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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1920
Page
4
The speaker announces buying the Benson Signal and endorses its future in Benson and Charleston Dam, stressing agriculture as the leading industry. He urges patrons to support the newspaper for six months to assess value before deciding on continued liberal support.
The retiring editor thanks the public for support as the Benson Signal changes ownership to Mr. J LeRoy Lancaster. He urges local business leaders to back the paper not just for direct ads but for broader town promotion, promising continued and even increased support from the paper.
The Signal’s new owner argues the Charleston dam will spur Benson area growth within years, bringing irrigation to 60,000 acres and $6 million yearly farm output. He urges persistent advocacy to pressure government and notes arid-state governors plan a $250,000,900 reclamation appropriation that could include the Gila Valley project.
The First Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, and evening worship at 7 30 with topics Man's Indebtedness to the Community A Strong Character How it is Attained Saints in Queer Places. Junior Endeavor Wednesday 4 Bible Study Thursday 7 30. Near East Relief drives aid for children with Chamberlains Cough Remedy ad urging action at Moss Pharmacy.
Sealed proposals will be received until 2 P M January 19 1920 at the Board of Supervisors Cochise County Tombstone Arizona for Section D of the Benson Vail Highway about four miles east from the west line of Cochise. Work ~13000 cubic yards excavation and drainage structures. Submit to Thomas Maddock State Engineer. Plans may be seen in Phoenix or Tombstone. Five dollar plan copies. Five percent unendorsed certified check required with bids. Bonds required. Right to reject any bids. Proposals on official blanks. Dec 13 1919 Phoenix. First pub Dec 20.
United States Land Office in Phoenix publishes a long list of Arizona indemnity lands under the 1910 act for state selection. The notice details numerous township ranges and sections with specific fractional land descriptions and includes a protest window during five weeks of publication before final approval. Dated December 8, 1919 with first publication December 27, 1919 and last publication January 24, 1920.
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