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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1917
Page
4
An editorial urges Cochise County to approve a road bond to fund a first class road system. It argues benefits include cheaper transport, better schools, rural life, health, and markets, and notes rail rate increases and the need for engineers and military draft considerations.
Von KleinSmid, president of the University of Arizona, reports from the east that the coming fall faces a student shortage and a lack of prepared workers. He cites a postwar need for engineers to supply allies and support reconstruction, urging strong emphasis on technical training and education to expand engineering output and food production.
Governor Thomas E Campbell issues a statewide proclamation urging observance of Decoration Day on May 30 1917. The directive invites military fraternal and civic groups schools and public and private institutions to honor veterans with appropriate ceremonies and educational involvement across Arizona.
Judge Stanford signs findings for Campbell giving him 67 to 0 over Hunt, ending Campbell’s contest victory. Senator Ives, representing Hunt, plans appeal but has not filed briefs with the Supreme Court yet.
List of farms around Benson Arizona with acreages 40 to 640, near St. David and Bisbee. Properties feature flowing wells artesian belts dairying fencing and buildings, prices from 500 to 6000 dollars, cash or terms possible. Also includes Benson residence property and town lots.
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