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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
16
Community items report meetings at the Presbyterian Aid Society and church services by Rev Brown and Rev Roberts. Local residents travel between Tucson and Benson, Red Cross events, a masquerade ball fundraiser, a De Laval wood silo ad, and a highway accident near Dragoon Hill with injuries but recovery.
A 1918 message from the U S Food Administration calls for voluntary personal sacrifice to ration food and conserve supplies to feed the world, urging citizens to eat only what is necessary to keep themselves healthy and strong.
The Food Administration urges American stock breeders to conserve dairy cattle and livestock to meet Europe’s wartime meat demand. Germany still leads Europe in livestock, while England loses cattle as grain fields replace pasture. France suffers sharp declines in cattle and milk output, and Denmark and Holland sacrifice dairy herds for beef. The report foresees the United States focusing on meat animals and dairy production after the war.
An old fashioned corn muffin recipe revived for use in large New York hotels. Ingredients include one quart milk six ounces butter substitute twelve ounces light syrup or honey four eggs salt two ounces baking powder and one and a half pounds cornmeal plus rye flour. Melt butter with syrup then beat in eggs and mix in milk and dry ingredients.
If you have stomach trouble try Chamberlain's Tablets. Many have been restored to health by their use. The cost is only 25 cents, making them a worthwhile trial for relief.
Mrs George Lewis of Pittsfield New York says her five year old son recovered quickly from a two to three week cold after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy, noting rapid improvement once started and full recovery in a few days.
The article explains the bread program in England, noting the government pays about 200 million dollars yearly to keep bread prices low. It describes how grain is taken at set prices, milled, and sold to consumers as a four pound loaf for 18 cents, a two pound loaf for 9 cents, and a one pound loaf for 5 cents, with France applying a similar system but with higher extraction.
Information on the 640 acre homestead law requested from HAMPTON's ARNOLD Land Attorneys Phoenix Arizona Notary Public. Also notices for Houses for rent FreInsurance Rooms For Rent and listing for Mrs Mary F Titus.
Heating and Gasoline Stoves, Bedsteads and Springs, Carpenter's Tools, WANTED All kinds of Junk. Will pay 10c for copper wire and heavy brass, 6c for light brass, 2c for zinc and lead. See our Bulletin Board. WANTED hog wire mesh for turning rabbits. Fox 531, Willcox, Arizona.
Fer tile field for new dishes noted by FE H Niles in the Hotel Gazette as meat and fat shortages may persist for five to six years after peace. He urges permanent menus built around grains vegetables and fish with meat replaced by cereals or small portions as flavoring, citing American Creole and southern cuisines as promising.
James W. Gilbert of Benson Arizona filed intention to prove up a homestead entry for land in Section 14 Township 17 South Range 18 East G and S R Meridian. He will present three year proof before U S Commissioner H. G. Brown in Benson on January 22 1918. Witnesses: James Anderson D C Naegle both of Benson Arizona and Charles Anderson F L Dalton both of Mescal Arizona. First pub December 22 1917. J L Irvin Register.
Department of the Interior Land Office Phoenix announces William Smith of Benson filed intention to complete three year proof to establish his homestead claim for sections in township 16 south range 20 east G and S R Meridian. He will appear before U S Commissioner H G Brown in Benson January 22 1918 with witnesses W F Harsh James Roberts Sam Barrow and Sam Wilson all of Benson. First publication December 22.
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