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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1919
Page
3
The article argues that returning soldiers will flock to farm life, aiding reconstruction. It cites thousands who will shift from war labor to agriculture, aiding U S and Canadian food supply for Europe. It contends farm work offers purpose, health, and freedom from confinement, shaping a broad rural revival with national and global benefits.
Advert suggests Anuric kidney remedy for rheumatism dropsy and backache with a 10 cent trial from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel. Included are testimonials praising rapid relief and faith in the medicine and other Pierce remedies.
A father’s hobby of letting onions and cabbage grow to exceed neighbors’ sizes is invoked in a humorous summer recollection. In town, Mary Ellen’s aunt weighs a small toy piano choice and ends up picking a larger one after the girl’s quiet urging. An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Soap for improving skin and scalp conditions.
In a terse exchange, the reporter asks what started the fire. The fire chief responds in a whisper that the cause remains unknown, joking that it was spontaneous insurance.
London dec 30 Premier Lloyd George told American newspaper correspondents that Britain and the United States are in accord on basic peace principles and expect allied unity at the Paris peace conference. He said the British delegation would be organized after the new year with two definite members, himself and Foreign Secretary Balfour.
Amsterdam reports the Ebert cabinet falling and a Liebknecht Ledebour Eichern government to be formed. From Warsaw arrives a Vilna declaration signed by Lenin and Sverdlov refuting Brest Litovsk, annulling treaties with Germany, and calling for worker controlled destinies and a peace on indemnities.
Washington reports more than 1.1 million American soldiers designated for demobilization since the armistice. Gen March cites 937,000 in home units to be discharged and 168,000 men and 6,800 officers for early convoy from France. Through today 533,334 men and 35,409 officers have been discharged.
An advertising feature extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims sworn statements and testimonials prove its effectiveness and offers sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY with a 10 cent enclosure. Large and medium bottles sold at drug stores.
An electrician and a gardener create a glowing sign for a laundry terrace. Each letter is outlined with electric bulbs in a white sheet metal frame, with geraniums planted inside the letter spaces. Bulbs are protected by jelly glasses to shield flowers and bulbs from heat and weather.
In a quip about film tastes Mrs. Bannon asks about male leads and Mrs. Henpeeck replies she prefers stories where the male is Jed. The exchange highlights a playful take on character appeal.
An old advertisement offers 100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims internal action through the blood on mucous surfaces and notes a 75 cent price with testimonials. The ad is followed by assorted quotes and aphorisms about luck, ghosts, and effort.
A dramatic exchange features Mrs. Meeker rebuking her husband for failing to keep vows while she pivots to militancy and suffrage. The riposte echoes Roosevelt as Hortense challenges traditional gender roles amid social upheaval.
Urgent instruction to mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature Covid Miledith, touting a 30 year history. The text also references a line about a man’s motive in marriage and includes a nostalgic note about Fletcher's Castoria and a child crying for it.
In a dialogue, Knicker asks why his wife’s relatives plan to visit, while Becker suggests their intention is to offer personal counsel, highlighting a clash over boundaries and expectations during a family visit.
In court the lawyer asks if the defendant went home during the interim. The witness replies that the defendant did not walk home. Instead he took a taxi to his residence.
A conductor jokes that if everyone were thinner there’d be room for more people to stand in the car prompting a light moment about crowding. The exchange highlights urban transit humor and passenger etiquette.
A speaker warns that only a lawyer will care about troubles saying the listener’s woes are not of interest to others unless tied to legal matters. The remark suggests skepticism about others’ concern and hints at practical costs like cows milk.
A long advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims century-long use, non patent status, direct import from Holland, and guaranteed relief with refunds if not as represented. It urges immediate use and ongoing protection against relapse.
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