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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
2
Washington reports the annual draft number drawing for the 1918 class with each number linked to its call order. The list shows thousands of entries with many figures, and indicates new registrants will be placed at the end of each class list. Those in Class 1 are expected to be called before year end. later numbers will follow in coming months.
Minnesota bans alien teachers. London firemen may receive 15 shillings weekly raise during wartime. Prison weights and U S standards on color tests for cottonseed oil noted. Rebecca Mayo runs a Province town shoe store since 1875. Russian prisoners in Germany tied to propaganda. Faure’s storage battery exhibited in London 37 years ago, improved by Edison for streetcars and more.
Quote by Bacon emphasizes that careful leadership in war is vital since mistakes in combat can be irremediable. It contrasts with peace where errors are less decisive, underscoring the need for cautious, steady governance in military matters.
Arizona reports strong copper output from Mission area mines and new developments at the Tom Reed Oatman and Rich districts. Growth includes a $750,000 Hill Top syndicate at San Simon and a 3,000,000 pound monthly goal for Consolidated Arizona. Public notices cite nonresident licenses and defense council bills. The piece notes May production around 76.7 million pounds and state legislature adjournment.
Prices for metals show lead at 7.90 in New York and bar silver near 99. Spelter quoted at 8.40 to 8.60 in St. Louis. Tungsten concentrates at Boulder 60 percent range 20 to 22.50 per unit. Crude ores 60 percent 22 to 25, 25 percent 12 to 12.50, 10 percent 9.40 to 12.20. Oil found at San Simon. Oatman ore production about 70 tons daily. vein opened at 400 foot level in Oatman United. Arizona-Oklahoma Gas & Oil hits oil near Jerome in second well. Bonanza silver ore found on fourth level of old Silver King at Oatman. A 150 ton concentrator planned near Fort Huachuca for tungsten property.
In 1917 Iron Silver Company and lessees produced 40 075 tons of ore worth 368 739 dollars with 7 626 feet of development. At Leadville Hibschle shaft sees manganese ore averaging 31 percent. Royal Tiger Mining tests ore near Breckenridge while Cocomongo mine at Bonanza ships ore by rail. Evelyn property in Graham Park yields a rich silver sulphide vein. Old mines reopen as owners seek new operations.
Montana Power Co shows four months ended April 30 1918 gross earnings 2514203 net earnings 1800359 net income 1809193 with surplus after interest 1302378. Dividends declared include Anaconda Copper unusual quarterly 2 to be paid August 26 to holders of record July 20 Eureka Pipeline usual quarterly 5 a share North Butte Copper regular 25 cents a share payable July 29 to record July 12.
Ore has been cut by Mogollon Mines Co in raises from 700 and 900 foot levels. Mill production now averages 160 tons per day. Texas capitalists join Silver City Manganese and Development Co speeding property operations. Water level on Deadwood at Mogollon steadily lowered as 400 foot level is cleared.
The Maverick Springs well in Sheridan-Wyoming Oil Co. reports 400 barrels daily after two weeks. A Midwest pipeline sits roughly nine miles from Casper as crews advance toward Salt Creek from the tank farm. A new Thermopolis to Warm Springs pipeline has started operation, marking a key Wyoming oil development.
A testimonial claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured a four year history of irregularities, weakness, and nervousness. The piece asserts two doctors failed yet the remedy restored health and regularity. Readers are urged to seek guidance from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
In a Saturday morning inspection a private admits no belt. First Sergeant orders a replacement from the quartermaster sergeant and to charge for the missing belt. The private recalls loaning the belt two months earlier from Corp S C Samuels of Battery C, 126th Artillery.
The ad proclaims Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment relieve itching burning skin. It advises bathing with hot water, drying, then applying the ointment and offers free samples via Cuticura Dept X Boston. Available at druggists or by mail with prices 25 and 50 cents.
A shoe clerk remarks that sizes run small due to wartime needs. The customer laments limited options as the discussion notes many shoes are being sent to soldiers overseas, highlighting the impact of the war on supply.
A brief ad extols Red Cross Bag Blue as a superior choice to liquid blue, claiming it delights the laundress and is available at all grocers.
Captain Takeshima of the Hudson Maru, recently captured and released by a German raider, says the term Maru attached to Japanese merchant ships has no special meaning. He cites a centuries old custom with two origin theories and notes Maru is not used with warship names.
A playful exchange notes the newlyweds’ plans with sharp humor. The groom's honeymoon is described as spent in trenches while the bride's is spent as a wardens role, reflecting a wartime setting and patriotic tone.
A tongue in cheek quip about Gibbes and a jab at neighbors who struggle to think of insults. The line plays on words as a mock confession of a pacifist using a pass a fist. The piece hints at social sniping in a light urban tone.
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