Dream of Ajo to Gulf rail line grows with Greenway plans
Col. John C. Greenway, head of New Cornelia Copper, builds toward a Gulf of California port and Ajo to Tucson railroad. He reportedly secured 12 million dollars and faces tight financing as surveying nears the Mexican border. A separate note from Seligman reports gold quartz near the town stirring excitement.
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Ajo Ariz
John C. Greenway
New Cornelia Copper Company
Col. Greenway
East
Ajo
Gulf
Tucson
Arizona
Tidewater
Greenway
Gulf of California
Mexican
Seligman
Booze Not a Cure for Colic Says Ames Paper
The Ames Intelligencer warns against using alcohol to treat colic or stomach pain advising readers to seek a doctor. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a proper remedy and notes Moss Pharmacy sells it.
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Chamberlain
Moss Pharmacy
Spring Fever Strikes Person With Restful Appetite
Affected individual shows strong appetite and sleep but no interest in work, a springtime malaise noted. The condition highlights a seasonal dip in motivation without other medical symptoms.
Benson Red Cross Receives French War Orphan Letters
The Benson Red Cross reports letters from two French orphans aided by the war relief fund. One eleven year old in Cognac writes of thanks for a draft and plans to rejoin Paris family as life remains hard. the other child thanks the American godfathers for aid and mentions the mother’s gratitude for support of four children.
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Benson Red Cross
France
Paris
America
Boy Rescues From Horned Yearling Near Signal Office
A brave young boy in baby overalls, not more than five, grabbed a yearling by the horns as the animal challenged him near the Signal office. Bystanders rushed in to separate them, ending a frightening scene without injury beyond fear and shaking.
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United States
Canada
England
No-Accident Week Aims for Safety Across Central Western Railroads
Railroads in the Central Western Region including the Tucson division plan No-Accident Week from June 22 to 28 with over 300000 workers pledged to avoid any accidents. A circular notes that a careful employee is the greatest safety device and urges vigilance for self and colleagues. Phoenix June 18. Karl Matteson of Benson named state apiary inspector succeeding Peter Benson. He will appoint three deputies.
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Central Western Region
Tucson
Phoenix
Karl Matteson
Benson
Arizona
Campbell
Matteson
Peter Benson
Buckeye
Benson Baseball Team Receives Funds for New Suits
Businessmen A. G. Smith and H. Q. Robertson contributed funds to equip the Benson team. The boys named Smith manager. Henry Etz Jr. is captain. A game is scheduled for June 29 with Tombstone and others with Willcox on July 4 and July 7.
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Messrs
A. G. Smith
H. Q. Robertson
Benson
Mr. Smith
Henry Etz, Jr
Tombstone
Willcox
Sth
Cattleman D A Adams Returns Home From Texas Oil Fields
Mr D A Adams a well known cattleman has spent two or three weeks at home after returning from Texas oil fields. He notes heavy rain and muddy roads that halted drilling as casing could not be hauled six miles to the well. Texas has seen unprecedented rainfall this year.
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D. A. Adams
Texas Oil Fields
Texas
Dairy stock sale announced at Bennett's pasture
Buyers are invited to a dairy stock sale Wednesday at Bennett's pasture also known as the old Cosby place on the north side of the railroad. The sale will start about one o'clock.
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Bennett's Pasture
Cosby Place
New Suor Soop Clark Build
Construction of a new Suor Soop Clark building previously a barber shop. F. J. Slease named proprietor overseeing the project.
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F. J. Slease
Benson Boys Win High Honors At University of Arizona
Louis R. Kempf won first in the contest for the Drachman Prize in oratory with the speech The Economic Unrest. Baudelio R. Martinez led Arizona in athletics as the high point man at the Southwestern Intercollegiate track and field meet. Benson rejoices as two locals earned top honors among many contestants.
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Louis R. Kempf
Baudelio R. Martinez
Benson
University of Arizona
Baudelio Martinez
Arizona
Tombstone Fans Claim Benson Game Was Dirty Play
The Tombstone team lost 10 to 8 on the High School grounds Sunday afternoon. The Tombstone Prospector quotes locals blaming Benson and boosters for an unfair score and errant scoring by the Benson tally keeper. Critics say Tombstone players were denied runs and accuse Benson of bum sportsmen and a dirty game, while spectators note disputed plays.
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Tombstone
Tombstone Prospector
Benson
Hill
Hoyle
Spaulding
Notice of Personal Responsibility for Debts
Notice by G. D. Ionut states he will not be responsible for any bills contracted in his name unless made in person. This public notice serves to warn creditors and inform the community of the signer's stance.
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el Paso Herald
Ames, Iowa
Intelligencer
Benson Lumber and Commer
Cial Company
John Deere Plow
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
Cochise County
Comptroller’s Call
U. S
Liberty
Cochise County State Bank
Jeanne Curyand
Boulevard Bessirres
Seine
Loeguenole
Cerest
Apiarist
Mr. Wisler
Wm. B. Wisler
Douglassville
Seld
Jim
G. D. Ionut
Benson Bakery CO
Railroad Avenue
H. W. Etz & Co
Kerr Fruit
Kerr
Chas. E. Goetz
Benson, Arizona
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