Local Notes Highlight Visits and Events in Benson
Local items report S B Moss visiting from Mesa and various town guests in Benson. Activities include Presbyterian Ladies Aid meeting August 1 at 3 p m, a lecture by Dr C Maciver at the Presbyterian Church, and a dance at the Auditorium with Mr and Mrs J T Mahoney back from a Los Angeles trip. The Cochise Graham Cattle Growers meet September 6 with cowboy sports planned. A heavy rain damaged the down river road, and a school bond vote is urged for a new building followed by a K P Hall dance.
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Cochise-Graham
Prospecting trip reports silver lead claims near Catalina district
Frank Jones W E Haynes and Antonio Boitano return from Catalina district eighty miles northwest of Benson where Jones locates promising silver lead claims. Haynes notes surface indicators and near surface evidence point to possible mines as Copper Queen Co holdings nearby attract attention. Haynes finds a small gold nugget in a canyon. Govt road Tucson to Mt Lemmon passes close by. School bond election campaign warms.
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Frank Jones
W. E. Haynes
Antonio Boitano
Catalinas
Bisbee
Stratton
Haynes
Tucson
Mt. Lemmon
Pioneers Day Celebrations Highlight St. David and Pomerone
St. David residents observed Pioneers Day on July 24 with indoor and outdoor entertainment, music, sports, a dance, and abundant food. A Benson ball game was a featured event with many Benson attendees. Pomerone held a parallel celebration including a musical and literary program, barbecue, outdoor sports, racing, and an evening dance.
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Pioneers
St. David
Benson
Pomerone
Fire at Benson smelter house endangers Superintendent Lee family
A small blaze broke out late Tuesday afternoon at the Benson smelter house where Superintendent R L Lee resided with his family. Workmen had left after roof repairs on the porch when Dr J N Morrison noticed the fire from half a mile away and alerted the occupants who quickly fought it with water. A lighted cigarette is probable cause.
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R. L. Lee
Benson Smelter
J. N. Morrison
Practical guidance on appetite and digestion from a pharmacy notice
The article advises that mild appetite loss is normal and suggests spacing meals two hours apart, eating only when hungry, and daily outdoor exercise. It notes constipation as a common cause and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets from Moss Pharmacy to correct it.
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Moss Pharmacy
Chamberlain
W. G. Campbell
Butler, Tenn
Remember the school bond election August ninth
Vague prompt notes a school bond election scheduled for August 9. No additional readable details about location, voting body, or bond specifics are available.
Notice of School Bond Election in Cochise County 1919
The Board of Trustees of School District No 9 Cochise County Arizona calls a bond election for August 9 1919 to raise funds for a new school building and grounds. Bonds at six percent interest in $500 denominations totaling 80 bonds will be issued maturing 1920 through 1939. Mary F Titus C S Powell and C L Rucker named as election judges. polls open 10 AM to 6 PM.
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Dist. No. 9
Cochise
Ariona
Board of Trustees
Arizona
Mary F. Titus
C. S. Powell
C. L. Rucker
San Pedro Valley Vast Agricultural Riches Noted
The San Pedro Valley is described as perhaps the richest agricultural district in the territory, a claim echoed from the item first published on July 22 1882. The reprint signals ongoing belief in the valley’s future value affecting nearby Ben son and its main town.
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The
Tucson Star
San Pedro Valley
Territory
Benson
Cochise County Crops Respond to Rains and Dry Farming
Report from Cochise County notes crops in fine shape after recent rains. Dry farming areas show seeds sown with excellent soil beds and preparation. Rainfall cuts irrigation fuel costs, boosting farmer savings and supporting a projected minimum 110 percent yield for beans corn melons alfalfa and sorghums.
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Cochise
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S. B. Moss
Mesa
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Edward Castaneda
Mary Gumm
Roy Gumm
Yuma
Shamrock Ranch
Dr. C. Maciver
Presbyterian Church
Shursday
Rhenanna Jones
Patagonia
Ray Blabon
Hilda Trask
W. B
Bud
Eugene Craft
J. A. Gumm
Palomas
New Mexico
FE. M. Salazar
Mexico
P. M. Etchells
Kansas City
J. T. Mahoney
Helen
Raymond
Thomas
Los Angeles
John Walker
Tombstone
Eagle Milling Co
Benson Canal Company
Mrs. Goetz
Buffalo, N. Y
Chas. E. Goetz
Mr. Goetz
J. W. Dixon
Short Line
Ray
el Paso
Henry W. Etz
K. P. Hall
Paign
J. A. Cox
Alderson
W. Va
Cardus
Gardu
H. G. Brown
E. A. Brown
Cochise County
Seeger
Anglo Range and Refrigerator CO
St. Hill St
Lo Angeles
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Hiwo & Co
General Merchandise
Kelly-Springfield, Savage and
Goodrich
E.A. Brown
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