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The Benson signal., 1919-03-22
Conservation Project
Our One Best Bet
Charleston Dam Included in Big
Statewide Reclamation Plan

Messrs. Geo. H. Maxwell and
Andrew J. Kimball were here last
Tuesday night and addressed
large and appreciative audience at
the K. of P Hall They are on a
tour in the interest of a great state
wide and national conservation
movement. They are making a
stirring appeal for CO. operation for
Conservation, Restoration and Re-
lamation to secure the carrying out
of a policy that. will control the
floods, protect the watersheds, save
for beneficial use the wasted flood
waters, prevent further devastation
by floods and gradually restore
lands heretofore eroded and de-
stroyed.
The campaign is based primarily
upon Engineer Olrnstead's S report,
which contains specific plans and
estimates of cost for the fxation of
the channel of the ella river
through the Stafford Valley, and
the necessary work to be done on
every tributary of the ella (Which
includes the San Pedro) to stand
ardize the flow of that stream and
save for beneficial use for irrigation
all the water flowing in the river.
The estimate of this total cost is
something over $5,O00,000, to
which must be added the cost of
building the reservoirs, the San
Carlos, the CHARLESTON, and
others,
The cooperation of the National
Reclamation Association, of which
Mr.. Maxwell is executive director,
is based upon the fact that the ella
IS the worst food stream in the
United States and that it should be
taken hold of by the national gov
ernment, and that demonstration
of it's regulation and control would
prove an object lesson to be here
after applied to other flood streams
throughout the country, thereby
saving millions of dollars.
The speakers in outlining the
great work proposed had the close
attention of the audience and were
app1auded frequently. AS a result
of this meeting a great deal of en-
thusiasm has been created undoubt-
edly for the grand scheme of con-
servation proposed, which in due
time will bGfruitful of results.
Mr.. Maxwell advocated an orga-
nization of citizens-a community
club - to work for reclamation and
civic improvement, and a commit
tee Of twelve was nominated to
form such All organization, Of
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The Benson signal., 1919-03-22
National Farm Loan
Associations
How They Operate and What
They Do for the Farmer

National Farm Loan Associa-
tions are chartered and authorized
by the Federal Farm Loan Board
to place loans on farms with funds
supplied by the Federal Land Bank
of Berkeley, Cal, and some infor-
nation regarding this easy and
economical way of carrying a loan
may be of interest to prospective
borrowers.
Who May Borrow.---Loans are made to
actual farmers only, and on farms of a suf-
Gcient size and production to maintain the
family Of the borrower and also provide
sufficient income to meet the semi-annual
payment on the loan.
Amount 1.-The amount that may be
borrowed on properties is fifty per cent of
the appraised value of the land. plus
twenty per cent of the permanent insura-
bic Improvements; and to arrive at this
value the property must be twice ap-
praised, first by the Association Loan
Committee and then by a Federal Land
Bank appraiser. No loan may exceed
$1,000
Time---The time a loan may run is set
by the applicant at not less than five nor
more than thirty five years. Only regular
payments are made during first FIVE years.
an1 after that time the borrower is per-
mitted to pay off his loan as fast as he may
desire; but no loan can run for longer
time than that mentioned by the borrower
in his application.
Purposes The Federal Land Bank re-
quires a first mortgage; and the money
may be used in various ways, but for use
full purposes only, and the purpose for
which the money is to be used must be
clearly stated in the application, and some
of the purposes are;
To purchase land for agricultural pur-
poses
Removing encumbrances against the
property.
Providing Improvements. such as build
ings, fences, etc.
Developing water for irrigation.
Purchase Of live stock, implements. fer
tilizer, etc
Expenses are some necessary
expenses connected with carrying loan
through, but these expenses are no source
of profit to either the Land Bank or the
Association. These charges will be ex-
planned when you file your application for
a loan with the Secretary of your Associ-
alton. The Land Bank also makes mod
crate charge for legal expenses connected
with drawing the papers, examining titles
etc. The applicant must Of course take
care of any title or recording charges
Stock---Each applicant is required to
required to subscribe for stock amour ting
to FIVE per cent Of the loan, but on this
stock there will be paid dividends through
out the lifetime of the loan, and the stock
is then used to pay off part of the loan.
Payments. are made semi
annually and in addition to the interest a
small part OF the principal is paid in such
a way that at the end OF the term both in
terest and principal have been paid in
fulls
Applcations.---Application blanks and
all required information will be furnished
by the Secretary Treasurer Of Associations
listed below or by the Federal Land Bank
of Berkeley, Cal:
Cadsden National Farm Loan Associa-
The Benson signal., 1919-03-22
Try This for Sour Stomach

