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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
12
The piece notes American Indian insight on the war effort, contrasts it with a Globe recruit quote, and states the War Department is sending men to France as ships allow. It emphasizes rapid deployment and ample combat activity against Germans overseas.
The note argues that a joint Win-the-War platform by Democrats and Republicans would benefit both parties and the people, promoting national unity and common gains. It emphasizes bipartisan action to support victory and public welfare.
A short note urges support for the Red Cross while reminding readers of the Red Triangle emblem. It highlights ongoing humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and public generosity campaigns. No dates or locations are specified in the available text.
Department of the Interior Land Office in Phoenix issues a contest with Serial 021201 and Cont No 4210 against Martin A Hollister of Phoenix. Charles R Goetz of Benson alleges abandonment and failure to prove up within law, seeks cancellation of Homestead Entry Feb 10 1913 for lands in Sec 23 34 Township 17S Range 19E G& S Meridian.
United States Land Office announces Carl Koerts of Benson Arizona filed intent to make five year proof to establish claim to lands described in his Homestead Entry 019560 for NR NW, WHNEM Sec 4 and SWH4SK4 Sec 18 Township 17S Range 20E, G and S. RK B Meridian. Proof before U.S. Commissioner H.G. Brown Benson on May 8, 1918. Witnesses: John Sabin Charles L. Visschaert P. G. Maddigan J Grum all of Benson Arizona.
The War Department will grant short unpaid furloughs to enlisted men to aid farm production this season. Furloughs target seeding and harvest times and are limited by rank and unit status. recalls will occur when overseas duty prep orders are issued.
The United States Food Administration refused to issue a license to Joseph Schwertner of Willcox Arizona after a hearing on hoarding flour and fifty-fifty rule violations. He was found with 60000 pounds of wheat flour and had agreed to dispose of all licensed commodities within a month and surrender the flour and 23 sacks of cane sugar to the Government.
Food Administration urges conservation of milk and promotes cottage cheese as a staple diet. Abundant supply this season, no drop should be wasted. instructions detail heating sour milk to 100 degrees then straining, washing, and drying curd before finishing with butter cream and salt.
Riordan urges Arizona housewives to avoid wheat until next harvest as part of a voluntary patriotic movement. Under Miss Gunnelle Pederson and Mrs. Mary Primer Lockwood, women organize six lessons on food conservation and wheat substitutes. In Maricopa County 63 units already operate with church groups and teachers aiding, plus a no-wheat bread contest awarded a $25 prize.
W. E. Doty of Miami advises housewives on preserving corn meal and mile maize meal during hot weather. Place sacks on a small platform with air space on all sides and dust the exterior weekly. Sprinkle fresh hops around the sacks to deter weevils. meat stored in open bins cools poorly and invites pests by exposing eggs.
Timothy A. Riordan, federal food administrator for Arizona, urges use of potatoes to supplement bread during wartime shortages. He notes a bumper crop from patriotic growing and warns of waste if potatoes are not eaten in the coming weeks. Hotels are offering free potatoes with no wheat bread, and households are urged to substitute potatoes for bread in the strict bread program through the harvest.
Advocacy urges Americans to cut meat fats by one third of an ounce daily and replace with vegetable fats. The goal is substantial resource savings and a shift toward healthier fat sources.
The civilian branches of the army and navy must expand by at least 20 000 trained workers before 1918 end. The ordnance and quartermaster corps need engineers draftsmen inspectors and clerks while the navy seeks many draftsmen and technical staff. Prisoner of war labor rules and discouraging letters from home are also addressed.
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