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The Benson signal., 1918-02-23
A PERSONAL MESSAGE
FROM MIR, M'AD0O

On January 21st Mr.. McAdoo
issued a personal message to all
holders Of Liberty Bonds, in
which the following very wise
and timely remarks occur. They
should be read by every Bond
Holder:
''It has been brought to my
attention that a large number
of patriotic citizens who sub
scribed to Liberty Loan Bonds
Of both the first and second is
sue are being approached from
time to time by Agents who
have, with too frequent sue
cess, induced them to sell their
Liberty Loan Bonds and take
in exchange securities which in
q number Of cases have been
Of q very questionable value.
II therefore warn investors
in Liberty Loan Bonds against
exchange Of these evidences of
their patriotism for any secur-
tiles or so-called securities.
While some Of the securities, or
so-called securities, offered in
exchange for Government Bonds
are of sound value, there is no
doubt that a large percentage
of them are worthless.
II believe it is for the best
interests of the people at large,
as well as for their actual pro-
lection, that they disregard all
such offers and hold fast to the
best investment in the world,
that is, Bonds of their own
Government.
1T is my earnest hope that
every purchaser of q Liberty
Bond will realize that the only
genuine help he gives his Gov
ernment is by keeping his Bond
as an investment as long as it is
possible for him to do so. Where
because Of misfortune or imper-
ative necessity, the holder of a
Liberty Bond is forced to sell,
there can, Of course, be no ob-
lection"
The Benson signal., 1918-02-23
Subs cription Two Dollars per Year
The Humble Hen

The Farmers Home Jour
nal rises to speak agOod word
cor the humble hen and hef
part in winning the war. "ln
ali this talk about food pro-
duction the humble hen
should not be forgotten, be
cauSenna rush job she is in a
CLASSIFY herself. She can pro-
duce food in the shape of eggs
and meat, and can repruodce
herself more quickly than any
other sort Of livestock, and in
doing it can use UP more va
rieties Of WaSte-f0od pro-
uctcs."
The Benson signal., 1918-02-23
Our Town
In the place to trade.
~ Cf C 10

In the place to trade.
Offers unheard Of bargains
Has society that is social,
Tef}ned, intelligent, good-na-
tpTed and glad to see you.
will stock you up in dry
goods and groceries, lumber
and hardware at very reason
able prices.
Has the very best school
facilities.
Has the best climate in the
Duited States.
Has the livest newspaper
Of any town of its size in the
state.
Has the purest water in the
world.
Is a place in which you can
do good, be good and dwell
in perpetual peace.
1t is a good blace to mar
ket your prodnce, bring in
your butter and roll in your
eggs.
Is a place where few temp
tations will meet you or the
many evils of life environ you.
IS a good place to establish
your home, rear your family
and school your children.
The Benson signal., 1918-02-23
over THE TOP, FSanERSI
OVER TIE TOP!

This war cannot be won with
out the aid of the Farmers.
Why?
Because they represent about
so per cent Of the population of
the Eleventh Federal Reserve
District, in which we live, and
it is impossible for the other
20 per cent Of the people to
carry the financial burden.
The farmer in this section
who has done reasonably well
last season has indeed q double
duty to perform. He has to
do his full share towards pro-
tecting his business, his home,
and his Country, and he has. as
a generous open-hearted, broad
minded Southerner to help
make up for the probable lack
of over-subscripti0n in the
drouth-stricken Counties of
West and South Texas.
The people of the West and
South Of Texas will do their
share-of that there is no Ques-
tion. They will raise their as
signed portion Of the Loan, te-
cause it is their duty, but we
cannot hope for large over
subscription from them.
An over-subscription from the
Eleventh Federal District is
called for. On the occasion Of
the Second Liberty Loan we
raised but little more than we
were forced to. Other Dis
tricts raised rs per cent and so
per cent more than the Govern
ment demanded of them. Such
q grudging response is unwor-
thy Of us and we must improve
upon it. Shall it be said that
we men who live upon the rich
soil Of Louisiana, who inhabit
the great producing State Of
Texas, the progressive State Of
New Mexico, who wrest the
wealth from the ground Of Ari-
zona, or who have opened up
the great possibilities of Okla
hona, possess less patriotism
than our neighbors? It is un-
thinkable!
We have big task ahead,
but we will meet it. Let us plan.
and look ahead, and let us start
doing it right now, in order
that this great old South West
may shine as a bright star in
the armament of patriotism
when our Country calls.
The Benson signal., 1918-02-23
FARMERS AND SHIPS

