Tag Your Shovel Day Promotes Coal Saving Nationwide
The United States Fuel Administration designates January 30, 1918 as Tag Your Shovel Day to urge coal conservation. Teachers urged to discuss benefits, noting coal saved supports soldiers and sailors. The drive follows a strong Liberty Loan showing, amid a 50 million ton shortage forecast by H A Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Fuel Administration
C. M. Shannon
Fual
Arizona
U. S
H. A. Garfield
Cattle and Range Conditions Reported Across Arizona
The Arizona weather bureau reports no material weekly changes in cattle and range conditions amid drought. Southern districts show need for feeding or irrigated pasture, while northern counties report better-than-usual cattle condition. Some springs and streams are breaking after extended dryness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Weather Bureau
Gila
Yavapai
Pinal
Maricopa
Yuma
Notice of Stockholders Meeting and Federal Income Tax Help
A notice announces Cochise County State Bank stockholders annual meeting set for January 22 1918 at 10 30 a m in Tombstone with directors to be elected and other business. It also outlines February 13–14 1918 visits by a federal income tax officer in Benson to assist taxpayers at no cost with 1917 returns due by March 1 1918 and potential penalties for late or absent returns. A health tip endorses Chamberlains Tablets for constipation and better digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Louis T. Carpenter
Benson
Cochise County
Cochise
Cosby Buys 40 Acre Ranch On Benson River Side
M. P. Cosby closes a forty acre purchase from H. W. & Co on the Benson side of the river. He plans a flume to divert water from the Benson Canal for grain alfalfa and vegetables. Cosby resigns as Game Warden effective January 7 and will operate the new farm with two water shares bought from H. P. Merrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Cosby
Benson
Mr. Cosby
Benson Canal
Cosby
First class boot and shoe repair at Benson Saddle
Prompt repairs at Benson Saddle and Harness Shop with moderate prices. Local customers assured of quick service and quality work on boots and shoes.
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Benson Saddle and Harness Shop
Eight foot rotating sorting table revolutionizes mail work
In San Francisco the Southern Pacific Company adopts an eight foot revolving mail table to speed sorting amid war time demands. Foreman H C Schmidt notes it runs three times per minute and 12 clerks assemble 60 sets per minute, handling about 30 000 pieces daily while workers adjust to the new system and jokes about checks. A letter from Corporal W B Kleinz mentions posting from Leon Springs and a transfer to the Signal Depot Repair Shop in San Antonio with lodging and meals provided.
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Southern Pacific Company
Market Street
San Francisco
War Board
H. C. Schmidt
San Antono
Food Conservation Urges Strict Rationing in 1918
Reports to Timothy Riordan, Federal Food Administrator for Arizona, warn of wheat shortages in Europe and push for severe cuts in bread and pastry use in the United States during 1918. Swiss and Danish rationing examples underscore the drive, with Switzerland restricting sugar and bread and butter to tiny monthly allowances.
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Phoenix
Timothy A. Riordan
Arizona
America
Clothes Cleaned Pressed and Repaired at Denney’s Store
Wm. Lamb advertises cleaning and repair services next door to Denney's second-hand store, offering pressed garments and mending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lamb
Denney
Benson seeks sales agent for Chino Valley Oil stock
Responsible party to act as salesman at Benson for Chino Valley Oil and Mining Co. stock. The pioneer Chino Valley oil company invites suitable parties to make a good proposition. Address Box 480 Jerome Arizona.
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Benson
Chino Valley Oil & Mining Co
Pioneer Chino Valley Oil Company
Jerome
Arizona
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Farm Loan Board
Placer County
Cal
J.H. Gurgan
G. T. Thomas
P. B. Gross
Beaver Board
Oraden
Benson Lumbep. and Commercial Company
Tombstone
Cash & Exchange
U.S. Liberty Bonds
Chamberlain
Everbody
W. B. Kleinz
Leon Springs
France
M. Maurice Long
Denmark
Switzerland
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