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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1918
Page
12
A newspaper editor recalls a local contest where 150 teachers cited the wife of a hard working farmer as history’s greatest woman for balancing family duties with intellectual growth. The piece notes the value of local ads in guiding a reader’s next shopping choice while at home.
A brief public notice urges readers to purchase War Saving Stamps to support the war effort. It highlights patriotic duty and the collective contribution of citizens to funding military needs. The message emphasizes national security and community participation in the savings program.
Federal farm loan board warns farmers about a fraudulent organizer promising national farm loan associations for fees. The report also notes small towns overselling smileage books, soldier insurance details for ship losses, and wartime measures including pigeons, training camps, athletic programs, and women’s farm work projections.
Marion B. Naegl e of Benson Arizona filed intention to prove up a 1915 homestead claim No 31026448 for W Sec 8 T17S R19E G S Meridian. Proof before U S Commissioner H G Brown Benson on March 12 1918 witnesses Daniel Naegl e Robert L. McCall Heber Davis William E Williams all of Benson Arizona. First pub Feb 9 J L Irvin Register.
J L Irvin named as register in a legal notice dated February 16 1918 announcing the first publication of the filing or related record. The brief notice identifies the official role and the date without further details.
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