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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1917
Page
4
A three acre Gila Valley tract yielded a sweet potato crop selling for 1800 dollars, praised as a remarkable local harvest. The note links farming energy and know how to success, citing mining optimism and investor activity as parallels to successful ventures.
Reports from military camps in France say American soldiers dislike the nickname Sammy though it is likely to endure. The name arose when French crowds shouted Nos amis meaning our friends, heard as Sammees by an bystander, who then applied the unwelcome label Sammy.
The article reports on Nikalgin, an anesthetic spray for large wounds, developed by American Gordon Edwards. It allegedly halts shock, speeds dressing, and fights infection, with French English and Italian troops receiving large supplies funded by American donors including Miss Anne Morgan.
Thirteen Cochise county fairs are scheduled from October 19 to November 17 with dates and host schools or towns such as Stronghold Light Rucker Canyon Webb Double Adobe McNeal Garces San Simon Buena St David Pomerene Cochise Mt View. Local farmers groups will run committees for livestock crops canned goods and home products and encourage entries to the State Fair in Phoenix with entries due by November 3. University Extension Service experts will provide speaking and demonstrations.
Arizona Defense Council and National Council of Defense push for early passage in Congress of a bill to shield servicemen from harassment and unjust suits while in service. The measure would halt creditor suits, stay defaults and executions, toll statutes of limitations, protect families from eviction, and safeguard soldiers’ real estate and life insurance interests. It urges bipartisan support with no opposition to the principle.
Mrs Mary P Lockwood state leader in home economics extension will accompany the county agricultural agent for meetings at Mt View Schoolhouse Oct 5 Lompoc Oct 6 Willcox Oct 8 Cochise Schoolhouse Oct 9 Stronghold Oct 10 Ash Creek Oct 11 Webb Oct 12 Whitewater Oct 13 McNeil Oct 13 St David Oct 17 2 pm Pomerenes Oct 17 7 50 pm. Demonstrations and lantern slides on crop growth and home economy are planned with invitations extended to all residents.
A light hearted poem ends with a twist as the speaker seeks companionship and sympathy. The narrator contrasts human expectations with a dog’s unfailing, unconditional loyalty, concluding humorously that a pet may be a better match for comfort and rest.
Government seeks farmers as well as fighters as two million three hundred thousand acres of Oregon and California Railroad Co grant lands revested in United States are opened for homesteads and sale. A large map showing land by sections and soil climate rainfall elevations and temperatures accompanies the offer. Post paid one dollar by Grant Lands Locating Co of Portland Oregon.
Public notice from the United States Land Office gives four publication dates in 1917: September 29, October 6, October 13, and October 20 for the first through fourth insertions. This records the sequence of official notices across multiple weeks.
The record names witnesses Roy O Fourr and William Fourr of Dragoon Arizona. Also listed are William J Bennett of Benson Arizona Fred Bennett of Tombstone Arizona and J L Irvin Register.
A safety tip urges drivers to stop and look and listen at crossings, viewing the track from all angles to ensure nothing is nearby, then proceed. The guidance emphasizes careful observation before resuming travel to cross safely.
The Cochise County State Bank announces the application blanks for the Second Liberty Loan bonds. The issue pays 4 percent interest and invites local residents to participate.
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