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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
4
The piece notes the American Indian’s blunt view on military salute versus shooting and observes the War Department sending men to France. It concludes that there is open season on Germans with active fighting overseas and ships moving troops rapidly.
The author argues that a bipartisan Win-the-War platform would benefit both parties and the nation, promising gains for the public if Democrats and Republicans cooperate.
A compact slogan item urges support for the Red Cross while recalling the Red Triangle emblem. The note emphasizes aid and remembrance linked to emergency relief work. Local organizations and volunteers appear in passing as part of the fundraising appeal.
Charles R Goetz files to cancel Martin A Hollister homestead entry No 021201 for land in Sec 23 34 T17S R19E G&SR Meridian alleging abandonment over six months and failure to prove final proof. Contestant’s claims will be confessed if not answered within twenty days of the fourth publication. receiver Scott White presides with listings of publication dates April 20 May 11 1918.
United States Land Office Phoenix announces Carl Koerts of Benson Arizona filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish his homestead claim on sections 4 and 18 township 17 south range 20 east G and 8. RK. B. and Meridian. The proceeding occurs before H. G. Brown U S Commissioner Benson on May 8 1918. Witnesses named: John Sabin Charles L. Visschaert P G Maddigan and J Grum all of Benson Arizona.
War Department plans to grant short unpaid furloughs to enlisted men for farming to boost agricultural output. Policy applies to posts camps and departments, with recalls after overseas duty orders. Exemptions and procedures for applications, trade tests, and related manpower measures are outlined.
The U S Food Administration refused to issue a license to Joseph Schwertner of Willcox Arizona after a hearing on hoarding flour and breaking the fifty fifty rule. He was found with 60000 pounds of wheat flour and 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 conserving Arizona dairy by turning surplus milk into cottage cheese. Heat sour milk to luke warm, strain through cheesecloth, rinse with hot water, drain, form curd into a bag, hang until whey drains, moisten with butter and cream, salt to taste, shape into small balls.
Timothy A. Riordan appeals to Arizona housewives to skip wheat until next harvest as part of a voluntary patriotic movement. Under Miss Gunnelle Pederson and Mrs. Mary Primer Lockwood, women organize six home economics lessons on food conservation and wheat substitutes, with 63 units in Maricopa County and a no-wheat bread contest awarding $25. Church groups and teachers support statewide training and recipe collection for wider distribution.
W. E. Doty of Miami advises housewives to store corn meal on a small platform with air space all around and dust the sack exterior weekly. Sprinkle fresh hops around the sacks to deter weevils. Open bins for meat are less effective, allowing heating and easier insect access.
Timothy A. Riordan, federal food administrator for Arizona, urges using potatoes as a patriotic substitute for wheat. He notes a bumper potato crop, urges timely consumption, and cites hotel efforts to serve potatoes with no wheat bread. Housekeepers are advised to use potatoes, rice, and other substitutes under the ration plan through the harvest period.
A projection estimates over 260000 tons saved yearly in the United States if each person reduces meat fats by one third of an ounce daily and increases use of vegetable fats. The plan emphasizes shifting fat sources to vegetables to cut overall fat intake.
The civilian branches of the army and navy must add at least 20,000 trained workers by year end. The army needs engineers, draftsmen, chemists, inspectors, clerks, and officers in ordnance and quartermaster roles. The navy seeks draftsmen and numerous technical staff. Prisoner of war labor rules and discouraging letters to soldiers are outlined, while meat supply inspection and training camp activities are noted.
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