War Risk Act Amended to Boost Disabled Ex-Service Men
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance seeks congressionally authorized increases in disability pay and new coverage options. Proposals include raising monthly compensation up to 200 dollars for double permanent disability and adding more relatives as eligible beneficiaries. The Sweet bill aims to implement these changes plus lump sum or installment options and extended insurance conversion features.
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Bureau
Washington
R. G. Cholmeley-Jones
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Congress
Treasury Department
Chalmeley-Jones
Oldest and Youngest in Harvard? Strange Venice Fish Lure
A peculiar nine foot fish carcass washed ashore near Venice drawing attention from city officials. The eerie remains, mostly mouth head and tail, sparked questions about origins and whether it resembles any known species. Local observers note the abnormal find as a curiosity for residents and scientists alike.
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Venice
Rengdiet
Jadwin led engineers to France ignoring red tape for speed
Col Edwin Jadwin commanded an engineer regiment to France with full equipment, bypassing wartime red tape to speed readiness. His success stems from ignoring legal hurdles, drawing praise in army circles while Secretary Baker must decide on commendation or reproach.
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Edwin Jadwin
Jao
France
War Department
Jadwin
Baker
British birth rate grows in August war period
Official returns show England’s August birth rate at an 18 per 1000 annual rate, with 451 more births than August 1918. Doctors comment on male birth predominance during stress and the high cost of raising a baby amid wartime shortages and rising prices.
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London
England
Mary Schartieb
Indiana News Digest Highlights Statewide Concerns
Dearborn county bridges to be painted white for night safety. Knox County farmers affiliate with state federation after 1000 attend county convention. Seed selection increases potato yield per row in Greene area. Hessian fly hits early sown wheat. Hessian reports in Greensburg. Indiana farm rallies urge longer workdays. forestry and reforestation policies discussed in Indianapolis. Bay rum sale ruled a violation when used as beverage by two druggists. Tax board to review assessments. state coal and steel plant news across Indiana towns.
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Lawrenceburg
Dearborn
Vincennes
Knox County Farmers’ Association
State Federation
South Bend
Charles Swain
Lafayette
Sheldon County
County Farmers’ Association
Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce
Lifayette
Indiana
Walter Q. Fitch
Purdue University
Fitch
Indiana Food Production Committee
Indianapolis
8. Robbins
Robbins
Evansville
Vanderburg County
Union Township
State Board of Accounts
A. L. Donaldson
Field
Vanderburg
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Ohio
Mississippi Valley Association
Princeton
Washington Township
Gibson County
A. E. Morrison
Farmers’ Association
Winds
Department of Conservation
Tndluna
United States
William Besson
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Besson
National Convention of Farmers’ Associations
Chicago
North Vernon
Jennings
Vernon
Degansport
Casa
Goshen
Fort Wayne
Bloomington
Calumet
Harry B. Smith
Anderson
H. M. Tedd
Lake County
Gary
Labor Party of
Labor Party
Clnton
Clinton
Chicago & Eastern Winds Railroad Company
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Chicago, Terre Haute
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Hammond
Standard Steel Car Company
Goodrich
Lewis Bowman
John Willams
State Purchasing Committee
Boards of Truss
Inianapolis
Indiana Commercial Secretaries’ Association
City Managers’ Association
James P. Goodrich
Merrit W. Sullivan
Miller Township
Greensburg
Haip
Nervous Women Turn to Valued Remedy Claim
A Winona reader reports relief from nerves by a claimed remedy, crediting a product linked to Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter notes long use and calls it a standard treatment for displacement, ulceration, and periodic pains in women.
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Winona
Minn
Lydia
Pinkhar
Albert
Olmstead St
Floored Hewitt and Crewitt Sketch Tall Building Plans
Cartoon dialogue humorously depicts Hewitt proposing a twenty five story building and Crewitt adding two twenty six story structures and four twenty seven story towers as a tangled joke about ambitious construction plans.
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Hewitt
Crewitt
Cartoons Magazine
Swamp-Root for Kidney Ailments Ad
There is only one medicine that stands out as a remedy for kidneys liver and bladder Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer is praised for mild direct effects and quick relief in many cases It is a healing vegetable compound Start treatment now Sold at drug stores in two sizes and a sample can be requested by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mentioning the paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Ilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Honest Men in Politics and Patent Pills Advertisement
A reformer and a practical politician debate honesty in politics. An ad touts Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills for stomach liver and bowel regulation. Also brief social notes and a Q and A on music preferences.
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Wright
Experiences of Ohio Women with Favorite Prescription
Ohio housewives report relief during pregnancy and after, praising Dr Pierce and Favorite Prescription. Mrs Orean Radabaugh of Bryan says the tonic strengthened her and eased a difficult pregnancy. Mrs Harriet Easterly of Conneaut credits the medicine and Common Sense Medical Adviser with preventing sickness. Phabe Pare Hin from Washington Ave notes sustained improvement and calls the remedies effective for ongoing weakness.
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Findlay
Ohio
Orean Radabaugh
South St. Bryan
Pierce
Washington
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