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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
4
The Benson post office notes second class entry and two dollar subscription, reporting the town oversubscribed its Liberty Bond quota by seventeen hundred dollars.
The last Arizona Legislature adjourned March 8 and most laws take effect ninety days later. Ninety three bills passed, twelve with emergency clauses, fifteen enacted without signature, and three await voter approval in a referendum. Key measures include game preserves, juvenile court record destruction, state fish farming, rural post roads and minimum wage for women. The report also covers formation of Cochise County Highway Commission and anticipated road bond votes.
The Safford Bulletin reports Mr. C. P. Schroeder near Safford used prickly pear cactus to treat a rattlesnake bite. He cut a piece of cactus, placed the inside on the wound, and says swelling subsided quickly with no inconvenience. he also claims it works on scorpion bites.
Secretary of State Osborn records show 15,700 motor car licenses issued to date, marking a rise as 9,432 cars existed last year at this date. The current count reflects 6,268 more automobiles in Arizona than a year ago.
In Pantano near Empire Land and Cattle Company, 30 calves seized as dogies by State Livestock Sanitary Board inspector Burns faced a Decided case in Justice O L Pease court. Nineteen returned to Figueroa Estrada and Lopez, eleven forfeited for improper branding. Appeals filed to superior court.
The University of Arizona announces that the Collegiate Club of Tucson Tucson Woman's Club and Alumni Association have provided scholarships for engineering students for next year. The groups cite war driven need and financial barriers as reasons and urge other bodies to follow suit while the university plans to expand student employment opportunities.
A catalog of Benson Arizona area farms with 31, 160, 80, 160, 100, 40, 71, and 20 acre options along Borderland Route. Descriptions note water wells, artesian belts, soil types, near town, and prices from 500 to 2,300 dollars with cash or terms. Also mentions town properties and lots for sale.
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