Two things which do not ap-
pear to have very much to do
with each other. And yet they
have.
It is not sufficient merely to
produce goods, they must be
marketed, and ships are neces-
sary to the farmer unless he
wishes to be cut off from the
best of all markets of the world
Europe.
Just as an automobile is a
good thing for hauling produce
to- nearby towns and freight
cars are necessary to haul the
produce to the great grain cen
ters, so ships are necessary
to market the produce of the
farmers.
We have been losing ships in
great numbers, and so have our
Allies. These must be replaced.
The farmer knows what would
happen if the freight cars On
the railroads were burned up
he would be cut off from the
market. Ships are just as i'm
portant and necessary as freight
cars.
Several Million Dollars of the
amount subscribed to the Lib
erty Loan is keing used by The
United States Government to
provide q fleet Of freight ves-
sells to maintain our trade with
Europe. 1t follows that in
subscribing to the Liberty Loan,
the farmer is putting money
into his own business, with I'm
Gle Sam as a partner, with a
certain knowledge that he will
receive 4 per cent interest on
his money, and that his princi-
pal will be used for his own
trade convenience and eXpan-
sion. Was there ever a clearer
case Of an investment profitable
in two distinct ways?
The German Government have
realized the necessity Of pro-
iding a merchant fleet and re-
Gently have set aside Thirty
five Million Dollars for the
building of ships, which are to
be delivered as soon as possible
after Peace is declared. Let us
at least be as wise as the Ger
mans.
To every farmer there will
be offered during the next few
months this sensible business
like proposition to take Uncle
Sam into partnorhi0 in his bus
mess. Be ready to invest in
Liberty Bonds when the time
comes.
The Benson signal., 1918-02-23
SHALL We SEE IT
THROUGH OR QUIT?

The Government is finding it
necessary to call upon us three
times within a year t0 provide
by subscriptions to Liberty
Loans, sums Of money hitherto
considered Of fabulous proper
tions. These facts should i'm
press upon us as no mere words
could do, the intense serious
ness, the stern necessities, of
the situation.
Continued acquaintance with
the more serious aspects of life
is apt to breed indifference, and
to distort our mental vision. AS
the soldier shudders with hor-
ror at his first sight of carnage,
but later becomes hardened, so
are we apt to become compla-
cent under conditions which
call actually for increasingly
strenuous effort.
The Liberty Loan with it's
original accompaniments of nov
city and noise appealed to our
national love of a new sensa-
ton. In the Third Campaign
much Of the novelty will be
lacking, but the serious purpose
behind the campaign will have
grown. Our money was need
ed when both the First and Sec
ond Liberty Loans we're float
ed, but it will be more than
ever needed when the Third Loan
is called for. Our army has
grown, our national payroll has
grown, the needs of our allies
have grown, the necessity of
forever banishing the unspeak-
able menace of Prussianism has
grown. No longer can we hope
that the entrance Of this Coun-
try into the struggle will in
duce an early peace. More ar
rogant, more desperate than
ever the German Government
puts forward it's impossible
claims upon the rights and life
of humanity.
Our Government in it's grow
ing need is calling upon us to
give up our luXuries, is con-.
scripting the lives Of our sons,
is controlling trade, labor, and
prices, with an ever increasing
earnestness and firmness of
purpose.
The test of our personal
strength Of character and de-
termination is at hand. Your
Government pleads with you
very earnestly to preach and
practice 10th before and during
the next Liberty Loan Cam
paign a steadfastness Of pur-
pose, an unselfish patriotism,
which shall reflect the spirit Of
man who having set his hand to
the execution of a necessary
task would rather lose that
hand than draw it back. This
is the spirit Of our President,
of our Allies-it is surely our
own.
The Benson signal., 1918-02-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizon
February 2, 1918,

February 2 1918,
Notice is hereby given that Rudolph Reuser,
Of Benson, Arizona, Who on June 9th, 1914,
made Homestead Entry No. 02528l, for NE14
NE14 Section II, NJ NWA Section II SW74,
seq NW4, Section /, Township Is S., Range
10 f., ella and Salt River Mer., has filed notice
of intention to make Three Year Proof to es-
tabIish claim to the land above described, be-
fore H. G.Rrown, U. S. Commissioner at Ben
son, Arizona, on the 18th day OF March 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: Marcus Pecha-
co. Sr Gaudilupe parada, Francisco Bernab
T. G. Fisher all Of Benson, Arizona.
j. L. IRWIN, Register
First pub. Feb. O. 1918
The Benson signal., 1918-02-23
When In Need of Job Printing
Call on The Signal
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTENT OF THE INTERIOR
nited States Land Office ut Phoenix, Arizona

