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Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1917

Page

2

War News From Europe and Americas Across The World

Reports from the Western Front in Verdun and Somme theaters detail German and Allied actions. Word comes of British pursuits in Mesopotamia and Rimnik Sarat, with Italian and Austrian battles referenced. Also noted are domestic incidents, guard service obligations, and economic updates including exports to Italy and wheat production estimates.

Italy Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce United States National Guard Congress Iwar Department Government of the Guard National Defense Act

Peace Aides From Austria Shine In Wilson Note

A note to President Wilson signals Austria favors peace. The report adds naval losses, political reshuffles, and wartime dispatches including a Norwegian steamer sinkage, Joffre promoted, and Austrian banker resignations.

Wilson Austria Lloyd’s

Late Market Quotations from The Cattle and Grain Desk

Market report lists cattle prices for steers cows and heifers with hay and grass fed categories. Hogs sheep and yearlings shown with price ranges. hay and grain prices for Denver and regional uplands provided. feeding cows breeding stock and feeder categories noted with prices.

OIC Oisic Cess Cvigio Vivian Escoarenn Sliven Bianfolle Tie Cleaiacn Ovsne'ese Asec

Live Poultry Prices Not F O B Denver

Prices listed for live poultry show hens at 5 pounds plus 15 cents per pound and hens under 5 pounds at 13 cents per pound Turkeys 10 pounds or more 20 to 22 cents per pound Ducks young 6 to 9 cents per pound Vegetables indicates record of market rates of poultry and produce with mixed readable entries

F. O. B. Denver Eitipes Ccoys Cceielsiere Peeibe Irooseder Aie Cisisnigvs Viersrereeipearste Eikie Ecssaec Ees Geero Vegies Coucrel Pieicieresie Daa

Prices for Eggs Butter Fruits and Vegetables in Local Market

The listing shows eggs graded No 1 and No 2 F O B MDOT and various butter creamery prices. It also lists packed fruit apples pears and vegetables with unit prices and box counts, including celery onions cabbage and broccoli in a market catalog style.

Mdot el Eso Atetableie S. Ators Callcare

Miscellaneous Markets Lead Tungsten and Ore Prices

Market items list tinny prices for metals with locations in St. Louis and New York. Barneil Vier no 9 and copper concentrates at 60 percent valued at $15 per unit. Crude tungsten ore grades 60 percent quoted at $15 per unit with lower grades $9.40 to $8.70 per unit.

Barneil Vier No Concastro Spelter St. Louis New York Coppee Nkchetins Cocks Sic Boulder

Chicago Produce Prices Prompt Market Snapshot

Chicago listing shows potatoes from Washington Idaho Colorado Oregon at 1.70 to 1.80, Michigan 1.70 to 1.75, Wisconsin 1.60 to 1.70. Poultry prices include turkeys at 23c and fowls springs 18c.

Chicago Washington Idaho Colorado Oregon Michigan Wisconsin Springs

Chicago Grain and Provision Prices Mixed Across Staples

Wheat Nos 2 and 8 rigid and Nos 2 and 3 hard quoted nominal. Corn No 2 yellow 92.5 92 5 8c No 4 yellow 88 90c No 4 white 89 90c. Oats No 3 white 51 52 53c standard 52 53c. Rye No 2 nominal. Barley 85c 1.22. Timothy 3.50 5.50. Clover 12.00 17.00. Pork 28.53. Lard 16.20. Ribs 13.25 13.87.

Colo Nebraska Colorado Cs .P Ss. P Chicago

Flax Prices In Duluth Reported

In Duluth Minnesota linseed market, May bid at 52.9014, July price listed at 2.89, nominal.

Duluth Minn

Carranza forces clash with Villa near Chihuahua City

Juarez reports Carranza troops defeat a Villa command at Bustillos sixty miles west of Chihuahua City. Villa forces retreat toward the capital as Five thousand Villa men are said to move north. Evacuation fears grow as Carranza garrisons along the Mexican Central face pressure.

