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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1918
Page
16
Regular services at Benson Presbyterian Church begin March 10 led by Rev Wim Brown of Phoenix. Reports include A W Bard's recovery from pneumonia and new Easter stock at Johnson Variety Store with hats and other goods.
Leonard Smith, a Nogales to Tucson stage driver, was held up just north of Nogales after midnight by four men with a six shooter pressed to his back. He was forced to surrender $52. Smith says one robber he can identify is a Negro cavalryman and the group likely sought transport toward camp after meeting at the Grand avenue stand in Nogales.
The article warns that March weather favors pneumonia bacteria, urges prompt use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy at first cold signs, and notes M H Scott from Willcox returning from Camp Funston praising soldier life. It ends with a NOTICE OF CONTEST.
Department of the Interior Phoenix announces Henry Valen Zuela of Benson files a contest to cancel George Wilson’s Homestead Entry Serial No 024170 for the NE quarter Section 23 Township 17S Range 19E G and S Mer. The grounds allege abandonment for over six months not due to military service. Respond by the fourth publication dated March 23, 1918.
Contest No.4198 dated February 19 1918 warns that an entry will be canceled without further hearing if the contestant fails to file an answer under oath within twenty days after the fourth publication. The notice requires proof of service on the contestant and directs where future notices should be sent. J L Irvin Register and Join J Birdno Receiver sign.
Durable roofing claim promises a roof that will resist rot warp leaks and fire with high grade materials and expert installation aiming to persuade readers of superior longevity and safety for homes and buildings.
A sale lists galvanized iron in 28 gauge and corrugated forms at ten dollars per square, covering one hundred square feet. The ad emphasizes affordability and bulk sizing for building projects.
A Benson Lumber & Commercial Co. passage envisions a postwar era with numerous airmen and aircraft stationed at state capitols. It describes sheriffs calling for planes to locate criminals aided by air bloodhounds, and notes air mail routes crossing deserts and icy mountains leaving isolation minimal.
John Patrick offers sate Feterita grain for chicken feed at four dollars per one hundred pounds. Leave orders at Benson Lumber and Commercial Company.
Selection notice authorized by sections 2275 and 2276 of the U S revised salutes as amended by congress act of 1891 and 1907 extended to Arizona by congress act of June 20 1910.
United States Land Office in Phoenix announces Arizona’s filing of School Indemnity Land Selection List No 1887 Serial No 038158 for lands in Township 16 S Range 19 E K M Sec 10 and Sec 14 with various fractional sections. Protests will be received during five weeks of publication and before final approval. Dated February 9 1918. J K Irvin Register John J Birdno Receiver. Date of first publication February 16 1918.
Two Holstein bulls coming two year old well marked from registered stock for sale at 80.00 each. Will trade for range stock. Randolph Reuser.
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