Eat slowly masticate your food
thoroughly. Fat but little meat
and none at ali for supper. If you
are still troubled with sour stom-
ach take one of Chamberlain S
Tablets before going to bed. Moss
Pharmacy.
Specialists On generators and bat
teries-the Benson Garage.
The Benson signal., 1919-03-22

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. William Brown, pastor. Sun
day school at ten o'clock. The
school is graded, and classes for all
ages. Mr.. Chas c. Cash, Superin-
tendent. No morning worship.
Evening worship at 7:30. Preacher,
Rev. c. w. Stark, of Tombstone.
The Benson signal., 1919-03-22
War Work Ends MAY 25th

1t has been given out by the Red
Cross Director of Production that
all work must be finished by the
CHAPTERS and branches and turned
in bv Tune rs. The War Council
has set June 1st as the time for
closing up the work and turning
in the records, thus writing hnls
on what has been an unparalleled
production of war garments and
supplies by the volunteer women
workers of the country.
The Benson signal., 1919-03-22

ton. Benson, Arizona: J. T. Profltt, Sec'y.
Sulphur Springs Valley Farm Loan AS
sociation,~ webb, Arizona; Elmer d. Har-
ris, Secretary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
BOOST FOR KERR.

Major scribcs arc waking up to tho
poss billties of Dick Kerr, the former
Oh ok. His fest OF sanding rival
teams on their nally cars has been pro-
duCtive of a bale of comment.
Becauge of lis short build h has
been overlooked but the little south
paw has accomplished too much to
stay deep in the gutter Even the New
York Globe has come forward with a
rich boost fcr the poFtsider. Witness
the following:
Little Dick Kerr, who shut out the
Yankees AT The Polo grounds has not
figured extensively IN the world $ S.
rics calculut o. s Of the experts yet
Kid Gleason, tac aNtlte rJarater II
the White Sox, Intends to 3 art hi u II
az least two games against the Reds.
The prodlgi1us pttehl e iaats pertor NJ
ed by Cicottc and Williams have rath.
or eclipsed the work Of this tiny | TT
handler, but his record as a first J ear
mar in the American league cart iniy
entities him TO respectful cors.dcra-
ton.
Few pitch RS OF small stature have
ever been COZ sistcnt winners ana fer
that reason managers in selecting re-
cruits prefer TIE tall boys with long
serNi ice arms Yet wiiie the dinunt-
tive right -handers have never amount
cd TO much, there have beer sc aral
clever little left handlers, Doctor O
Harris White never weighed more than
lhj pounds when he starred for tie
White Sox Patsy Flaherty was anoth-
or good little lief t-hander. Ed Klllian,
another little fellow, was q winner vita
the Tigers. In this last 20 years prob
ably half a dozen other good little
left handlers have made their mark.
Kerr was taken on as d second str ny
pitcher last sprhg and because Glea-
aon was up against II for hoxmen he
quickly got his chance and made good
Zig victory over the Yankees was his
18th this season and only six defeats
have been charged against him He
saved eight games as a relief pitcher
and altogether has participated IN 35
contests.
he cannot. therefore, b. overl aoked
as a formidable opponent for the r 'ds
IAN infield such as tne Sox have in
spires a pitcher with great confidence
Kerr scattered the New York hits so
we'll that he neve was in danger Of
being beaten by a hit and not untll
the ninth al he threatened with q
tie.
1.-THE Sox made a run off Quinn by
straight hitting in the sixth, and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
EXPECT BIG 1920 e A