Upoo Moldavia Meuse Verdun le Mort Homme The Somme Douglas Haig Rimnik-Sarat Dobrudja Braila Berlin Villa el Paso Texas Saltillo Coahuila Torreon Monterey Carranza Union News Service Juarez Mexico Bustillos Chihuahua City Juan Murga San Antonio Cusihuiriachic Guerrero Julio Acosta Pedernales Cusihuirachic Tex Francisco Villa Concho Bustamante Santa Rosalia Jiminez Murguia

Teutons Gain in Rumania Amid World War I Action

London reports dawn of 1917 shows fronts largely deadlocked except in Rumania where Teutonic forces press advances around Braila and Danube. Russian and Romanian troops withdraw in places while Germans failed to break French lines near Verdun at Chambrettes farm.

Dobrudja Dead Man Hill Verdun Germany Washington Mesopotamia Kut-el-Amara Tigris London Rumania Braila Danube Fokshany Petrograd Chambrettes Paris

New Year Messages Reach President From World Leaders

Washington notes a low key New Year in official ceremonies as President Wilson skips the traditional reception and Secretary Lansing omits the diplomatic breakfast. Secretaries Baker and Daniels host receptions while cablegrams from rulers of belligerent and neutral nations and presidents of American republics arrive at the White House.

Washington Wilson Lansing Baker War Department Daniels Navy White House Europe Central American

De Baca Sworn In as New Mexico Governor

Esequiel C. de Baca took the oath of governor at St. Vincent's sanitarium in Santa Fe, witnessed by a small circle of personal friends and political intimates.

New Mexico State Corporation Commission Santa Fé de Baca Santa Fé, N. M Esequiel C. de Baca St. Vincent’s Sanitarium

Campbell Inaugurated Governor in Arizona

Thomas E. Campbell, Republican, was inaugurated governor of Arizona on Monday. No inaugural ceremonies occurred as incumbent G. W. P. Hunt kept the offices locked, but Campbell addressed a large crowd from the Capitol grounds after being declared officially elected by the State Canvassing Board with a 30 vote plurality over Hunt.

Campbell Phoenix Ariz Thomas E. Campbell Rep Arizona G. W. P. Hunt Capitol Hunt

Arizona State News Highlights across 1917 events

Summary of Arizona reports noting Bisbee Poultry Show Globe federation convention, Cattle Growers at Obe, and state library topping 100000 volumes. Also reported have scarce hay at 20 a ton in Phoenix, Tucson court actions on strikers, sewer cost near 50000, Chandler post office receipts up 100 percent, Wilkelman bridge open, Bisbee burglary losses, and various mining, post office, and law updates across towns like Mascot, Flagstaff, and Kingman.

Bisbee Poultry and Pet Stock Association Bisbee of Arizona Federation of Women’s Clubs Globe Arine Cattle Growers’ Association Obe Arizona Phoenix Ajo Tucson Jerome Chandler Gila River Wilkelman Thos. Campbell Bufford J. J. Ward M. C. Turney Omaha Coconino County Harry Kendall John Nelson Simpson Crooks Canyon Wagner Leek Fessler Patagonia Nogales Goldroad Supreme Court B. M. Clements Mark Twain Mississippi Chloride Pioneer District Superior Shattuck University of Arizona Arizona Eastern Doymoine Steeper

Switzerland Spurs High Relief Spending Per Capita

In proportion to its population Switzerland spends more on poor relief than any other country, highlighting its strong social safety net and commitment to welfare programs.

Switzerland

Danderine Promises Dandruff-Free Glossy Hair

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming one application doubles hair beauty and removes dandruff instantly. It warns dandruff robs hair of luster and can cause itching, feverish scalp, and hair loss, urging readers to buy a 25-cent bottle at drug stores.

Knowlton

The Physique of People under Modern Transport

The Mobile Register discusses how the shift to motor vehicles over horse transport affects the public’s fitness. It notes farmers rely on cars, horses are mainly draft power, and machines reduce physical exertion. The piece questions whether ease from motors truly benefits overall health and vitality.

Rat Signals Danger After Connemara Sinking

Patrick Killen, a cattleman, was disembarking from the Connemara in the Irish sea at Greenore when a large rat leaped from a hamper he carried. He said the rodent omen warned the crew to abandon ship, a sight that kept him ashore until persuaded to return.

Connemara Irish Sea Greenore Patrick Killen London Globe

No News

A terse exchange between a father and teacher turns on a dispute over payment and a daughter’s conduct. The remark highlights a tense grievance about money amid a school setting.

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