22 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1919
Page
1
A wartime recruitment message touts War Savings Certificates as superior to loose change. It emphasizes the comfort and value of a filled certificate, urging readers to buy War Savings Stamps for future benefits.
The piece criticizes investors who swap Liberty Bonds for risky stocks in wildcat schemes. It warns that small, long-range buyers are especially vulnerable to salesman pitches and gleaming certificates. It urges keeping bonds as sound investments, not speculative ventures.
Arizona Cattleman reports Hank Potts saying the biggest shock was moving to the city after selling beef steers for $1150. He treated four friends to a hotel stay and a fine steak, the bill amounting to $11.75.
An old advertisement extols War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps with slogans about saving, progress, and financial security. It uses animal imagery and wordplay to encourage readers to buy W S S and clip the wings on your dollars, promising future security.
The 1919 issue, blue in color, features Benjamin Franklin and encourages buying War Savings Stamps as an easy path to wealth through saving. The program aims to foster a thrift habit with quarterly compounded interest at 4 percent.
Phoenix report states Governor would appoint a commission to choose a new site for the State Industrial School within Graham county. The bill would take effect within thirty days after passage and cover only the committee expenses, with no appropriations.
The item notes a proposed bill intended to aid Graham county and its school. It urges empowering a commission to locate the school at the best locality, arguing for full discretion in the selection.
A wartime appeal urges Texas farmers and communities to support the Victory Liberty Loan. The piece stresses the government price guarantee for wheat and the need for public sacrifice to back the bond issue, citing local leaders from Dona Ana, Baylor County, and general wartime patriotism with personal losses noted from the 36th Division.
Extracts from letters received for the Liberty Loan Victory Campaign. The writers, described as patriots and sports figures, outline their intended actions and support plans for the drive. The text reflects personal commitments and promotional tone from supporters.
Government urges citizens not to sell Liberty Bonds unless necessary. The call emphasizes preserving patriotic commitment and public pledge, warning that parting with bonds undermines civic duty and national effort.
A miscellaneous surprise shower Saturday night honored Miss Josephine Castaneda with many gifts including tea towels china cut glass and silver. Guests listed include Mesdames Gibson Treu Armitage Kempf Titus Redfield Smith Maier Maier Moss Edgerton Powell Mahoney Bard Blacklidge Robertson Treat and Misses Burker Martinez Treu Kempf Martinez Burroughs Trent Robertson Martinez. The event featured a filled hope-box and a luncheon of chicken salad wafers olives cake coffee and chocolate.
Dr. J. E. Redden formerly of Prescott has arrived in Benson and plans to locate permanently. He recently worked for three months at Nitro West Virginia, examining 15 000 men and 250 women for government service, saving time and expense by identifying candidates unfit for government work. He can be seen at C F Moss Drug Store until his office is ready.
An ignition tone advertisement urges readers to take a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and promises relief. The notice directs trying the product at Moss Pharmacy.
The text urges holding valuable assets and seeking bank guidance before selling. It cautions against selling to untrustworthy buyers and emphasizes obtaining information and fair treatment from a banker. The guidance frames selling as serious business requiring professional input.
Bisbee High School defeated Benson 40 to 25 on Bisbee’s home court with a tighter first half and a higher second half. The girls lost 14 to 6 and Benson praised for a clean game. Next Friday Benson teams travel to St David High School.
Pima County road officials face a funding discrepancy as Casa Grande road bonds of 40000 may cost less than planned while 20000 for the Vail Benson road falls short. Engineer Goetz says rugged terrain may push Vail Benson costs to about 8000 per mile. The county treasurer keeps bond proceeds in a separate fund and legal questions arise about transferring unspent Casa Grande money to Vail Benson.
The Red Cross party at the K P Hall Friday night drew good attendance and lively participation. The evening began with dance and whist, then refreshments, followed by jitney dancing. Net proceeds for the local Red Cross totaled 72 dollars 95 cents.
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