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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1918
Page
7
A Birmingham Age Herald quip notes that modern times may not require a German spy to merit hanging. A sharp retort about brain power and scientific instruments undercuts flustered pride with a sly jab at self-incrimination.
In Stray Stories Bobby expresses interest in a sermon noting fancy flying machines in the Bible. He questions the claim, recalling the vicar’s remark about Esau selling his heirship to Jacob and wonders if such machines were referenced in scripture.
A vintage advert promises a lemon juice based skin whitener mixed with orchard white to brighten the complexion. It urges daily facial application and claims months of fragrance preserved in the bottle. Also includes a restaurant joke and a note about Peru adding aviation instruction to schools.
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as quieting coughs and soothing throat and lung inflammation. It promises easy nighttime rest and morning expectoration, notes fifty two years of American production, and claims usefulness for lung trouble asthma croup and bronchitis with sale in civilized countries.
A Louisville Courier Journal quip links turnovers to merchandising while a baker jokes about baking more turnovers. The piece also notes cynical views on marriage as a scheme to gain a listener for troubles.
The Supreme War Council issued a London backed statement condemning German political crimes against Russia and Romania. It condemns German peace as a cover for conquest and vows to continue fighting to end lawful force and establish organized justice. The note praises Poland and Romania while urging justice over plunder as the path to victory.
Twenty four representative producers of farm products and livestock named to form the advisory committee authorized by Secretary Houston and Food Administrator Hoover. The first meeting will be held here March 28. Members include Marion Lawson Fort Worth Texas George C Reeding Fresno California C W Hunt Logan Iowa and John Grattan Golden Colorado.
An armless man who has long carried copy from a downtown news agency to uptown papers at night muses on misfortune as relative. An editor en route to a midnight luncheon discovers his towel missing after washing hands, and the armless carrier overhears a sharp remark from the editor.
A witty exchange on George Washington’s truthfulness cites his absence of personal endorsement of the cherry tree tale. The dialogue pivots to a quip about needing a good mother in law, implying practical virtue over grand claims.
A conversation between a discouraged playwright and a consoling actor explores fame after death. The actor questions whether sacrificing for a little praise is worth the cost. The item also notes a laundry ad and a casual exchange about optimism, plus a social statistic about New Zealand.
A couple at a downtown table drew attention when they argued over bread provisions. Patrons watched as voices rose briefly while the pair clashed over portions in the crowded dining room.
New Hampshire created the first railroad commission in the United States to regulate railway operations. The agency aimed to oversee safety rates and practices, marking a pioneering move in state transportation oversight.
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