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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
8
Community notices detail preaching plans on the High School lawn and family visits across the coast and nearby towns. Residents travel to El Paso Tucson Laguna New Mexico Prescott Dragoon and St David for family affairs work and leisure as post tones note postage changes and summer plans.
A sandstone sample from the Burkburnett Texas oil field was taken at about 300 feet in drilling and sent to a mining man nearby. He believes the surface is sandstone and sees a good chance of finding the same formation in a prospective oil area, though not conclusive proof of underground oil.
The sale of dairy stock horses and farm appliances took place as advertised on Wednesday. Cattle did not fetch record prices due to fatigue from a long trip, with Jerseys selling from about fifty to eighty dollars. Owner Mr Gallagher, located near Pearce, expressed satisfaction with the sale results.
Railroad workers show keen interest in No-Accident week June 22 to 29. The drive aims at a concrete, attainable test of safety that fuels rivalry among roads and lifts morale by promising to prevent suffering for employees and families during the week.
Four and five year old sorrel work mares for sale each about 1300 pounds. Jersey milk heifer with heifer calf by side also available. Call Shamrock Ranch four miles south of Benson.
An ad-style note suggests massaging stiffness and aching muscles with Chamberlain's Ointment to relieve pain and aid rest and sleep. The Moss Pharmacy is listed as a point of purchase.
160 acres of nearly level loamy soil near Mescal half a mile south with a ready oil lease. Located in a settled community near State Highway. Priced at 12 dollars per acre. Apply to.
Douglas International guests from Benson include Mr. and Mrs. James Keen Mr. and Mrs. Henry Etz and Miss Julia Treu who, with local hosts Mr. and Mrs. A B Murchison and others, attended the Elks dance Saturday and a Majestic theater outing Sunday night. The group dined at 1300 Ninth street before departing late Sunday.
The thermometer hit 105 degrees in the shade this week, the local maximum for summer, but no layoffs or notable actions followed the figure. Despite higher heat, there were few heat illnesses or alarms seen, unlike eastern cities.
Apricot output around Benson this season delivers a knockout blow to doubts about the country’s fruit-growing strength. The crop shows robust potential for the sector and signals strong agricultural performance nationwide.
Any soldier who has not received full travel pay can file an affidavit at Cochise County State Bank to claim additional travel pay. Advise to file early to expedite payment.
WanTED To buy a few hundred shares of Keystone Copper stock at 20c per share. Write J. H. Evans Newton Kansas Notary Public. Houses for rent Fire Insurance Rooms For Rent. Agent for St Paul and New Zealand Insurance Se Mary Titus.
New SHor SHoPr-Clark build ing hosts J. Slease as proprietor in the former barber shop space.
The group extended thanks to helpers after a very pleasant afternoon and profitable outing. Members arrived home safely and continued work on the exhibit and club activities.
In 1909 William B Wisler of Douglassville Pennsylvania reports receiving a free sample by mail of Chamberlains Tablets which helped him greatly and he later bought a package claiming no further indigestion attacks. Moss Pharmacy sold the tablets.
Property owner states he will not be responsible for any charges made in his name unless done in person. Publication includes signature G. D. Sout and appointment of Benson Garage for expert repairing at Fourth Street.
Edward T. Lofgreen of Miramonte Arizona filed a three year proof to establish his homestead claim on land in E Range 19 E G S R B. M. before U S Commissioner Edward W. Land at Benson Arizona on July 3 1919. Witnesses named: Robert C. McCall Edward C. Jesperson Marion B. Naegle Alonzo D. Skinner all of Miramonte. First published May 31.
In Cochise County Arizona notice invites all persons and creditors with claims against Jesus Pacheco deceased to present them within four months after first publication. Addressed to Ben S Caballero administrator at Edward W Land office Fourth Street Benson Arizona for filing. First publication May 31.
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