The season of 1920 Is expected to be
even a greater baseball year than the
one which just closed, which was
marked by every club in Dixie making
money. The minors In general were a
prosperous lot, due 10 the return OF
baseball to even a greater measure OF
popularity than before the war, Fans
who were denied their baseball after
June of last year have COM back
stronger than ever before for baseball.
The result Is that all cities in the
Southern enjoyed a fine financial sea
son.
The Dixie club owners are awake to
the times and are, Of the opinion that
1920 Is going to be a greater baseball
Year than has ever been experienced by
the Southern. Other leagues are ex-
tending their player and salary limit
and the Southern Is very wisely figuring
on the same thing. Instead Of a half
and half rooFie rule, the margiH will
rest on the side Of the PLAYERS who have
had previous professional experience,
This will mean that all clubs will be
strengthened. the class Of ball that the
Southern will put on exhibition will be
better. than in 1919 Ind in every way
will assist the Sunland major to get
back to the high plane it enjoyed many
seasons ago.
All leaders are getting busy now
dickering with the majors while there
are players in abundance to be had, and
zach club Is already counting on win
ming the 1920 flag. Charley Frank, of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
POst-Se0sOn Series
In West Curtdiled;
Tulsa Awarded Cup

ST. JOSEPH. Mo, Sept, 23.-The post
season series between the st, Joseph
and Tulsa western league teams. win
ner and runner-up. for the Murphy
trophy cup, was called off here yester-
day after four of the six games had
been played.
SUNDAYS game. which was to have
been a double header, vas postponed by
wet grounds. Because Of i~ndisposition
on the part of the players, who said
they wanted to finish the season and go
home. and the small attendance. It was
decided to call off the series. Tulsa had
won three Of the four games, taking two
out Of three at Tulsa and the first
game here. Tulsa was awarded the
Murphy cup and declared winners of the
series,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
FOrty-Sir SOr and
Reds Eligible For
Play In Big Games

CINCINNATI, O., SEPT. e9.-Fol.
lowing the completion Of the meet.
ing yesterday of the national com
mission, II ~ announced that &C
Mayors were eligible for partlcipa-
tion In the 1919 world series.
TwentN+three are members OF the
Reds ord the Same number are from
tho SoN lineun They follow:
Eddie Cicotte, Eddie
Collins, John Collins. Urban Fahcr.
Oscar Felsch, Charles A. Gandil,
Ieseph Jenkins, Joseph Jackson,
William ,lames, Richard Kerr, Har-
nv I.Cihold, Grover Lowdermilk,
Rryd LVnr Harvey Mcclellan.
Fred McMnllin. i. IT, Maver. Eddie
Mummy. Charles A. Risberg, Ray
schalk J J, sullivan, George Wea.
YER, r. II. Wilkinson and Claude
Williams.
Cincinnati Nick Aller, II, n.
Brossler. Jacob nnnhert. l., Il, Dun
can, Ray Fisher, II. @. isller, I'd
ward f. Corner. Henry Groh. VII.
liam Konf. Adolphe Ttuque, 4 w.
Magee, A. r, Mitchell, A. Earle
Neale, William A. Raridcn, Morris
Rath, James Ring, I'D Rough, w. n.
Rcuther, u, r, Sallee, Charles w,
See, Henry Schneider, James l..
Smith and Ivy II, Wingo,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
THE WAY PING WOULD
PITCH TO BABE RUTH,

Frank Baker, In q tanning bee,
carried the boys back for a moment
to the days when the batter de-
manded the certain sort OF delivery
they could hit best, II was agreed
that II that rule were IN force in the
present day the outfielders would
have to be mounted on motorcycles,
and Muddy Ruel said that the play
ing field would have to be az big
as the parade grounds at old Camp
Pike, where he was at the officers
training camp.
Just imagine Babe Ruth coming
up with the bases filled and a HIT
needed IL he had the privilege of
demanding a fast ball waist high.
The question Of how to pitch to him
under such conditions was placed in
open discussion. Ping Bodie solved
It, I'D get back on second base,
throw the ball and then duck" said
Ping.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23

