Centurion mine launches stock sale and local developments
J P Richardson announces Centurion mine reopening near Dragoon with a $50,000 stock offering at half par value for development. Nearby activity includes lead silver mining by J J Wren and associates, and reports Gilbert and Black struck silver ore two miles away. A $5,000 Dragoon cooperative grocery is forming and the new Dragoon school, built of hollow tile with concrete foundation, opens with Miss Ballard as teacher and J B Gregory as school board chair.
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J. P. Richardson
Centurion
Texas-Arizona
J. J. Wren
Benson
Gilbert and Black
Dragoons
Miss Ballard
J. B. Gregory
Mormon Elders Visit Valley Site for Charleston Dam Plan
Messrs J H Steele of Idaho and B H Wilde of Wyoming, both Mormon elders, visited the valley with M P Cosby of Pomererie. They toured the Charleston dam site last Tuesday via Tombstone and may consider financial interest in the area.
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Messrs
J. H. Steele
Idaho
B. H. Wilde
Wyoming
Mormon Church
M. P. Cosby
Pomererie
Charleston Dam
Tombstone
Former teacher recruited to fill vacancy at high school
Miss Myrtle Snyder, former High School teacher, visits and is pressed into service to fill a teaching vacancy with hopes she will remain permanently. Deer season opens October 1 and runs through October 31 with a one deer limit per hunter.
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Myrtle Snyder
Why not organize a creamery for prosperity in the valley
A call to collective action urges readers to form a creamery to boost local economy, pressure the board of supervisors on river road improvements, and encourage self sufficiency by growing household supplies. The piece advocates responding to past failures with determined, practical steps for a bigger Benson and a thriving valley.
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Board of Supervisors
Benson
War Savings Stamps Reach Nearly 100 Million in Seven Months
Washington report shows total War Savings Stamps sales in the first seven months of 1919 at 95,400,470.21 dollars. The per capita investment runs about ninety cents, against a ten dollar goal to reduce debt. Economists praise thrift drive as curb on extravagant spending and a path to production of necessities.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Savings Division
Treasury Department
Zane Grey Visits Flagstaff on Outing Trip
noted Western author Zane Grey arrived in Flagstaff for a multi week outing in the Tonto Basin country, according to the Coconino Sun.
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Zane Grey
Flagstaff
Tonto Basin
The
Coconino Sun
Donts For Success From Forbes Magazine
A list of self discipline maxims urges balance between work and leisure. It cautions against self indulgence exclusivity and laziness while stressing personal effort and training to seize opportunities. The note ends with a positive reminder that things tend to go right if we do.
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Forbes Magazine
No services at M. E. Church tomorrow evening
Rev. A J Reh kop has gone east to enter Drew Theological Seminary at Rahway New Jersey.
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M. E. Church
A. J. Rehkop
Drew Theological Seminary
Rahway
New Jersey
Pima Road Bond Election Passes With Strong Support
The Pima county road bond measure of one and a half million dollars won approval by a large margin. Funds will finance improvements including the Tucson to Pima county line segment linking with the Cachise county line road.
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Pima County
Tucson
Cachise County
Cheap Clothing From a Gunny Sack Robe
An old Roman senatorial style robe can be made by cutting a hole in the bottom of a gunny sack and holes at the sides. Slip head and arms through to wear a loose flowing robe for about fifteen cents.
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Prescott Courier
Guion Drug Store Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
E. B. Milburn of Guion Arkansas reports long time satisfaction with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold at Guion Drug Store. The Mass Pharmacy advertises the product as a trusted remedy with proven results.
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E. B. Milburn
Guion Drug Store
Guion, Ark
Mass Pharmacy
Wreck Delays Train Near Curvo Injures Four Men
Early today two cars of a freight train derailed near Curvo when a motor speeder struck an open switch. Four Mexican section men were injured, condition unclear at press time. Eastbound passenger No. 102 held until track was cleared about 10 AM.
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Curvo
Sibyl
Runaway wagon injures Mrs Harsh near Harman place
A runaway accident last Monday left Mrs. W. F. Harsh bruised and shaken but not seriously injured. Driving a two horse team and wagon from the Tucson road, a wheel dropped into a culvert rut, tipping a heavy box onto the seat and throwing her off. Her son Jas. Harsh halted the team after a zigzag sprint across open country. Mrs. Harsh was confined to bed but recoverable.
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W. F. Harsh
Tucson
Harman Place
Mrs. Harsh
Jas. Harsh
Cure for indigestion praised in old newspaper ad
Despondency over indigestion is blamed on false hopes but Chamberlain's Tablets are claimed to permanently cure many, allowing sufferers to eat anything. The tablets are said to strengthen the stomach and restore its natural function, with Moss Pharmacy promoting immediate use.
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Moss Pharmacy
New Oil Company Plans Whetstone Drill In Arizona
Nogales residents will vote today on following Tucson and Patagonia ranchers into the Whetstone oil venture by the San Pedro Oil and Gas Co. W. E. Fuller and W. P. Capehart visit Nogales as promoters announce oil shale lands and old coal mines in the tract. Material for derricks is sent, drilling expected soon.
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Tucson Star
Nogales
Tucson
Patagonia
Mountains
San Pedro Oil and Gas Co
W. E. Fuller
Tucson National Bank
W. P. Capehart
First State Bank of
Noonday Lunch Begins at Benson High School
Daily hot lunch is served to students and teachers by the domestic science class under Miss Alsbach. Trustee Dr. J N Morrison originated the idea and attended the trial, endorsing the menu and praising the lunch plan after years of advocacy.
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Benson High School
Alsbach
J. N. Morrison
Home Town Kickers Opinion Piece
A local columnist argues residents should address town problems with patience and cooperation. The piece hints at tough actions against undesirable citizens if reform fails, urging unity to improve the community.
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Dragoon
Charleston
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
Cochise County
State Bank
Your ‘‘Home Bank
Cochise County State Bank
Arizona
Pima
Studebaker
San Pedro
Gobble Bros
W. S.S
New Oil Company
Kickers
Carload
Chase
Goetz
Benson, Arizona
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