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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1918
Page
15
A famous society performer volunteered to entertain residents of the Colony Hatch lunatic asylum with a humorous one man show. The room largely bored, but one intelligent patient applauded and declared unity with the performer noting the others’ dignified airs. The London opinion notes the exchange.
A newly drafted black soldier in camp asked for a three day leave and, after saluting, thanked the sergeant. The captain stops him, explains his rank, and the soldier apologizes saying he thought officers like him were sergeants. The Bayonet reports the exchange.
A veteran quips that he will keep fighting instead of working, choosing resilience over labor. The exchange highlights enduring wartime mindset and possible tensions between duty and civilian life.
A dialogue fragment contrasts a constant presence with concern over a wife’s letters, hinting at a mystery about personal correspondence and scrutiny within a tense social circle. The brief exchange implies surveillance or gossip affecting relationships.
A bold reflection on how queer individuals shape their world with resilience and visibility, celebrating everyday contributions and community strength.
A four year old Mary enthuses for her mother’s food clubs during dinner after Mrs. M adopts substitutes and uses a bread stick pan to improve crust. The remark highlights a hopeful craving for communal food efforts as adults seek perfection.
An advertisement touts EATONIC tablets as a cure for acid stomach indigestion bloat and heartburn. It claims the product absorbs excess acid eases belching and improves digestion and general health with quick effects and a money back guarantee from the druggist.
Germany accepts Wilson’s terms and agrees to evacuation details while warning that the Allied demand for unconditional surrender remains. The note, dated Oct 12, 1918, is discussed by U S officials as conditioning peace on practical execution and future commissions.
President Wilson's reply to Germany is transmitted through the Swiss legation. He stresses that armistice terms must guarantee Allied military supremacy and condemn German submarine and violence at sea while urging clarity on the peace conditions and the Germans' willingness to change their government. Lansing signs the message on behalf of the United States.
Denver officials report 27 more deaths from Spanish influenza bringing the city total to 78 and 194 new cases for a cumulative 1 226 as of Monday night to Dr William H Sharpley manager of health.
James H Fitzpatrick a stockman near Sapinero surrenders claiming he killed James McMahon another stockman at the Fitzpatrick ranch after a heated argument McMahon reportedly threw his revolver and threatened rocks Fitzpatrick fired three times killing McMahon before he could strike with rocks
Jane and John, in first grade, reflect contrasting temperaments with Jane talking freely and John quiet. At home Jane informs their mother that John missed his lesson, and John retorts that Jane talked so much she forgot it.
Weak from overwork and poor habits, a man is urged to take Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. The ad claims three capsules daily restore strength, address uric acid and kidney issues, and stresses the remedy’s 200 year Holland heritage. Money-back guarantee and insistence on the Gold Medal brand.
A quick overheard dialogue in a diner features a woman defending her husband’s appearance while asking about a Mr. Jones seen today. The exchange clarifies misidentification of the elderly man with a notable red nose.
Japan orders a batch of army horses in Ver aout signaling renewed equine support for military mobility. The purchase highlights strategic improvisation as forces adapt to regional needs.
Thamas Atkins rejects medicine until V A Ds offer optimism claiming rosy health. He asks which of the nurses is Rosy, amused by the idea of a rosy outcome. A wry note ends stating a woman’s strength lies in knowing a man’s weakness.
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