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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
3
Instructions from Frank P. Goeder advise soaking a leaky fountain pen in warm water then applying heavy oil to the spindle bearings and reassembling after drying. Heat may loosen set parts, using caution to avoid melting. A light general note about gender roles follows.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the premier treatment for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims quick gentle relief and urges immediate use with sample offers sent to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
An old-time after dinner speaker counsels a young man to make his first public speech deliberately poor. He argues that embracing a bad performance will end public speaking invitations and restore domestic peace at home.
The manager warns of a large crowd while soldiers and sailors are told they will be admitted free. The umpire counters with a call to keep out the doughboys, describing them as champion grenade throwers awaiting a pop bottle.
A wry aside notes that some men talk much yet say little while comparing it to a gunboat that struggles to steer through rapids. The line suggests caution about empty rhetoric amid challenging waters.
United States officials targeted in a series of explosions across eight cities from Cleveland to Boston. In Washington the attack on Attorney General Mitchell Palmer’s residence killed the bomber. several officials including Senator Claude Swanson and Judge Charles Nott Jr. were named as targets in other cities. A handbill signed The Anarchistic Fighters pledged broader war on leaders.
Secretary Baker told the House naval affairs committee that France will be practically clear of American soldiers by July 1. He said only 150000 to 200000 men in the army of occupation would remain in France, with the rest of the expeditionary force to be returned to the United States by the end of July.
Washington reports the Philippines will apply for membership in the League of Nations immediately after gaining independence and see such membership as protection against outside aggression.
An advertisement warns against neglecting health and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules from Holland. It explains kidneys’ stress, uric acid buildup, and potential damage, urging early use for relief with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
A United States Martin bomb plane will fly from Mineola field on Long Island to San Francisco with one stop, covering thirteen states and 1338 cities and towns. The route is scheduled to begin in a morning departure on a chosen day and be completed over two consecutive days.
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