Weaver had extracted a a home run
from Mogrtdge in the ninth. Baker and
Ptpp hit safely, with one down, In the
ninth, Risberg made a remarkable re-
eeVerr of a tumble on Pratt's ground
err, losing the play at second base, but
getting the batter at first.
Thus were the tying runs placed on
second and third base and the batter
was Duffy Lewis, always a danger
Gus man In a pinch, Kerr coully pro-
ceeded to give Lewis some balls that
were hard to hit and soon had him In
the hole, Then he whi8Eed one over the
plate and Lewis struck out.
The Yankees are u hard hitting
crew, but Kerr was easily their master,
and he may hand the Reds a painful
surprise.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
Columbus Day
Features Grand
Circuit Racing

COLUMBUS. o.. Sept, 2S~,-Columbus
day win feature the Grand circuit racing
here today. providing the weather Is
favorable. Two rich stakes, that OF tho
chamber of commerce for 2;0S trotters,
and the board of trade stake for ZOOS
PAGERS, are tho leading events sched-
uled.
In the board of trade event for 2:0S
PAGERS tho field Is not large, but II will
bring together Grace Direct and
Sanardo, for what should be another hot
meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
TONEY SAYS Ed
ROUSH CAN HIT
=
Giant Pitcher Admits That
Cincinnati 0utfielder
Is Hard Bird.

Il don't know how Eddie Roush will
iste against the White Sox pitchers In
the big SERIES says Fred Tonev. 'but
II he proves as tough for them TO pitch
70 as he always docs for me, he'll he
me star OF the series. I've been in tho
league long enough to get a pretty good
line on most OF the hitters, and / know
about where to pitch to them, but |
haven't been able to dope Eddie out
.lght, lie must have a weakness, They
tell me every batter has and most OF
mem don't hide them very well. But II
this baby has one, |. FOR one, am free
to admit that | don't know what it liz,
at him" "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
GIANTS LOST TO
REDS z TIMES
Out of Twenty Contests New
York Won Eight
From Cincy.

The Giants lost ~ Of the 20 games
they played with the Reds this year. or
the 10 games played by these clubs on
the Polo grounds the Giants won five,
but they captured only three Of their
10 contests at Redland field.
The records of the Giants pitchers
against the Reds this year are as fol
lows:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
TRIED no SAVE LOOKS.

Pal Moore, Memphis bantam, tells
one about Phil Harrison. who Jumped
into the spotlight Of biffdom when he
stopped Jack Dillon here during the
centenary celebration.
Harrison has a map that is battle
Scared from one side to the other. with
both ears of the tin variety, with his
nose flat and homeless and with vari-
Gus and sundry cuts and marks all
over 1t. Phil got the most of HIS
marks from Packey Mcfarland when
he was Packey's sparring partner.
A few weeks after meeting Dillon
here, Harrison met an opponent in an
Eastern city. Phil was literally
chopped to ribbons and in the third
round he came to his corner. witt
blood squirting from his nose and with
both his eyes almost closed. Tommy
Walsh was in his corner. y
Take off those gloves, Tom" fairly
shrieked Phil. I'm through. ] can
make more money buying junk, Take
'em off. I'll not let my looks be
spoiled
And this marked the end Of Phil as
a boxer. He is now In his beloved junk
business in Chicago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
NOT SELECTED 2

That next years Chick manager has
not been selected yet. Prexy Tom Wat
kin Is in st, Louis and should return
with some good tidings shortly relative
to the 1920 pilot.
Eddie Collins has been on five PEN
nant-winning teams, four OF which won
the worlds championship, netting him
a wide slice of the worlds series
mazuina. And he's all primed for his
sixth participation in the big money
event, It's a hard life.
A scientist Is experimenting In an ef.
fort to find out whether the earth is
solid or not. He should begin beneath
his hat.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
FREEMAN,S RECORD.

