Route to Coast May Favor Ajo Via Desert Corridor
Arizona highway planners favor routing a main east west highway across the southern part of the state from Yuma through Ajo to Tucson and on to Cochise county connecting with New Mexico. County rail and highway disputes delay a direct link to Phoenix and Yuma, with Pima authorities seeking federal aid for a Yuma to Tucson line.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Tucson
State Highway Department
Highway Commissions
Maricopa
Yuma
Highway Department
Gila River
Ajo
Cochise County
New Mexico
Gillespie Dam
Gila Bend
Tom Maddock
California
Pima County
Local Notes on Moved Homes Additions and Town News
A. J. Sherman completed a new hay barn with a lean-to for machinery. Jos F. Scott adds two rooms to his mother’s house. J R Cosby’s back rooms got a new shingle roof by James Miller of St. David. A L Porter built a one room house on land bought from Mrs. M E Cosby. Alvah Fenn moved to the Scott brothers’ late acquisition. A H Scott and his mother plan to move to Gilbert. Benson Canal stockholders eye new board on New Year’s Day. Community members visit from Bisbee for Christmas. Deputy Game Warden M P Cosby toured Tombstone and nearby towns with a Christmas tree. Elder J R Cosby and Miss Delia Coons held a reception after missionary work sessions.
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A. J. Sherman
J. R. Cosby
James Miller
St. David
A. L. Porter
M. E. Cosby
Alvah Fenn
Little Daisy
Scott Brothers
Benson Canal
Dewey Sabin
Herman Thomas
Sam Western
Bisbee
M. P. Cosby
Tombstone
Douglas
Hereford
Huachuca
Delia Coons
Mormon Church
University offers fifteen week social work course at Berkeley
The University of California announces a fifteen week training course for community social workers starting January 20 1920 at Berkeley. Open to any interested person in practical social work, with applications to Dr L J Richardson University Extension Department Berkeley. Class limited to twenty five students.
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Red Cross
University of California
University In Berkeley
L. J. Richardson
University Extension Department
University of California, Berkeley
Should Be Quarantined and Cures for Colds
Many physicians urge complete isolation for those with a bad cold to prevent spread, calling colds as contagious as measles. Early relief is advised and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as a cure aid. Wanted money for farm or ranch property and city listings near Cochise County. Ed Reev e, H ugton, Kansas.
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Chamberlain
Cochise County
Ed Reeve
Hugoton
Kansas
A Merry Christmas Gathering at Judge Rucker’s Home
A Christmas Day gathering at Judge C Rucker and wife includes Santa Claus visit and a tree laden with gifts. Children receive armfuls while adults also enjoy. An incident with Santa’s whiskers catching fire from a candle was safely contained before the distribution resumed. A festive Christmas dinner followed with relatives and neighbors present.
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Judge
Santa Claus
Rucker
Anna Schmidt
Robert Schmidt
St. David
Martha
Lida
Elmer
Robert
Heber
Louis
W. L. Patteson
House and lot for sale on Fifth Street
Four room house with bath and pantry, chicken house, well fenced. Cash price $500. Address Box 42.
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Fifth Street
WantEep Agents for Beason and Vicinity
Classified note offers agent positions in Beason and nearby areas with no experience required. Includes a free school of instruction and a Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co address in Saginaw Michigan for accident and health department matters. Capital stated at 1,500,000 dollars.
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Beason and Vicinity
Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co
Accident and Health Department
Saginaw Michigan
Arizona Battleship Silver Service Invite To Nogales Residents
Captain L W Mix, chairman of the Battleship Arizona Silver Service, issues an invitation to Arizona citizens especially Nogales subscribers to join ceremonies near New York City naval waters on Saturday the 27th. He departs for the voyage on the 20th and asks replies to enable arrangements.
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Nogales
L. W. Mix
Arizona
New York City
City of
New York
Moonshiners Caught In Major Pima Pinal Raid
Federal officers and Pima and Pinal counties raid uncover a large peach brandy still run by Jim Pruitt and L. D. Marvis. The operation was exposed after a thirty hour search led by Ralph Colvin and deputies from two counties.
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Tucson
Pima and Pinal Counties
Big Jim Pruitt
L. D. Marvis
Pima-Pinal District
Bob Leatherwood
Ralph Colvin
Department of Justice
Jack Treahy
Gilmore
Pinal
Pima County
Digestive Tonic Tablets for Indigestion Relief
The text touts tablets aimed at indigestion and constipation. They tone the stomach and restore normal function, gently influence the liver and bowels, and leave users feeling more alert. A trial is suggested when feeling dull or constipated, promising pleasant results.
Kimball Wins Suit Against Dos Cabezas Mining Corp
H C Kimball reports he won the lawsuit he filed against the Dos Cabezas Gold Ridge Mining Corporation to recover commissions on the sale of company stock. He says the ruling affirms his claim for money due him.
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Gila Valley
H. C. Kimball
Tucson
Dos Cabezas Gold Ridge Mining Corporation
Arizona volunteers urged to help Near East Relief
Every red blooded Arizonian has an opportunity today to help feed and clothe some little child. Volunteer contributions are being received by the Near East Relief headquarters in Phoenix.
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Near East Relief Headquarters
Phoenix
Murderous Attack on Railroad Brakeman George White
Brakeman George White of the Southern Pacific was severely cut in the throat by two Mexicans at Tully siding near Dragoon while setting a switch. A watch and money were taken, a knife blade fragment was removed, and Jose Barrillo was later captured and identified. White survived with a chance for life as officers pursued the escapees.
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George White
Southern Pacific
Tully
Dragoon
White
Jose Barrillo
Tucson
W. J. Bennett
Honor Roll at Benson Grammar School Names named
The Benson Grammar School announces honor roll pupils for the semester with perfect attendance. Students include Annie Cash Ana Maria Diaz Lois Gurley Zelpha Jones Willis Getzwiller Julia Blanco Annie Callahan Albert Callahan Fay Getzwiller Lucille Brown and Inez Cash across grades 1 through 6.
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Benson Grammar School
Annie Cash
Ana Maria Diaz
Lois Gurley
Zelpha Jones
Willis Getzwiller
Julia Blanco
Annie Callahan
Albert Callahan
Fay Getzwiller
Lucille Brown
Inez Cash
Property for sale in Globe and Sweetwater Texas
Two lots in Globe and one in Sweetwater Texas offered for sale at a bargain price. Seller may accept a trade in an automobile. Signal office for details.
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Globe
Sweetwater
Texas
Signal Office
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Pomerene
Jos. F. Scott
A. H. Scott
Gilbert
Mr. Scott
Libb Coons
Safford
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
THE
Cochise County State Bank
Benson
Ford
San Pedro
Gobble Bros
Geo. White
Char E Goetz
Benson, Arizona
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