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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1919
Page
5
A speaker argues that the nation must repay war debt by buying thrift stamps and bonds. He stresses that millions have been spent and lives sacrificed, and urges all citizens to continue sacrificing to honor those who fought and secured victory. He frames thrift as a sacred duty and a path to lasting peace.
Want State Ranger Force Phoenix Jan 23 reports two interests the prohibition societies and livestock associations aim to revive the Arizona State Rangers. A hill to reestablish this police adjunct will be introduced this session with a plan for a larger force than in old territorial days, though details remain undisclosed.
Thomas Mahoney son of Mr and Mrs J T Mahoney enjoyed a surprise party last Saturday with friends calling in the evening. Games and dancing followed with a tie in the guessing contest among Rosa Lee Clark Elmerita Gumm and Amanda Brown, won by Rosa Lee Clark. Refreshments were served by Mrs Mahoney assisted by Mrs Keen and Mrs Bard. Thomas received several presents from his friends.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Etz and their son George recently returned from military service start a Pacific coast automobile trip. They will spend Wednesday night with daughter Mrs. T. Dempsey in Phoenix before crossing to California. Plans include Marietta Springs and a visit to Mrs. Will Grover and family in Van Nuys near Los Angeles. The tour may last about a month.
The U.S. Senate approved a bill by Senator Ashurst granting private enterprises a fifty year right of way over national forests public lands and government reservations in Arizona to construct pipelines and conduits supplying water to livestock. It now moves to the house with government able to reclaim the rights after the term.
The Land Settlement Congress for veterans was permanently organized in Salt Lake City after seven western states reconvened. It aims to reclaim millions of acres for discharged soldiers, focusing on about 3,000,000 acres in the Colorado River basin. Resolutions supporting Secretary Lane’s plan were adopted. A Newlands amendment committee request was rejected to avoid hindering Lane’s plans.
Washington reports the House passed a bill to make the Grand Canyon a national park and send it to conference. The 996 square miles include land from two national forests and a game refuge, a proposal considered by Congress for thirty three years.
The Tombstone Prospector reports a plane passed overhead at about 3 pm with a loud engine roar. It notes potential landing stations as Tombstone could join a mail route linking Phoenix Tucson Benson Bisbee and Douglas to El Paso, and Benson as a through-route center attracts mail facility interest.
Last week four teams of ladies from the Presbyterian church carried out a religious census of the town, gathering household information and church membership details.
In a disastrous hotel blaze at No gales last week Bud Craft brother of Mrs Jr A Gumm of this place was among the unfortunates. He barely escaped half dressed losing his coat vest and other personal belongings during the escape.
Dr J N Morrison is appointed company physician for the S P road. The announcement notes his role overseeing medical care and welfare for workers on the line.
An advertisement states Chamberlain's Tablets aid digestion and relieve constipation by gently stimulating bowel movement. The Moss Pharmacy promotes the product as restoring natural stomach function and easing discomfort from indigestion and associated constipation.
Work on the Benson smelter is progressing rapidly with more workers to be hired next week. Concrete work starts Monday as sand gravel rock and cement arrive. Machinery installation begins immediately with Mr Daniells from Chicago in charge aided by Mr Lee and Mr Fishback. ore bins office and reservoir near completion.
Red Cross social details committees for games decorations refreshments and program with chairpersons and assistants listed. The games include whist and balance with prizes for ladies and gentlemen. jitney dance led by Mrs. Bard. Washington statement notes homestead law residence changes passed in House with flexibility by region.
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