Benson poised for growth plied with rail links and dam
Benson sits in the San Pedro Valley as a natural trade center on the Southern Pacific main line with no closer competitor. Proximity to El Paso and Southwestern line, Nogales and Guaymas rail access, mineral districts, stock farming, and mohair shipments fuel growth prospects. The Charleston Dam project, irrigation canals, and a developing industrial mix including a smelter, canning plant, creamery, and flour mill could spark rapid population and wealth expansion.
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Benson
San Pedro Valley
Southern Pacific
Willcox
Tucson
el Paso and
Southwestern
Nogales
Guaymas
Sonora
el Paso and Southwestern
Fairbank
Johnson-Dragoon
Yellowstone
Rincon
Whetstone
Pomerene
Charleston
Arizona Smelting & Refining Co
Benson Canning and Packing Co
Bencapaco
Benson Union High School
Territorial Industrial School
Afterwar Hardships Hit Near East Despite Armistice
Despite the war’s end, the Near East endures severe hardships from lingering shortages and displacement as regional effects continue to shape daily life and recovery efforts.
Some Artistic Dancer Alfonzo Castaneda Excites Nogales Crowd
Alfonzo Castaneda former Ben son boy and army entertainer in France now works in the Modern shoe department. He performed a shimmy dancing exhibition at the Modern employees dance in Nogales, drawing giggles from the girls as he pranced to She Had A with energetic, quivering movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonzo Castaneda
Benson
Nogales
France
Modern
Castaneda
Chamberlains Tablets Restore Appetite Says Moss Pharmacy
Citing numerous cases, an advertisement claims Chamberlains Tablets have cured stomach troubles and restored the ability to eat any kind of food. Sold at Moss Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Moss Pharmacy
Census predicts rise of one million farms in United States
The Census Bureau estimates an increase of one million farms in the nation over the past decade. This growth, plus more scientifically trained workers to run them, is said to secure the future of agricultural America.
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Bureau of the Census
United States
America
Tres Alamos Items
Special Correspondent reports on visits by Mr. and Mrs. Mack Echols and daughter Wanda to Mrs. Echols's grandmother Mrs. J S Roberts. Wm Rollins spends holidays with relatives in Douglas. Irving Herbert visited his father for a couple of days. G J Giffin returned from Yuma to stay with sister Mrs. Robert Crump. L A Carter plans to leave Wednesday for New Year with his son in Douglas. W W Benson came from Douglas to check his place and will travel to Yuma for the warmer climate.
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Mrs. Mack Echols
Wanda
Mrs. Echols
Mrs
J. S. Roberts
Wm. Rollins
Douglas
Irving Herbert
G. J. Giffin
Yuma
Robert Crump
L. A. Carter
W. W. Benson
Mr. Benson
Christmas Program of 1919 Recites Seasonal Favorites
The December 19 1919 program lists Silent Night Rosenda Duarte A Christmas Carol Miriano Pacheco A Real Santa Claus Joseph Young O Come All Ye Faithful and The Star of Bethlehem among readings and songs. Miss Vazquez traveled Saturday to Douglas to visit her mother Mrs S E Vazquez during Christmas and New Year.
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Alice Harwood
Rosenda Duarte
Miriano Pacheco
Santa Claus
Joseph Young
Christian
Doge
Carlos Duarte Marjory
Robert Harwood
Star of Bethlehem
Manuel Duarte
Lois Young
St. Nicholas
Miss Vazquez
S. E. Vazquez
Douglas
Cattlemen Seek Forest Reserve Regulation Reform
Members of the Southwestern Cattle Growers Association of Santa Cruz and Pima counties accuse U S Forestry Service grazing rules of forcing them out of business. They call for experienced range-knowledge rules, fair fees, and less severe trespass penalties and plan a Washington lobbying effort through their senators and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Cattle Growers’ Association
Santa Cruz
Pima
United States Forestry Service
Washington
Nogases
Arizona
Bard's Haberdashery Sells Full Line of Gents' Furnishings
Bard's Haberdashery advertises a complete range of men's accessories and attire including hats, ties, shirts, suits, and belts displayed in a single storefront lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard’s Haberdashery
Every Member Canvass Planned by Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church announces a January 11 canvass in Benson under the New Era Movement. Members and Sunday school parents are urged to have subscriptions ready as the church adopts a Budget Plan to fund church and school work, with payments possible weekly monthly quarterly or annually. William Brown and Cuha s CasH note the effort. Passages about Mexican-territory travel by through passengers are cited from Sidney Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Benson
Yuma
San Diego
Sidney Smith
Mexicali
Mr. Smith
el Paso Times
Smiles Remain Cheapest Accessory Amid Rising Costs
In a lighthearted note, observers say the only item still affordable is a smile while other goods have surged in price. The line suggests humor about inflation and consumer sentiment during tough times.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bankhead
DelLaval
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
Federal Reserve Bank
THE
Cochise County State Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Tombstone
Near East
Ford
San Pedro
Gobble Bros
Tres Alamos
Ties Alamos School
Presbyterian Church
William Brown
CuHaAs
C. Cash
Chas, E. Gortz
Benson, Arizona
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