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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
15
Mrs. M. A. Bishop of Roswell Georgia reports Tanlac restored her ability to walk without crutches. She had rheumatism for years with hip and back pain, loss of appetite, and constipation. After five bottles she could do housework and eat normally, urging others to try Tanlac.
A humorous Harvard Lampoon snippet presents a brief exchange where one student says he is fine but breathless, and another remarks on his luck.
A well dressed young lawyer named Hilary Arbuthnot applies for a butler position with a clergyman. The scene reveals his unusual aim to officiate at a wedding next Thursday noon, prompting questions about his suitability and intent.
President Wilson establishes an Exports Embargo Council to administer the espionage act export controls. The council, including the secretaries of state, agriculture, commerce and the food administrator, will decide policy and propose proclamations on commodities like coal and grain. Food exports stay largely with the food administration while shipping is increasingly controlled. rationing for European neutrals planned. Secretary Redfield expects act in operation within 48 hours.
Antonio Cuaz alias Joe Neix, chief of nineteen Colorado and Wyoming men charged in a government conspiracy to steal gold from Cripple Creek ore and defraud the government, pleads guilty at opening of trial. Sixteen codefendants arraigned with eleven pleading not guilty. five defendants’ charges dismissed on the recommendation of the U S Attorney. The case involves a multi state operation allegedly yielding about half a million dollars. A jury is set for the eleven not guilty defendants.
Sailors on a British steamer reported sinking an attack submarine after shell hitting its magazine. The Ortolan, 2145 tons gross, torpedoed June 14, three crew members died, rescue by American vessel. shots fired at the submarine. Haig forces gain on Lens with 400 yard advance and Allied airmen claim five German planes destroyed.
National Red Cross fund estimates Monday night to exceed 105 million with nearly 40 million from New York City. Leaders aim for over subscriptions to reach 100 million despite report duplications. Colorado donors total about 1.25 million including 658,444 in Denver while Wyoming contributes 170,000 and Colorado Springs 201,000.
War Department released state by state totals for the 9,649,938 registrants under the selective service act. About one half claim exemption for various reasons while 6,001 Indians are included in the total. The process includes local boards, numbered cards, and a national drawing expected by July with a September 1 deadline for reporting.
The article argues Canadian bank managers credit farming as the core wealth source. It notes high farm prices, new railways, and immigrant flow, urging land acquisition and operation to meet growing food demand. Canada and the United States seek to boost production through available free or low priced lands and government encouragement.
Washington police swiftly blocked another suffragist banner display in front of the White House gates, arresting two individuals involved in the protest.
Ridgway Pennsylvania and Tennille Georgia women credit Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with relief from long lasting female health issues including backache fatigue and other symptoms. One woman reports returning to housework after seven months of illness and caring for a three year old. Another describes eight years of poor health and ulceration and says the remedy saved her life.
A Cincinnati authority promotes freezone drops to lift corns and calluses without pain. A small bottle is inexpensive at drug stores and dries on contact without irritating surrounding skin, with the ad urging readers to request it from their druggists.
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