Greenway dreaming big rail link from Ajo to Gulf
Col. John C. Greenway of the New Cornelia Copper Co plans a $12,000,000 railroad to connect Ajo with the Gulf and Tucson, enabling Arizona mines to access tidewater. A surveying party nears the Mexican border as financings and concessions fall into place.
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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
Booze as a remedy warned in Ames Intelligencer
An Ames Iowa editorial warns that alcohol is not a cure for colic or stomach ache and advises sending a drunken person to a doctor or giving Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. It notes the misconception and mentions Moss Pharmacy as a seller.
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Chamberlain
Moss Pharmacy
Spring Fever Keeps Worker Idle and Restful
Affected person displays appetite and sleep well but shows no desire to work. No other details provided about location or identities.
Benson Red Cross Receives French War Orphan Letters
The Benson Red Cross reports letters from French war orphans aided earlier this year. Sent from Paris and Cognac in May 1919, the notes thank the American donors for drafted funds and ongoing support amid family hardship and relocation.
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Benson Red Cross
France
Paris
Brave Kid Subdues Charging Yearling Near Signal Office
A small boy in baby overalls, not five, clutched a yearling by the horns as the animal charged near the Signal office. Bystanders rushed to help, freeing the child from the shaking ordeal with no injuries beyond fright.
No Accident Week Campaign Aims For Zero Falls
Central Western Region railroads including the Tucson division plan No Accident Week from June 22 to 28 with over 300000 employees urged to avoid injuries and look out for coworkers. A circular praises careful workers as the key safety device to keep the campaign week free of accidents. Phoenix June 18. Bee owner Karl Matteson of Benson appointed Arizona state apiary inspector succeeding Peter Benson. He will appoint three deputies to assist. Also an ad notes a 1909 indigestion cure story and a dairy cattle sale next Wednesday afternoon.
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Central Western Region
Tucson
Phoenix
Karl Matteson
Benson
Arizona
Campbell
Matteson
Peter Benson
Buckeye
Benson Baseball Team Receives Funded Uniforms
Businessmen A. G. Smith and H. Q. Robertson funded suits for the Benson baseball team. Mr. Smith is asked to serve as manager, with Henry Etz Jr. as captain. A June 29 game with Tombstone and July 4 games with Willcox are planned.
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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, prominent cattleman, has spent two to three weeks at home after returning from Texas where heavy rains hindered drilling. He noted unprecedented rainfall this year and muddy roads made hauling casing to within six miles of a well difficult.
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D. A. Adams
Texas Oil Fields
Texas
Dairy Stock Sale At Bennett’s Pasture Wednesday
Buyers urged to attend a dairy stock sale on Wednesday at Bennett’s pasture also known as the old Cosby place on the north side of the railroad. Sale starts about one o clock.
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Bennett's Pasture
Cosby Place
New Suor Soop Clark building former barber shop
F. J. Slease, proprietor, operates in the old barber shop building described as the New Suor Soop Clark structure. The short note records a local business change with proprietor name and site use.
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F. J. Slease
Benson Boys Win High Honors At University of Arizona
Louis R. Kempf wins first in the Drachman Prize for oratory with the speech The Economic Unrest. Baudelio R. Martinez earns high point in athletics as Arizona’s standout in the Southwestern Intercollegiate meet. Benson town lauds two students among many contestants.
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Louis R. Kempf
Baudelio R. Martinez
Benson
University of Arizona
Baudelio Martinez
Arizona
Tombstone Fans Denounce Benson In Town Ball Contest
The Tombstone high school team, losing 10 to 8 to Benson, accuses Benson and boosters of foul play and scorekeeping errors. Tombstone players claim Hill scored two runs that were not credited and contend several local runs were miscounted. Spectators report Tombstone players attempted questionable plays and muttered about bum sportsmen and a dirty game.
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Tombstone
Tombstone Prospector
Benson
Hill
Hoyle
Spaulding
Notice of Personal Responsibility for Bills
A formal notice states the signer G. D. Ionut will not be responsible for any bills contracted in their name unless made in person. The notice is a directive to exclude unauthorized charges and protect the signer from debt.
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United States
Canada
England
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Seligman
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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
America
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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