Sherwood lays out pension bill options for Civil War veterans
In a Washington message dated April 13 Isaac R Sherwood announces his role as chairman of house conferees on the pension bill as amended by the senate. He cites the Smoot substitute as offering only about 2 500 veterans a dollar a day and urges veterans to provide guidance on accepting the best possible bill or rejecting the senate version.
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Senate
Adair
Indiana
Sulloway
New Hampshire
Army of Volunteers
Smoot
Isaac R. Sherwood
Grace Hill Woman Dies Suddenly at Home
Grace Hill Iowa April 13 Special to the Journal Mrs Wesley Engle died very suddenly this morning at her home one mile south of Grace Hill She is survived by her husband three children two daughters Mable 10 Eunice 8 and a nine days old baby boy One sister and three brothers Also surviving are her maiden name Lacy M White She was married 13 years ago in Muscatine and moved to Grace Hill eight years ago Funeral plans not yet made
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Grace Hill
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Wesley Engle
Mable
Eunice
A Boy’s Secretary Aided City Youth Programs
A boy's secretary in Washington reviewed 363 truancy cases, placed 292 in school books, provided clothing to 1%, found work for 9 boys to keep up schooling, organized athletics, and led a playground movement. He acted as probation officer handling 28 cases and helped expand Sunday school youth programs.
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Washington
Dangerous cold warning and Hyomei vapor cure marketed
Advertisement urges readers to treat a cold with Hyomei inhalation. It promises rapid relief by inhaling steam from boiling water and Hyomei, claims no cocaine or opium, and guarantees a cure with money back. A Lenmans Pharmacy price of 50 cents is noted.
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Lenmwman
Hyomeit
Small Town Seeks Christian Mentor for Local Boys
In a compact community the secretary noted different conditions from a larger town but still stresses the need for a Christian man trained to work with boys. Several youths in the town would benefit from such guidance and support.
Meeting for Men and Boys Sunday at Eagles Hall
The Washington Federation of Christian Men Community Extension Committee calls a special Sunday meeting for men and boys at the Eagles hall near the bakery. Leonard Paulson of the YMCA will address the assembly, with J D McLaughlin presiding. orchestra and choir provide music. All are invited.
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Eagles’ Hall
Washington Federation of Christian Men
Borth Side
Leonard Paulson
Paulson
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Mr. Paulson
J. D. McLaughlin
Washington
Trained Man in Work for Boys
The article argues that mere reading rooms and gyms fail to solve youth problems. It emphasizes a competent trained leader as essential, notes high costs and uncertain success, and suggests the Young Men's Christian Association should cooperate with existing agencies such as home, church, Sunday schools, public schools and juvenile court to enhance effectiveness.
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Young Men's Christian Association
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