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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1917
Page
12
Purpose of Arizona minerals handbook and war message
The Arizona State Bureau of Mines aims to compile a handbook on Arizona mineral resources to aid capital investment and assist prospectors and mine owners. A wartime call urges unity of workers at home and abroad to support the war effort, stressing the “great task” of defeating oppressive powers and preserving democracy. The piece also recounts a Bowie, Arizona dollar travel experiment and extols romance as a motivator amid hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona State Bureau of Mines
Arizona
Bureau
Tucson
Dreams Spur Hope Across Harsh Plains to Riches
A poetic note from the Exchange family speaks of mountains and endless plains guiding toward a pot of gold at rainbow’s end. The dream offers relief from dreary reality and motivates pursuit of grand, fine things.
Conscription Law Passes in Canada Class-based Draft Quota
The new conscription law outlines a national draft for Canadians aged 20 to 45, organized by defined classes. Government officials say the measure ensures manpower for national needs while balancing exemptions and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford spark student interest
An interview with Oxford graduate and Bisbee Y M C A educational head Mr. Mac H Donaldson details Rhodes Scholarship terms. Scholars receive 300 pounds yearly, live at clubs like the Cosmopolitan, dine in rooms or halls, and face sports and social life as Oxford blends 24 colleges, notably Christ Church and Balliol, with Cambridge contests and Blue status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University
Bisbee Review
Mac H. Donaldson
Oxford
Bisbee Y. M. C. A
Donaldson
Cosmopolitan Club
Merenbers
Christ Church
Oxford Episcopal Cathedral
Balliol
Scotland
Robert Bruce
Addison's College
Magdalen
Pembroke
Johnson and Whitfield
Whitfield
Wesley
Cambridge
State Campaign for National Prohibition in Arizona
The Anti-Saloon League of America launches a two month statewide push to back national Prohibition with rallies led by Edward H. Dailey and Dr. Louis Albert Banks. Speakers tour large cities, aiming to rally the Dry cause and align Arizona with nationwide efforts amid federal amendment debates and war-time grain savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Anti-Saloon League of America
Edward H. Dailey
Louis Albert Banks
Banks
League
Dailey
Congress
Washington
Westerville
Ohio
John G. Woolley
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
Sam Small
Iowa
New Mexico
Cincinnati
Cleveland
America
Anti-Saloon League
National Organization of Drys
Fresh Produce and Eggs For Sale by J A Gum
For sale at the G C Woods place are radishes lettuce beets turnips new potatoes and peas along with fresh ranch eggs and frying chickens priced 30 cents per pound live weight with delivery from J A Gum.
Government needs Farmers as well as Fighters
Two million three hundred thousand acres of Oregon California Railroad Co Grant Lands revested in United States. Land to be opened for homesteads and sale with best soil climate rainfall elevations and temperatures. Large Copyrighted Map showing land by sections. Post paid One Dollar. Grant Lands Locating Co Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon & California Railroad Co
Grant
United States
Grant Lands Locating Co
Portland
Oregon
Notice of Homestead Three Year Proof in Arizona
United States Land Office at Phoenix announces Joel A. Barney of Benson Arizona filed notice of intention to make Three Year Proof to establish his homestead claim on lands described in sections 11 and 12 Township 17 S Range 20 E G and 8 R B, with witnesses Ben Scott Edna Scott William Sherman both of Benson and Shem Plumb of Pomerene. The proof will be before H G Brown U S Commissioner at Benson Arizona on September 12 1917. J L Irvin Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel A. Barney
Benson
Arizona
Sec
Swia
Township
Range
RB. B
Meridian
H. G. Brown
U. S
Besson
Ben Scott
Edna Scott
William Sherman
Shem Plumb
Pomerene
Samuel D. Emery
Gila and
Salt River
L. Y. McCourt
U.S
Willcox
D. W. Isaacson
Morris Shepherd
Tucson
Melvin Burnette
B. J. McKinney
Homestead Law Contact for 640 Acre Claims
Information on the 640 acre homestead law available from Arnold Hampton Land Attorneys in Phoenix Arizona with instructions to write for guidance and filing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Arnold
Land Attorneys
Phoenix
Arizona
Local Family Endorses Thedford's Black-Draught
Ringgold Georgia Mrs Chas Gaston extols Thedford's Black-Draught as a family medicine used since childhood for headache constipation and malaria symptoms. She credits it with keeping them out of doctors and helping the liver function, calling it a valuable vegetable remedy that cleanses the bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringgold
Chas
Gaston
Thedford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Imnk Benson
C L Rucker
Penson
Hohenzollern
Hapsburg
Enver Pasha
Rhodes
State Campaign For
Orators
United States Senate
House of Representatives
House
the Ton
Ernest H. Cherrington
National Anti-Saloon League
Manuel Mejia
Fifth Street
Catholic Church
H.w.etz & GO
U. S. Land Office
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Nell
Hampton & Arnold
G. C. Woods
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
J. L. Irvin
Phoenix, Arizona
Register
Georgia
Murry Variety Store
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