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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
15
An argument aboard ends when the conductor tells a passenger to move on after a tense exchange over fare. The man claims mischarges as passengers describe stops at Water Street River Street Hill Street Prairie Street. The conductor dismisses the dispute and clears the car.
A Chicago Tribune item recounts an office worker complaining about writing to a young man found via an egg label. She told him she would stop if he had red hair, then realized her boss also had red hair, causing embarrassment in front of coworkers.
A Kansas City man jokes he will not return lost articles after a neighbor advertised a no questions asked reward for a dog's return. He rang the bell and found the wife answered, highlighting a comic twist in a local anecdote from the Kansas City Star.
A compact exchange notes a shift from a real cocktail to near beer, highlighting a change in beverage quality. The dialogue underscores how tastes and expectations differ between traditional mixed drinks and lower alcohol options.
Chicago magnate importer Carl Emil Junck jokes about Washington saying only an incurable optimist would view Germany’s future as hopeful. He recalls Wash White with a forehead gash and a mule kick at dawn, claiming the sign promises luck for the year.
A hunter, lost in a large forest, spends the night in open woods with a fire built to keep warm and coyotes away. He awakens early to a bubbling sound and finds himself embedded in ice over a small flowing creek. The incident is reported by the Chicago Tribune.
A playful exchange notes side whiskers making a comeback as Mr Rufnek claims they are fashionable now with girls wearing them over their ears. The quip hints at evolving beauty trends in a light society pages tone.
A conversation reveals a friend grew wealthy via a sudden oil rise, but no stock purchase occurred. A wealthy aunt allegedly started a fire with a can of oil, altering the tale's focus to risk and strange fortune.
Newspaper dispatch states Gary is under martial law and in full command of city operations. Authority and scope of powers are described as sweeping and immediate. Citizens are advised to remain compliant and monitor official briefings for updates.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood placed Gary Indiana under federal troops control at Governor Goodrich request. About 4000 veterans from Fort Sheridan rushed to Gary with heavy arms to quell demonstrations. Martial law extended to Gary Harbor and East Chicago with exemptions for churches theaters and movie houses and a rule that any soldiers in uniform in the city be reported to military headquarters.
Forty Sinn Fein prisoners including twenty six from Cork prison sparked a riot at Mount Joy jail after a hunger strike.
Quick crew action sealed the water-tight collision bulkhead on the steamship Lexington after it was rammed by the U S submarine O 7 in Hell Gate channel. The Colonial line steamer carrying 300 passengers to Providence avoided disaster as passengers were thrown to the deck.
The destroyer Laub returned from Antwerp with 5.125 million dollars in German gold as the first direct payment of 158 million dollars for food and supplies arranged by Food Administrator Herbert Hoover. Half of the 158 million was sent from Berlin to London and placed in the Bank of England, London agent for the Federal Reserve Bank.
Five men including Police Capt. W. F. Woods were shot during rioting tied to a railway street car dispute in Oakland. None of the wounds are dangerous. Police arrested eight for shooting and ten for stone throwing.
A youth quips that his father lacks understanding of money value. The exchange contrasts thrift with a lack of appreciation for enjoying life and spending on good things.
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for any catarrh cure failure and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional treatment. It claims internal action through the blood to benefit mucous surfaces and overall health, with testimonials and free information.
A brief item notes a home setter dog as a talking point with questions about Trish English Gordon or Plymouth Rock. The fragment hints at a domestic animal discussion without a clear outcome or event.
A humorous reflection contrasts masculine strength with witty female taste. The piece notes cracking but ternuts as boosting arm strength and a woman’s fascination with a man who keeps her guessing.
London Chronicle notes cheerful leave terms like bosker time and bosky, tracing their origins to Australian and English slang. It highlights bos ky meaning generous wine use and mentions Australian grip as the hearty greeting expression.
Mothers urged to examine each bottle of Castoria the famous old remedy for infants and children to ensure it bears the signature of Sus Lane in use for over 30 years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A humorous courtroom exchange unfolds as a mother scolds her son in naval service for wiping his feet, while the judge weighs in on duty and discipline in a light moment.
Comedy note reports the Human Fly cannot perform today as his wife swats him. The gag relies on a running joke about the performer's condition and home life.
The Cambria cathedral campanile, badly breached by shells, faced dynamite demolition by the army engineers but was spared by a late intervention from art supporters. It will be dismantled stone by stone and stored for reassembly when the cathedral is restored.
A dialogue about changing relationships touches on past friendship and lingering tensions. The speaker notes long‑ago closeness with Wombat, then acknowledges it has faded, while expressing a desire for reconciliation and better future relations.
A superstition is cited warning against writing another man's name on a note. The remark frames name writing as a bad omen and reflects belief in fate influencing everyday tasks.
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