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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
8
L. A. Thompson of Deming and Jasper Keith the cattle man visited town this week. Several locals and visitors including Harold Gribble from Tucson and Archie Chisholm from the Yellowstone mines stopped in. News notes cover Round Robin socials, a centipede bite, car repairs, and mining shipments. plus births and a Fourth of July celebration in Pomerene.
A note promoting Willcox Creamery Butter claims the product wins homes with its sweetness and cleanliness and invites readers to ask for it at Charles Goetz store.
Notice announces a vote to decide if Tres Alamos will have a new school. Meeting is at the School House on Monday July 9 at 2 p m. Delia Coons is installed as teacher for next term, Randolph R. Reuser, Clerk.
Benson Lumber & Co of Benson Arizona announces a ten percent price increase on all haying tools including mowers and rakes effective June 1 due to rising factory costs.
Government opens promising Oregon and California Railroad Co. Grant Lands for homesteads and sale. Title revested in United States. map shows soil, climate, rainfall, elevations. Grant Lands Locating Co. advertises locating services and a 1 dollar postpaid map.
A 1911 letter from Mrs. Charles Inveart of Huntington Indiana urges stocking Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoeal Remedy to treat cholera morbus. She reports two children fell ill in summer 1911 and received immediate relief after use. Moss Pharmacy is mentioned as a source.
Minnie Philpot of Gonzales Texas tells how five years of chronic left side pain shoulder pain back ache and near collapse ended after starting Cardui. She improved after the second bottle and has been well for two years praising Cardui and urging others to try it.
F. B. Tressey of Richmond Kentucky reports a strong remedy opinion for Chamberlain's Tablets noting they helped indigestion and constipation. Moss Pharmacy carries the product.
Help wanted for clearing land. Men sought to take contract and complete work. Apply to H. P. Merrill for details and eligibility.
Henry A Canfield of Benson Arizona filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described as NE 4 NW, MYNEM, SEWNEY, Sec 27 T17S R20E Gila and Salt River Meridian. Witnesses listed: Her bert Armetage L D Redfield J A Gumm J R Nichalt all of Benson. Before H G Brown Benson July 25 1917. First pub June 23.
The Benson Lumber and Commercial Company offers a $20 prize to the farmer who earns the second highest amount from tomatoes during the packing season. Tomatoes must be grown on the contestant's land. J A Gumm of Benson Canning and Packing Company is ineligible to compete.
George Herbert of Benson Arizona filed intention to prove up a homestead claim on land in Section 9 Township 16 South Range 20 East Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. The proof will be sworn before H G Brown U S Commissioner at Benson on July 24 1917 and witnesses Nels Lofgreen John Cosby William Sherman and Walter Sherman all of Pomerene Arizona will testify.
Radishes lettuce beets turnips new potatoes and peas offered by J A Gum at the G C Woods place. Fresh ranch eggs and frying chickens priced 30c per pound live weight.
One seven year old work mare with a young colt by her side is offered for sale along with a two year old gelding. Contact K. J. Gumm at Shamrock Ranch for details and pricing.
State Land Department of Arizona announces a public auction of school lands in Cochise County on August 13 1917 at Tombstone Courthouse. Parcels include 640 acres in Sec 32 valued at 3840 dollars, 319.29 acre tract in Roach W 1 2 Sec 2 valued at 1597 dollars, and 640 acres in All Sec 16 valued at 3840 dollars. No bid below appraised values. Right to reject bids reserved. Information from State Land Department Phoenix by Commissioner W A Moeur. First pub June 9 1917 last pub Aug 11 1917.
Special sale items include ladies and children hose fancy and work shirts underwear handkerchiefs boys overalls ladies vests aprons and related apparel. Read Showcases announce discounts on durable garments for all ages and needs.
Writer Frank Hankon Spearman, famed for pioneering railroad tales in the Rockies and Sierras, begins a new serial “Nan of Music Mountain” July 14. The author, a former railroad man, delivers a vivid desert adventure with strong, real men as heroes and villains.
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