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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
4
Editor questions German conquest ideas and pacifist leanings while noting local support for Thos E Campbell. The piece reflects on Campbell's narrow victory margin and the potential for another candidacy.
United States Land Office in Phoenix Arizona issues a contest against Chas E Goetz by Charles E Goetz of Benson Arizona for the Homestead Entry serial number 021201 filed February 10 1913. The grounds claim abandonment for over six months and failure to prove final proof. The notice requires a written answer within twenty days after the fourth publication and service of the answer.
United States Land Office Phoenix announces Carl Koerts of Benson Arizona files intent to prove up his desert land claim under homestead entry 015960 for sections 24 and 18 township 17 S range 20 E G and BR B Meridian. He will testify before H G Brown at Benson on May 6 1918 with witnesses John Sabin Charles Vinsehaert P G Maddigan and J I Gumin all of Benson Arizona. First publication April 6 1918.
Samuel E Westerh of Pomerene Arizona files to prove up his 1912 homestead entry No. 019482 for Lot 4 and the SW 44 of Section 35 Township 16S Range 20E G and 4% Meridian. He will present proof before H G Brown U S Commissioner at Benson on May 11 1918.
War Department creates an inventions section to examine mechanical electrical and chemical ideas for the war effort. Applicants must submit detailed descriptions drawings and background and pay for their own expenses. The program promises confidential handling and ongoing notification of steps. Newspapers urged to curb details aiding enemy navigation of ships.
Navy man John Mackenzie, chief boatswain’s mate, praised for grabbing a live depth charge during a 1917 Remick incident. The action prevented likely ship loss and saved the crew. Also notes on prisoner relief funds and wartime economic measures including Belgium loans and wool pricing regulations.
Reports detail British communal kitchens saving food and fuel while British and American efforts train soldiers on the 1917 rifle. The War Department outlines driving defenses, allotments, insurance and relief for dependents, plus cross country truck training and new optical glass production in the United States.
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