German peace proposal may shift war in Reichstag
Chancellor von Hollweg announced in the Reichstag that Teutonic allies had proposed entering peace negotiations with the hostile powers. The Benson Signal notes the crowded chamber as the statement was delivered, marking potential turning point in the conflict. The Phoenix land office vacancy from Thomas J. Weedin remains unfilled, with Interior Department advising the appointment may come soon.
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von Hollweg
Reichstag
Thomas J. Weedin
Phoenix
Department of the Interior
Battleship Arizona Disabled Off Cuban Coast
The battleship Arizona, deemed the fastest and most efficient American dreadnought, was disabled in maneuvers off Cuba when a turbine engine failed. The ship returned to the Brooklyn navy yard for repairs.
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Arizona
Cuba
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Peace rumors ease hunger as other news ebb
The piece notes rumors of peace lowering wheat and flour prices, cold weather in Benson and nearby areas, and reports that Gila County officials will drown $7,000 worth of bootleg whisky in Pinal Creek at Globe to meet prohibition goals.
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Friends of Humanity
John Barleycorn
Arizona
Gila
Pinal Creek
Gila River
Globe
Farmers and Housekeepers Short Course at University of Arizona
Arrangements progress for the Farmers and Housekeepers Short Course to be held at the University of Arizona from January 8 to 13. Speakers include University of Arizona specialists and invited experts such as Dr Norton Phoenix Duane Stanier U S Biological Survey J D Stannard Irrigation Engineer Phoenix Dr A W Morrill State Entomologist Phoenix Prof J A Hill Wyoming Prof W T Ritch Australian wool expert Salt Lake City Frank S King Cheyenne Lillian D Clark UC Berkeley among others.
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University of Arizona
Agricultural Extension Department
Duane Stanier
U. S. Biological Survey
U. S.D
J. D. Stannard
Phoenix
A. W. Morrill
J. A. Hill
University of Wyoming
W. T. Ritch
Salt Lake City
Frank S. King
Cheyenne
Lillian D. Clark
University of California
Postoffice Rules For Patrons In Arizona Town
A small town postmaster lays down cheeky guidelines for customers to manage mail. Rules cover delays, box checks, cellar digs, blame for missing letters, and stamp affixing duties. The tongue in cheek directives urge customers to grieve if mail is missing and to prompt the postmaster to recheck boxes and search the cellar.
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Arizona
Do Your Car Habits Prevent Battery Loss
A Tucson Star item quotes safety notes urging careful car maintenance such as keeping coolant clean, checking storage battery liquid every 10 days, avoiding idle engine revving, not driving with headlights on, proper lubrication, avoiding cheap oil, cautious turning, stopping before gear shifts, not forcing clutch, not retarding spark, and cautious braking. The piece ends with a theater of fate motif about a felon’s last words during Christmas.
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Earth
Tucson
Editor Replies and Cabbage Debate in Subscriptions
A country editor muses on ongoing newspaper disputes and subscription loyalty. He notes a reader’s cabbage joke and defends continuing service despite disagreements, lightening the tension with humor about past produce and editorial stance.
Reforming the Congressional Record Opinion in Bisbee Review
The Bisbee Review argues the Congressional Record has become a publicity vehicle for lawmakers. It urges abolishing the Record or curbing franking and leave to print to restore veracity. It suggests restricting leave to print to boring routine material to cut excess pamphlets.
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Clark
Congress
Senate
House
Bisbee Review
The Freight Car Autocrat Promises Power and Prosperity
J D Brennan cites the freight car as the engine of commerce claiming vast control over world treasuries and bank clearances while urging energization to boost profits. The notice also advertises coyote pelts for sale and land offerings near Pomeren e schoolhouse in Dragony Arizona with a school bus route noted.
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Ajax
Sati
Pomerene School House
Benson
Jos. LeDoux
Dragony
Arizona
New Policy Proposed for Government Railroad Regulation
Alfred P. Thom urged a constructive policy shift before the Newlands Joint Committee, arguing regulation should assure certainty safety and sufficiency of transportation facilities. He called for increased railroad construction and easier credit to relieve living costs, and warned against relying on a dual regulatory system.
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Washington
Alfred P. Thom
Railway Executives’ Advisory Committee
Newlands Joint Committee On Interstate Commerce
Congress
Thom
Railroads
America
United States
Sifth
Mr. Thom
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Munctter
Norton
Farm Improvement Association
J. D. Brennan
Southern Pacific Company
Treasuries
Apply Home Realty CO
Signalzoffice
H.w.etz & GO
Bank of Benson
A. G. Suir
M. W. Smith
Ben J. McKinney
A. H. Wien
Henry W. Evz
Jo H. Grtzwiller
Leopold Maier
Chas. K. Goetz
P. W. Hami
Tton
Martines
Los Angeles
Signal
Benson, Ariz
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