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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
3
Senator Lodge warned that League of Nations articles must be weighed carefully before adoption. The tale of a diva who crossed out her husband from a draft contract illustrates caution in negotiating terms and the desire to control personal benefits.
In a crowded church Flossie Flatfeet marries William Giles. She weeps with relief as the ring is placed, then Giles breaks into loud sobs crying that he feels worse about the match. The village media note the emotional scene and the common bridegroom trope.
A youth in an aero squad at a camp near the historical Sherman march ground struggles with his plane task. He wipes sweat, then declares in frustration that the spot must be where Sherman defined war.
A historical report notes there are twice as many blind people in Russia as in the rest of Europe combined, highlighting regional differences in disability prevalence and possible public health implications.
A Washington staffer recalls Pershing as the real thing a regular American. He shares a boyhood memory of Pershing chatting with an old black porter, who notes Pershing’s curiosity about people and a pebble tossed in childhood as a sign of his early temperament.
A mother guarding her ill son against influenza finds him in bed sniffing and crying. He says he is fine and shows the book Uncle Tom's Cabin revealing his reason for trouble. The exchange underscores parental caution during illness.
A satirical exchange questions the persistence of pacifist views and the role of married men in wartime attitudes, citing a sharp remark about noncombatant stances and social expectations.
A brief quip notes a joke about using electricity for cooking to cut current expenses. The exchange plays on the double meaning of current and expenses, reflecting frugal humor.
Paris May 6 reports that the peace treaty drafts are ready for German delegates at Versailles. Signor Orlando and Baron Sonnino returned to Paris from Rome amid signs Italy, Britain, France, and the United States may soon reach consensus. Belgian leaders announce unanimous willingness to sign, citing honorable terms. Makino states China will regain sovereignty over Shantung while retaining German privileges and a China Japan railway joint venture to be run with Chinese police.
The late Mrs. Potter Palmer's probate inventory lists a personal fortune of 925000. Of this, 250000 is personal property and 675000 is Chicago real estate. The larger Palmer estate, estimated 15 to 20 million, remains in trust and not involved.
A National Association for the Advancement of Colored People report shows 3 224 persons killed by mobs in thirty years. From 1889 to 1918 the North suffered 219 victims, the South 2 834, the West 156 and Alaska plus other localities 15.
London reports Col. Seymour Bullock forwarded a contribution in the name of the American expeditionary force to help equip Mulgrave manor, George Washington’s family home. The legion, with five battalions of American-heritage troops, uses a shield copied from Washington’s bookplate atop a Canadian maple leaf. A large silk American flag was given to Queen Mary, and the battalion colors may be presented to the Sulgrave manor committee.
The federal board for vocational education reports rapid progress in locating soldiers sailors and marines with war disabilities in need of retraining. So far 57,611 cases have been registered and contact with more than 40,000 additional cases has been established.
May day enlistments in the United States school garden army brought the total number of children enrolled to nearly 3,000,000, including members in the United States Hawaii and the Philippines. The bureau of education said this indicated the 1919 goal of 100,000,000 of foodstuffs produced on 100,000 acres of unproductive land would be reached. Fifty thousand teachers are directing the army of children gardeners.
The advertisement promotes Freezone as a magic cure for corns. It claims applying Freezone on a corn stops pain instantly and allows lifting the corn out with fingers. A tiny bottle costs a few cents and works on hard and soft corns and toe calluses without soreness.
Billy Sunday delivers a lively Philadelphia sermon and faith revival scene. At the close he loosens his sleeves and asks for questions. A pretty girl from the front row breaks the hush with a single inquiry may I smoke.
Green's August Flower has served as a household remedy for constipation digestive issues and low spirits for over fifty years. The text promotes it as a gentle laxative that aids nervous dyspepsia liver trouble headaches heart palpitations and related symptoms. A few doses are claimed to relieve discomfort with druggist availability in civilized countries.
The preacher spoke of a new heart and a child named Bess answered that it is a heavenly stomach with bright certainty. Her father asked if she understood and she replied with cheerful clarity.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap for cleansing pores followed by Cuticura Talcum Powder to achieve clear sweet healthy skin. The copy emphasizes a refined woman’s use and the perfume influence associated with the routine.
A quotation by George Bernard Shaw arguing money becomes a curse only under foolish social conditions where life itself is costly or worthless for some while cheap for others.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for sick headaches bilious pain constipation dizziness and indigestion. The copy also urges personal restraint with the slogan Clean house and includes a caution that thinking before speaking would prevent many remarks.
The ad argues acid stomach causes many illnesses and offers Eatonic tablets as a fast fix. It promises rapid relief from indigestion, gas, bloating, and related symptoms, claiming absorption of excess acid and improved digestion. The copy urges readers to buy a big box from their druggist with a money back guarantee.
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