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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1919
Page
2
A Wisconsin woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with avoiding an operation for organic troubles. Mrs. A W Binzer of Black River Falls says doctors urged surgery in Eau Claire, but the remedy cured her and she recommends the product to others with similar ailments.
In dialogue, characters debate the idea of gas stoves and fur overcoats as they question if April should bring balmy breezes and blue skies. The exchange suggests a clash between popular fancy and seasonal reality.
To Have a Clear Sweet Skin. Touch pimples redness or itching with Cuticura Ointment then bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Rinse dry gently and dust on Cuticura Talcum for fragrance. Everywhere 25c each.
A Louisville Courier-Journal item quips about a man named Mr. Moneybagg seeking marriage with the daughter, and the father asking about prospects while the club chatter implies poor chances. An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for health.
The exchange features Senator Sorg hum humor about quitting long words and a new stenographer who cannot spell them. A columnist notes wisdom belongs in memory archives and reflects on love letters and the stubborn stamp of truth in correspondence.
Western Union reports a 26 car special train carrying 2,240,000 pounds of rubber moving from San Francisco to Detroit. Other items note record prune demand, Oregon crop prospects, and profits of George A. Roberts in a volatile market.
Arizona news notes from 1919 cover Miami post office finances Phoenix and Globe speed limits and water rates Phoenix fire losses at Union Oil plant and new mining claims near Octave Lynx creek sale of gravel lands to Thomas Woodruff plans for 232 miles of forest road work 547000 Clifton to Springerville highway and a half million dollar Phoenix packing plant with 150 to 200 workers expected by Jan 1 1920.
A joke about China having more quacks is paired with a quip on votes. A man boasts a clever tactic on the job by handing out cigars to women and telling them to take them home to their husbands, who supposedly fall for the plan.
Drugstore reports show many people suffer kidney trouble without realizing it. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is praised for its healing influence and high success in treating these conditions. A Life Insurance examiner notes kidney disease is common and causes many insurance rejections. Sample bottle offered for ten cents by sending to Dr Kilmer & Co.
Two ancient rulers discuss carving their friendly accord on stone to ensure public visibility and permanence rather than treating it as mere paper. The exchange frames a pledge meant to endure.
After a long day, the speaker praises clean laundry and credits Red Cross Bag Blue as the product to achieve pristine whites. The line emphasizes satisfaction from fresh, spotless clothes and ties the success to the detergent.
A brief cartoon caption captures a domestic comic moment as a woman insists she will not be home when someone arrives while another character challenges the assertion. The exchange plays on mistaken location and timing.
Advertises Boschee's Syrup as a remedy to quiet coughs soothe sore throats and lungs reduce bronchial irritation and aid rest and morning expectoration. Claims fifty two years of American production and usefulness for lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis and similar diseases sold in civilized countries.
A wry exchange turns on sorrow and swimming. The speaker dismisses drowning sorrows in drink and notes his wife can swim, hinting at a humorous household dynamic.
A provocative remark characterizes critics as blockheads lacking creative spark, suggesting a dismissive view of those who fail to generate strong ideas. No additional context provided.
A god asks a mate for half a share of jack. The mate laments he has not enough to split. The exchange carries a humorous tone with nautical slang and a casual wager subtitle.
A compact reflection notes that force may fail to push a boy from his wild oats and that politeness can cost a man his seat in a crowded car, implying social dynamics influence behavior and status.
The text claims poisons accumulate in the body from neglect, causing headaches, fatigue, indigestion, and a long list of ailments. It advocates self-treatment with castor oil or Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, a vegetable laxative of May-apple, aloes and jalap.
An old advertisement claims aging starts with weak kidneys and digestion. It touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules as a century‑old remedy to cleanse organs, boost kidney action, and defy aging with ongoing use. Money back if not effective.
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