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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
12
The Benson Signal notes June 5 marks the start of the army conscription system. It argues training will strengthen the nation and cites a San Diego youth who sought navy enlistment but was redirected to farm duties, illustrating broader wartime service debates.
The Douglas Dispatch notes Hunt's appeal and states none of the case attorneys fall under draft provisions. It asserts they cannot find a role in the nationwide defense program and suggests keeping them busy while others serve the state and nation.
Chaplain G L Horene of the First Arizona Infantry urges military training for boys and describes camp facilities at Naco. The proclamation, signed by Gov Thomas E Campbell, orders all Arizona males aged 21 to 30 to register on June 5 1917, 7 am to 9 pm, under the Selective Service Act.
William Acworth of England tells the Newlands committee that the United States faces a transport crisis. He urges higher freight rates to cover rising costs and a single centralized regulation, warning government ownership under democracy tends to politicize management. He cites Prussia as a contrast and notes American railways are a model of private enterprise.
A Liberty Loan Bond represents the United States solemnly promising to repay the bond at maturity and to pay semiannual interest from issuance until full payment. The security rests on the faith and honor of the United States, backed by the nation’s resources and the American people.
Attorney J C Gung of Willcox filed a petition with the Tombstone Board of Supervisors to call an election on dividing Cochise County into a northern half based new county. The board will consider the petition at a special meeting on the 29th. The petition lists 3300 signatures, more than required by law, gathered from across the county. Clerk A C Karger will verify signatures for eligibility.
Series of parcels near Benson and St. David Arizona listed May 1 1917 with varied sizes from 31 to 640 acres. Features include alfalfa 8 acres, fruit trees, flowing wells, dairying suitability, artesian belts, fencing, barns and dwellings, and flexible terms from cash to half down. Prices range from 500 to 6 dollars per acre for large tracts, with additional Benson residence property offered.
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