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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
4
A playful quarrel over knocking and knockers divides the town. Proponents insist the knockingest group ever seen proves their case while critics worry about being labeled knocker either way. The piece satirically questions identity and social stance in a single town debate.
H Savage of Poenix reports excitement in southwestern Arizona over a new placer gold and sheelite discovery near the Gun Sight mountains, 19 miles east of Ajo and about 95 miles from Tucson. Ore assayed at Tucson reportedly shows gold values up to 3000 dollars per ton. Over 800 claims are said to be located with many prospectors on site. References note a prior rush that faded, and compare depth potential to Horseshoe Basin where veins persisted at depth. N A Morgan of Lowell leads many claims. Black Prince and related sites near Tucson are also mentioned.
Enterprising settlers who filed under the December 29 1916 law still wait as entries on 640 acres or less are suspended and treated as applications until land can be designated as stock raising land. It may take about six months to determine designation and eligibility.
Agricultural experiment Station Berkeley announces Milc Goat in California bulletin No 285. Goat milk fed to infants improved digestion and growth in children unable to digest modified cows milk or commercial infant foods. For more information contact Widemann Goat Milk Laboratories in San Francisco Physicians Building.
Mrs Benjamin Hooser of Auburn New York writes that Chamberlains Tablets are the best remedy for stomach trouble and constipation They regulate bowel action stimulate the liver and keep the body healthy after two years of use
The United States Land Office in Phoenix issues notice that the State of Arizona filed School Indemnity Land Selections Nos. 1226 to 1234 and serials 036897 to 036905 to select lands across multiple townships and sections. Protests may be filed within five weeks and before final approval, with dated notices from Phoenix on November 20, 1917 and first publication December 1, 1917.
Benson Fire Department lists 250 feet of 21 2 inch hose for sale in usable condition. Suitable for irrigation use. Price not specified.
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