12 Oct 1918
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
1
A wartime message urges American families to fund Liberty Bonds for their sons in France. It argues prayers, letters, and gifts are noble but insufficient against gas, guns, and bayonets, and stresses that buying bonds costs money yet saves lives by supplying weapons and protective equipment for soldiers overseas.
An editorial argues soldiers’ sacrifices set a standard for Liberty Bond purchases. Citizens should devote about one third of income to taxes and government loans in the next year. The piece urges cheerfulness and personal discipline to support the war effort and asks readers to buy Liberty Bonds to the utmost.
The Signalman notes Alexander Heron settled Cascabel three years ago and has since built a storehouse home garden and working windmill and well. A post office now serves the point, and Heron is postmaster while operating a motor truck to move goods to Benson. He has cultivated cotton and expanded a warehouse with grain and flour facilities, creating a thriving local hub.
Quarantine keeps the Red Cross workroom closed until further notice. Mrs. W. M. Dunbar will be at the new quarters next Wednesday from 2 to 5 to distribute home work. Belgian relief petticoats and drawers are available, and knitting yarn can be obtained from Mrs. C. S. Powell. The renovated workroom needs chairs. loans should be arranged via Mrs. A. W. Bard or Mrs. W. M. Dunbar.
A brief health note recommends that a beautiful woman with digestion issues eat lightly of meats and take occasional Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion. The product is priced at 25 cents.
J W Hoopes executive manager of the Liberty Loan Campaign smiles at news of a German offensive and notes the Germans chant Kamerad The piece recalls a prior incident of German grenades and asserts Americans will respond Kamerad Hell until the U S declares Germany beaten and ends calls for Kamerad
R I Van Zandt chairman Liberty Loan calls for strong bond subscriptions as victory seems assured. He argues German aggression fuels support and that funds will directly aid the war effort and government.
Mrs. A. E. Lidenberger of Rockford India states that for spring bronchial trouble Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provides relief after a few days use. She reports all signs of bronchial trouble disappear.
Cash Second Hand Store advertises Musgrave as paying cash for all kinds of hides. The notice highlights ready cash offers and the shop's willingness to buy varying animal hides.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.