This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
7
An advertisement extols Boschee’s Syrup for coughs bronchitis and lung trouble citing influenza deaths and fifty-three years of use. It claims relief and better sleep with easy morning expectoration and notes the product is made in America and sold widely. The closing line urges self discipline over mockery of others.
Department of Justice announced an investigation into reports of leaks on Supreme Court decisions used to profit in stock markets. Moses denied official sources and said he acted on general information, while Pew's contact and Judge Ames initiated the inquiry with White and the Bureau of Investigation.
Washington reports that ratification hinges on a possible Democratic revolt against President Wilson. Widespread Senate dissatisfaction follows the President’s no compromise statement, with uncertainty if discontent will grow into an open rebellion within the administration.
The Supreme Court ruled wartime prohibition constitutional and said enforcement must continue until peace is proclaimed. The decision boosts prohibitionists and the government, threatening millions of gallons of stored intoxicants valued around one billion dollars if peace is not declared. Senator Cummins warned two thirds of U S railroads could fall to receivers within a month of private control absent new railroad legislation.
American and Mexican officials report no details on the liberation of Fred G. Hugo and other prominent Mexicans held by Villa followers. Hugo was freed when Villistas left Muzquiz after looting, with no ransom paid.
A discussion on the fading tradition of outdoor Christmas carol singing, its origins in Christian nativity hymns, and the value of carols in folk music. The piece notes revived church carol services, contrasts French and English carols, mentions God rest ye, merry gentlemen, and cites Washington Irving and Pasquils to illustrate historical attitudes toward carols.
A girl spots the factory smokestack’s smoke against a blue sky and calls it pretty. Her mother responds by detailing the harms of smoke, fuel waste, and coal soot while the child notes the visual appeal remains strong.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle natural tonic for the liver and bowels claiming they cleanse waste without griping. It notes sales of twenty five million boxes yearly and that they work while you sleep and are inexpensive. The page also includes light jokes about inheritance and listening.
The fragment describes a disturbance at a restaurant where a man pulled a gun on another man over alleged infidelity and the group restrained him until police arrive. The dialogue includes a boast by Spike and a quip from Heloise. Nearby, Claudine interrupts with a hush. France plans nearly 3 billion dollars in port and rail improvements. Married people resemble shoes. exactly alike is not a good fit.
The Spanish Trail association plans to reestablish the main highway from Florida to the western sea via Arizona. Early travel in the territory dated back to 1538 with routes from New Spain northward, while de Vaca in 1536 followed a southern line between the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of California.
A witty exchange contrasts a poet's night voices with the harsh reality of a colicky baby. The sharp line captures humor in parenthood amid literary allusion.
A compact op-ed notes that even small gaps in knowledge can mislead readers more than a strong, descriptive caution. It argues precision in study and clear sourcing prevents misinterpretation and harmful outcomes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.