FEBRUARY 2, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Marion B. Nae
gle of Benson Arizona, who, on January Z, 1915
made Homestead Entry, No. 0264iS for VIZ
Sec s, Township II S, Range 10 E. G. and S. r
Meridian has filed notice of intention TO make
Three Year Proof TO establish claim TO the lanC
above described, before ii. G. BrOwn.t. 5. Com
missioner, at Benson, Arizona, on the 18th day
of March, 1879
Claimant names as witnesses: Daniel G, Nae
gle, Robert L. Mccall, Heber DAVIS and vii
liam Williams, all Of Benson Arizona.
First pub. Feb. 8.
j. l.. IRWIN, Register
The Benson signal., 1918-02-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Ar izona
February 9, 1918,

Notice is hereby given that Eileen
Etz, formerly Eileen Simpson, of Ben
son, Arizona, who, on March 20 1919
made Homestead Entry No. 026842 for S1SNW4,
NWASWA, EhSWA, W19SE4 SEASE4,s Secs,
Township l6, S. Range 10 East, G. q S. h. b. &
Meridian, has filed noLice of intention to make
Three Year Proof to establish claim to the
land above described, before Henry g. Beum-
Ter, U. S Commissioner, at Douglas, Arizona,
on the 10th day of March, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses; William o.
Reasonover Light Arizona, Tom Price, John
Glenn, Benson Arisopa and Charlie Lamb,
Douglas Arizona.
j. L. IRWIN, Register
FIRST pub. Feb, 16, 1915
The Benson signal., 1918-02-23

First pub, Feb, l6, l9l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-27

miles northeast of Bapaume, from
ward about a mile Farther south tire
British are reported unofficially to
have reached the western outskirts
of Thilioy in the nipper movement
they are carrying out against Ra-
raume. With Haigs men now
standing well within gun range of the
town it seems likely that the Ger
mans viii be forced to evacuate 3D.
paume in short order.
Additional gains also have been
irade by the British east OF Albert
er. In fact, notwithstanding the eff
farts Of the Germans through >the
large achievements to hold them in
check the British and French all
along the line from Albert to Sois-
sons have materially bettered their
positions and carried further for
ward their Elan Of making the Pr
ca, dy battle ground untenable for the
enemy.
The French again are fammering
away at the environs OF Roye, enc uf
front. the capture of which doubtless
would cause the giving up by the enc
my Of the entire salient from the Somme
in the north to Noyon. Fresnoy-Les-
Roye TO the north and St. Mard to the
south of Roye both have been captured
by the French despite the desperate re-
sistance of the Germans; and Roye, like
Bapaume in the north. presently is in
danger of being punched out of the line
III an enveloping movement More than
co prisoners were taken during the OPP
erations. The Germans have thrown
further heavy attacks against the
French in the region north of Scissors,
where the French continue their pres
sure northward in maneuvers which Sc
riously threaten to outflank the Chenlin
Des Danes and local sectors and to put
the entire German line from Ypres to
Rheims in jeopardy. All the attacks
have been sustained by Gen. Mangin's
forces and the French even have push
ed back the Germans beyond the points
from which they started. The famous
Prussian Guard has been thrown into
the battle to check the French. but their
efforts against the French and Ameri-
cans in the vesle sector met with de-
feat. The operations Of the British on
the northern part Of the front from east
OF Arras to the region Of Bullecour,
have brought them virtually upon or
very near the old Hindenburg line.
There is still considerable activity on
the eastern part of the battle front in
the Vosges mountain region. where
forces of Germans recently have been
fighting. The operations, however. con-
tinue Of the nature of raids and small
surprise attacks Several of the latter
maneuvers have been put down by the
French. There has been increased activ-
ity in the Albanian theatre. Here the
Austrians twice attacked the Franco
Italian troops but were repulsed. Later
the French slightly withdrew Their line
in order to maintain liason with the
Italians.
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URGE MORE USE OF
GRAYFISH AS FOOD

Boston. Aug. 26.-With a capable
press agent. the kippered grayfsh.
described as nutritious and palata-
BILE. should take its place with 9TH
er abundant sea food products, DR..
H. F. Moore. deputy commissioner of
the Federal Bureau Of Fisheries, de-
clared today at special investiga-
ton Of the fish industry. The gray
fish never has been popular. DIR.
Moore said. and he urged that a pub
licity commission be started to edu-
cate the householder to its value.
DR.. Moore. in a general discussion
Of the fish situation, said that the
lobster business OF Massachusetts,
was doomed unless immediate steps
were taken to conduct it in Il more
efficient manner. Sales. he pointed
out. should be restricted to Holsters
Of medium size leaving big and lit
tie ones in the sea.
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VEGA RELEASED
Will Proceed to Cana
dian Port

