May Day Tea Social Aids Red Cross Fun and Fund
Mrs. W. T Robie and Mrs. C. E. Goetz hosted a May Day Tea at Goetz House to benefit the Red Cross. The event featured floral decorations from Benson's gardens, a wax works stage production directed by Mrs. Keen and Mrs. Scott, and a musical program. About thirty guests attended and net proceeds totaled $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
Be Amiable and Healthful with Chamberlains Tablets
An old advertisement urges cheerful living aided by Chamberlains Tablets which claim to move the bowels boost appetite and aid digestion. It also lists poultry egg hatching prices from Rhode Island Red and White Leghorn stock in Pomerene Arizona and a dentist visit by Dr Arnold from May 13 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomerene Poultry Club
Rhode Island
Florence Coons
Pomerene Ariz
Sophronia Scott
Grasshopper Destruction Demonstration by County Agent Layghe
County Agent Layghe willDemonstrate grasshopper destruction Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at John Rohrer’s ranch two miles from the city on St Marys road. A poisoned bran mash will be used and the department of agriculture will supply the poison to interested farmers. On Saturday at 2 o'clock the Pima county farm bureau will organize at the Tucson Chamber of Commerce with support from other farm groups to 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 Marries in Benson Ceremony
Hazel P Owens of Happy Valley and Ollie O Barney, a Happy Valley ranch owner, wed quietly at Benson last Saturday. Barney is son of L B and Mrs Barney. Owens daughter of Al Owens. Bride wore white crepe de chine. Attendant Willona Miller. Best man J R Barney. They plan to reside 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
Tuberculosis Tests On Douglas Cows Put Positive
Dr. J. A. Stevens completes tubercular tests on about 150 dairy cows in Douglas finding most free from infection. He urges thorough cleaning of milk houses, notes improved conditions after follow up visits, and says dairy public health benefits. Also includes an Arizona poultry and egg market ad for Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stevens
Douglas
D. Nas
Alix
Dr Arnold to Visit for Dental Care May Thirteenth to Eighteenth
Dr Arnold will be at the clinic from May 13 to May 18 to check and treat patients teeth. He will provide exams cleanings and fillings as needed at the downtown dental office.
Thrift Pledge Month Proclaimed by Arizona Governor
Governor Gro. W. P. Hunt proclaims May 4 to May 31 as Thrift Pledge Month urging every man woman and child to buy at least twenty dollars in War Savings and Thrift Stamps to meet Arizona 1916 quota. Stamps bear four percent interest and are redeemable at par with funds supporting the federal war effort.
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 head of Mountain States Telephone plant in Benson joins the president's Liberty Bond million club after reading a plea in yesterday's Star. She vows to buy another bond and urges more subscribers to join the effort.
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 referenced alongside houses for rent and rooms for rent. Notice includes Mrs Mary F. Titus as a contact or proprietor for the rental listings 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 military training under an Army officer will be selected for admission 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 will enlist for the duration of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Arizona
Army
4Th Officers Training School
United States
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Secon
Dont Neglect Your Teeth See Dr Arnold in Benson
A dental notice urges readers to visit Dr. Arnold for care in Benson from May 13 to 18. The message promotes routine checkups and professional cleaning during the visit window.
Pretty Romance Culminates in San Antonio Wedding
A wartime romance ends in marriage as Lieutenant Patrick J. O'Donnell weds Miss May Monahan in San Antonio Texas last Tuesday. Monahan, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Monahan, moved from California about a year and a half ago and won community admiration. O'Donnell served with Pershing's column in Mexico, then joined field artillery, earned first lieutenant, later joined the U. S. Guard, now at Fort Sam Houston. They will live 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 Individuals and Stomach Care
The proper food varies by age and occupation and weak stomachs need caution. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly to keep bowels regular. Constipation or dullness after meals suggests Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and move the bowels. they are easy to take and pleasant in effect.
Kodak films developed at Signal office for best pictures
We develop Kodak films and take special care to obtain the best pictures from your films. Leave orders at the Signal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak Films
Hose for sale 250 feet second-hand irrigation hose
A 250 foot section of second hand hose is offered for sale as irrigation use. The listing notes good condition for garden irrigation and mentions Benson Fire Department as the contact or point of reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Fire Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Arnold
Old Pueblo
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
Cyrus R. Street
Weiga
C.K. Gohtz
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