02 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1918
Page
1
The report cites eight million women in the United States aiding soldiers and refugees. It notes a net $11 million surplus from war funds, $33 million retained, and $4 million in clothing and hospital supplies produced. The piece urges healthy women to answer influenza emergency needs at home.
The Red Cross condemns chain letters circulating in the division as a potential postal threat while noting cooperation with a Japanese group in Siberia. The Navy announces mailing rules for parcels to naval personnel: under 20 pounds, easily checked, with sender name and full address, rank, vessel or station, and care of Supply Officer at Bush Terminal in Brooklyn.
Red Cross announces Christmas boxes for American Expeditionary Forces in Europe. Relatives may send packages only with society approval stamps. 9x4x3 inch cartons available on presenting soldier labels. no mailings after November 20. cartons expected daily and issued upon label presentation. further details to follow next week.
An appeal from the Red Cross urges saving peach pits prune pits cherry stones date and olive seeds and all nut shells for gas mask production. It notes two hundred peach pits per mask and asks youths to donate at Red Cross room on Wednesday afternoons after two o'clock.
If your children are subject to croup or fear attack, procure Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and study the directions so you know the course to pursue. This remedy is a favorite and very successful for croup, and directions should be observed. At Moss Pharmacy.
The Benson Lumber and Commercial Company in Benson Arizona promotes its lumber as lasting and properly priced, claims it resists adverse weather while sheltered in yards, and guarantees customer satisfaction with Port land cement from El Toro Brand.
Ernest Wuest of the American Kitchen states the bakery department has not started yet. It will begin once help, licensing, and other arrangements are in place.
E A Brown of Benson raises Belgian hares and fancy rabbits in a well kept rabbitry with about a dozen pens. A Signal reporter found thoroughbred stock, including a large pure white buck, thriving in a secured yard. With meat prices rising, rabbit farming attracts attention as a profitable side line.
Party leaving town left in our care to sell the following one brass bed and springs three dining room chairs one wood and coal stove and pipe one bare chicken wire one Hoosier Cabinet and bath tub all in good condition.
A five room house with screen porch offered for rent at 7 50 monthly or sale for 400 terms or 350 cash. Inquiries through Signal office.
A brief public ballot item urging residents to oppose removing the county seat while endorsing the Redistricting Amendment. The text emphasizes civic involvement and constitutional change.
Private Arthur S Tilton of the Med Dept 148th Field Artillery, AEF, writes from the French front to his sister recounting American soldiers’ fighting resolve, captures of German troops including a chaplain, hospital visits, rough roads and engine trouble, and the damp, hard weather as he awaits spring and a larger American army.
Ex Governor Thomas E Campbell led a Republican campaign party through town on Tuesday morning. Accompanied by H E Matthews and J G Compton, they spent an hour or two before heading toward Bisbee with stops planned at St David and Tombstone.
Report shows expenditures 458.64 and cash on hand 337.10 as of November 1 with treasurer M W Smurs certifying accuracy. Includes a chestnut ad for Chamberlain's Tablets from Mass Pharmacy promising better sleep after supper.
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