Cochise County Exemption Board Faces Large Draft Load
Cochise county's exemption board under Ray B Krebs outlines a heavy draft workload with 3500 total examinations and 674 quota. They tally 506 none discharged, 124 denied, 630 certified to district boards, 34 to mobilization camp, 175 to local boards, and 403 cases pending. He credits doctors for assistance and notes another call of 500 from 3501 to 4000.
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Cochise County
Ray B. Krebs
Cochise
Departments of Justice
United States
Krebs
Unclear Note Hints at Return After Standstill
Fragmentary line suggests a plan to resume calls after stabilizing, referencing a numeric 6750 mark and a future action once the situation improves.
Red Cross Labor Day Dance Nets 217 For Hospitals
The Red Cross reports 217.00 net from the Labor Day dance to fund hospital supplies. Local plans include two bath towels per departing serviceman with initials, as meetings move to Saturday and attendance is urged in the afternoon.
Farewell Surprise Party for Mrs. C N Loring
A large group of Mrs. C N Loring’s lady friends held a farewell surprise party at Mrs. E J Castaneda’s home Thursday night before her departure for Los Angeles. Guests arrived in special costumes and the honoree was astonished. The event was a merry, memorable evening.
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C. N. Loring
E. J. Castaneda
Los Angeles
Miramonte Socials And Visitors Report
Special correspondent notes Edward T. Jasperson left for Johnson to take a building contract. Adrian Haymore and E. H. Sadler of Douglas visited with friends. Peter Lofgreen and his son Ed from St. David visited. The Primary Association hosted a social last Friday. Miramonte residents planned a birthday joke for R L McCall but celebrated a day early. R H Dillman of Whitewater visits Conrad Naegle. A character dance drew a large crowd. Marion Naegle returns from Douglas for a few days with family.
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Edward T. Jasperson
Johnson
Peter Lofgreen
St. David
Miramonte
R. L. McCall
Marion Naegle
Douglas
Governor Presents Flag To First Arizona Infantry At Naco
Governor Thos E Campbell presented a state flag to the First Arizona Infantry at Naco as the regiment prepares to ship to France. The flag, once used to christen the battleship Arizona, was given by the Daughters of the American Revolution and is now carried to France. Campbell urged the men to honor western battle traditions and remember their cause as civilians and troops watched in reverent silence.
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Thos. E. Campbell
First Arizona Infantry
Naco
France
Campbell
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised in Letter from Charleston Woman
Mrs C A Barnes of Charleston Illinois writes she has a high opinion of Chamberlain's Tablets for buliness and as a laxative. She says nothing is so mild and pleasant to use and notes her brother also saw satisfactory results.
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Chamberlain
Meeting called to arrange exhibitor to State Fair Phoenix
A meeting is called at the Signal office on Monday night to plan sending an exhibitor to the State Fair in Phoenix in November. M. P. Cosby.
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Signal Office
Phoenix
M. P. Cosby
Cochise County Board Advances Fourth Call For Examinations
Cochise County board issues a fourth call covering order numbers 3501 to 4000 to be examined in Tombstone. Benson participants include Juan Bernal Vicente Suarez Jose Garcia Francisco Bernal Porfirio Pacheco Antonio Moya and Jose Castro. Ramon Lopez Murrita Cascabel and Harry Sherrer from Dragoon. No examinations in Bisbee or Douglas this time. quota target 667 with 44 needed. A second contingent of 267 men will depart Bisbee on the 19th.
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Cochise County
Tombstone
Benson
Juan Bernal
Vicente Suarez
Jose Garcia
Francisco Bernal
Porfirio Pacheco
Antonio Moya
Jose Castro
Ramon Lopez Murrita
Cascabel
Harry Sherrer
Dragoon
Bisbee
Douglas
Cochise
Benson Boy in the Navy
A letter from Cecil P. Jones on the U S S torpedo boat in the Asiatic station describes life at sea. He reports good health, seasickness, and that he expects to stay aboard the torpedo boat as the crew prepares to depart.
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Cecil P. Jones
Frank Jones
U.S.S
Notary Public and Rent Notices Summary
Fre Insurance lists rooms for rent while Mrs Mary F. Titus advertises houses for rent. The notice appears in a local classifieds section seeking tenants and renters.
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Notary Public
Mary F. Titus
Great Faith in Chamberlains Colic Remedy
Mrs Williams of Stanley New York says Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her father after a year ago he suffered diarrhoea. She notes immediate relief after three doses and expresses strong faith in the remedy.
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Chamberlain
Surprise Wedding Anniversary At Ferris Home
A quiet surprise party celebrated Rev. J. E. Ferris and his wife on their 21st wedding anniversary. About fifty guests gathered with presents and box lunches, then enjoyed a banquet of fried chicken sandwiches cake pies and coffee, followed by games in the reception hall.
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J. E. Ferris
Methodist Church
Ferris
Mrs. Ferris
A. W. Bard
Goodyear Tires Boost Price Spark New Sale Chance
Goodyear tires have risen ten percent again and the ad urges buyers to act at the old price before stock runs out, naming C. E. Gortz as the point of sale.
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Goodyear
C. E. Gortz
Publisher offers Signal to soldiers abroad readers
The Signal publisher will send the paper to Benson boys and others serving, provided they notify acceptance and give their address. The offer honors patriotic duty with no personal obligations, and addresses may be updated as needed.
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Benson
Methodist Episcopal Church Services Schedule
Methodists invite all to Sunday services with Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 8 p.m. James E. Ferris, Pastor.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Second-hand irrigation hose sale by Benson Fire Department
For SALE 250 feet of 212 inch second-hand hose suitable for irrigation. Fine for applicants seeking affordable equipment. For information regarding the 640 acre homestead law write to Hampton Arnold Land Attorneys Phoenix Arizona.
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Benson Fire Department
Hampton
Arnold
Fair Exhibit Push Aims To Rally Benson Farmers
Mr M P Cosby receives a new appeal from Secretary B W Zachau urging local effort to boost interest in the State Fair at Phoenix in mid November. A meeting is called for Monday night to organize a showing for the farming section.
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M. P. Cosby
B. W. Zachau
Benson and Vicinity
Phoenix
Benson Saddlery to Open New Shop on San Pedro Street
The Benson Saddlery Company will open a saddlery and boot and shoe shop Monday in the Cottage Rooming House on San Pedro street. A complete line of saddlery and leather goods will be carried and first class work guaranteed. Mr. H. H. Robinson of Willcox is manager.
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Benson Saddlery Company
San Pedro Street
H. H. Robinson
Willcox
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Cochise County State Bank
Bank OF Benson
Arizona
Adrian Haymore
E. H. Sadler
R. H. Dillman
Whitewater
Conrad Naegle
Benson, Pomerone and St. David ‘Schools
Eastman Kodaks and
Parker’s
Lucky Curve
King
Hi mv) & CO
General Merchandise
D. Martinez
Benson Boy
EK. Gohtz
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