Bisbee Veran Wins $25 Prize
Local contest in Bisbee awards a $25 prize to Veran for a notable recipe entry. Prize reflects community interest in culinary creativity and standout submissions from residents.
13 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
1
Local contest in Bisbee awards a $25 prize to Veran for a notable recipe entry. Prize reflects community interest in culinary creativity and standout submissions from residents.
Mrs. Frank Creasey of Bisbee wins $25 for best near wheatless yeast bread recipe. The method uses mashed potatoes, oatmeal and barley flours with Cottolene, detailing sponge, rising, kneading, and baking seven loaf yields.
Prof J A Davis, Clifton City Schools superintendent, resigns to join Flagstaff Normal faculty. He will teach English and bring seven to eight years of state level educational leadership. He previously led Benson Union High School and travels with Richard Stevens of Clifton.
Arizona adopts a new wheat price of 2.20 dollars at San Francisco and Los Angeles terminals with a minimum of 2 dollars per bushel at all Arizona shipping points. The schedule aims to offset higher freight rates across the route.
J W Dorris pioneer Arizona merchant has sold out his Phoenix grocery to join war work as state merchants representative for the Federal Food Administration. He begins duties at Flagstaff state headquarters with aim to aid merchants in interpreting Food Administration rulings.
Acting on orders from the federal food administrator for Arizona, county and deputy border food officials pause sugar exports to Mexico. Previously customs allowed five pound lots. the rule is abrogated to stop cross border movement. Large quantities bought at 10 cents a pound in the United States would be sold at 17 to 25 cents locally.
The sugar division of the Food Administration has allotted 702000 pounds for July to Arizona. The total is well below expectations and will barely suffice if strict economy is practiced.
The article promotes Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy to keep bowels moving and digestion strong. It argues health and real joy depend on regular elimination and avoiding absorbed poisons from clogged bowels.
The Fourth of July dance committee expresses sincere thanks to the Red Cross ladies who aided in serving refreshments at the dance. Signed by the committee.
Delinquent assessment on stock held by Levi Nelson and Mrs. Levi Nelson totals 37.50 and 137.50. Delinquent stock or sufficient portion will be sold at public outcry at the St. David Schoolhouse in Cochise county Arizona on Tuesday July 30 1918 at 4 oclock p m by order of the Board of Directors. Secretary Eona Allred. St David July 6 1918.
A well attended canning demonstration led by Leland S. Parke State Director of Boys and Girls Club Work took place at the Pomerene schoolhouse with Red Cross and Liberty Club support. The session covered cold pack methods using peaches and string beans, stressing careful sealing and sterilization to prevent spoilage.
Manuel Mejia Sr. a Benson pioneer born in Mexico seventy years ago died Wednesday July 10 at 2 15 PM after years of illness. He came to Arizona around 1874, built cattle holdings, ran a General Merchandise business on 5th Street, and later focused on commerce. Funeral services were held July 11 at the Catholic Church with Father Collymore officiating. burial followed in the local Cemetery. He leaves a wife and three sons and was widely mourned by friends and neighbors.
Farmers plant corn and beans as J N Statler loses second hay crop to rain. Melvin Johnson undergoing rupture surgery at Copper Queen hospital. Mrs J R Cosby and children visiting Gila Valley. Mrs Chas R Scott returns from Gila River visit. Perry Tryon and J H Sabin of Thatcher in town on business. Many farmers expect to obtain federal farm loans soon.
A brief notes that Latine Shoulder results from rheumatic muscle strain and can be relieved by absolute rest and several applications of Chamberlains Liniment. The ad copy urges readers to try the remedy.
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