May Day Tea Social Aids Red Cross Fund
Mrs. W T Robie and Mrs. C E Goetz hosted a May Day Tea at Goetz residence to support the Red Cross. The event featured floral decorations from Benson's gardens, hostess servers, and a performance by Mrs Jarley’s Wax Works with multiple acts. About thirty visitors attended and net proceeds reached $10.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T- Robie
C. E. Goetz
Red Cross
Goetz
Benson
R. A. Carlisle
A. W. Bard
John F. Scott
G. A. Kemp
Cheerful health tips and local sale notices
Friendly advice on improving mood through regular bowel function and appetite, followed by local sale notices for Rhode Island Red and White Leghorn hatching eggs from prize-winning stock at $1.50 and $12.50 per setting of 15, plus a dental visit event with Dr. Arnold in Pomerene Arizona May 13 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomerene Poultry Club
Rhode Island
Florence Coons
Pomerene Ariz
Sophronia Scott
Grasshopper Destruction Demonstration Near City
Grasshopper control event led by County Agent Layghe set for Friday afternoon at 2 0 o clock at John Rohrer’s ranch on St Mary’s road two miles from the city. A poisoned bran mash will be used and the Agriculture Department will supply poison to interested farmers. The target pests have just begun to forage on crops and the effort aims to halt propagation. A second meeting Saturday at 2 o'clock marks the organization of the Pima County Farm Bureau at the Tucson Chamber of Commerce to coordinate farm groups and act as a central clearing house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layghe
John Rohrer
St. Mary’s Road
Department of Agriculture
Pima County Farm Bureau
Tucson Chamber of Commerce
Young Ranch Owner Weds Hazel Owens in Benson
Quiet wedding unites Ollie O Barney of Happy Valley and Hazel P Owens of Happy Valley at Benson last Saturday afternoon. Barney is son of L B and Mrs Barney. Owens daughter of Al Owens. Bride wore white crepe de chine. Willona Miller attended. J R Barney best man. They will live in Happy Valley and be home after May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie O. Barney
Happy Valley
Hazel P. Owens
Benson
Mr. Barney
L. B. Barney
Miss. Owens
al Owens
Tuberculin Testing of Cows Shows General Clean Bill
Dr. J. A. Stevens of Douglas completed tuberculin tests on about 150 dairy cows in the county, reporting they are for the most part free from infection. He urged thorough cleaning of milk houses and noted improvements after follow up visits, adding dairy and public health benefits. WANTED We pay highest market price for all kinds of poultry and fresh eggs Old Pueblo Market Tucson Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stevens
Douglas
D. Nas
Alix
Old Pueblo
Tucson
Arizona
Dentist Arnold Here May Thirteenth to Eighteenth
Dr Arnold will visit from May 13 to 18 to examine and treat patients teeth and provide dental care.
War Savings Thrift Stamps drive urged by Arizona governor
Governor Grover C. Hunt proclaims May Thrift Pledge Month urging every man woman and child in Arizona to buy at least twenty dollars of War Savings and Thrift Stamps to meet a government quota. The stamps bear four percent interest, redeemable at par, and proceeds fund federal war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
National Movement
Arizona
Phoenix
Gro. W. P. Hunt
Sidney P. Osborn
Benson girl joins Liberty Bond million club
Corrine Flower daughter of Thomas W. Flower of Mountain States Telephone Ben son reads the Star plea for more Liberty Bond subscribers and vows to buy another bond. She says there is ample room for more people in the million club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine Flower
Thomas W. Flower
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Benson
Club of Liberty
Little Benson
Star
Miss Flower
Tucson
Notary Public and Room Rentals Listed
Notary Public services appear alongside houses for rent and fire insurance offerings. Mrs Mary F Titus is named in connection with the listings for rooms for rent and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Titus
University graduates To Training Camp
Twenty graduates of the University of Arizona with one year of military training under Army officers will be admitted to the 4th Officers Training School opening May 15, 1918. Applicants must be 20 years 9 months to 32, U.S. citizens, physically qualified, and enlist for the war duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Arizona
Army
4Th Officers Training School
United States
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Secon
Cyrus R. Street
Tucson
Arizona
Dentists Visit Benson May 13 to 18
Don’t neglect your teeth. See Dr. Arnold in Benson from May 13 to 18 for dental care.
Pretty Romance Culminates in San Antonio Wedding
A wartime romance ends in marriage as Lieutenant Patrick J. O'Donnell weds Miss May Monahan at San Antonio Texas last Tuesday. Monahan, eldest daughter of Mr Thos Monahan, moved from Benson California about a year and a half ago and quickly won community regard. O'Donnell served with Pershing's column in Mexico, joined the field artillery, promoted to first lieutenant, then transferred to the U S Guard and stationed at Fort Sam Houston. The couple will reside in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. O’donnell
May Monahan
San Antonio
Texas
Thos
Monahan
Onahen
Benson
California
O’donnell
Pershing
Mexico
United States
Cavalry
Field Artillery
U. S. Guard
Fort Sam Houston
Proper diet for different people and Chamberlain’s Tablets
The passage notes that diet should fit age and occupation and that those with weak stomachs should eat slowly and chew well. It warns of constipation and dullness after meals and recommends Chamberlain’s Tablets to strengthen the stomach and move the bowels, noting they are easy and pleasant to take.
Kodak films developed at Signal office
Kodak films developed with care to yield the best pictures. Leave orders at the Signal office for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak Films
Hose for sale 250 feet 21-2 second hand
Second hand hose offered for sale by Benson Fire Department. Length 250 feet and pressure rating 21-2 suitable for irrigation use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Fire Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Arnold
Flanders
Wilhelm
Prussia
Belgium
Syria
Armenia
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
Wilson
Cochise County State Bank
Tombstone
Benson Drug Store
H. Walker
Proprietor Drugs
People of
Federal Treasury
Weiga
C.K. Gohtz
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