Road Contracts Let Curtis to Benson
The Cochise County Highway Commission approved contracts extending the Benson to Curtis Flat road, connecting Benson with Tombstone Bisbee and Douglas. Merrill & Goodman of St David and S Y Fawcett of Douglas won sections, with cement and steel culverts ready, and re advertising needed for Section 2 to Benson. Meanwhile federal sugar allotments rise to four pounds monthly in beet and cane states starting December 1, with public eateries allowed four pounds per ninety meals.
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County Highway Commission
Benson
Tombstone
Bisbee
Douglas
Tombstone Prospector
A. H. Gardner
Cochise County
S. Y. Fawcett
Curtis Flat
Washington
Louisiana
Food Administration
Restorative American Village Sparks Rebuild Effort in Europe
The Red Cross builds a portable Belgian style village near Havre France for 100 families plus two schools and a cooperative store. Electric lights running water and gardens support Belgian refugees. Plans imply moving the village to Belgium after peace to repatriate locals and restore life with American plans materials and expertise.
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America
France
Belgium
Red Cross
Havre
Europe
Croup Remedy Endorsed By Moss Pharmacy
If children suffer croup or you fear an attack, obtain Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and study its usage directions. A favorite, successful remedy, Moss Pharmacy urges careful observance of the directions.
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Moss Pharmacy
El Toro Cement Backed Lumber From Benson Arizona
The most expensive piece of lumber costs the least when it proves lasting. Our wood stays protected under sheltering roofs in our yards, ensuring permanence and satisfaction. Buy here for dependable, properly priced lumber backed by our word. Concrete of permanency is El Toro Brand Portland cement. Benson Lumber in Benson Arizona.
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el Toro Brand
Portland Cement
Benson Lumber
Red Cross Call to Pacific Chapters For Peace Effort
A message to Red Cross workers urges readiness for peace after wartime service. It recalls mobilization before U.S. entry, vows to protect soldiers and families during transition, and stresses continued relief work and global mercy in postwar years.
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Red Cross
France
American Red Cross
War Council
Benson Schools Delay Reopening Over Influenza Cases
Benson trustees decide not to reopen both high and grammar schools due to twenty five to thirty influenza cases locally and rising in surrounding areas. They urge parents to keep children from gatherings and avoid visiting to curb spread until health improves. The note is signed by H Q Robertson and Anna Kempf. The final line notes Campbell leading by 377 with Democrats conceding election.
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Benson
Benson Union High School
Benson Grammar School
Board OF Education
H. Q. Robertson
Prin
Anna Kempf
Outdoor War Work rally halted by rain at Virginia Hotel
An outdoor War Work drive meeting scheduled for Thursday at 2 p m at the Virginia Hotel corner was abandoned due to rain and health restrictions. Chaplain Zimmerman U S A and Rev Wm Brown visited Benson residents briefly. Zimmerman later joined a successful War Work fund meeting at St David with Redfield and Zeek and addressed about two hundred Benson citizens. The informant praises Zimmerman as a speaker and entertainer.
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United War
Virginia
Zimmerman
Wm. Brown
Presbyterian Church
Benson
War Work Fund
St. David
Messrs
Leonard D. Redfield
W. M. Zeek
Grand Canyon Wills Be Made a National Park
Congress moves toward designating the Grand Canyon of Arizona as a national park with funds for resort development. The park would cover 600000 acres and elevate the site from its current status as part of two national forests a game refuge and a national monument.
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Grand Canyon
National Park
Washington
Congress
Arizona Aims Oversubscription in War Work Drive
Arizona has likely met its minimum quota for the United War Work campaign and seeks a 50 percent oversubscription. Major contributors include Ray Consolidated 35000, Phelps-Dodge 14000, Standard Oil 10000, Magma Copper 10000, United Verde 8500, Miami Copper 7500, Inspiration Copper 7500, Arizona Copper 5000, Old Dominion Copper 8500, International Smelting 8500, Calumet and Arizona 3200, American Smelting 3000, Iron Cap Copper 1000, and Arizona Commercial Copper 1000.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
United War Work
Ray Consolidated
Phelps-Dodge
Standard Oil Co
Magma Copper
United Verde
Miami Copper
Inspiration Copper Company
Arizona Copper Company
Old Dominion Copper
International Smelting Company
Calumet and Arizona
American Smmelting and ‘Refining Company
Iron Cap.Copper Company
Arizona Commercial Copper
Red Cross Room Hours For Christmas Parcels Inspection
The Red Cross room will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. Those with Christmas parcels for the A E F in France should present them for inspection and mailing during those hours. Er Fir Ry Keen, secretary, Benson Branch.
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Red Cross
France
Orders halt admissions to central officers training camps
Washington on November 12 government orders went to all military heads to stop accepting applications for admission to the central officers training camps at once. No decision yet on classes already underway, but it was indicated students may complete the courses.
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Washington
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Gains World Wide Reputation
A local note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as having earned world wide reputation and immense sale, claiming exceptional merit beyond other cough medicines. For sale at Moss Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Moss Pharmacy
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Croup
JRE Lumber
the Lumber
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty
Cochise County State Bank
United States
National Red Cross
The
Campbell
Australia
ErFir’ Ry Keen
Benson Branch
Hunters
Winchester
Nublack
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