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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
5
An all-state Phoenix gathering launched a movement to coordinate irrigation and reclamation plans across Arizona. Gov. Campbell endorsed the effort, with Geo H Maxwell a prime advocate. A conference is set for August 6 to draft a comprehensive statewide plan.
The Ames Intelligencer warns that alcohol is not a cure for colic or stomach pain and advises sending a suffering man to a doctor or giving Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. Moss Pharmacy markets the remedy for sale.
The Texas Company has taken a lease on about 15000 acres west of Benson near the Pima county line. A well is expected to be started within sixty days. Tucson firms and a local syndicate hold acreage nearby, with Pima Oil and Gas Company owning about 1200 acres on the Pima Cochise line.
J W Berry and wife from New Mexico were held up on the Florence highway near Higley about 28 miles from Mesa at 4 25 Saturday morning. Two men with six shooters demanded cash and valuables, Berry surrendered 390 in currency and his wife lost a silver purse and a pearl handled revolver. A 30 30 Winchester and a single barrel shotgun were taken, the Ford driven away, later found in brush near the scene. Berry provided a description, with details sent to sections. he is half-brother of R V Everett of the Benson garage.
An item advertises Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion, advising readers to cut out the notice to ensure the correct purchase. The Moss Pharmacy sells the product.
A Lib erty Club gathering in Pomerene drew a large crowd with participants from Benson St David and nearby areas. Prof Leland S Parke Extension Service led the day while Miss Agnes A Hunt demonstrated canning and home economics. The event included a picnic and evening dance. A detailed report will follow next week.
Division Engineer B W Miller reports the Benson Tombstone Highway is near completion with only minor tasks and rain needed to finish. A inspector moved to the Bisbee Douglas project while Miller prepares to finalize drainage and surface work for travel readiness.
Benson High School principal H. Q. Robertson and his daughter Aileen depart for Los Angeles for a six week program at the University of California Berkeley Los Angeles Normal School. Robertson studies science of teaching economics and modern school management while Miss Robertson pursues economics and physical training and has accepted a Tucson teaching post. Specialists on generators and batteries named the Benson Garage.
The Benson Pull-Together Club of girls from six to fifteen, plus one capable boy, hosted a sewing exhibit at Mrs. J. T. Proffitt’s home on June 11. More than a hundred attendees enjoyed songs, rhymes, and refreshments as Julia Clark led the group with Mrs. Maxwell guiding club officers Verna Proffitt and Alice EckerMan. The event highlighted canning plans and state club projects as Miss Agnes Hunt praised the group and suggested training three girls to demonstrate cold pack canning for county and state competition.
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