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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
4
The Benson Signal discusses voting on constitutional amendments and the upcoming primary election. It notes voter registration issues defranchising many locals and predicts the selection of party representatives will clear the political atmosphere for the main race.
Citizens discuss hosting musical events or a lecture series to attract visitors and tourism. Proposals emphasize inclusive discussion, local participation, and diversifying attractions beyond climate alone. The piece also notes bootlegging troubles and legal penalties in Cochise County. A separate note reviews the Arizona silver service presented to the battleship Arizona now on display at Phelps Dodge Mercantile window with a grand back drop and American eagle motif.
A Tucson case records a man formerly known as Chaim Juden Golde changing his name to Hyman Adel Gold. The change followed removal of the J from the middle name and truncation of the last name’s vowel, with a court order carried as proof of his new identity.
The first parcel under Ohio’s amended Torrens law was recorded in Cuyahoga County Cleveland. The transfer required minimal effort and cost with state title guarantee. A $1.50 recorder fee was paid and the certificate of title was issued and delivered within one hour.
H C Kimball backs the new Organization of the Reveille Rice Association which plans a Ship Channel plant with half a million capital of which 200000 is paid in. Judge A M Poland of Alvin is president with C H Koster as secretary treasurer and directors including S P Brown H C Kimball and J E Walton.
President accepted deed of endowment totaling 100000 for Lincoln birthplace site maintenance from the Lincoln Farm Association. At Hodgenville the ceremony featured President Wilson praising Lincoln as a symbol of democracy while laying a wreath on the monument and receiving flowers for Mrs. Wilson from local children.
If your horses teeth are bad they cannot eat properly Have them attended to See Or Gillett graduate veterinary dentist St David or leave word with Signal.
The article notes alfalfa boosts farm value and mortgage security, citing historical use in Asia and Nebuchadnezzar’s recovery. It recalls Kansas City’s first alfalfa carload two decades ago, with 12 13 cars last year. It also mentions a regional picnic at Canelo station near Elgin, drawing hundreds from Santa Cruz Cochise and Pima counties for a time of enjoyment.
Public notice announces rental housing available with collection of rents by notary public Mary F. Titus.
State of Arizona to hold a public auction on September 19, 1916 at 10 a.m. in Tombstone for Section 32 Township 16 South Range 22 East totaling 640 acres appraised at 1920 dollars. No bid below appraisal. right to reject bids reserved. Details from State Land Department Phoenix. W A Moeur, State Land Commissioner. First pub July 15 1916. Last pub Sept 16 1916.
The leaflets warn that death rates after age 46 rise despite better sanitation. Life expectancy after 40 has fallen since thirty years ago due to diseases of degeneration from sedentary work. It urges daily outdoor exercise and hobbies to strengthen muscles and organs and promote longevity.
Congressman Hayden pushes House passage of a bill to permit mining of metallic minerals on allotted Indian lands for thirty years with leases renewable every ten years at not less than five percent royalty. Leases revocable only by U.S. court action. Nearly twenty million acres to be opened to prospecting upon enactment.
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