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Newspaper

Benson Signal

Location

Benson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1918

Page

9

Rock and Johnson For Supervisor

In Benson area voters are urged to reelect John Rock and Vance Johnson to the county board, praising road improvements from St David to Pomerene and new bridges. The piece ties local roads to wartime savings, urging continued support to sustain improvements and honor soldiers by not cashing War Savings Stamps early.

Benson St David Curtis Flat Pomerene Road Dragoon Hill Redington Road Board of Supervisors John Rock Vance Johnson

For a Weak Stomach Relief by Tabletts in Many Cases

The advertisement proclaims Chamberlan's Tablets provide great relief for weak stomachs and impaired digestion. It claims many cases experience permanent relief and complete restoration to health.

Chamberlan

War Rally on Labor Day Calls for Unity and Sacrifice

A Labor Day gathering at the K of P Hall aimed to “take a reckoning” on war progress. Chairman H Q Robertson led as speakers reviewed wartime gains, food saving, and America’s role, urging united action and self denial. Rev W Brown, County Attorney J F Ross, and Rev Stark spoke between musical interludes.

K of P Hall H. Q. Robertson A. G. Smith America Wm. Brown Presbyterian Church John F. Ross Stark Tombstone

Sam Bradner Seeks Corporation Commissioner Seat

Sam B Bradner long time official with the Live Stock Sanitary Board and Arizona Cattle Growers Association is a Democratic candidate for Corporation Commissioner. Supporters say he is thoroughly qualified and would add strength and dignity to the Commission if elected.

Sam B. Bradner Live Stock Sanitary Board Arizona Cattle Growers Association

Democracy and Against Kaiserism Ed. Lofgreen

A compact political pamphlet edited by Ed Lofgreen advocates democracy while opposing Kaiserist influence. It argues for civic participation, warns against autocratic power, and promotes constitutional guardrails. The text reflects interwar era concerns about militarism and democratic resilience.

For SALE Five Room House on 5th Street

Five room house on a big lot at a good location offered for 1400 dollars. Signal Office.

5Th St

El Toro Cement and Reliable Lumber Quality

The ad touts lumber value and durability stressing fair pricing and lasting satisfaction. It emphasizes protection from weather while in yards and backs up the offer with a guarantee of good lumber. It also promotes El Toro Brand Portland cement as the concrete of permanency.

el Toro Brand Port Land Cement

Benson Lumber and Commercial Co. Seeks Sale in Benson Arizona

For sale in Benson Arizona a six room furnished house behind K P Hall plus a three room cabin and barn on two lots on Main Street. A bargain. Apply to Mrs M B Shilliam Box 3612 Lowell Ariz.

K. P. Hall Main Street M. B. Shilliam Lowell Ariz

Poultry Disinfectant Carbola Demonstrations Reported

County Agent C. R. Adamson of Cochise County and poultry men report major cuts in disinfectant costs using Carbola. The white powder acts as germicide and disinfectant at about 4 cents per pound. mix one pound per gallon of water, spray surfaces, and expect coverage of about 250 square feet per gallon. The solution looks like water when applied, dries to snow white, and outdoor mixes require two pounds of glue per ten gallons.

McCall For Representative

A Benson man R L McCall is urged for the Arizona Legislature in a county campaign letter. The piece praises his honesty, practical policies, and alliance with county farm bureau aims and government reports. It calls voters to choose dependable public servants and rejects opponent rumors as false.

Cochise County R. L. McCall Benson McCall

Benson Teacher Plans France Welfare Work

Miss Gladys Hill of Benson Grammar School resigns and prepares to travel to France for welfare and later Red Cross work. She has aided YMCA efforts at army cantonments since term end. Miss Alline Robertson appointed to fill her 1st and 2nd grade teaching post. A stock sale permit was issued to Ios Conquistadores Mihing Co of Benson.

Gladys Hill Benson Grammar School France H. A. Brown Red Cross Benson Alline Robertson Miss Hill Ios, Conquistadores Mihing Co State Corporation Commission

Diarrhoea in Children Suggests Home Remedy

An old medical note advises for children one year or older to use Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea remedy followed by castor oil at the first sign of unnatural loose bowels, kept on hand for prompt use.

Chamberlain

For Sale Storage and Furniture Items at Cash Second Hand

Carl at the Cash Second Hand Store offers storage space for trunks boxes wagons automobiles and furniture with separate rooms for furniture G R Musgrave a seller notes a one gallon ice cream freezer in good condition The Signal office provides contact for information on the 640 acre homestead law via Hampton and Arnold Land Attorneys Phoenix Arizona J N Curtis visits town reporting recent good rains and cattle prospects for winter feed are strong

Cash Second Hand G. R. Musgrave Hampton & Arnold, Land Attorneys Phoenix Arizona J. N. Curtis Curtis

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Rock and Johnson Sam Sam Bradner United States Food Administration T. Lofgreen the Lumber C. R. Adamson C. K. Goetz
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