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Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1919

Page

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Arizona Desert Reclamation Project Appeals to President

A telegram to President Wilson from Governor Campbell and others urges federal aid for a vast irrigation plan. The proposal seeks two million acres in Arizona California and Nevada, promising rapid population growth, soldier settlement, expanded markets, and massive power and transport benefits along a regional network. The signatories include Campbell Loftus Kimball Diehl Engden and others.

Phoenix Arizona California Nevada Wilson Campbell Arid West Roosevelt Reservoir Gila River Olmstead Colorado River Grand Canyon America Egypt Pyramid Canyon Circle Mesa San Diego Los Angeles Bakersfield Goldfield Tonopah Utah Thomas E. Campbell Joseph E. Loftus State Soldiers’ Settlement Committee Andrew Kimball Railroad Administration Henry A. Diehl Arizona Merchants’ Association F. H. Engden Presi

Praise from State Leader for Cochise County club winners

Mrs. J. T. Proffitt reports winners in state contests for Liberty Club corn and sewing, with Della Judd and Idella Coons taking state titles in sewing and poultry. L. S. Parke notes lack of cups despite strong merit and promises recognition. The piece ends with praise for club work and a local medicine ad for Moss Pharmacy.

L. S. Parke J. T. Proffitt Arizona Bankers’ Association Cochise County Ll. S. Parke

Medicine note on Chamberlain's Tablets at Moss Pharmacy

The ad states Chamberlains Tablets correct digestion and induce a gentle bowel movement. It prompts readers to Moss Pharmacy as the place to obtain this medicine.

Moss Pharmacy

Phoenix Leaders Support Water Reclamation Effort

Dent Merchants and Manufacturers' Association president H. V. Asbury of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and National Reclamation Association executive director George H. Maxwell expressed backing for a regional water reclamation project.

Death of Miss Lenore Jones in Bisbee

Miss Lenore Jones daughter of Dr and Mrs W T Jones Fort Davis Texas died in Bisbee from pneumonia. She taught in a Bisbee school and spent time with Mrs Bard here. Funeral at 3 pm at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Wm Brown and interment in Benson Cemetery.

Bisbee Lenore Jones A. W. Bard W. T. Jones Fort Davis Texas

Presbyterial Meeting Of Southern Arizona Women’s Societies

The Presbyterial comprising all Women’s Missionary Societies in Southern Arizona will hold sessions Wednesday and Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church. Noted speakers include Mrs. Johnson fresh from China and Tucson leaders Mr. Girton Mrs. Pinney Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. Hayes. The public meeting Wednesday features an afternoon program of eminent speakers.

Presbyterian Churches of Arizona First Presbyterian Church Johnson China Girton Presbyterian Indian School Tucson Pinney Occidental Board Frazier Presbyterial Phoenix Hayes

Public Meetings Invite Broad Welcome This Week

An invitation extends a hearty welcome to the public and notes gatherings will be held Wednesday and Thursday with a general reception for attendees.

Arizona Workers Priority For Public Projects

Clerk L F Kuchenbecker of the Board of Supervisors announces that only Arizona citizens and residents may be employed on public work in Cochise County. The county aims to aid local unemployed, including veterans or mine workers, and warns against in flux from California. A bill for special taxation to fund immediate use has passed the house and awaits senate approval and governor signature.

L. F. Kuchenbecker Board of Supervisors Arizona California Kuchenbecker Cochise County House Senate

Marriage of Roemer and Castaneda in Cathedral ceremony

Miss Josephine Castaneda and Mr Stephen Roemer wed at the Cathedral in Tucson with Rev Fr Duval officiating at 3 pm on Thursday February 29. Close family and friends attended as relatives arrived from Nogales and Benson. The couple planned to be at home in Phoenix after March 10, with Roemer noted as a former Benson citizen and current Phoenix railway express manager.

Josephine Castaneda Stephen Roemer Tucson Fr. Duval A. A. Castaneda Edward Aurelia Ida Castaneda Nogales Margarita Rudolph Castaneda Miss Ida E. J. Castaneda Phoenix Roemer Mr. Roemer Arizona Benson Bank of Benson Wells-Fargo Express Company American Railway Express Company

Netted Gem seed potatoes from Idaho ranch for sale

Selected Netted Gem seed potatoes from Jenson's San Simon Ranch in Idaho offered at 2.50 per hundred pounds. Inquiries directed to Benson Water Works.

Idaho Jenson San Simon Benson Water Works

Benson resident badly hurt in Los Angeles elevator accident

Henry W. Etz of Benson was crushed by an elevator in the Story building Los Angeles. His left leg was amputated above the knee after doctors found it mangled above the ankle. The elevator operator was arrested as cause was blamed on careless operation.

Henry W. Etz Los Angeles Etz Story Building Sixth and Broadway

First Presbyterian Church Service and Sunday School Notes

Rev. William Brown leads Sunday school at ten with graded classes for all ages under Mr. Chas. C. Cash as superintendent. Morning worship at eleven on "The Nearness of God to Man" and evening service at seven thirty on "The Enemies of Reconstruction" with Bible study and choir practice canceled for Presbyterial meetings.

First Presbyterian Church William Brown Chas. C. Cash

Try This for Sour Stomach

Advice from Moss recommends slow chewing and small meals to ease sour stomach. Eat little to no meat at supper and take one Chamberlain's Tablet before bed if discomfort persists.

Chamberlain Moss Pharmacy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gov. Campbell Lexy Pomerene New Line Oil John Deere Benson Lumber and Commercial Co Cochise County State Bank A. G. Smith H. W. Etz Tombstone A. Lt Henry JO. H. Getzwiller L. Maier M. W. Smith K. N. CopiEn E. B. McAss Henry Peat P. W. Hamilton A H. Wien Cuas A. Davis T. J. Lerson the Presbyterial Castaneda Europe Widemann’s Goat Milk Laboratories Drezeists Physicians Bldg San Francisco C.E. Goetz
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