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