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Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1916

Page

7

Arizona mining notes and public notices from Bisbee to Phoenix

Arizona reports include Elks convention at Bisbee and state teachers meeting in Tucson. Phoenix guards feared loss of National Guard units while Winslow Jerome and Clarkdale form new companies. A state Supreme Court building is planned on Capitol grounds. Tungsten and copper mines near Prescott Williams and Oatman show promising results. Rail shipments, mill moves, and new formations mark ongoing mining activity across the state with tax and election notices affecting residents.

Convention Reunion of Elks Bisbee State Teachers’ Association Tucson Phoenix F. Stafford Winslow Jerome Clarkdale Capitol Supreme Court Prescott Black Range Oatman MacMahon Kirkland Shooting Star Kingman Oklahoma Alx Andrew Arizona Pima County Xavier Levi Young W. Wilkins Pablo Cassiocattl Company Lonesome Valley Big Bug Creek Oriental Lake Shore Casa Grande Yuma Pima Sulphur Springs Mesa The State University Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railroad H. Whitcomb National Tungsten Whitecomb Tungsten Arivaca Electrical Workers’ Union Gordon Hooker International Globe F. J. Wharton Babaquivari Mountains Indian Oasis Colin Cameron

Home Talent at a New York Theater

A man from upstate asks a metropolitan neighbor about the troopers on stage. The New Yorker explains most actors live in town, and the visitor compliments them as being “furty blamud well for home talent.”

Upstate New York The New Yorker Furty Stranger Philadelphia Chronicle-Telegraph

Marine Eye Remedy Ad Promises Youthful Look

An advertisement from Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago touts an eye book on request and claims tired eyes make people appear older, urging readers to keep eyes young and not reveal their age.

Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago

Visitor and Wife Exchange in V. C. Scotch Reel

The dialogue depicts Visitor praising a victory while Wife recalls defiance and a past confrontation. The London Punch quip notes delight without surprise as she recounts him standing up to her. The exchange captures stage banter and social wit in a curt, humorous sketch.

V. C London

Castoria Reminder and Political Quotation Reflections

An illustration urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature of Mary St. In Use for over 380 years. A brief political exchange questions if a man should speak generously of a political foe, with Senator Sorglum noting it may show fear.

Mary Ste Fletcher Castor Senator Sorghum

They Tell Me The Clerk Is A Capital Salesman

A wry remark links a clerk with a volume in hand to a top seller, describing both the clerk and the book as strong sellers in a witty exchange.

Baby care ad and a math joke from old paper

An old advertisement recommends bathing a baby in hot water and Cuticura Soap, then applying Cuticura Ointment for irritation. It promises restful sleep after using the emollients and offers a free sample by mail. A separate joke asks a farmer’s 1.47 bushels at 1.17 dollars per bushel, with a boy replying automobile.

Dept. L Boston

Clean the Blood Spring Health Cure Ad Notice

Clean the Blood Spring urges spring cleansing of the body after winter illnesses. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable tonic free from alcohol or narcotics to purify blood, dissolve poisons, and clear skin conditions. It claims to replace tainted blood with pure blood and banish boils and rashes.

Dr. Pierce

No Terrors for Him. Recruiting Officer

A quip from Puck reflects on danger during a social season, noting the speaker faced rapid perils including two motor boats exploding, three autos colliding, and an airplane falling beside him. The mood mixes bravado with wry humor about risk in society life.

Puck

Freckles vanish with ethine double strength remedy

In an advertisement readers are urged to buy ethine double strength from a druggist to remove freckles. The ad guarantees money back if the treatment fails and notes most users require about an ounce to achieve a clear complexion.

Adamless Eden in Wartime Tea Room Exchange

A wartime scene features a Lady of the House and a Wine Agent. The agent urges keeping light wine for celebrations as the husband is away at the front, while the lady protests she does not drink wine.

Adamless Eden

Magazine Donates $10,000 Sparks Circulation Offer

A Denver publishing house allocates 10000 for a whirlwind circulation campaign inviting readers to subscribe at 25¢ for three years or 25¢ for six years to life. The offer promises money back if not delighted and urges prompt remittance by cash, stamps, or money order. Rocky Mountain Magazine is advertised as the source.

