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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1916
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Cascarets for cleansing the bowels liver and stomach claiming a 10 cent box eases constipation without gripe or discomfort. It suggests a nightly dose to feel better by morning and cites widespread use by millions to prevent headaches biliousness coated tongue indigestion sour stomach and constipation.
A head bookkeeper jokes about becoming manager for ten minutes and the shipping clerk sketches a humorous plan to take a long lunch, highlighting office rivalry and casual workplace wit.
Walter Shiver of 317 North Main Street Hope Arkansas testifies to Swamp Root curing his kidney disease after years of illness and unsuccessful treatments. He urges others to try the remedy and send ten cents for a sample bottle and information booklet from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY.
A dialogue fragment shows a man insisting he would marry for money while another questions the motive. The exchange hints at a broader discussion of social or legal concerns about marriage incentives.
Fragrant, creamy hair and skin emollients promise clear skin, dandruff relief, soft hands, and nursery use. Eco nomical and effective, free sample by mail with Book. address postcard to Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.
A judge quips that Mrs. DeRich is a social climber and a success, remarking she ought to be since her father was a lineman. The exchange notes lineage as a factor in social ascent.
Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature and note it has been trusted for over 30 years. The notice emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children amid child health guidance.
Dialogue on Ryder-Was Jones' airship viewed as success or failure. Walker notes it succeeds as a failure and fails as a success, illustrating perspective over outcome.
A home remedy details mixing water with Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to darken gray hair. Apply twice weekly to reduce dandruff and improve hair texture. Safe for scalp, non sticky, not greasy, and inexpensive.
The city of Copenhagen is consuming about 45,000 pounds of American salt pork each day, indicating a large procurement or consumption pattern. The figure reflects substantial usage likely tied to food supply or municipal needs.
Arizona reports on Elks convention plans in Bisbee and Tucson teachers meeting, flagged as state events. Miners rush to tungsten camp near Prescott. 20,000 acres in Salt River Valley to grow Egyptian cotton. olives shipped to Kansas City. copper and zinc discoveries noted. university land expansion planned. labor wages in Globe-Mimai up. a Gila monster bite hospitalizes a miner. various court actions and corporate filings outlined.
Newton D. Baker former mayor of Cleveland is selected by President Wilson for secretary of war. Senate confirmation expected quickly to let him direct army expansion and reorganization. Baker, 44, a lawyer and Ohio Democrat, has long supported Wilson and is a close friend of the President.
Lloyds dispatch from Santos reports 338 passengers and 107 crew believed lost when the Principe de Asturias wrecked near Sebastiao Point at the west end of Sebastiao Island. Also noted are the Masunda sunk with all crew saved and Rothesay sunk with crew saved. German forces seize Forges near Verdun after French counterattacks.
In Dillon Colorado a 500 foot wide and mile long avalanche roared down Argentine pass burying Shoe Basin mine buildings. Gus Ostberg and Ed Larsen slept in the wreckage with Larsen escaping to a patrol station in blizzard conditions. Ostberg was dug from twelve feet of snow and both men are badly hurt with Larsen in serious condition.
Twenty killed and about thirty seriously burned in an explosion at the jail in El Paso Texas during disinfection baths. Local authorities investigate cause as casualties rise and relief measures are organized.
Col. E. M. House returned from London Paris and Berlin and told President Wilson that the German government believes its new submarine policy is justified and not a bluff. He urged careful handling of submarine negotiations to avoid breaking with Germany while noting Germany does not seek war with the United States.
Two farmer statements from Saskatchewan 1916 data show Americans relocating for farm success. M P Tysdal bought land near Briercrest in 1912 and praises low taxes about 32 dollars yearly per quarter section, no war tax, strong crops, and good laws. S Schweitzberger, a Wisconsin native turned Iowan farmer, notes 50 bushel wheat yields in 1915 and land cheaper than Iowa, with taxes about 65 dollars yearly per half section.
A playful dialogue shows Lemuel asking what a prolonged conflict is and the father answers it is a concept not understood until adulthood and marriage. The exchange hints at growth and life lessons through a humorous parental remark.
An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, pleasant tasting laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the stomach and bowels without griping and advises mothers to use a teaspoonful for feverish or upset children, noting a 50 cent bottle with usage directions. It also briefly mentions a camelia flower and the Russian czar’s income of about $80 a minute.
Cripple Creek district produced 79 630 tons in February with a gross bullion value of 1 121 614 dollars and an average ore value of 14 45 per ton. Output declined about 2000 tons from January while value fell about 85 000 dollars. Dividends paid in February include Portland Gold Mining 90 000 dollars Vindicator Consolidated 45 000 and Golden Cycle 30 000 with 2 3 cent and 3 cent per share rates.
Development on the Gilt Edge property at Oatman advances rapidly as high grade ore is found at the Mascot mine near Wilcox. Boston investors seek controlling stake in the Oatman Pioneer Mine for 250000 dollars. Southern Arizona claims push toward full operation, and the Chloride Tennessee mine now hosts one of the state’s largest lead zinc ore bodies under US Smelting ownership.
Oil drilling near Burlington in Greybull Valley proceeds as North Laramie Peak Mining prepares development a mile or two east. Midwest Oil reports 178770.10 net earnings for the year. Gold Dust Milling formed at Wheatland with 250000 capitalization near Bluegrass Creek. Big Horn assets moved to Midwest and operated as Grey Bull Refining with 12020000 capitalization.
In the Black Hawk district new machinery arrives and Pintado Mining Company forms to exploit a rich copper deposit sixteen miles west of Santa Rosa. Chino Copper Company in Grant county prints an annual output near 75 million pounds at under 7 cents per pound, implying about 12.75 million dollars in earnings per year at 25 cents per pound, or over 15 dollars per share on 870000 shares.
A second major tungsten find is reported near Silverton with rich ore in the Ella W. vein yielding ore running as high as seven dollars per pound. Central Colorado camps in Pitkin Eagle Summit Park Lake Chaffee and Gunnison counties take note from Mining Magazine of London detailing British coinage output in 1913 14 and 15. In Cripple Creek district C O D property five lessee groups are shipping ore worth forty to sixty dollars per ton.
Two unkempt robbers jump from shadows and rob Farmer Jones and his daughter in their lumbering market cart. They drive off, leaving the old man heartbroken as they flee with the money while the daughter laments the loss. The tale ends with a quip about the missing horse and cart.
Mr Stretcher recalls a Christmas cold snap when steam froze on engines. Mr Cuffer notes an '87 blast that froze electricity in telephone lines and caused machines to chatter for hours. Mr Longbow cites 1884 as the coldest week, forcing policemen to run to stay warm.
An elderly speaker recalls starting coffee as a child and suffering nervousness and sleep issues until trying Postum. The ad touts Postum Cereal and Instant Postum from Postum Co. in Battle Creek Michigan and claims coffee contains caffeine harming children.
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