Enlistment urged in Arizona First Infantry regiment
Governor Tuos. ER. Campbell appeals to Arizona citizens to raise the First Arizona Infantry to war strength by voluntary enlistment, warning that delay invites a draft. He urges all ages to aid and co operate to set an example for other states and honor Revolutionary principles.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
America
First
Arizona Infantry
Tuos
ER. Campbell
Red Cross Delegates Rally in Tucson for Benson Branch
Mrs. A. G. Smith attended the Red Cross Delegates Meeting and Rally in Tucson to support the Benson Branch. About twenty delegates from Clifton Gila Valley Casa Grande Ajo Bisbee Warren Douglas and other points heard Pacific Division Secretary W Hush speak on humanitarian aims. Women learned bandage making hospital garments and knitting while men were urged to join. The Cathedral Hall hosted the rally and a luncheon at the Old Pueblo Club kept Red Cross as the main topic.
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A. G. Smith
Red Cross
Tucson
Benson
Clifton
Gila Valley
Casa Grande
Ajo
Bisbee
Warren
Douglas
W. Hush
Pacific
Cathedral Hall
Hush
Warning Against Theft of Patriotic Flags
Excess of patriotism or some thing, most probably the latter, has tempted some party or parties un known to appropriate flags displayed by patriotic citizens. A warning is hereby given that taking property of others can be classed under but one head stealing, and subject to punishment. No leniency will be shown either because of first offense.
Liberty Loan Bond Information From Bank of Benson
The Bank of Benson offers cheerful information about the plan under which Liberty Loan bonds are sold and invites inquiry for details on purchases and terms.
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Bank of Benson
Registrars Appointed for County Precincts for Draft
Chosen Sheriff Wheeler acting under War Department orders transmitted through Gov Campbell has appointed precinct registrars under the conscription act. All males 21 to 30 must register June 5 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Benson precinct chief registrar is William Zeek with Benson Theater as the site. J B Castleman named assistant registrar. Other precincts list registrars: St David John Merrill Sr Curtis Curtis Js Robinson Powell Cosby Dragoon R E Cushman Pool Alexander Heron Johnson W Rader Cochise R L Seney Fairbank A L Heney Turner Thomas Robinson Hereford C H Martin.
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Sheriff Wheeler
General Crowder
War Department
Campbell
Wm. Zeek
Benson
Benson Theater
J. B. Castleman
St. David
John S. Merrill
Sr. Curtis
Ncurtis
Js. Robinson
Powell Cosby
Dragoon
R. E. Cushman
Pool
Alexander Heron
Johnson
W. Rader
Cochise
R. L. Seney
Fairbank
A. L. Heney
Turner
Thomas Robinson
Hereford
C. H. Martin
Cananea Cattle Company reports high quality horse stock
Stockman Mr H Henderson representing the Cananea Cattle Company horse department returns to Sonora ranch headquarters after a purchasing trip for breeding stock. He notes 200 saddle horses were commandeered by Villa forces earlier. The company bought six Steel Dust stallions from Texas breeders last year, stocks famed among running horses and in demand by cattle men.
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H. Henderson
Cananea Cattle Company
Horse Department
Sonora
Villa
Texas
Red Cross Meeting Draws Benson Women at High School
A large and enthusiastic Benson Red Cross gathering met at the High School on Wednesday afternoon. Chairwoman Mrs. A G Smith spoke about her Tuc son trip and delegates meeting. New members joined. others promised to enroll. Dues are one dollar. membership is voluntary with no obligation.
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Benson
Red Cross
A.G. Smith
Tucson
Army
Pomerene Items Highlight Local Happenings
Farmers prepare for next week as some cut hay while others sharpen knives. Mrs. S. J. Johnson family move to Patagonia for summer with husband. Joe Barney visits Thatcher friends. S. J. McGuire prepares water well on Dr. Morison's land awaiting strike. H. J. Carlton and Ed Martineau visit Mesa. Merrill Brothers improve recent land purchase. Jos. F. Scott hired to haul High School scholars again. New baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Judd. mother and child well.
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Merrill Brothers
Jos. F. Scott
W. W. Judd
Rifle Club Shoot for NRA Medal Near High School
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock a rifle shoot for the National Rifle Association medal will be held on the range near the High School grounds. Participants can qualify for marksman sharpshooter or rifle expert through a 30 shot program at 200 300 and 500 yards. Ten participants required in the contest.
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National Rifle Association
Thirteenth Amendment Used to Postpone Ferdinand Claudius
In San Francisco on May 22 the Supreme Court invoked the thirteenth amendment to halt Ferdinand Claudius from military registration, asserting prohibition of involuntary servitude as the legal basis for relief.
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San Francisco
Supreme Court
Ferdinand Claudius
Pleasant social event hosted by Missionary Society
Mrs. J. H. Getzwiller hosted a Thursday afternoon Missionary Society meeting at the Presbyterian Church. A social hour followed with guests including Mesdames Maier Egerton Keen Moss Blaine Smith Brown Merrill Etz Powell Getzwiller Merrill Treat Bufington Titus Simpson Huddleston and others. Ice cream and cake were served.
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J. H. Getzwiller
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Getzwiller
B. Maier
C. Egerton
J.C Keen
Mesdames Desdemona Moss
Rebecca Blaine
A. G. Smith
H.G. Brown
Doane Merrill
H. W. Etz
C. S. Powell
Pierre Getwiller
H. P. Merrill
F. S. Treat
C. S. Bufington
Mary Titus
Fredonia Simpson
Harry Huddleston
Tucson
Notice on Return of Ice Cream Packers by Moss Pharmacy
Moss Pharmacy requests the return of ice cream packers on premises that belong to us and have been overlooked. We are urgently in need of them this season.
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Moss’ Pharmacy
Benson Union High School closes with graduation on lawn
Closing exercises last night featured salutatorian Louis R. Kemp and valedictorian Harold W. Holcomb. Dr. Blome of Flagstaff State Normal School gave the address, with prizes for Domestic Art Lucy Scott and others. Diplomas were handed by Principal H. Q. Robertson.
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Benson Union High School
Louis R. Kemp
Harold W. Holcomb
Fannie Lee Simpson
Ethel May Gribble
Willaby Nye Etz
Blome
Flagstaff State Normal School
J. N. Morrison
Lucy Scott
Ada May Etz
Francisco Soza
Joseph Scott
Louis R. Kempf
H. Q. Robertson
America
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Benson Feed Corral
Sam Wilson
Hiwo & Coo
General Merchandise
Uncle Sam
Benson High School
Louis R. Kemp, Fannie Lee Simpson
Ethel Mabel Gribble
A. Nye
Etz
R. H. H. Blome
State Normal School
Flagstaff
Prin. H. Q. Robertson
Stockman
Pomerene
S.J. Johnson
Patagonia
Joe Barney
Thatcher
S.J. McGuire
Dr. Morison
H. J. Carlton
Ed Martineau
Mesa
Chas. E. Goetz
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