Say" begins a rabid fan, don't
you know that Buck Freeman was moi
the holder OF the major league home
run record, but that the honor belongs
TO Ed Williamson, who hoisted ~ hom-
ers over the fence in 1884?
Williamson was with the old Chi
cago club when Arson was In his
primo and the team collected $50 HON
ers for the season, | have Just looked
this up in an old guide at home and
know what | am talking about,
II notice where all the sporting writ
ers in the country have fumbled this
item, How do YOU get that way"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
LocKLEAR AND OTHERS.

Lieut.. Ioeklear was cheered to the
echo for his daredevil feats att The
fairgrounds, when he climbed all over
his alrplanes. going from one shIp TO
the other with the agility OF a cat.
He deserved all Of the applause and
money he received.
But there were aVlators during the
world val who went thousands OF feet
In the air and faced deadly machine
guns, who battled high In the clouds
with Hun foes. locklear fllFted with
death, but those alrmen went farther
than that. They mad no %applaudlna
thousands. They were receiving no
kino's ransom.
Give Gocklear credit. But don't over
look the fact that some Of Uncle SANS
flyers did some stunts that would make
Lockiear's look as safe as sitting at
home In a rocking chair.
Also. don't overlook the fact that
standing still behind a gun has Its dis
agreeable features,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
AirplGne Race
VIII Take Place
On October s

MINEOLA, n, Y, Sept. 23.-The
transcontinental airplane race to he held
under the auspices of the United States
army viii begin simultaneously here and
at San Francisco on Oct. 8. Announce
ment to this effect was made today at
Hazelhurst field upon recent of 4 tele-
gram from Maiden. Charles T,
Menoher, commanding the air service at
Washington.
The contest is onen to any govern
nent airplane boaSting a speed of 100
miles an hour or better, Gen. Menoher's
message states, and any army pilot in
the eastern, central or western depart
ments may compete upon written
recommendation of the commanding Of
ficer of his flying field.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23

out having played the final game Of the year with the Red Sox,
Inc cheeseman's are back at home and will spend Tuesday resting,
&c being an ohrday on the schedule, On Wednesday Jimmy Burke will
nerd ms st. Louis Browns into the Comiskey stadium to meet the Hose
9 = t"ogame session, and II the Sx can come through with a victory
on "A OF the twoday stands, it will cHnch the flag for them. Manager
gleason is anxious TO get the agony over a. soon S possible and will
The opener OF the series Wednesday in an effort to make the Remnant
and worlds series safe for Chicago.
The Hn Cleveland Indians are hanging on like grim death or a full
L Low D DnIuog n their etorts to beat the Sox out Of the flag, and while
I IosS w nave to win practically every game and the chicagoans must
lose me rest OF their games, Manager iris Speaker remembers that Won
can never tell in baseball, and that as long as there is life there is home
me Indians still. have a chance, although so small that the most
powerful microscope is necessary to see il.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
BRITT WINS

NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept. ga
frankie Britt, OF New Bedford, Mass,
won a 2O-round decision in a light
weight boxing bout here last night over
Pal Moran, OF New Orleans. The bout
was one-sided throughout.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23

Claude Williams Is the big question
N the coming classic between the
White SoX and Reds WV
This White SoS southpaw has been
an enigma all season In the American
league. Against most OF the teams he
looked like n world beater. The rec
ords show that he was one OF the
best winning hurlers IN the circuit. He
made an admirable running mate FOR
Eddie Cicotte. Together they pitched
the teams to a penuant.
But, on the other glove. Williams
proved pie for the Cleveland Indians.
They beat him three or four times. The
Indians pummeled everything Williams
threw toward the plate. They scored
four runs off him in the first inning
and drove him to the cool and soothing
showers, A couple Of times before In
the campaign they treated him the
same way And among his defeats are
a few other complete routs contributed
by one or two of the other clubs.
Now, the point Is this; win Williams
be effective against the Reds as he was
against the majority Of the teams In
the American league? Or viii they
find him pie? His success may have
a direct bearing on the outcome of the
show.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
R DEFEAT CUBS.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 23.-Bailey's Wild
ness, coupled with the timely hits by
H~eathcote and Stock, and Robertson's
error In the second, enabled st, Louis to
score enough u n to heat Chicago In
the first game of the series yesterday,
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