Benson Signal Touts Dam Plan and Health Choir
The Benson Signal reports on the proposed Charleston Dam to irrigate the San Pedro Valley and urges persistent effort to gain government action. It notes the Arizona Board of Health Bulletin calling for newspapers to unite for a healthier state and mentions Mesa Rifle Club offering Guard volunteers to relieve National Guard detachments at Roosevelt and Granite Reef dams for service with the First Arizona regiment at Naco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
San Pedro Valley
The
Mesa Rifle Club
Military Department of the State
W. R. Stewart
Roosevelt
Granite Reef
First Arizona
Naco
National Guard
We Have Arisen From Beds Of Ease To Aid World Democracy
The nation declares a new resolve to join the fight for liberty. It rejects pacifism as the world confronts autocratic menace and vows to stand with democratic England France Italy and Russia to free people from Prussian domina tion and wars. Railroads will see a massive rise in expenditure in 1916 17 as they bolster support for wartime needs.
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Fort Sumpter
Confederate States
League of Honor
England
France
Italy
Russia
Cattle Ranges Struggling Amid Drought and Delayed Spring
The Bertson country grazing areas suffer from drought and late season growth, with cattle losses reported from lack of forage. Mesquite bushes begin to sprout in hopes of temporary relief until rains and warmth restore normal conditions. Congress agrees on new army conscription age limits from 21 to 30, to start within two weeks.
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Bertson
Congress
Roosevelt's volunteer army plan may speed official action
The article suggests Roosevelt is unlikely to joins France with a volunteer division but his push could prompt authorities to accelerate measures.
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Roosevelt
France
Railroads Mobilization Duty Amid War Strain
The American Railway Association's national defence committee declares railroads must wage a desperate, costly battle to support mobilization. Southern Pacific reports an anticipated tax near two million under the Adamson Eight-Hour Law plus wage hikes and higher taxes in 1916 as part of meeting government demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Committee On National Defence
American Railway Association
Southern Pacific Company
Life and Crosses: A Man’s Rocky Path Through Contraries
A reflective meditation on the ironies of life. The piece notes that status, wealth, religion, charity, and action invite opposite judgments, creating a web of contradictory expectations. It questions the usefulness of such polarized views in judging a man’s life.
Lay of the Hobo Describes Railroad Guarded Routes
The piece notes that soldiers guard bridges tunnels and terminals as war time patrols increase. It cites P J Kindelon Southern Pacific chief special agent urging vigilance to keep pedestrians from trespassing on railroad property and the dangers of unauthorized access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Kindelon
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
Advertised Letters List for Week Ending May 1917
Unclaimed letters include Estes G B Miranda Atanacio Hamon F L Pabalano Luiz Irwin F L and Thos Smith. Callers must say advertised and a one cent charge per piece applies per postal regulations. Postmaster L BD Redfield signed.
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Benson
Arizona
Arizona Board of Health Bulletin
Prescott Journal-Miner
United States
Eagle Eye
Willie
San Pedro
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Phoenix
George Herbert
E. G
Meridian
H. G. Brown
U. S
Nelse Lofgreen
John Cosby
William Sherman
Walter Sherman
Pomerene
J. L. Irwin
Register
U. S. Land Office
General Land Office
Asa E. Walker
Dragoon
Ariz
G. and
S. R. Meridian
J. L. Irvin
John J. Birdno
L. BD. Redfield
Victors Ladies Tailoring Co
Chicago
Mrs
Maryf. Trrns
H. P. Merrill
W.D. Martinez
H.w.etz & GO
Manuel Mejia
Fifth Street
Catholic Church
Bank OF Benson
Benson Canning and Packing Company
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