Local items for sale and community notices
Local items include sale of goods at Short Life Motor Co. garage and a Red Cross fundraising drive. Various notices mention water well work near Pomerene, roadmaster changes, land leases near St. David, and a murder verdict in Graham County. Also church events, registrations, junk sale, rheumatism relief, and mining property for sale in Cochise County Arizona.
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Short Life Motor Co
Dozrate Sc
Red Cross
Whitewater visitors and local society notes
Special correspondence reports Mrs M Western and daughter Maggie from Whitewater visiting Mrs Ida Anderson. Mrs Robert Jean welcomed a fire baby girl with mother and child doing well. Mr and Mrs R I McCall and Mr Jesperson drove to Tucson for a conference in Binghampton and returned Monday. The Mutual Improvement Association hosted a social at the I D S Hall for the Behive Girls with a lively program and refreshments. Ed Jesperson plans to build silos near Tucson and works on a cement tank at Mr Turner’s ranch. President Joseph I Robinson of the California Mission and daughters Kate and Ines visited, offering timely advice.
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Ed Jesperson
Tucson
Mr. Turner
Joseph I. Robinson
California Mission
The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Kate
Ines
Best Remedy for Whooping Cough and Local Repair Shop
Mrs J B Roberts of East St Louis Ill praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for keeping her boy’s cough loose and easing coughing spells. The ad notes the remedy also helps colds and croup. Also mentions Benson Saddle and Harness Shop offering first class boot and shoe repair with moderate prices.
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Benson Saddle and Harness Shop
640 Acre Homestead Law Information Request
For information regarding the 640 acre homestead law, write to Hampton & Arnold, Land Attorneys, Phoenix, Arizona.
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Hampton & Arnold
Patriotism and Liberty Bonds as Civic Duty
The piece argues Liberty Bonds symbolize enlightened selfishness and civic sacrifice. It urges consistent installments through June to August, comparing bond ownership to mortgages and stressing that selling bonds shifts burden from the holder to others.
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United States
Message to Liberty Bond Buyers by J W Hoopes
A Federal Reserve Bank note praises Liberty Bond buyers in the Eleventh District for their sacrifice and achievement in funding the war effort. It argues veterans may suffer injuries yet soldiers never regret their service and urges all citizens to take pride in contributing to the bond drive.
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Eleventh
Federal Reserve
J. W. Hoopes
Federal Reserve Bank
Unclear Voice Says Stock Suits Target Capitol Sale
A murky dialogue mocks stock salesmen who seek Liberty Bonds and joke about selling the State Capitol for a hundred dollars. The speaker distills a warning about trust in promoters and references Uncle Sam and Liberty Bonds in a humorous, cautionary tone.
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State Capitol
Uncle Set
Sugar rationing outlined for Arizona dealers and manufacturers
The Food Administration imposes sugar sales limits in Arizona. Retailers face five to ten to twenty six pound per thirty day limits plus a 25 pound single purchase with a certificate. Ice cream makers receive full allotments while soda and syrup producers must cap at 80 percent of last year. Manufacturers must obtain county certificates.
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Federal Food Administration
Arizona
Federal Food Administrator
Phoenix
Ariz
Food Administration
Arizona Wheat Rationing Effort Aids Allies
Arizona sends 3,000,000 pounds of wheat to grain division for milling and export to France. Flour remains to cover state needs until next harvest, but families must ration six pounds per person per month to stretch supplies.
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Arizona
Seabord
France
Federal food administration moves Arizona HQ to Flagstaff
The federal food administration for Arizona will relocate from Phoenix to Flagstaff on June 1 and may remain until October 1. The Phoenix office at 118 North Central Avenue will continue as Maricopa county headquarters with Inspector Fred W. Curts in charge, and the restaurant division stays there too.
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Federal Food Administration For Arizona
Phoenix
Flagstaff
The
Food Administration
North Central Avenue
Maricopa County
Fred W. Curts
Food shipments rise as Allies receive 1.1 million tons in March
Federal Food Administrator Timothy A Riordan reports March shipments from the United States and Canada to the Allies totaled about 1,100,000 tons, up from 750,000 tons in February. US supplies included about 15,500,000 bushels of wheat and products, 16,200,000 bushels of other grains and products, 80,000,000 pounds of beef, and 200,000,000 pounds of pork.
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Timothy A. Riordan
United States
Canada
Wheat as luxury sparked by dietitian’s wartime stance
Dr. Alonzo Taylor, renowned dietitian, argues wheat is a luxury and urges sacrifice as a duty rather than patriotism, noting an absence of wheat in the diet.
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Alonzo Taylor
London Hotel Chain Offers Free Baked Potato
A London hotel chain invites guests to enjoy a complimentary baked potato when they forgo wheat bread and wheat products. The offer is pitched as a patriotic and economical dining option and invites home recreation.
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London
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J. €. Rees
Miles Murry
John Scott
Pomerene
G. McKinney
Laredo
Tex
W. H Johnson
Ice Sale
Airdale
Fred Fisher Tres Almos
Gem Segond
Dr. Claborne
Mary Martin
Jr. A. Hunt
Miramonte
a _j. Monahan
T. A. Dean
Gila Bend
Benson
Mr. Monahan
Sam Barrow
St. David
John
Tom Powers
Tom Sissons
Alifton
McBride
Matt Kempton
Kane Wootan
Graham County
Wt. Brown
Jesus
Mary F.titus
Benson District
Cochise County
Denney
Chamberlain
Fred Anderson
Inverspar
Galen
Treasure Vault of
America
M. Western
Maggie
Whitewater
Ida Anderson
Robert Jean
R.I. McCall
Jesperson
Binghampton
Mutual Improvement Association
Benson Theater
Liberty
Brice
Public
Cardui
United States Food Administration
Ca.c
Manuel Mejia
Fletatier
Fifth Street
Benson, Ariz
Pla
Hiwo & Coo
General Merchandise
D. Martinez
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