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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
6
A Mrs. Charlie Taylor of Dillon South Carolina shares a strong testimonial for PE RU NA claiming rapid relief from catarrh and related ailments after using twelve bottles. The letter touts weight gain from 100 to 150 pounds and endorses PE RU NA as an emergency home remedy for coughs colds stomach and bowel trouble rheumatism and more.
A historical advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root claiming it cures kidney liver and bladder ailments and neutralizes uric acid with testimonials from a prominent druggist and an offer to send a sample bottle by parcel post. The note ends with a paradox about parental happiness for twins.
An advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in a Bayer package with directions for Headache Colds Pain Neuralgia Lumbago and Rheumatism. It claims Bayer is the genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years and notes a handy tin containing 12 tablets at a few cents.
The report states that by year end one million bales of American cotton will be shipped to Japan. This marks a major export milestone as trade with Japan expands.
Designer, a yearling Poland China boar, fetched $80,000 in Omaha in what is described as a record price for a hog. The report covers diverse world events and notable incidents from 1920, including disasters, aviation developments, and political notes.
5 000 motor cars in Japan. Polish profiteer M Brotheim shot for stealing army food. Paderewski vows crackdown on profiteers. US ends Siberia aid to Kolchak forces. China contracts for commercial planes and issues treasury notes. Compiegne castle damage totals 2 000 000 francs. Judge in Puerto Rico case blocks strikes. Ross Smith wins £10 000 for England to Australia flight. British searchlight plan for dusk air base. Canada ships 10 000 000 in gold to New York. US auto production nears 8 million in 20 years. New York sand sale halted. 50 000 chickens bound for NY. 1920 Republican convention set for June in Chicago. $100 000 in furs stolen in Brooklyn. Barber Vincent Eisi assaults Dresher. Chicago tops northern negro population list, New York leads. Atlantic fleet departs for Guantanamo Jan 5. Russian Bolshevism inquiry yields flat refusal for names. Indianapolis club ownership transfers to W C Smith. Pancake powder incident kills four old inmates in Michigan.
Mary Chase of 603 N Hickory 81 reports midlife nervousness eased after using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. She says six bottles helped, then continued with the discovery for a permanent cure and notes long use of Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
A Kansas City reader testifies that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cured her feminine weakness and nervous fatigue after motherhood. The ad states the medicine supports women through key life stages and offers liquid or tablet forms with a trial package available by mail from Buffalo New York.
In a remark by Mr Growcher, he compares certain residents to street repair crews. They are essential yet a relief once they move on, suggesting a view of needed yet burdensome local influence.
An advertisement claims rheumatism stems from kidney poisons and urges immediate treatment. It touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as restoring kidney and urinary tract health, curing rheumatism, lumbago, gout, and related ailments, with a warning against imitations. The copy stresses not to delay and to insist on the GOLD MEDAL brand at druggists.
Experimental large scale tests of sun power pumping systems have been conducted in California New Mexico and Egypt highlighting potential solar driven water movement and energy applications.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Toilet Trio for daily skincare. It claims Cuticura Soap cleanses and purifies, Ointment soothes and heals, and Talcum powders and perfumes, billing them as essential for every toilet table. Pricing noted at 25 cents each.
In a brief exchange, Briggins is noted for his work, with Mr. Growcher remarking that the topic is of interest mainly for discussion rather than direct action. The light dialogue emphasizes social interest around Briggins' occupation.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds and grippe. A dose every two hours up to three doses clears nostrils, stops runny nose, relieves headache and feverishness, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
The Red Cross Christmas Seal sale runs December 1 to 10, 1919 across the United States. Arizona reports more housing activity in Tempe and a continuing but uneven jobs picture, plus state and local administrative updates on prohibition, education funding, water rights, and resource development. A Shiprock hospital opening serves reservation Indians, a pardon frees Grover Johnson, and Carlsbad banks show rising deposits amid strong cotton output. Oil exploration expands near Tucumcari, and a horse disease outbreak affects Pacos valley and Lake Arthur herds. The Tucson lumber and hardware merger marks a major local business consolidation.
The Copenhagen based chemist has sold a patent for artificial leather to a Norwegian firm planning factories in multiple countries. The move may lower costs for items such as railroad lunchroom sandwiches.
An old advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims it builds up the system and cleanses the blood to reduce repeated nasal catarrh. It asserts internal action on mucous surfaces and cites 75 cent price and a $100 testimonial offer, with F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
The American Admiral Stewart, famed for battles against French privateers and British forces in the War of 1812, died on November 6, 1869. He was the grandfather of Charles Parnell.
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