Local items reflect community life and visits
Banker A G Smith ill in Los Angeles. Christian Endavor supper raises 39 dollars. Roy Breg lectured to a large audience Tuesday night. Rev Griffin arrives to reside as Methodist pastor. Edgar Morrison in Casa Grande setting up machinery for Edward Haynes. Byron Merrill's son sprains arm severely. W G Clemon dies suddenly in Los Angeles. Rev Henderson to fill Presbyterian pulpit Sunday. Matteson lectured on beekeeping at U A January 24. Lee and Bennett visit Douglas to meet county Democratic committee. Mrs J F Scott of Chicago visiting Chas Goetz. J A Nanny from Willcox at Short Line Garage. For sale Shalu or Egyptian Wheat seed 10c. Short course at St David Jan 28 30 run by University Extension Service.
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St. David
University Agricultural Extension Service
Adamson
Wright
Reclamation Bill Slows Arizona Projects in Congress
Gov. Campbell, back in Phoenix, reports the reclamation bill progress as substantial but not leading to immediate construction. He notes about one hundred reclamation bills are before Congress with likely only one passing, delaying needed work in Arizona and beyond while the machinery is set up.
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Gov. Campbell
Phoenix
Congress
Arizona
San Pedro Valley urged to start local project for dam
The passage urges the citizens of San Pedro Valley to take initiative and launch their own project following St. David's move. It suggests such action could accelerate the building of the Charleston Dam in coming years.
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San Pedro Valley
St. David
Charleston
Soldiers Entertained at St. David
St. David hosted a Jan 23 celebration for eleven local soldiers. The program featured Frank Billingsly, a High School music group, readings, and talks, followed by a banquet for over 300 prepared by the Relief Society and Domestic Service Department. Afternoon basketball games and a high school dance closed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David
Frank Billingsly
Miss Burroughs
The
Relief Society
Domestic Service Department
L. D.S. Hall
S.D.H.S
S.D H.S
William Goodman
Alma Goodman
Jim Miller
Lloyd Miller
Lloyd Saxon
J. W. Wright
Charley Plum
Jack Crews
Pomerene News Notes Include Births and Local Moves
JouRe Cosby recovers from pneumonia threat. H. P. Merrill, ex Bank of Benson cashier now in Tombstone, in the district Sunday. Parley Barney returns from road work near Tucson. Miss Julia Daley, teacher, visited St. David. Born Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs Wallace a nine pound boy. Mother and child do ing well. Benson canal muddy. farmers hope big summer crops. Wallace F. Johnson back from Gilbert after renting land and selling local farms to C. E. Goetz. Johnson, seven years here, has amassed a substantial start. Pomerene loses a valued citizen as Mr Johnson departs.
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Mrs. Wallace
Wallace F. Johnson
Gilbert
Mr. Johnson
Chrs. E. Goetz
Pomerene
Jersey Boar for Service and Pony and Wagon Wanted
Registered Red Duroc Jersey boar available for service at the Sherman ranch in Pomerene. Contact Dallas Sherman at Pomerene, Artz. Also seeking a good pony and second hand wagon or buggy in working order. Inquire at Signal Office.
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Jersey
C. L. Sherman
Pomerene
Dallas Sherman
Artz
Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Family Pills Ad
A 1920 advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy acting through the blood to treat catarrh and urges readers to seek testimonials. The notice also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a 1920 calendar from Moss' Drug Store.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Moss’ Drug Store
Is It Loco Tucson Aziz Loco Weed Poisoning Cattle
Letter discusses loco weed in southern Arizona causing cattle deaths especially in Santa Cruz Cochise and San Carlos valleys. It explains identification notes, symptoms including frothing and paralysis, and urges removing stock from infested ranges, renting pasture, feeding hay, and early culling to curb spread.
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Tucson
Aziz
J. LeRoy Lancaster
Arizona
Santa Cruz
Cochise
Desert
San Carlos
San Pedro
Locos Poisonous Species Stunt Eradication Efforts
The article notes loco growth is uneven and that only a minority of loco plants are poisonous. It cites over fifty loco species and deems efforts to eradicate harmless varieties as largely pointless.
Advertising Rates Increase at The Signal
The Signal raises rates due to higher material costs. New prices: plates 20c, composition and display space 25c, reading notices 10c per line first insertion, 5c per line for subsequent insertions. Commercial printing up about ten percent. J. LeRoy Lancaster, Publisher.
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J. LeRoy Lancaster
Dont You Forget It Bear in Mind Chamberlains Tablets
A note emphasizes Chamberlains Tablets not only move the bowels but also offer other benefits. The text promotes the product as a reliable remedy with various claimed effects.
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Chamberlain
Moss Pharmacy Digestive Aid Claims Strengthen Stomach
Purportedly improves appetite and digestion without pepsin or digestive ferment, claiming to support natural stomach function. Sold at Moss Pharmacy.
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Moss Pharmacy
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Cuban Drugstore
A Kentucky druggist J B Jones of Cubbin says his customers praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy and he has used it in his family for seven years calling it the best cough medicine he has known. Sold at Moss Pharmacy.
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J. B. Jones
Cubbin
Moss Pharmacy
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. G. Smith
Los Angeles
Roy Breg
Rev. Griffin
Edgar Morrison
Casa Grande
Edward Haynes
Byron Merrill
W. G. Clemon
Henderson
Presbyterian
Brown
C. E
L. KE. Matteson
U. A
R. L. Lee
Billy Bennett
Douglas
County
Democratic Central Committee
J. F. Scott
Chicago
Chas. E. Goetz
J. A. Nanny
Short Line Garage
Willcox
Kentucky
Hay Os
JouRe Cosby
H. P. Merril
Bank of Benson
Tombstone
Parley Barney
Julia Daley
Benson
P. G. Madigan
Hotel Arnold
Strine
E Bey’, BP
Gag
R. H. Williams
Animal Husbandman
Cochise County State Bank
Ford
Gobble Bros
Speial
DelLaval
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
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