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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21

Hellenism which, during the Balkan wars helped greatly fighting Greece. will con tinue to play it's part through thls erle. teal period Hellenism must not Iorsee that only if it has deep consciousness of it's obligations to itself will 1t pc aple to establish the new Greece on firm foundation to take it's honorable place in the assembly of nations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
Congress of Neutral Latin
 Countries Is Planned

Buenos Aires, November 2o.-Pres- fdent Irigoyen has revived the project
 for a congress of neutral Latin Amer
 ican nations, although several attempts to assemble such conference nave failed. The President will shortly is- sue a call for the congress. Fernando Saguier will soon be named foreign min ister in place of Honorio Pueyrredon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21

One of the features of the annual poultry show, which opens one week from Wednesday, will be an exhibition of products of the girls canning clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
For Nursing Mothers and Pale, sick1y ChiIdreH

The Old Standard general strength ening tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, arouses the liver. drives out Malaria and builds up the system A sure Appetizer and aid to diges- tion soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
RAISING FUNDS
 FOR THE Y. M. c. A.
By HOLLAND

By HOLLAND
 New York, November 20.-(SpeciaL) Four years ago the Young Mems Chris tian association and the Young Wom- ems Christian association of New York city, after several conferences, decided that it would be worth while to make an appeal to the citizens of New York city for fund of s4oOo,0OO and if this fund were secured, then there was to be reasonable division of 1t between the Young Mems Christian association and the Young Womens Christian associa- ton. With A,Ooo,OO0 it was believed that these associations would become abun- dantly endowed.
 The directors of the two associations called upon George w. Perkins, who, | 1t was known, is much interested in l Christian association work, and appealed to him to aid them in a campaign which 1 had for it's object the obtaining of pledges of s4,ooo,00o. Mir. Perkins ac- cepted this invitation and devoted his entire time for several weeks to per l fecting an organization which he be- | lieved would make it possible to secure | these pledges within IA working days. l It seemed to be an impossible pfopo. sition. MT. Perkins said. however, that l it would be done if only there were 2 well perfected organization. Certainly an organization of that kind was, un der the direction of MT. Perkins, speed fly perfected, and so thoroughly that i covered every part of the city of New York. The plan and the progress o the campaign became an important topi of conversation in the city There wer daily reports, some of them conspicu ously published, which told of the prog ress of the campaign within the tim set. 14 days, for the raising of thi $4,00O,000 in the city of New fork. Tn | amount was secured in the IA days.
 The organization then perfected wa
 made the basis of what in many of it features afterwards became the organi zation, which was nationwide in it scope, which had for it's purpose tn
 sale to the American people of s2C0O,0oO
 coo so-called liberty bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-21
s35, ,OOO, ,O0O CAMPAIGN

Now, the Young Mems Christian asso-
 ciations of the United States have been
 for some days engaged in campaign
 with intent to secure pledges for S3o,-
 000,000 as Young Mems Christian as sociation war fund. The idea doubtless was suggested to the association by some of those who recalled the incalcu- lahly great service performed by the Christian commission and the sanitary commission at the time of the civil war. In many respects the war fund of $35, 900 which the Young Mems Christian association hoped to raise in week will
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
Technical Training VIII Be
i'm Demand

Dr.. Won KleinSmid. President
of the University of Arszona, has
just returned from the east where
he has been attending a meeting
of university presidents, and he re-
turns with the news that we are
facing one of the greatest crises in
our preparedness and efficiency pro-
gram.
The Federal Department of Ed
ucation believes that the colleges
of the country will see a dearth of
students this fall. and that the stu
dents being graduated from high
schools this June will not prepare
themselves for the work that is
coming upon them. You will recall
that the first demand that our allies
made upon us was for engineers,
They could not supply engineers
for their own work, and because
of the fact that they had to call all
of their young tnen to the service,
they could not train engineers.
There are practically no engineers
being turned out of the colleges of
Europe, and it will be up to the
United States to furnish engineers
not only for war times. but for the
long period of reconstruction fol.
lowing,
We hear the cry of more food
and by creating sufficient enthu-
siasni OH this subject, we can III
one year change our conditions,
plant more acreage, and meet tbs
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
Proclamation by the Gov
ernOr of Arizona
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF ARIZONA.