Denver Rocky Mountain Magazine Tation Colorado

Why Bowdle Asked About Names in Sufrage Dinner Exchange

In Washington at a suffrage debate dinner Bowdle of Ohio questioned why a wife keeps her husband’s name. The suffragist argued women’s servitude and Bowdle replied that she takes everything else he has, highlighting the gendered economic dynamic.

Bowdle Ohio Washington Philadelphia Bulletin

At the Boarding House Beef Banter

In a comic scene Mrs Skinner asks if the beef is too rare for Mr Simpkins who replies he prefers it cooked a bit more. The quick exchange plays on kitchen etiquette and social humor at the boarding house.

Anuric hailed as cure by Dr. Pierce at Buffalo hospital

A new discovery named Anuric from Dr. Pierce head of In- Valids' Hotel in Buffalo New York is claimed to eliminate uric acid. Experiments at Dr Pierce's Hospital over years report relief from backache scalding urine frequent urination and sediment in urine as well as rheumatic blood uric acid. A 50 cent package or 10 cent trial offer is advertised at drug stores or by mail.

Pierce Buffalo N. Y Dr. Pierce’s Hospital Dr. Pierce

Mining and ore notes from the West

Market values show metal prices with Spelter at 19.00 in St. Louis and copper at 26.62 casting cents. Western mining news reports revival plans for Anita Copper mines north of Williams and the Bay State mine at Chloride. Ed Monica strikes rich gold ore near Wickenburg as Yucca Tungsten and Edmaier Tungsten mines lure attention.

St. Louis New York Anita Williams Bay State Chloride Ed Monica Wickenburg

Wyoming oil fields buzz as spring brings activity

In Wyoming spring nears, oil fields show rising activity. A copper ore vein is found at Green Bay mine near Guernsey, near historic 1870s mining. Ohio Oil plans a Greybull refinery after buying Willis ranch adjoining the townsite. Hjorth No 4 well in Salt Creek yields 500 barrels daily after deeper drilling, with expected steady 250 barrels daily.

Wyoming Green Bay Guernsey Ohio Oil Company Greybull Willis Ranch Hjorth Oil Company Salt Creek Midwest

Mining notes from Colorado districts and California purchase

Hotchkiss Mountain and Bear Creek districts report renewed rich ore and mine activity. Canadian Exploration Company buys Hetty Green mine in California for 1,060,000 with high ore yields. Telluride district shipped 41,325 tons in January. Leadville area mines operate at capacity as Arkansas valley smelter runs three furnaces of six.

Hotchkiss Mountain Lake City Yellow Jacket Bear Creek Ouray Philadelphia Canadian Exploration Company John B. Farish J. Walter Beam Colorado Hetty Green California Telluride Jeadville Portland Victor Boulder County Leadville Arkansas Valley Smelter

Light from living beings to illuminate homes predicted

Prof Ulric Dahlgren of Princeton foresees a future where chemicals in fireflies, luminous fish, and similar organisms provide lighting. He argues discovery of their chemical constituents could yield lights with about 99 percent efficiency, far higher than current 15 percent lamps.

Ulric Dahlgren Princeton University

Dodds Kidney Pills Publicized by Welcome Lake Patient

Mr. F. C. Case of Welcome Lake Pa reports relief from back ache kidney trouble headaches sleep issues and dizziness after using Dodds Kidney Pills and invites publication. Advertisement notes 50c per box Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo N Y also promotes Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets 50c per box. A closing quip remarks that some people are like cider sweet until work calls.

Logan West Center St Pueblo Colo Dean F. C. Case Welcome Lake Dodds Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo N. Y

Confidence in Safety First Lunch Incident

Elbridge refused cornstarch pudding during luncheon at his grandmother's house. While the others ate, he avoided the cups after seeing a dog lick one and fearing which cup was touched. His aunt asked why, and he explained his concern about contamination.

Elbridge Louise

Use Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad

An antiseptic powder advertised to be shaken into shoes or used in foot baths relieves painful feet including swelling and bunions. Promises instant comfort and the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Sold everywhere for 25 cents with a trial package free from Allen & Olmsted, Le Roy New York.

Allen Allen &, Olmsted le Roy N. Y Adv

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