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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
7
An old advertisement promotes ethine double strength to remove freckles with nightly applications. It claims most cases clear with one ounce or less and guarantees money back if it fails. The ad also includes a brief anecdote about a boy with speech difficulty and a girl noting he is tongue tied.
A Cincinnati Enquirer note describes a fussing shopper inspecting undressed kid gloves while a weary clerk answers questions. The woman asks if the gloves wash and shrink, and the clerk counters with a washing solution guarantee.
Several American firms use a postage meter that stamps and seals mail in one pass. The device handles about 250 pieces per minute, counts impressions with a descending serial, and locks when prepaid impressions are exhausted. The envelopes are unsealed and fed automatically, awaiting post office authorization for adjustments.
A Me resident recalls scarlet fever recovery hindered by poor feeding until Grape-Nuts helped her regain strength. She gained ten pounds, resumed household duties, and continues eating Grape-Nuts at breakfast and dinner, praising its effects and recommending it to friends. The ad notes the testimonial is from Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Mich.
Western mining notes report a phenomenal gain for silver with spot prices showing strong movement. Copper casting at $28.37 per unit and lead at $7.50 mark trading in New York while bar silver sits at 76 1/2 cents. Tungsten per unit prices range from 32 to 60 dollars with various percentages listed.
Oatman shows signs of a remarkable mining season as the Hackberry mine refines the main vertical shaft. Kingman Zinc Mining enters a rich ore body at the Shooting Star shaft. Arizona Gold Star reports commercial ore at 120 feet depth. Tule Creek belt sees first reduction plant erection by Tungsten King Mining Co.
Breckenridge reports two ore strikes in Montezuma while Aspen highlights the Hope mine surge. A six inch copper vein opens at the Portland mine in Victor at 1900 feet depth. Alma reports the London mine producing 500 tons monthly worth over 100 dollars per ton. Leadville sees McDonald crews clearing a 240 foot level. A rich tungsten find between Dale and Wilbur near Victor prompts a 250 to 275 pound trial shipment to Denver for analysis. The Boulder tungsten region sustains about 1 million dollars monthly in output. The Silverton district readies for a busy season with enhanced mills and concentration. Forbes Ricord notes a liberal tungsten supply post-snow. Grand Verde Milling and Smelting files for incorporation. The Organ Mountain Prospect marks Phelps-Dodge holdings at Organ. England’s copper purchase exceeds 54 million dollars for 100 thousand tons. New Mexico zinc fever exceeds previous gold output as Prof. Fayette A Jones notes. Carlisle mine at New Mexico, once a 4 million dollar producer, is being unwatered by Makeover Brothers of Boston.
An instructional piece from George H. Glover of Colorado Agricultural College on preventing sore shoulders and necks in horses by ensuring collars fit properly. It emphasizes daily checks, proper collar sizing, keeping shoulders and collars clean, and holding drivers accountable for injuries.
Farmers should watch cattle for warbles on their backs this spring. Flies emerge from tumorous warbles after about a month, then lay eggs on legs. Cattle ingest eggs, warbles form, and grubs can be crushed or killed by grease or oil injections. In Europe iodine tincture is used.
Arizona state items cover dedication events in Tucson and Phoenix meetings, a Prescott pioneer celebration, and Grand Canyon bank association gathering.Mining activity expands in Patagonia and Copper Basin. drought gas near Duncan. Bisbee bootlegging arrests. Tucson car theft linked to Colo rado Springs. Bird Day proclaimed by Governor Hunt. state voters register for November election. multiple court decisions and post office staffing boosts. harness races slated for November State Fair.
A simple do it yourself feed rack described by Farmers Mail and Breeze uses a V trough formed from 1 by 4 slats with 2 by 6 runners and 2 by 4 framework. The plan notes the length and width adapt to user needs and that a team can be hitched to one end to move it easily.
The brood sow's purpose is to produce healthy litters and nourish them until weaning. Many sows fail in this duty, with half of a farmer's brood capable of motherhood while the rest fall short. Often the issue is insufficient milk leading to semi starvation of piglets during nursing.
The Wyatt Oil and Refining Company plans extensions at Douglas. A 55000 barrel capacity steel tank has been erected by the Ohio Oil Company at Frannie to receive oil from Elk Basin. Activity in the Pilot Dome field continues, with optimism rising that the field will become a productive wealth maker.
The piece warns burs infest pastures harming sheep and wool value. It prescribes rotating crops and constant hoeing to eradicate burs as the sole effective remedy, though it notes many burs appear in larger fields.
American readers are urged to guard against kidney trouble from rich food and uric acid. The ad promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce, claiming high potency and including trial and full-treatment prices, with Buffalo contact and references to his past remedies.
A London Answers quip features a Scotchman seeking a necktie and being offered a box of trendy eye ties. He rejects the modern gift, claiming he already has plenty at home. A second brief jab notes a choir soprano’s bold appearance while others misperceive modesty about last year’s hat.
A Boston advertisement touts Cuticura products for infant care. It urges bathing with hot water and Cuticura Soap, drying lightly, applying Cuticura Ointment, and promises instant relief and restful sleep. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A playful column notes fashion and design changes in spring sports coverage. It hints at upcoming trends and jokes about style notes moving off the baseball page to make room for season updates.
The Mexican general responds to a question about the pursuit with optimism saying they have prevented the bandit from capturing any of them by skillful strategy. The exchange frames confidence and tactical discipline in countering the bandit threat.
A compact ad roundup highlights Castoria with its signature claim and 30 years of use for infants and children, plus Allen’s Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for tired feet and bunions, a Red Cross Bag Blue promotion, a gag about boasting, and a note on fiberboard made from sugar cane on Hawaiian islands.
Comic aside on marriage banter where May resists husband’s view of scenery during their wedding trip. The joke hinges on jealousy as a playful misread of romance and travel. Scenery becomes a backdrop for implied trust and humor.
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