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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1918
Page
15
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip satirizes overconfidence in intellect and suggests that boasting can expose a person as foolish. The piece plays on a tongue inversion as a metaphor for judgment. It ends with a jab about how not all spies merit hanging, reflecting wartime mood.
In Stray Stories Bobby voices interest in a sermon about flying machines in the Bible. He asks if such things exist and recalls a vicar’s claim that Esau sold his heirship to Jacob, prompting a fleeting discussion about unusual scriptural references.
A folk beauty tip explains making a quarter pint lemon lotion by mixing fresh lemon juice with three ounces of orchard white. It claims to brighten darker skin, reduce freckles and tan, and advises daily facial care.
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as quieting coughs and soothing throat and lung inflammation. It claims a night of rest, easy morning expectoration, and forty two years of production in America, valuable for lung trouble, asthma, croup, and bronchitis.
A witty Louisville Courier-Journal quip notes turnover as key to sales. A baker jokes about baking more turnovers to boost business. A cynical reflection observes some men marry to gain a listener for their troubles.
The Supreme War Council issues a London statement condemning German crimes against Russia and Romania, refusing to recognize German peace treaties. It argues Germany violated pledges, invaded Russia, and seeks to crush Poland and Romania, pledging to continue fighting for justice and organized peace.
Twenty four farm product and livestock producers have been named to the advisory committee authorized by Secretary Houston and Hoover. The group will meet for the first time in Washington on March 28. Members include Marion Lawson of Fort Worth Texas George C Reeding of Fresno California C W Hunt of Logan Iowa and John Grattan of Golden Colorado.
An armless man known for delivering copy from a downtown agency to uptown papers for years overhears an editor lamenting a missing towel. The armless carrier quips that the editor should be like him and need no towel, then laughs.
A witty exchange contrasts George Washington’s truthfulness with the cherry tree tale. The speaker notes his mother in law’s opinion and suggests that a man must prove his character through actions.
A playwright speaks gloomily that praise will come only after death while an actor offers consolation about sacrificing for praise. The piece blends ad lines about Cross Bag Blue on wash day and a row of quips. It notes New Zealand’s gender imbalance with men outnumbering women by thousands.
In a tense dining room scene a couple near the back table argued loudly over an issue described as war bread. Patrons watched as voices rose, but no one was reported hurt and staff intervened to calm the dispute.
The state of New Hampshire becomes the first in the nation to form a railroad commission, creating a governing body to regulate railway operations, rates, and safety standards for carriers within its borders.
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