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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1919
Page
4
Deputy W J Bennett visits Tucson on business. Residents travel to Bisbee Tombstone Globe and Vancouver Canada. New arrivals include Dr R E Franklin and Dr E B Thompson aiding veterans. J A Connelly leases Angora goat ranch. Mr and Mrs C M Pomeroy plan to settle in Benson. Community events include a big dance February 22 and plans for Charleston Dam action.
An urgent invitation invites all Benson Branch American Red Cross members to a Tuesday January 14 meeting at 3 30 PM. Discussions cover society business and a possible fundraiser to aid French war orphans with a yearly cost of 36 50 per child. The executive committee seeks input before deciding on broader responsibility.
Located in Benson I inform friends and the public that I may be found at the offices formerly occupied by Dr. L. L. Schwab, R. E. Franklin, M.D. Physician and Surgeon.
The piece outlines a method to create a flag by combining red and white stripes with a blue canton and forty eight white stars. It contrasts this with the flag's true meaning as a danger signal when used by railroad workers or by anarchist or socialist groups.
Mr. Ben S. Johnson formerly of Pomerene now in Benson cut his foot with an ax about three weeks ago. Blood poisoning developed leaving him bedridden for over a week. The condition is now under control and the foot is slowly improving.
A letter from Dunklin Robinson near Paris, France, says he expects no homeward move soon. Cecil Jones near Charleston, S C, reports his boat in dry dock for repairs and possible return after the war. Ray Dixon in Vance Belgium writes he is well with rheumatism but still awaiting home.
Mrs Robert Allison of Mattoon Illinois says eight years ago she suffered indigestion constipation headaches and dizziness. After one bottle of Chamberlains Tablets she felt cured and recovered energy and appetite, with never a return of the misery. Moss Pharmacy.
For Sale or Trade one large mare about seven years old with two breeding fees. Fred G. Fisher listed. A man described as knight of the road and Bolsheviki allegedly forced entry to a dwelling near the Smelter, ransacking the kitchen and valuables, implying radical affiliation.
Kathleen Florida reader Mrs Dallas Prine recounts severe nervous weakness and limpness after childbirth. She credits Cardus with restoring circulation, strength, and ability to work and care for six children after five to six bottles, noting no habit forming or harmful drugs.
United States Land Office at Phoenix announces Catherine Walker widow of Asa E. Walker of Dragoon Arizona has filed for three year proof to establish homestead claims for sections 33 28 and 3 2 east township 15 south range 22 east Willcox Arizona on January 21 1919 before U S Commissioner L V McCourt. Witnesses are George Sherrer Thomas Adams Wilfred A Viege all of Dragoon and William Hyatt of Johnson Arizona. First publication December 21 1918.
The Justice Court of Precinct Five Cochise County Arizona issues a summons to H Caplan in a case by Benson Lumber Company. Caplan must answer within twenty days after service within the county or thirty days if served elsewhere, or face default judgment. Justice C L Rucker signs and seals the notice dated November 2 1918 with Benson Arizona date November 23.
The stockholders meeting for Los Conquistadores Mining Co is called for Monday January 27 1919 at 8 pm at the company office in the Signal Building Benson Arizona. President F M Gavuen and Secretary I B Stone sign the notice.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to ease indigestion and constipation. It claims the product strengthens the stomach, aids natural function, and promotes gentle bowel movement, with Moss Pharmacy listed as the source.
Adjoining Benson, a good artesian pumping plant serves thirty five acres, plus six acres in alfalfa. Property presents irrigation potential and productive pasture. Prospective buyers can inquire about water rights and access.
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