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Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1919

Page

5

All Together for Arizona Renewed Water Plan Campaign

The piece lauds irrigation and water conservation efforts in Arizona led by Gov. Campbell Secretary Lane and Senators Smith and Ashurst to advance the New lands-Olmstead plan. It praises George H. Maxwell, the Father of the Roosevelt Reservoir, for uniting projects and urging statewide support for the Gila River system and Roosevelt Dam storage.

Arizona Campbell Lane Smith and Ashurst Olmstead Gila Newlands-Olmstead George H. Maxwell Roosevelt Reservoir George the Baptist Salt River Valley Roosevelt Dam

Raise Admission Standards for Arizona Normal Schools

At a joint meeting of the Tempe and Northern Arizona Normal School boards with the State Board of Education the rule changes were approved. After August 15, 1919, entrants must complete one year of high school and after August 15, 1920 two years. The move follows legislative recommendations and aims to ensure adequate high school preparation amid more rural schooling. Also a classified notice seeks Keystone Copper stock at 20c per share from J. H. Evans in Newton Kansas.

Boards of Education Tempe Normal School Arizona Northern Arizona Normal School State Board of Education State Keystone Copper J. H. Evans Newton Kansas

Benson Branch American Red Cross April 1919 Cash Balance

Report from the Benson branch of the American Red Cross showing an April 1919 cash balance of 338.42 dollars, receipts 363.43 dollars, and disbursements including 25 dollars for boys’ entertainment, with the treasurer M. W. Smith certifying the figures as true.

Benson Branch American Red Cross Chas. E. Goetz Maier Sam Wilson Roy Fourr A. W. Bard French Orphan Fund Virginis Hotel Soldier Warren Mining District A. R. C. Div. Hdars

Canvassed Canning Demos Greet Cochise County

Miss Louise Sporleder leads a series of canning demonstrations across Cochise County starting July 7 in Douglas. The sessions run from 1 PM with the cold pack method, require a quart jar and supplies, and travel through Pomerene Benson St. David and other towns ending July 19 near San Simon.

Cochise County Louise Sporleder Douglas Pomerone Benson St. David San Simon

Prospectors Bring Silver Lead Ore From Apache Chief

Messrs Frank Jones and F E A Brown returned from a two week prospecting trip to the Catalina mountains about 60 miles northwest. They found argentiferous galena-silver lead ore and located several claims near Apache Chief with walls in a 16 foot ledge. The prospecting area has water and game, good road access, and potential ore shipment. Also a local ad notes Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and Moss Pharmacy sells them.

Messrs Frank Jones F E. A. Brown Catalinas Jones Santa Catalina Mountains

Doctor of Laws Honorary For Dr Klein Smid By Mexico

Dr Klein Smid president of the University of Arizona received the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa from the National University of Mexico marking the first time a foreigner has been so honored by the institution.

Klein Smid University of Arizona National University of Mexico

For Sale Span Sorrel Work Mares and Jersey Heifer

Span sorrel work mares aged four and five years, each about 1300 pounds. Also a Jersey milk heifer with her calf at side. Call Shamrock Ranch, four miles south of Benson.

Shamrock Ranch Benson

Benson Defeats Tombstone 13 to 10 In Weekend Tilt

Benson and Tombstone met for the second game in Tombstone with Benson prevailing 13 to 10 before a large crowd. Robertson hit a solo homer for Benson while Hill matched it for Tombstone as the game went to 9th inning tied at 8.

Benson Tombstone Henry Etz B. Martinez Orrick Robertson W. C. Martinez Max Treu Lester Schwab Frank Baker P. Mendivil Dario Castillo Chas Powell Carroll Clark Ettenshort Robertson Hill C. F. Moss St. David

Jolly farewell party for Victoria Elliott at Treats

Mr. Frank Treat hosted a farewell gathering for Victoria Elliott on his Smiths lawn marking the Fourth. Sixteen children enjoyed ice cream doughnuts and lemonade with games and grapho phone entertainment before home time. Elliott leaves Friday for Globe to spend vacation. The University of Arizona offers a five week practical stock raising course with Tucson study and field work.

Frank Treat Victoria Elliott Globe Mr. Treat Smith’s Nigger Baby University of Arizona Tucson

Relief of Rheumatic Pains with Chamberlains Liniment

When stiffness and soreness of the muscles make movement painful you can ease discomfort by massaging the affected parts with Chamberlain's Liniment Moss Pharmacy offers this remedy to relieve pain and help restore rest and sleep.

Chamberlain Moss Pharmacy

Dance Remembered for Saturday July 19

A reminder recounts the upcoming big dance scheduled for Saturday July 19. Attendance is expected from students and staff with music by the campus DJ and activities in the gymnasium.

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THE Benson Lumber and Commer Cial Company John Deere Plow Benson Lumber and Commercial Co Cochise County State Bank M. W. Smith Benson Garage Willcox Bensonites Lewis B. Maier Benson Bakery CO Railroad Avenue H. W. Etz & Co Kerr Benson, Arizona
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