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Newspaper

Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1918

Page

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Hoover urges wheat conservation amid war shortages

In a message to Arizona readers Herbert Hoover warns that laxity in wheat use will cause greater suffering. He cites June availability of about 56 million bushels, 30 million export, 26 million for two months, and urges storage over consumption until the war ends.

Arigona Herbert Hoover Arizona The Food Administration Federal Washington McAdoo

Old Pioneer Dies Dr James Douglas Mining Leader

Dr James Douglas, 81, famed mining engineer and long time Arizona pioneer, died in New York. Former president of Copper Queen Mining Co and key figure in Phelps Dodge, he helped develop Bisbee and Warren District copper resources and metallurgy. Born 1837 in Quebec, he moved from Pennsylvania to Arizona to advance the state’s mining industry.

James Douglas Arizona New York City Douglas Copper Queen Mining Company Phelps-Dodge Bisbee Warren Southwest Barre Ard Quebec Canada United States Phoenixville

Food Administration Moves to Flagstaff Volunteers Named

With state offices removed for the summer term the Federal Food Administration shifts to Flagstaff. Samuel J. Buckingham a Wichita banker and farmer lender is named county food administrator for Maricopa County with headquarters in Phoenix. Several deputy county administrators are listed for Cochise Mohave Navajo Yuma Pima and Gila counties.

Federal Food Administration Arizona Flagstaff Samuel J. Buckingham Farmers’ Loan Wichita Maricopa County North Central Avenue Phoenix James F. Mahoney Winslow Navajo County C. Louise Boehringer Yuma Mary Vintner Lockwood E. ©. Campbell H. B. Rice W. G. Brown L. V. McCourt John N. Gaines A. G. Smith M. J. Gibbons T. G. Leeson Cochise County John M. Hines Robert N. Davidson Mohave County W. B. Woods J. W. Longstritt Yuma County L. L. Lathe Pima County D. D. Martin W. H. Conklin C. B. Y. Hind John Gojokovich C. M. Rucker A. M. Cobb L. B. Angius Ralph Hubert T. P. Howard E. G. Dean Gila County

Overcoming Digestive Disorder With Mild Remedies

The article advises a lack of moisture in residual food matter as the cause and recommends drinking water, eating raw fruits, and outdoor exercise to improve. It endorses mild laxatives and Chamberlain's Tablets as easy to take and effective, warning against strong cathartics that dehydrate and worsen the condition.

Chamberlain

El Toro Brand Cement Pledges Lasting Lumber Value

The ad touts the value of properly priced lumber that withstands weather. It emphasizes safe storage under sheltering roofs in our yards and promises absolute, lasting satisfaction backed by a guarantee. It notes concrete permanence with El Toro Brand Portland cement.

el Toro Brand

Rifle Club scores for Tombstone match selection

The Rifle Club posted strong 200 and 300 yard scores but poor 500 yard results. Robie led with 132, Trent 120, Proffitt 119, Cull 118, Dunbar 110, Hogan 110, Redfield 107, Martinez 73. Braley 93 and Reynolds 73 scored out of 100.

Rifle Club Tombstone Robie Trent Proffitt Cull Dunbar Braley Reynolds

One Million Sammies In France by July 1

Community appeal urges Benson women and girls to join Red Cross sewing and hospital garment work to support soldiers in France. Meetings at Ladies Aid and churches draw few attendees. volunteers are asked to sew on Wednesdays and Fridays and dressings on Mondays and Wednesdays, with at home shirt options for busy families. Also notices rent for a 5th street building and a wartime food message urging potato eating to conserve wheat.

Benson Ladies Aid Red Cross

Jodie Johnson Wins Road Contract in Cochise County

Cochise County Highway Commission met in the Barnaby building and opened bids for the Douglas to Forrest Station road. Only J. Johnson bid on section three at 21 cents per yard. other sections drew no bids due to labor shortages and doubt about Mexican labor. Johnson plans to start next week with his outfit already in the district.

Cochise Johnson

The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed

People, often disappointed, find their family physician away when they most need care. Stomach and bowel pains colic and diarrhoea need prompt treatment and can be fatal before a doctor arrives. The ad recommends Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best in-house safeguard to ease pain and save lives.

Chamberlain

Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Notices

Sunday School at 10, morning worship 11 on the theme Why I ought to be a Christian. Evening worship at 8 on The doubt which damns and the doubt which saves. Bible Study Hour Wednesday at 8. Notary Public. Houses for rent. Mrs Mary F. Titus. Fire Insurance, Rooms For Rent.

First Presbyterian Church Wm. Brown Mary F. Titus

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Food Head Bidge San Francisco the Lumber JHE Lumber Cochise County State Bank Federal Reserve Bank A.g.smith H.w.etz Jo H.getzwiller A.L Heney M.w.smith K.n.coplen Asst Cashier L.maier C.e.goetz A.h.wein P.w.hamilton A.e.davis Henry Pyeatt U.S C.M. Shannon C. F* Moss National Bank and Trust Company Treasury France K. of P. Hall Jodie Johnson E. Gortz
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