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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
12
The Benson Arizona paper notes weekly publication and editor L Rucker. It reflects on discouragement as creeping paralysis from dark blue thinking and urges prospective candidates to use printers ink for publicity to avoid being left behind in political races.
The Arizona tax commission fixes the value of producing mines at over 172 million dollars, excluding smelters. Conservatively, adding smelter plants would raise the total valuation to about 210 million dollars.
The piece urges candidates to meet voters across Cochise County to win over independent electors. It notes many voters rely on hearsay and stresses businesslike administration over party loyalty. Benson welcomes candidates and urges smart campaigning.
The Arizona mining region under high pressure in 1916 is expected to produce more than 600 million pounds of copper, surpassing 1915 figures and lifting total value near double. Growth driven by unrestabilized markets, smelter contributions, and expanded mines.
The article argues for establishing a watering place in Benson to serve stock from the valley and surrounding country. It emphasizes that maintaining trade and goodwill requires a convenient facility for travelers and farmers to water their stock, especially as weather conditions shift with seasonal showers.
The speaker urges customers to patronize local home merchants with spot cash two to three weeks before delivery. They argue mail order houses charge higher prices and misrepresent goods, and question if customers protect their own and community's interests by buying on credit from distant sellers.
A town named Overton is planned on the site of the former White City near Fort Huachuca after its abolition by military authorities. A townsite is laid out with plans for a union school and a church, a post office, and the railroad station to be renamed Overton from Garden Canyon.
The Signal announces extra prizes for the piano contest. A ten dollar prize will go to the leading lady by the first and second vote counts, with a five dollar prize for the second place. All contestants have an equal chance.
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