WHEREAS, in this time when the
United States and the whole civil
lied world is torn by the most de-
structive struggle in history, the
people of Arizona should feel
drawn to thoughts of devotion to
the memory of those who fought
and died in their country,s service
in other wars; and
WHEREAS, Decoration Day, an
nually observed by many states,
gives pause for the laying aside of
temporal cares, the placing of
wreaths and blossoms on the graves
of departed veterans and they rem
dering of a proper respect to the
venerable men who survive the bat
tlehelds of past generation; and
WHEREAS, an opportunity is by
this day presented to our school
children to consecrate themselves
anew to the Union, which blesses
them freely with the choicest gifts
of most advanced civilization;
Now. THEREFORE,, I, Thomas E.
Campbell, Governor of Arizona, BY
virtue of the authority in me vest
ed, do hereby recommend that our
entire citizenship do, on May 80,
1917, the day set apart as Decora-
ton day and Memorial Day, give
expression to their feelings of rev.
erence by statewide and appropri-
ate observance of the same, to be
made by military and fraternal or
ders, historical and civic organiza-
tons. that the brave deeds of those
who gave their all for country may
be perpetuated in their memories,
and handed down undlmlnlshed to
posterity.
And it is further recommended
that the public and private institu-
tutions of education throughout
Arizona join in reverential celebra-
ton on that day, in such manner
as may be deemed most fitting by
those in authority over them.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, | have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Great Seal of the State of Ari-
zona to be affixed.
Done at the capital. this 14th
day of May, 1917.
(Seal) THOMAS +. CAMPBELL,
Governor of Arizona,
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19

food situation. but we cannot do
this with engineers. It takes sew
eral years to train men for this work,
If the young men of the country
do not go into college work, they
are not going to prepare themselves
for the greatest service that they
can render to their country and to
the world A shortage of engi-
neers three or four years hence
would be a most serious condition.
1t is the duty of every young
man leaving high school this June
to prepare himself for the work
that will fit him to serve best the
nation. and that will not be accom-.
plished by his going directly into
industrial service, but into the uni-
versities of the country.
There is another to be considered.
The age of selection is to be from
FL to 81 years of age. The average
age of the graduate from the high
school is II years, leaving period
of four years between graduation
from high school and selection for
the army. This is just time enough
to complete a college course and
prepare himself to serve his coun.
try to the best advantage, to train
him for oficers's work, to train
him for leadership, rather than for
work in the ranks. Leaders are
needed in the present day, and
will be more necessary in the next
few years to come.
It is regarded by the national
authorities as a serious situation,
and it is urged that every effort be
made to put the young man into
the place where he may be best
trained for the largest possible
service.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19

No. 51.-Thirty-one acres, nine
miles from Benson, near St. David;
on the Borderland trauscontinental
highway; on rural route, and half
mile from rural school; good house
and outbuildings; 8 acres alfalfa,
800 young fruit trees. six flowing
wells. One share ditch water, St.
David canal (recently inproved).
Plenty of water. This is a good
little place, that has had good work
done upon it. Owners attention
required elsewhere. Price So, 800.
cash preferred, but terms might be
made on part.
No. 54.-A highly cultivated
farm of 100 acres just outside Of
the town of Benson; good fertile
soil and highly productive, owner
engaged in dairying, for which the
place is we'll adapted. -Four flow
ing wells and necessary storage res
ervoirs; on main county and state
highway; good dwelling aud all
necessary buildings; all fenced.
This place at $50 an acre is a great
opportunity for some one.
No. 6O.-Eighty acres of good,
fertile sandy silt soil, about two
and half miles from Benson on
main road; adjoins two well-cultl-
vated 4O-acre farms with flowing
wells developed Land smooth and
has good slope for irrigation. Two
adjoining farmers have set out fruit
trees and small fruits apd are sue
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
LIST OF DESIRABLE FARM LANDS
SAN PEDRO VALLEY, ARIZONA
FOR
The Signal Realty Company, Benson, Arizona
LIST Revised Ito May ~,