Captain Of Yacht State. That Vessel
Was Purchased by Newfoundland
Fish Concern and on Way to New
Owners
An Atlantic Port. Aug. 2s.-The
steam yacht Vega. held for investiga :
ton by the Naval authorities, was re-
leasei today. Guards placed about
her were removed and she will pro-
coed to Canadian port as soon as
weather conditions are favorable.
Capt. Seth w. Crosse of New Lon
don, Conn, formerly of Deer Isle. In
command Of the vessel and her crew
OF six men, explained that the Vega
Vega was purchased from a resident
or Fisherman's Island, near Stoning-
ton, Conn, by New Foundland fish
concern and is to be delivered to rep
resentativcs of the new owners with
in day or two. The yacht has a
supply Of coal in bags and a number
Of gasoline engines in boxes on her
deck.
The Vega is "a feet long and was
built at Ncank, Conn, in 1901.
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PRESIDENT NOT
OPPOSED TO
NEW PROPOSAL
A c ton Expected in
Senate in Few Days
-Postponement O f
Date for Financial or
Other Adjustments

Washington, Aug. 26-Nation-w wide
"Bone dry prohibition, effective
July 1, 1919 and continuing during
the war at least, loomed today as a
strong probability through comprom-
:se negotiations in Congress-
An agreement for passage of leg
lsiatlon to stop sales of all intoxi-
eating beverages on that date lead
els of both wet and dry factions in
tn" Senate stated tonight. seemed to
De in sight. President Wilson was
represented as not opposing the leg
isiation and senators believed the
House would accept the proposal.
= definite "gentelmen's agreement"
in the Senate is expected within a
few days.
The wartime prohibition bill pend.
Ing in the Senate came up for con-
s.oeration today under the unani-
nous consent agreement made sew
raj weeks ago, giving it right Of way
nndisputed OF. but was temporarily
displaced while the Senate proceeded
with the man-power bill.
AS it now stands the bill would
step the sale of intoxicants Jan. !
reXt. At President Wilson'S sug-
gestion. according to Senator Shep-
Iard of Texas. prohibition advocate.
postponement of the date was agreed
TO by spokesman of both factions.
Tho President it was believed ad-
citional time should be given for
financial or other adjustments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-27
CURTAILMENT OF
CONGRESSIONAL
RECORD ASKED

Washington, Aug. 2s--Members Of
the House were urged today by Rep
resentative Barnhart of Indiana
chairman Of the joint Congressional
committee on printing. to curtail ex-
tensions Of remarks in the Record in
view of shortage of paper which
might make it necessary for the
President TO commander stocks to
get out Government publications.
The committee had met earlier in the
day and authorized the warning.
When Representative Welsh of
Massachusetts, called attention to the
fact that member recently included
some old speeches in an extension of
r. marks. Mr.. Barnhart said the
printing in that case cost about $500.
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QUESTIONS IN
CONTROVERSY
SETTLED TODAY
Thomas Work or Fight
Amendment Not in
Favor in Senate
Believe Present Law
Adequate

Washington, Aug. ply unani-
NOUS consent the Senate agreed to-
night TO vote not later than 4
o'clock tomorrow Afternoon on the
administration man-power bill, ex-
tending the draft ages to 1S to As
years. Debate Will be limited after
l o'clock.
Discussion of the military COM
mittee's work or fight amendment
vas in progress when the Senate ad-
joufned Other important questions
In controversy left over for settle
ment tomorrow, includes several pro-
posals for eNempting or restricting
the service Of youths under y.
Free education of boys under q
who enlist or are drafted is provid-
ed for in an amendment by Senator
Reed of Missouri, adopted during to-
days debate. Under its terms youths
would be permitted to enter educa-
CONTINUED on Page 4-column 81
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At vLADIvoST0K
u. S. Forces Now in
Camp There
First Hostile Engagement Occurs in
suburb-American Railway Guard,
Assisted by Jape, Drives Back Or.
sanized Bandits

