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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
14
A New York bound letter from a Russian noblewoman describes looting, executions, and famine under Bolshevik and German rule. She recounts family losses, fleeing to Finland, and the brutalities visited on nobles, priests, and merchants as Russia awaits Allied aid.
A Chicago race riot battle report outlines clashes between groups, noting street confrontations and emergency responses as authorities seek control and public safety. Local observers describe property damage and tense civilian scenes across city neighborhoods.
Fourteen killed and seventy six wounded as Chicago race violence surges in the black belt area. Gov. Lowden mobilizes 3500 troops, including Eleventh Illinois infantry, to restore order amid street battles and attacks on civilians. Casulties include Eugene Cappel and Kaspar Razzouram.
In Kutztown Pennsylvania Lizzie Hoch, daughter of Jefferson Hoch, found several seed potatoes failing to produce vines yet transferring vitality to new potatoes. The seed parent remained in the hill while the young potatoes matured enough for use as a meal.
Mrs. Alice Viola Parsons, a Denver beauty expert and 40 percent stockholder, filed suit against the Instant Anti-Wrinkle company. She also represents herself as plaintiff and acts as her own attorney and star witness as other stockholders contest the case. She claims the firm took her wrinkle eradicating formulas and withheld salary while she had no funds to hire counsel.
In San Francisco judge William H. Sawtelle of the Arizona district court sustains Rainier Brewing Company demurrer and allows sale of beer with two and three quarters percent alcohol, rejecting government action to prohibit the sale.
Dr. Epitacio Pessoa was inaugurated tenth president of Brazil in the Senate chamber at Rio Janeiro. The ceremony was simple yet impressive with the chamber filled by senators and deputies. The diplomatic corps including ambassadors from the United States and other South American nations attended.
Washington Chairman Johnston of the House immigration committee introduced a resolution calling for a committee visit to the Pacific coast and the adjacent Mexican and Canadian borders to study immigration issues, with a focus on alien smuggling.
Mineola New York report says Second Lieut Stephen B Johnston of Uvalde Texas died while pilot and Lieut Amos Cayne the observer was slightly injured when their aircraft plunged 200 feet during a landing attempt at Hazelhurst field.
Counselor Debuchi of the Japanese embassy says Japan will withdraw all soldiers from Shantung and restore sovereignty to China over Kiao Chow leased territory. He noted the statement was his own but aligns with assurances given to the Chinese delegation by allied representatives.
In a quaint vignette from Every body's Magazine Pat asks his mother for permission to marry. He then turns to Mary with the proposal and asks her to come and live with them always. Mary coyly but firmly replies to go home and tell his mother she will.
Instructional ad for Cuticura products promoting treatment of pimples redness roughness and itching. Recommends applying Cuticura Ointment then Cuticura Soap with hot water rinse dry and dust Cuticura Talcum for fragrance. States price 25 cents each.
The Boston Transcript notes the new bakeshop enforces strict cleanliness. Servers wear white gloves and ladyfingers must not touch other cookies, reflecting meticulous hygiene standards.
An old remedy advertises GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for rheumatism and related kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims poisons and uric acid crystals cause pain and promises to restore kidney function and inflamed tissues with the product. Three sizes priced at druggists.
A playful exchange features a bridegroom who, across the way, throws things at his wife but not furniture. The punchline reveals the items were kisses, highlighting a wry, domestic humor tone.
The exchange features a parent asking about a daughter’s execution on the piano and a quip about “killing time.” It reads as a light cultural moment highlighting humor in a household or broadcast setting.
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