land would sell for 500 an acre.
The advantages of this place and
its convenience to town make it an
ideal bargain. Price, including
three horses, wagon, buggy. farm
implements and household goods,
$4,000.
No. 65,-Small farm of 40 acres,
with two good flowing wells, near
Land station; good grass, 10 acres
under cultivation; fenced and cross
fenced. Owner nonresident. Price.
81, 800. Terms: Cash, $500; BAL
ance 500 per year at per cent.
with mortgage on property.
No. 71.-640 acres patented land
in Sulphur Springs Valley, twelve
miles from Bisbee. Cement dwell
ing; good we'll and pumping plant.
Can be bought for $6 an acre. Fur
ther particulars 10 any one inter.
eSted.
No 82.-Twenty acres unim-
proved land. good sandy loan soil.
about a mile and a half from Benz
son, on good road; smooth land in
compact shape and in as good
location as Can be found around
Benson: in artesian belt; about half
of land has been plowed. Would
make a fine poultry or fruit farm.
Price, $500 cash.
In addition to the tracts above
listed we have Benson residence
property and town lots for sale at
reasonable prices,
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
Campbell's Majority 81

Judge Stanford has signed the
finding as presented by the defend
ant in the gubernatorial contest,
which gives Thomas Z. Campbell
a majority of sixty-seven over Geo.
w. P. Hunt for governor of Ari-
zona. With the signing of the find
ings, the gubernatorial contest is
over so far as Calnpbell's attorneys 5
are concerned. Senator Ives, for
Hunt, announced that he would
appeal, but as yet has submitted no
briefs to the Supreme Court,
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19

Gallup. New Mexico. GEN.
ter of the trade in Navajo
blankets, reports that the
supply. usually great through
the winter was wholly ex~
hausted January 1st. This
was due in some degree to
the demand, but mainly to
the greater profit the Indians
found last fall in gathering
pinyon nuts. The crop of
this nutritious edible was so
great and the price paid SO
high that the Indians turned
their entire attention to gath
ering it.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
List Revised to May /, 1917

we'll with them. Would make an
excellent dairy or chicken farm.
In view of the price of $25 per acre
made for this place, owner wants
cash. Price 81, 900.
No. 63.-16O acres unimproved
land adjoining town of Benson, in
artesian belt. Good rich sandy silt
soil with right slope for irrigation.
No waste land. Tract lies along
main highway (Borderland Route) I,
and it's nearress to town and good
situation add much to its desira-
bility, Wells developed ON adjoin-
ing land. No buildings and land
not fenced, but its low price, quail
ity and location considered, makes
it an exceptional bargain either for
cultivation or investment. Terms,
preferably cash, but other terms,
say half down, might be arranged.
No, o4.-Good farm of 100 acres
close to Benson, on main road, in
artesian belt; owner has not yet
begun drilling for water, getting
his supply from flowing wells on
adjoining tracts for stock and do
mestic use. A good part Of this
place is under thorough cultivation
and the owner last year raised good
crops by dry" farming. New 3.
room dwelling and smaller dwell
ing, barn, etc.; good fence; soil Is
largely a first quality sandy silt:
lies nice and in a compact body.
With flowing water developed this
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19

If there ever was a time
when every effort should be
made to plant a garden it is
now, There are two main
reasons for this. A healthful
diet calls for a plenty Of veg
etables. At least one meal of
the day, summer and winter,
should be largely of vegeta-
bles and fruits. The second
IS for economy, The price of
vegetables and every other
article of food is still soaring.
and plenty of home raised
vegetables will be one of the
means of bringing it down.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
The Road Bond Issue

