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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1918
Page
3
Over two and a half years, U S biological survey hunters killed more than 50 000 wolves coyotes bears mountain lions and bobcats reducing livestock losses by over 3.84 million annually and adding nearly 50 000 from skin sales. Government keeps skins. no bounties paid.
A short observed plea argues that sheep, not dogs, will win, noting one soldier’s gear requires twenty sheep. It challenges readers to reveal their flock size and family sheep-keeping history, concluding that dogs do not win wars.
A U S Department of Agriculture drive reports heavy losses from wolves mountain lions and a grizzly bear across Utah Texas New Mexico and Arizona. Estimated annual toll includes 2 715 250 dollars to state herds 4 000 000 pounds of wool and 165 000 sheep destroyed plus hundreds of cattle. cooperations fund hunters and biological survey efforts target Western states with high predation.
Guidance on preventing illness in war litters from the first days after farrowing. Monitor for scours, reduce or cut sow’s feed immediately. Avoid heavy rich slop when signs appear to prevent litter death. Extra early care minimizes losses.
In Morgan County Utah three coyotes destroyed a $500 sheep herd in one hour. In Colorado 67 ewes split from the main herd were killed with only one carcass partly eaten. total losses estimated around $1,000.
Price list shows buying and selling rates for upland cotton Nixon on Colorado and Nebraska markets. Includes per ton timber hay and straw values, oats and corn products, gluten feed and bran, timothy and alfalfa, South Park hay, poultry and egg prices, and turkey and duck figures in Denver area.
The notice lists varied metal market quotes including New nee at 7.00 with 7.12 percent. Bar silver and copper values appear with Ogivty, St Louis. Spelter priced at 6.65 to 6.75. Tungsten concentrates at 60 percent quoted around 20.00 to 22.50 per unit. Crude ores 60 percent range 22.00 to 25.00. 10 percent values near 9.4 to 12.20.
Boston wool market figures show scoured Texas wool with fine 12 months at 1.72 to 1.75 dollars and fine 8 months at 1.55 to 1.60. Territory and combing grades range from 1.50 to 1.87 dollars, with pulled and AA grades cited in the 1.60 to 1.85 dollar span.
Kansas City Produce lists butter creamery at 40 cents firsts 394 cents seconds 38 cents packing 30 cents. Eggs firsts 3 cents. Poultry roosters 18 cents broilers 24 cents.
Butter creamery prices quoted with firsts and ordinary grades. Potatoes from Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan listed with sacks and prices. Chicago grain and provision quotes include corn oats barley timothy clover and lard ribs with bid prices and ranges.
Grain prices listed for Minneapolis Minnesota show Rye at 2.69 and 2.70. Barley at 1.35 and 1.73. Bran 33.14. Corn No 3 yellow 1.55 and 1.65. Oats No 3 white 75 and 76. Flax 3.99 and 4.01.
Lead at 7.00 to 7.12 percent, copper 23.12 dollars, bar silver 99.1 cents. Spelter 6.59 in St. Louis. Tungsten concentrates 60 percent at 20.00 to 22.50 per unit. Crude ores 60 percent 22.00 to 25.00, 25 percent 12.00 to 12.50, 10 percent 9.40 to 12.20.
Copper production in Arizona remains similar to last year as new installations advance. Eureka mine at Salero gets a mill and concentrator ready to ship ore while Watson tunnel at Magma Chief near Superior extends about 1900 feet.
Anaconda Copper Company official notes April copper production near 28 million pounds while labor shortages affect mines. Silver output about 1 million ounces and zinc around 5 million pounds. The Butte Copper and Zinc Company shows a quarterly gross profit of 226 717 with half to each parent company. Manganese shipments reached 8 300 long tons in Q1 with daily shipments around 200 tons. zinc production runs about 100 tons per day.
George Newbold advances a cross-cut tunnel toward a vein above Cooney while Twin Buttes Oil and Gas moves a drill site and starts a new hole. The Eureka mine in Mogollon district reports a $600 ore cut and ongoing improvement with another smelter shipment planned.
The Mutual Refining Company begins erecting a refinery at Glenrock. United Producers and Refiners Company plans a deep test well in Sage Creek near Lander. United Soldier Petroleum Company is incorporated at Cheyenne with 5,000,000 shares at 1 cent par. Premier Petroleum Company resumes operations on section 11 in the Big Muddy field after a two month inactivity period.
Senator Sorghum defines a natural born orator as one who delivers a flawless monologue that makes listeners overlook the quality of his arguments. The exchange highlights wit over substance in judging speechcraft.
Shake Allen's Foot-Ease into shoes or foot-bath to relieve painful swollen feet and bunions. Used by American British and French troops this comforter for footaches sells for 25 cents everywhere.
A speaker laments the lure of profit, claiming a steak or loaf could turn to gold, while another voices fear and discomfort. The exchange highlights skepticism toward profiteering and the moral tension of wealth.
An old time ad fragment promotes cheap laundry or clothing care with phrases about Red Cross Bag Blue and clean white garments, urging readers to buy now.
A reflective piece on finding greatness by living honestly with ordinary duties. It emphasizes humility, integrity, and steady effort as the path to meaningful achievement through daily acts.
The guidance notes that when twins cannot be told apart, speakers should call them together to avoid misidentification and confusion. This approach promotes clarity in casual and formal settings.
In Ontario a new program uses farm lectures with motion pictures to demonstrate proper farming methods. Since November 1 more than 5,000 farmers have viewed the wood grading film and average attendance per showing ranges from 50 to 5,000 depending on the topic. Dr Pierce's Pellets promote liver bowel and stomach health with a dosing note included.
A rustic farmer dismisses past debates on armament changes while prioritizing protection of military hardware such as battle ships, signaling local indifference to broader national disarmament talk. The exchange frames a rural view of wartime material priorities against wider policy shifts.
In a terse exchange, a reporter is assigned to cover a routine backyard garbage can, highlighting how small beats can reflect local life and practical journalism. The fragment hints at the day's duties and the curbside ritual shaping neighborhood routines.
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