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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. One ounce from a druggist nightly applications claim to erase freckles, with most users needing little product for a flawless look. The piece ends with a brief, unrelated anecdote about a boy described as tongue tied.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item depicts a tense exchange as a fussy woman questions a weary clerk about undressed kid gloves. She asks if they wash and shrink proof, and the clerk defends the guarantee with a quip about shrinking.
A new postage meter used by several American firms seals stamps and counts mail at about 250 pieces per minute. Envelopes are fed unsealed and unstamped, while the machine stamps and tracks impressions with a descending serial number. The device can only be adjusted by post office authorities and locks when impressions run out.
A Me resident recovering from scarlet fever describes severe stomach and kidney trouble after indiscriminate feeding. She credits Grape-Nuts with rapid improvement, weight gain, and full recovery enabling her to perform household duties. She praises the food and notes it has helped friends as well.
Western Mining and Oil News reports sharp price moves in metals with Bar Silver at 76%c, Spelter in St. Louis at 16.10, Copper casting at 28.37%4, Lead in New York at 7.50, and tungsten units priced at 60 percent 34 10 percent 32 and 25 percent 60. Details reflect a volatile push in precious and industrial metals.
Oatman reports strong signals for a notable mining season with progress at the Hackberry old shaft, Kingman Zinc lines the Shooting Star mine with rich ore, Arizona Gold Star shaft reaches 120 feet, and the Tule creek belt eyes the first reduction plant in Tip Top district by the Tungsten King Mining Company.
Breckenridge reports two important ore strikes in the Montezuma district while Aspen notes the Hope mine advancing. A copper vein six inches wide opens at the Portland mine in Victor at 1,900 feet depth, the deepest level. Alma reports the London mine producing 500 tons per month at over $100 per ton. Leadville’s Little Sliver on Fryer hill sees workers clear the 240 foot level. Rumors of a rich tungsten discovery between Dale and Wilbur near Victor prompt a trial wolframite shipment analyzed in Denver. Tungsten output in Boulder fields totals about $1,000,000 monthly, with 1916 figures much higher than 1914. Silverton district braces for busy season with improved mills and concentrating systems. Forbes Ricord notes liberal tungsten supply after snow clears. Grand Verde Milling and Smelting of Las Cruces files incorporation. Phelps-Dodge holds Organ Mountain Prospect. England buys copper from U S producers exceeding $54 million and 100,000 tons. New Mexico zinc fever eclipses prior gold rush, per Prof. Fayette A. Jones. Carlisle mine near New Mexico revived by Makeover Brothers after decades idle.
Instructional note from George H. Glover of Colorado Agricultural College urges horse owners to fit collars properly to prevent shoulder injuries. Emphasizes regular checks, cleanliness, and accountability for drivers when a horse develops soreness.
Minnesota Station reports spring warning for owners to monitor cattle for warbles on backs. Warbles form tumors when flies lay eggs. larvae drop to ground, emerge as flies, and reinfect. Removal by pressure and crushing or injecting grease or oil into openings kills grubs. iodine tincture is used in Europe.
A survey of Arizona topics includes May 15-16 meetings in Tucson and Phoenix, July 4-7 Pioneer celebration in Prescott, and October 3-6 New Mexico Bankers’ Association gathering at Grand Canyon. Other items note the state fair, mining activity, fires in Douglas, arrests for bootlegging, and voter registration ahead of November elections.
A Farmers Mail and Breeze plan describes a simple portable feed rack. The design uses a V trough formed by 1 by 4 slats, with a frame of 2 by 4s and runners from 2 by 6s. Length and width adjust to needs and a team can hitch to one end to move it.
The brood sow’s purpose is to produce healthy litters and nourish them until weaning. Some sows fulfill the maternal function well, while others falter due to insufficient milk, leaving piglets in semi starvation during nursing.
The Wyatt Oil and Refining Company plans to extend operations at Douglas. A 55000 barrel capacity steel tank was erected by Ohio Oil at Frannie to receive Elk Basin oil. Activity in Pilot Dome field continues and optimism grows for a profitable eventual producer wealth maker.
Ridding pastures of burs is crucial for sheep farmers as burs cause irritation and yield loss from contaminated fleece. The remedy lies in pasture rotation and constant hoeing to eradicate the weed, a task easier on smaller fields but essential for any flock keeper.
An advertisement urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble from overfed diets citing uric acid buildup. It promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce, claims high potency, and offers trial 10 cents or full treatment for $1, with reference to the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo and other Pierce products.
A Scotsman balks at a shop assistant offering worn fashion ties and complains he has plenty at home. The piece contrasts Irish and Scottish voices and humor, noting the choir soprano’s bold hat drew notice while others miss the display.
Advertisement touts baby care using Cuticura Soap for bath water and Cuticura Ointment on affected areas. Claims instant relief and restful sleep, with a free sample by mail and a book offer. Address postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. sold everywhere.
In a brief nudge that spring is near readers note the baseball page has shed style notes and beauty hints. The change signals a shift toward seasonally focused content with room for game scores and team updates.
In a wartime exchange a Mexican general says their forces have not been captured by the bandit, praising skillful strategy and effective defense. The remark underscores disciplined tactics and morale in the campaign.
A collage of classified style ads highlights Castoria a safe remedy for infants and children with a signature claim and Castoria usage history. Allen s Foot-Ease marketed as an antiseptic powder for shoes and feet promising instant relief and comfort. Also mentions Red Cross Bag Blue laundry product and a note on fiber board made from sugar cane on Hawaiian islands.
A quip links jealousy to a couple on their wedding trip as one partner forbids admiring scenery, prompting a humorous remark about loyalty in a matrimonial setting. The exchange centers on May and her husband in a light, witty tone.
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