Fladiyostok, Wednesday. Aug. IL
tBy the Associated Press}.-American
forces which have been landed here are
in camp at the assembling plant of the
big American locomotive works IN the
outskirts of the city A large building
formerly used for housing employees of
German-Russan merchandising firm
has been Transformed into headquarters.
The Japanese are esta biished in the
commercial school. which is located on
the bluff overlooking the harbor
The first hostile engagement IN which
the troops had been involved occurred
four miles beyond Razdolny. a suburb.
where an American railway guard, as
sisted BY Japanese. drove back organ
lzed bandits. The bandit force number
ed about 400 and was strongly armed
with machine guns and trench mortars.
They had threatened to loot Razdolny.
DR.. r. B. Teusler. E. \. Frazer and
DR.. Hall. Of the American Red Cross.
are finding that their resources are Sc
riously taxed in caring for the wounded
Czecho-Slovaks and the sick and desti-
tute refugees. There are 1000 refugees.
1000 of whom are children, between here
and Manchuria station.
Doctor Teusler has authorized the
Hardin chapter Of the Red Cross to SUI
nervise the distribution Of $1,000 month.
~ for the care OF children.
Negotiations between General Hor-
Vath. the head Of the provisional sibe-
rian government in the east. and the
Omak government. are virtually dead
locked. An agreement between them ha 9
been prevented by the failure of each
side to offer sufficient concessions.
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towards Laon and they also are
within seven miles Of the high road
going IN the same direction. This
high road oijns the Chemin-Des-
Danes position. The first division Of
the Prrssian Guard was brought up
yesterday but IT gained no success.
Their first rush gained ground be-
tween Pont St Mard and Orme De
Montecove north of Juvigny. They
were obliged to abandon the field
soon after. however. leaving behind
them considerable number Of
dead and 400 wounded prisoners.
Enemy troops between the Aisne rlv-
er and the road from scissors to
Chauny are in the same danger, as
that which threatens Gen. Won HUI
tiers men in the Lassigny salient
unless they are able to resist the
pressure from General Mangin's
troops,
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DANARISCOTTA
RIVER SCENE
OF ACCIDENT
Engineer Fails to Re-
spond to Signals as
Steam er Nears
Wharf-Crashes In
to Bridge and Cap
sizes

Darariscotta. Me, Aug, 26.-Nine-
teen passendgers and the five mem
b.rs Of the crew Of the river steamer
Tourist we're thrown INFO the Damar-
scotia river toda" when the steamer
was overturned here upon arrival
from, Christmas Cove. All were be-
l,eved 10 have been rescued or have
reached shore safely except the en-
eineer Everett Spear Of Briston. who
vas missing. Several passengers
we're injured
Eng,neer Spear failed to respond to
his signals when the steamer reached
the wha-.. according 10 Captain Foss
Ether.dge Of Rrlston. the owEer, and
she crashed into hridg" about 100
fee, above TO which she VAS carried
vsrt rapidly by the swift current Of
the high tide The Lppcr part Of the
Tourist Vas torn off and she was
capsized the passengers. most Of
whom we're on the upper deck. being
thrown into the swift water, Some
we're able TO swim ashore as the river
is narrow al this point, while others
we're rescued by the motor boats and
other craft in the vicinity without
loss Of life. one woman with a boy
Of four years in her arms, chung to
Athe steamers rail and gave assist
snce 10 another woman until they
were picked up by boat. Mrs. Wal
ter Tibhetts Of Bristol one of the
passengers who were slightly injured.
had one hand damned so badly that
1t vas necessary to amputate the end
0! the thumb The failure of engin-
eer Spear 10 act on Capt. Etheridge's
signals 10 back water was uneX-
planned Some of the passengers
who saw him just before the accident
said he had a cut on one arm. 1t was
thought he had been injured and for
that reason was unable to reverse the
engine Others thought they saw
him swimming toward shore. Search
for his body vas 20 he made at low
tide tonight
The steamer, which il about 30 feet
long sank in Is feet OF water on the
Newcastle side Of the river. with
only the stern exposed The mail
was saved but ali freight and the
persona effects Of the passengers
we're lost.
The passengers came here to con-
meet with the afternoon train to
/, Brunswick Nearly all werc return
ling TO their homes IN Massachusetts,
fhon vacations spent at Christmas
Cove.
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DIRECTOR GEN. McADOO
TO INSPECT NEW
ENGLAND RAILROADS

Washington. Aug 3-Director- Gener-
al McAdoo plans to spend the greater
part Of next week in an inspection trip
over New England railroads. giving
special attention to the physical and
financial condition OF the New York.
New Haven 6 Hartford railroad. and to
the Cape Cod canal. which is being i'm
proved under direction Of the railroad
administration. Mr.. McAdoo will call
conference of federal managers OF New
England roads to discuss methods of
improving operations with special refer
ence to coal movement.