This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1917
Page
9
Local reports say completion of leases is near as H W Etz and A G Smith push to attract California operators to Benson area. Leaders expect drilling and derrick construction soon if landowners sign. The revised lease aims to protect landowners, making the venture more attractive and potentially revealing underground water resources.
An entertainment last night hosted by local ladies supported the Red Cross to fund hospital garments. The event featured dancing, cats and Red Cross rosettes, with proceeds covering expenses and a healthy sum expected. A Benson Tombstone rifle shoot is planned in the coming weeks.
Bank of Benson announces new loan program as executives plan an extended retreat and hike for staff. The initiative aims to boost morale and set strategic goals amid market uncertainty.
The draft machinery moves in the national capital as the first call names are drawn. From Tombstone this morning, the quota includes Ramon Bernal Ramon Padilla Benjamin Caballero H E Clypurn Dario Castillo Horace Hunt William B Kleinz E E Morror Orgin Sam Wong James W Skinner Cipriano Tobar Frank Aselton Constantio Vega James B Wallace.
The Benson Rifle and Revolver Club held a two day shoot awarding gold silver and bronze watch fob trophies by Hercules Powder Company. Winners were J. T. Proffitt M. C. McKinney and E. A. Brown with scores totaling 196 173 and 169 respectively, all surpassing the marksman threshold. Proffitt earned a sharp shooter badge for exceeding 190 points.
Mrs M R Sears of Baldwinsville New York credits Chamberlin's Tablets with curing her six month stomach trouble after a single recommended dose. The tablets do not relieve pain but may prevent recurrence once pain is eased.
Hon. Steve Roemer of Phoenix arrives in town for a brief stay. The former Benson banker and Wells Fargo agent now holds a respected position with the company in Phoenix.
Pioneer J M Cosby died Sunday at his Pom erene home after long illness. Funeral at Church of Latterday Saints, burial in Pomerene cemetery. Survived by wife Mary Ella and two sons M Powell and J R Cosby. Born December 1 1849 in Hanover Virginia. Civil War teen, later moved west, helped found Mesa Milling Co. and Benson Canal, enabling Pomerene farming. Known for generosity and community work.
St David hosts Pioneers Day with an entertaining program barbecues picnics and a dance. Outdoor sports including bronco busting and baseball will amuse attendees and county residents are expected to join. C W Mangum of Tucson section patrolman for Mountain States Company traveled in yesterday en route east.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.