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Newspaper

Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1917

Page

15

Tanlac Claims Nationwide Fame with Record Sales

The article extols Tanlac as a nationwide phenomenon with unprecedented demand. It cites Lexington Kentucky as the launch, totals of over 1.6 million bottles sold across the U S and territories, and large regional figures in Atlanta Memphis Birmingham Nashville Macon Jacksonville Montgomery and Texas Oklahoma. Distributor G F Willis says neighbor testimonials drive sales beyond advertising.Adv.

Texas Oklahoma Memphis Atlanta Birmingham Nashville Macon Jacksonville Montgomery G. F. Willis Tanlac Adv

Denver Firm Wins Large Tanlac Carload Order

W. A. Hover & Co. secured the Denver territory Tanlac distribution. The order totals 1 060 dozen bottles, 12 720 in all, claimed to be the largest yet for a Denver dealer. Tanlac aims for broad Western reach as agencies expand nationwide. Drug firms are urged to contact G. F. Willis in Atlanta for orders.

Tanlac Denver W. A. Hover & Co E. C. Harris Mr. Harris Colorado New Mexico Utah Wyoming West G. F. Willis Fourth National Bank Bldg Atlanta

Testing the Soil for Acidity and Liming Needs

The article explains a simple garden soil test using blue litmus paper from a drug store. Insert a slit damp soil sample with paper two thirds its length, wait thirty minutes, then read color change to judge liming needs.

Frequent Offender Seeks New Trial in Court

The defendant pleads not guilty and asks for another trial. The judge replies he will grant a new trial only if the offender returns to court, imposing ten dollars and costs.

Eggs from South Africa Boost London Trade

South Africa has established a large egg trade with Great Britain. A recent substantial arrival of eggs to London marks the first marketed shipment after several smaller consignments. The eggs are described as exceptionally good in quality.

South Africa Great Britain London

Freezone Promise Removes Corns With Drops

A Cincinnati inventor promotes Freezone as a cheap remedy that quickly dries and shrivels corns or calluses. A few drops applied to a tender corn relieve soreness and allow the corn to be lifted away with the fingers. If a local druggist lacks Freezone, he can order a small bottle from a wholesale house.

Cincinnati

He May Have Been At That

A dialogue hints at Mrs Gailbird's husband being a literary man or bookmaker. The exchange suggests gossip about a spouse and a witty remark on direction and misdirection.

Plans for Raising New United States Armies by Draft

The conference committee details a national army bill to draft 21 to 30 year olds and accept volunteers 18 to 40. It envisions 2,001,000 armed men, including 1,000,000 in the draft army and 655,000 to fill gaps, with 500,000 as the first draft quota and 500,000 more later. Prohibition rules for camps are strict, Roosevelt volunteers are discouraged, pay raises are set, and three machine gun companies per brigade are authorized. Medical officers join Ris Orangis in France as two reserve air squadrons are created and West Point class of 1918 will graduate early to supply officers. A Woman’s Liberty Loan Committee is formed.

Germany National Army Conference Committee House Senate Regular Army National Guard War Department United States Roosevelt Col Theodore Roosevelt President Wilson Thorized Congress France William L. Keller Daniel P. Card George M. Edwards Ris Orangis Scott West Point

Explaining W orks of New Conscription Law

Washington outlines the universal service law with draft ages 21 to 30 and volunteer ages 18 to 40. It calls for 11 million to be obtained by draft or volunteers, 2 003 000 total force including regular army National Guard and special troops, and a draft process led by presidential proclamation and register dispatch. Exemptions cover officers ministers and religious sect members. others liable include officials, clerks, armory workers, and dependents. Pay scales range from private to sergeant, with safeguards such as prohibition and social order measures around the army.

GOO National Guard

Ready for Separate Peace Petrograd

Twelve members of the council of soldiers and workmen delegates including the president have gone to Schlusselburg to address tensions after the district committee declared itself autonomous. Skobeleff, presenting the executive committee’s report on a proposed socialist conference at Stockholm, signaled willingness to meet Scheidemann and others to restore the internationale and end the war. Gorki’s Novaia Zhizn reflects a stance that Russian socialists will participate in the conference even if British and French socialists refuse.

Stockholm Scheidemann Devil Gorki Novaia Zhizn

Incomparability Grounds for Divorce Declared

A humorous exchange notes that a wife seeks a divorce on incomparability while her husband resists. The scene shifts to a social gathering where a guest spills wine on a dress and the host reassures that the carpet remains unstained.

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