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Newspaper

Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1917

Page

7

Tanlac Fame Spreads Coast to Coast Across Nation

The Tanlac medicine is described as a phenomenal success with widespread adoption from Lexington, Kentucky, to major U S cities. Office and distributor figures show multi‑million bottle sales nationwide, with Atlanta Memphis Birmingham Nashville Macon Jacksonville Montgomery tallies cited. The piece credits neighbor testimonials alongside advertising for Tanlac’s popularity. It ends noting a local Tanlac dealer in every town.

Tanlac Gulf Great Lakes Eack Lexington United States North America Hawaii Alaska Cuba Porto Rico Atlanta Jacobs’ Pharmacy Co Texas Oklahoma Memphis Birmingham Nashville Macon Jacksonville Montgomery G. F. Willis Adv

Denver Firm Secures Large Tanlac Carload Order

W A Hover & Co has been awarded a Denver territory distribution for Tanlac. The firm ordered and received an entire carload, totaling 1 060 dozen bottles, 12 720 in all, described as the largest Denver order for the new remedy. Officials expect Tanlac to reach most cities in Colorado New Mexico Utah Wyoming and the West soon.

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 Lime Needs

A home soil test method suggests using blue litmus paper from a drug store. Insert a damp soil sample with the paper two thirds its length, wait thirty minutes, and observe color change to red or deep pink indicating need for heavy liming, or no change implying liming not very useful.

Judge Dismisses Repeat Offender With Fine Quote

A frequent offender pleads innocence in court asking for another trial. The judge replies without mercy offering another trial only upon return to court and orders ten dollars plus costs.

South Africa Ships Large Egg Cargo to London

South Africa has laid the foundation of a large trade in eggs with Great Britain. A very large arrival of eggs from South Africa to London has occurred. Earlier small consignments were shipped, but this is the first marketed shipment. The eggs are said to be of exceptionally good quality.

South Africa Great Britain London

Freezone corn remover promises easy relief at low cost

An advert touts freezone a cheap ether compound from a Cincinnati inventor that dries and shrivels corns and calluses. A few drops relieve soreness, then the corn can be lifted away with the fingers, with the druggist able to order a small bottle if unavailable locally.

Cincinnati

He May Have Been At That

Inna Senttes hears gossip about Mrs Gailbird and her husband. The dialogue suggests he may be a literary man or bookmaker, reflecting rumor rather than fact. The line ends with advice: it is no use to hurry if you are going in the wrong direction.

Grass Creek Fortune Great Wyoming Coal Creek Midwest Ohio David Dickey

Plans for Raising New United States Armies by Draft

The war bill, refined by a House Senate conference, calls for about ten million men aged 21 to 30 to register for possible service in a German war. First quotas include 500000 for a selective draft, plus 500000 more if needed to reach full war strength. volunteers 18 to 40 may also enlist. Training, pay raises, machine gun units, and stricter prohibition near camps are outlined. Roosevelt’s volunteer plan is dropped. officers to be trained at West Point and Ris Orangis hospital duties noted.

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

Explaining Workings of New Conscription Law

Washington outlines the universal service act details with draft ages from 21 to 30, volunteers 18 to 40, and an 11 million target. It covers exemptions, exemptions by office, and the draft process from registration to training camps, plus pay scales and army safeguards.

Congress

READY FOR SEPARATE PEACE

Twelve members of the council of soldiers and workmen delegates including the president have gone to Schlusselburg to handle the district committee as it declares itself autonomous. Skobeleff supports a socialist conference in Stockholm to restore the internationale and end the war. Gor ki’s Novaia Zhizn notes Russian socialist pacifists will participate even if British and French socialists refuse.

Stockholm Scheidemann Devil Gorki Novaia Zhizn

Divorce Grounds and Courtesy Exchange

A brief odd exchange notes a request for divorce on incomparability and a humorous aside about spilled wine. The guests reassure the host that no carpet is stained, lightening the moment.

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Tanlag Free Skin Mfg.co Omaha U.S.A America Watson E. Coleman Washington, D.C Marine Eye Marine Eye Remedy Coo Chicago Thorized Women Form Committee Woman's Liberty Loan Committee Treasury Department Secretary of the Treasury George Bass Antoinette Funk Kellogg Fairbanks Gilford Dudley Tennessee Pierce Kansas City Guernsey John O. Miller Pittsburgh Washington GOO National Guard Saxon Motor Car Corporation John A. Dixon Seneca, S. D Detroit, Michigan Carter Motor Company Denver, Colo Coal and Grass Creek Oil Company Thermopolis A. G. Hamilton H. E. Holdredge Dale Pickett Gay Coal & Grass Creek Oil CO Curtis St C. G.L Coal and Grass Creek Oil CO Curtis Street
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