19 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1918
Page
1
Public urges new hospital to serve civilians and wartime needs as Arizona budgets progress toward 100000 dollar first unit. B S Gaddis reports second Benson visit and Dr W O Sweek endorses the project.
Extension Service of the University of Arizona demonstrates on farm canning using the ground orchards in Cochise County. A housewife canned fifty varieties locally saving transportation time and money. Red Cross and War Department coordinate overseas Christmas gifts with Red Cross cartons and Pershing coupons for soldier names.
A brief note urges consistent support for the Red Cross, linking charity to daily routines from morning to night. The message emphasizes regular participation as a form of ongoing aid.
The Arizona State Fair in Phoenix from November 11 to 16 will devote an entire building to poultry and products. The largest statewide exhibit is planned with keen competition for prizes. Government urges more hen production and new laws limit killing laying biddies, while lessons on breeding and early stock maturity will be shared with farmers and breeders.
Secretary Boyce and the Fair Commission plan Arizona race events with a $1000 purse for Arizona New Mexico and West Texas drivers. Mobile Day on November 16 draws a large expected crowd. A stripped chassis race for cars under $1200 list price offers a $750 purse. Details and entries available from Secretary Cecil D. Boyce.
The public urged to save tin and platinum and to gather nut shells fruit pits and seeds for carbon for gas masks. Feathers and caster beans are sought and should be taken to Red Cross Headquarters to be converted into funds for Red Cross use. Each small contribution helps soldiers lives.
American soldiers in France sent home 467748.14 dollars in the week ending September 19 reports reaching headquarters of the United War Work Campaign. Remittances flowed through Vic M C As the KRi rights cut Columbus and the Jewish Welfare Board at no cost to the men. This saving exceeds 2000 dollars a month and reflects free service abroad and at home provided by the United War Work agencies including the YWCA, K of C, Jewish Welfare Board, War Camp Community Service, American Library Association and Salvation Army.
The Arizona Cattle Growers Association urged cowboys be exempted from drafts at Phoenix. They argue green hands cannot handle cattle on western ranges and older cowpunchers are needed to gather and move cattle to pastures and feeding lots, ensuring beef supply.
Instructions from the United States Department of Agriculture advise dropping unpeeled potatoes into salted boiling water for twenty to thirty minutes. Drain immediately, avoid overcooking to prevent disintegration, and do not let potatoes stand in water afterward. For new recipes, contact USDA.
Illustrations and samples of stones shown. Work guaranteed. Mrs. Mary F. Titus, Agent.
A beauty note recommends light meats if digestion is weak and suggests taking Chamberlain's Tablets to improve digestion, priced at 25 cents. The snippet reflects early 20th century health advertising.
Cigarettes fell from planes to American infantry and artillerymen as they advanced to dislodge the Germans from the St Mihiel salient. Some 20 000 packages were dropped with stamps reading Compliment of the Knights of Columbus. Y M C A workers also distributed chocolates and cigarettes on the ground during the operation.
Mrs A E Lidenberger of Rockford Indiana reports spring bronchial trouble relief with Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a few days use all signs of bronchial trouble disappear according to her statement.
Authorities order all subscribers to pay their subscriptions in advance. The ruling takes effect on November 1.
An advertisement urges readers to sell all kinds of hides for cash at Cash Second Hand Store. A separate note promotes purchasing bonds for Food and Freedom.
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