A revival of interest in the
foad bond issue for Cochise
county is becoming evident.
There is little doubt that such
an issue. not beyond the
bounds of actual needs. with
provision for an equitable ex-
penditure of the funds raised
would carry if put to a vote.
The people of the county
want good roads. and realize
that the inconsiderable extra
tax they would have to pay
on account of the bond issue
would be more than over-
balanced by the great advan-
tages gained. The Tombstone
Prospector. in advocating the
issue. has the following arti-
Gle:
1t is ALMOST impossible to esti
mate the ultimate good of first
class road system to Cochise coutie
ty. The richest county in the state
needs Just such system, and with
1t the results will pay many times
the cost. Cheaper transportation
means easier access for the truck
farmer to the markets; it means
cheaper upkeep of vehicles and ami
mails, and consequently cheaper
produce for the consumer, 1t
means fresher produce; it means
better schools, and it means better
social facilities for rural life, which
in itself will be great benefit in
keeping the younger folks On the
farm. It apnihilates distance; it
gives better frst-class and parcel
post service; it gives more rural
routes and, in fact, one cannot be-
gin to tell the benefits of good
roads, but it may be said that after
all is said regarding those things,
there is another great thing. 1t
benefits health, for it takes more
overworked mothers and struggling
fathers with their children to the
woods and country on Sunday than
any other method, consequently,
as every man, woman and child is
benefited in Cochise county by
good roads the taxpayers should
put over bond issue that will give
Cochise county the best roads III all
of Arizona. We have the material,
we have the money and we have
the county engineer that can de-
liver the goods. Let's all fall in
line and let every one do his part,
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
Increased Freight Rate Granted
Railroads

An application has been filed
with the State Railroad Com1nis
sion on behalf of all the railroads
in the state for a general increase
of Is per cent in all iptra-state
freight rates without exception, in
cludipg both class and commodity
rates.
Similar application is being made
in all states, SO as to conform to
the tentative permission obtained
from the Interstate Commerce Com
mission for q fifteen per cent in
crease. beginning June The
Interstate Commerce Commission
has intimated that unless shippers
and others interested show that the
present advance is unwarranted the
tentative increase will be made
permanent order. With q definite
proposal before them, railway men
and shippers can talk exact figures
III the hearings before the State
Railroad Commission.
That the railroads need more rev.
enue to meet the increased cost of
operating is no longer debated. The
only arguments will center on the
size of the increase. The biggest
shippers in the country were saved
from ruin when the railroad strike
was ayerted, and the averting of
that strike alone cost the railroads
between SIS, 900, 900 and $50, ,OOO,-
900. AS chief benefciaries, the
shippers can hardly object with
good grace to a policy of fair play.
Producers and shippers, unham-
pered by restrictions, have had to
raise prices for their commodities
from so to 100 per cent The rail-
roads must be given some chance
to meet their increased cost of liv-
ing or they will starve, and to
starve the railroads is to strike at
the co1ntry's security.
The promptness with which the
Interstate Commerce Commission
| ruled In favor of a tentative in
crease, to become permanent June
l unless satisfactory reasons to the
contrary should be offered, is re-
garded as a recognition of the
emergency. The railroads are to
have what they ask for because ii
is quite clear that they have asked
for onlv what they absolutely need.
The government needs help from
the railroads as never before, and
the railroad needs help from the
Government. The Government
added millions to the expense of
the roads by the Adamson eight
hour law. In addition, prices were
advanced upon them for everything
from a en-penny nail to 100-to1l
locomotive.
No other industry in tine country
could have stood up under the stag
gering burdens imposed upon the
railroads. They are performing
their duty patriotically and ef1lc-
ient1y. Reason aud justice demand
that their requests be granted. AS
matter of fair play, the railroads
should not even have to ask for the
increase.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19

Exercise in the garden is
not far behind exercise in the
. gymnasium and is d source
Of prctIt besides.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19

Now the time for grand concerted effort by the people of the Sa
Pedro Valley and surrounding country induce the government
to begin work upon this much needed improvement.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19

This not primarily question of moneymaking but to bring
fertile soil into cultivation and increase the supply
of food products constantly growing
less in proportion to
population.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
Completed and Operation would Over Fifty thousand Acres added
o Arizona's Productive Area

would helpful factor supplying the food shortage increasing
by year. and provide homes and employment for people
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-24
"ATHLETlCS FOR ALL"
Secretary Baker Points Out
Faults Of College Sports.
Students Not AthleticaIly Inclined Left
TO Fill Seats in Bleaehers and
Not Encouraged to Take
Up Exercise.

