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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
12
The Signal urges Benson and the valley to unite for a Charleston Dam building campaign. A grand effort could prompt government action, speeding progress beyond waiting. Also notes Senator Ashurst's bill to split Arizona into two judicial districts and the revival of the Silver King mine near Miami with 35 workers.
President Wilson signed the Ferris bill enabling 640 acre homesteads for grazing in the west. It could unlock 300 million acres of western lands and 375 million in Alaska for stock-raising, with a department directive to suspend new grazing entries pending further action. The cost of hauling on roads of public land is about 23 cents per ton mile, with 350 million tons moved yearly, suggesting large savings if roads are improved.
The Santa Cruz Patagonian reports settlers in Calabasas district vow to fight to a finish to eject occupants from the Baca Float with eminent counsel including Judge Duffy and E R Purdum. The Courtland Arizonan laments four-month delays in Phoenix Land Office business after the death of Register Thomas F Weedin and urges prompt appointment to prevent public inconvenience.
Articles filed in 1916 establish War Horse Copper Mining Company with principal office in Fairbank Cochise County Arizona. Board authorized to mine and handle minerals, own stock, issue bonds, and operate smelting works with capital stock up to one million dollars. Notaries confirm signatures and filing completed with Arizona Corporation Commission.
A compact pledge outlining self-improvement goals. It emphasizes lifting others, encouraging kindness, sharing sorrow, avoiding complaint, and pursuing honesty, faith, and patience. The speaker vows to fight weaknesses, practice forgiveness, avoid envy, and act charitably toward all beings.
Hurry to take advantage of the Arizona Gazette yearly offer discontinued after January 15. A $4.75 subscription secures a daily issue of the state paper for the year. The Gazette provides AP telegraph news and updates on state and national politics. Mail checks to the Arizona Gazette or order via the Benson Signal.
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