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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
7
In Peru Indiana Mrs Anna Meteriano 86 West 10th Street reports relief from severe backache and dragging pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she now rises at 4 am, works at home and in a factory, then returns for supper and feels strong.
A US YMCA worker in London vouches for a tale about sailors and titled ladies who wait at the table. An in-prison baseball manager bids farewell to a star pitcher serving five years and hints at possible returns after a parole or “fling.”
President Wilson declares no compromise with the central powers and urges a league of nations at the peace conference. He frames impartial justice for all nations as essential and warns that Germany must prove its character by future actions, not promises.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy for catarrhal deafness. Explains deafness arises from Eustachian tube inflammation and claims cure via the blood acting on mucous surfaces. States a reward of one hundred dollars for any case not cured and notes price and circulars from F J Cheney Co in Toledo Ohio.
The piece discusses the appeal of always having one’s own way and warns that such desire can lead to temptation and bondage to sin, contrasting comfort with moral consequences. It cautions against self centered choices and highlights risk to the soul.
In a witty exchange the speaker reframes a critic’s remark about a social figure as a playful burn, dubbing her a butter-in instead of a mere butterfly of society, provoking light-hearted chatter about status and propriety.
An advertisement extols GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as relief for backache kidney and bladder troubles. It touts quick action cleansing kidneys purifying blood and improving overall health with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after a few days.
A Massachusetts farmer crosses a stream with no bridge by using a flat wagon drawn by a trained mule. The driver stays aboard as the mule swims to pull the wagon through deep water, enabling market access for his produce.
Consumers are urged to check every Castoria bottle for the cee signature, the well known remedy used for over three decades. The familiar warning notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and underscores its trusted brand heritage.
Henry Clay Smith voices reluctance to sail back to the United States via the ocean after a voyage. He declares he will return by the New Orleans route, reflecting broader sentiment on transoceanic travel. The Paris Stars and Stripes notes a playful aside about meter readings and gas volumes.
A street scene in a New England town features a fishmonger loudly crying scup and scrod as he passes doors. A woman asks for scup but is told none remain, prompting the vendor to explain he yells the word so she won’t forget-scup.
A concise aphorism notes that the moral law of reaping follows sowing whether in pennies or dollars, suggesting that investments determine future returns and consequences in the universe.
A brief quotation exchange notes self appraisal as potentially misleading. The speaker cautions against accepting a girl’s own assessment of her value or character, suggesting possible misrepresentation.
A report notes England opening schools to accommodate factory workers, reflecting wartime labor needs. Separate mention observes the Philippine islands with a mildly tropical climate, indicating regional climatic variation.
Major W A Bishop explains British air policy on claimed aerial victories. He notes official credit requires verification by witnesses, even amid dogfights with 20 plus enemy aircraft. The Royal Flying Corps accepts daily losses as the cost of remaining offensive in the air.
A playful exchange shows John unable to meet at his dressmaker's on a meetless day. The humorous remark highlights social routines and punctuality in a light, domestic vignette.
Louis Young of 205 Merrimac Street Rochester New York writes that thirty years of chronic bowel and stomach trouble and hemorrhages improved after using Peruna. He followed directions, continued with the remedy, and became well.
After Thomas Soar, Esq., served on the city council for years he sought a lasting record of his term. He desired a street named for him and, quietly, his wish was granted with a place dubbed Soar Place by friends in the London Mail.
Small advert notes asking to request Red Cross Bag Blue from grocers. Claims it makes beautiful white clothes and urges shoppers to ask at all good grocers for the product.
In a light dialogue, Percy steers Horace toward marriage with the girl he pursues. Horace muses aloud about the idea, and Percy sighs offering his own plan that the truth should emerge later.
Anoint spots of dandruff with Cuti cura Ointment. Follow at once by a hot shampoo with Cuticura Soap, if a man, next morning is a woman. For free samples address Cuticura Dept Boston. At druggists and by mail. Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 50 Adv.
The modern farmer surveys his field and notes a new automobile in the lot a dress for the girls a hat for Maria and something left for Bob in Irance to set them up to the sellers reflecting a rural timescape in the Toledo Blade.
A terse reflection notes that a man may wager his name on a plan he would gain by deliberate loss. The remark hints at risk, vanity, and the ironies of reputation in decision making.
A compact reflection contrasts a single vehicle’s impact across perspectives, noting differing values and stakes attached to a familiar object. The piece usefully explores how ownership and utility shape meaning in everyday life.
A wartime quip from Stars and Stripes contrasts a blindfolded mock duel with a man noting he can enjoy a smoke even when he cannot see it. He reflects on inhaling to know if his pipe is lit and admits a surprising lack of bad judgment in past actions.
A reflective note urges patience before judging unusual actions, noting explanations often appear after initial impressions. It counsels waiting to understand motives and context rather than quick condemnation.
Germany prohibits the sale of newspapers from certain foreign countries citing security and policy concerns. The new rule expands controls on press distribution to prevent materials deemed inappropriate from entering the market. Local outlets warn of potential shortages and shifts in supply chains.
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