A new era for college athletics Is at
hand II the mentors of sports in our
schools throughout the country will
put their shoulders to the wheel.
At recent conference of the Ma
tional Collegiate Athletic association
nj Washington Secretary of War
Baker urged athletics for all" in our
schools and colleges. He said that
the custom OF making specialized ath-
lctcs ont Of the stronger and healthier
students is wen enough in a way but
ne pointed out that the greatest fault
with collegiate sports. as he saw 1t,
was the fact that students not ath-
letically inclined are left to ill the
blcachers' seats, and not encouraged to
take up healthy exercise.
From "a government standpoint in
these warsome times, the encourage
ment Of college spots means the ele-
walton Of physical fitness for a large
percentage of the youth Of the nation
Men who are physically fit have the
qualities necessary to the good sol
dicr, and, i'm the eyes OF the govern
mcnt, cessation Of college sports
would do u great and unnecessary
harm.
The National Collegiate Athletic
association dld not adopt n resolution
10 encourage college athletics on a
greater and more democratic scale
than ever before with the idea that
college youths are TO be trained for
the ranks Of the army alone. The
goal for which the governors Of col
lcgiatc sports are aiming embraces
more than that. II points toward the
adoption Of universal athletic training
In some form for all college students
and the encouragement Of physical
fitness for all.
The message Secretary Baker CAV,
the college representatives, therefore
has paved the way. The colleges hav,
only 90 follow the path.
Perhaps the greatest immediate
benefit 10 be gained through the &C
tion Of the association is the effec
IL will have on football. The grea
gridiron sport was in bad way prio
20 the Washington meeting. bccaus
many colleges took the view that droI
ping all sports was the greatest patr
otic step they could take. Easter
football, especially, was doomed to cl
pcrlruce Il season of depression thi
fan had II not been for Secretar
Bakers timely words As II stand
now, the great majority Of Eastern co
lcgeS viii keep football alive and klcl
ing. In The West. where football VIZ
TO be continued the sport faces thri
Ing season, despite depletion in Il
ranks Of the players, caused by enlis
ments and the sclective draft.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-24
S11,21O IN 70 CLASSES
SpringfieId's Second Annual Horse
Show Has Added Events.

Promise that the six day horse
show, in connection with the Eastern
States Exposition and Dairy Show,
to be held at Springfield, Mass, from
October II to 20, will be the most
ambitious yet organized in this sec
ton, is contained in the prize list.
This little book of 20 pages gives the
dates of the horse show as every
evening in the full week of October
Is. The total amount of money offered
is S11,210.
Twenty three classes are open to
the draft and show horses of the
country and the ponies. The breeding
section lists Percherons, Belglans,
| Clydesdales, Suffolks, Standard Bred
Trotters, Morgans and Hackneys
| The Percheron Society of America
has made certain its breed will have
an extra good representation by Of
fering 13 special prizes, and each of
these specials, except the two last,
consists of three awards, first a ster-
ing silver medal, second a bronze
medal and third reserve ribbon.
hS uOISe SuOW SECTIONS contain
Is classes, most of these divided into
groups. An indication Of the high
quality competition is given in the
classitcations, which are: Roadsters,
runabouts, high steppers and park
horses, ladies' turnouts, gig horses
novice horses in harness, tandems
four IN hands, champion horses, com
bined harness and saddle horses
ponies in harness, Shetland ponies
Welsh ponies, draft horses, saddle
horses and ponies, hunters and jump
ers.
Every evening will see a lot O
Jumping and hunt riding, there bein.
10 regular events and several extra.
on the program for decision. The BIZ
jumping event win be contest TO
the championship. Big prizes are of
, fered and the conditions are sucl
i that the jumps must be clean to coun
r for the money. Three contests whicl
! will add lot of color to the evening
entertainments will be the pairs G
| hunters, hunt teams and sportin
tandems In these the riders will b
required to wear full hunting cos
tunes.