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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
9
An appeal to families with sons overseas urges that love and prayers are not enough against war dangers. Guns gas masks and bayonets cost money and must be supplied from home. Liberty Bonds are presented as a stronger protection for soldiers and their lives.
The piece urges readers to sacrifice and save for Liberty Loans by following the soldiers’ example. It defines a one third income expectation for the average family and calls all citizens to invest to support war efforts, promising moral and financial gains and urging decisive action to buy Liberty Bonds.
The Signalman notes Alexander Heron’s rapid development of Cascabel over three years. He settled with his family, cleared mesquite, built a storehouse home well and windmill, barn, and a motor truck garage. A post office was established and Heron serves as postmaster while cultivating a garden and experimenting with cotton. A warehouse with sheet iron grain bins and concrete floors protects stores.
Quarantine postpones Red Cross meeting at the workroom until further notice. Mrs. W. M. Dunbar will be at the new quarters next Wednesday from 2 to 5 to distribute home work. Petticoats and drawers for Belgian relief and a yarn for knitting are available through Mrs. C. S. Powell. The new workroom has been painted and renovated. sewing machines provided but chairs are needed. Loan offers should be directed to Mrs. A. W. Bard or Mrs. W. M. Dunbar.
An upbeat advice snippet suggests a beautiful woman always has good digestion. If digestion falters, it recommends light meat meals and occasional Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion. Price: 25 cents.
J W Hoopes executive of the Liberty Loan Campaign praises the war mobilization and mocks the German peace offensive. An officer recalls the use of hand grenade tricks and warns of German propaganda to deter bond sales. He says Americans should await official victory before scaling back efforts.
R I Van Zandt, chairman of Liberty Loan, argues that peace offensives should not curb subscriptions. He describes the German war machine as brutal and urges strong support for Liberty Bonds to fund the war and honor the sacrifices already made. He says Central Powers’ actions contribute to the loan’s success.
Mrs. A. E. Lidenberger of Rockford India says spring bronchial trouble vanishes after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a few days. She reports all signs of trouble disappear.
The Cash Second Hand Store announces it will pay cash for hides of all kinds. Local buyers urged to bring hides for quick payment.
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