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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1920
Page
10
A public health style note advises taking aspirin with water and checking for the Bayer Cross on packaging. It emphasizes Bayer tablets are genuine with the Bayer name and lists common uses and packaging options.
Reflection notes that a self-made person tends to feel personal satisfaction from their own labor, while others may see flaws or unmet expectations. The saying underscores individual standards and pride in accomplishment.
An old advertisement promotes St Jacobs Oil as instant relief for backache lumbago sciatica and sprains with a trial bottle from a druggist. It claims kidneys do not cause pain and urges use on the back for quick soothing relief. Also promotes Red Cross Bag Blue for laundry whitening.
J Fuller Glom rejects a legislative bid, listing life lessons from age twenty five to fifty five. He emphasizes honesty, self reflection, and a steady record, saying he has never been a liar and can support himself without public office.
An Swers notes that after prolonged margarine consumption regular butter tastes odd. Greene fears this signals a shift away from finer foods as tastes evolve in London.
A proverb-like line urging reconciliation immediately to avoid future harm or ruin. It emphasizes resolving disputes promptly to prevent personal or social damage and promotes pragmatic conflict management.
For years druggists note Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root assists kidney liver and bladder work. It is advertised as a physician prescription and strengthening medicine sold by all druggists on its merit. Send ten cents for a sample bottle. Mention this paper.
A home remedy advises mixing half a pint of water with 1 oz Bay Rum to a small box of Barbo Compound and 4% oz glycerine. Apply to hair twice weekly until the desired shade. druggists can prepare it or mix at home cheaply. It darkens gray streaks gradually, softens hair, and adds gloss without cooling the scalp or becoming sticky or rubbing off.
A crowd in a Northside drugstore laughs when a colored woman asks for a costly oil priced at 2.25 per ounce. She suggests a drop, the druggist replies they do not sell by the drop, and onlookers joke that a smell would be enough.
A tense exchange centers on love and cost. One declares willingness to die, the other balks at funding a new dress, arguing the price is cheaper than a funeral. The dialogue highlights sacrifice versus practicality in a dramatic domestic moment.
The American Forestry Association notes a discovery of manna sugar on Douglas fir in British Columbia and eastern Washington. Prof John Davidson led the study with analyses by Dr F T Shutt and the Washington Bureau of Chemistry. The manna appears as white masses on leaf tips, highly sweet with melezitose around 50 percent in Douglas fir sugar.
In a House session California's Kahn and Texas representative Bee discuss the fate of captured German artillery. They note few cannons are in the United States, with about 1,300 heavy guns and 4,000 machine guns available for distribution, and pledge legislative action to let members obtain trophies for their districts.
The North American Indian Division proposal would create full divisions of Indian troops as part of a reorganized army. Support cites Indian exploits on the western front and advocates regimental HQs near reservations, reservation schools for every youth, and an Indian West Point to train NCOs. The aim is to grant full citizenship through military service.
The first 1920 census returns show Washington D C with 487 414 residents up 106 345 since 1910. Cincinnati follows with 401 158 people, down 9 000 from 1916 estimates. Washington’s growth is viewed as permanent postwar expansion.
A November 1911 illness led to a climate change recommendation for W F Bourland of Wolf City Texas. By August 1912 after using Milks Emulsion he gained 22 pounds and reports permanent cure. The ad touts Milks Emulsion as a palatable nutrient and digestive aid with a money back guarantee. Also notes Cuticura Toilet Trio and a quip about cooks with bad tempers.
A vintage advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for coughs bronchitis and colds. It claims the remedy helps sleep asthma and easier morning expectoration and notes American-made quality and wide use in homes around the world.
A terse remark notes the difficulty of bringing down a principled individual, implying moral resilience in the face of scrutiny or pressure. The phrasing hints at public virtue and steadfast conduct amid controversy.
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