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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
7
A caller asks Willie about handling soldiers, noting they are heavy as they return from war with lead in them. The exchange items a civilian misunderstanding of soldiers carrying combat weight.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a sleep active remedy that cleanses liver and bowels without griping or harsh pills. It promises waking with clarity and vitality while costing little.
A cryptic exchange notes a prison release with the line Why was St Paul released from prison Muggsey cos his time was up The dialogue also references Gobbs rubbering for the nomination and a question about the lightning striking
The article traces St Valentine as a Christian figure who replaced pagan Cupid, outlines the day’s origins in martyrdom and Catholic martyrologies, and explains midwinter customs of sending valentines. It notes linguistic links to valent and gallant, and recalls literary references to the holiday’s romantic associations.
A fragment notes a student’s concern about a ten-cent valentine addressed to a teacher and a comic to the speaker’s “best girl,” reflecting simple youth correspondence and social customs.
The passage reflects on changing times as classic tokens of affection lose status. It contrasts old traditions of display with modern twentieth century attitudes toward Valentine anniversaries and romantic gestures.
Advert says Jad Salts, made from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia, flushes clogged kidneys and prevents bladder issues. Recommend four ounces daily, a tablespoon in water before breakfast, to keep kidneys active and avoid complications.
A dialogue shows a master accusing Sam of idleness, and Sam replying that his wife does more work than she can. The exchange highlights social roles and labor expectations within a slaveholding household.
A home or pharmacist prepared hair dye using water, Bay Rum, Barbo Compound, and glycerine applied twice weekly to darken gray or faded hair. The mixture is described as non greasy, non sticky, and non cooling to the scalp, with gradual results and low cost. The note ends with a quip about a man feathering his nest and spending on his wife’s hats.
A compact aphorism notes that wealth powerfully amplifies voices and influence. It suggests money can override echo chambers and shape discourse across social or political arenas.
A historic promotion claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and feathers a tonic blood purification formula. The ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine works internally to affect mucous surfaces and offers testimonials free from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A brief exchange from Life contrasts parental critique with a child’s witty reply about trying. The comment on always preparing for the worst frames the idea that anticipation limits disappointment.
An old advertisement urges perfect health by cleansing blood using S. S. S. a vegetable blood medicine. It claims sluggish blood leads to disease and offers free medical advice via Swift Specific Co. address in Atlanta.
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