Sweed Works for Soldiers in Congress Address
Representative Sweet of the Third Wisconsin district spoke at length on soldier pension matters. He highlighted the care of orphans and widows, rehabilitation and hospital services, and noted more than 20 million dollars disbursed for disability insurance after the 1919 Sweet bill. He praised efforts to restore veterans to ordinary life and discussed broader government support for veterans and dependents.
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Sweed
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House of Representatives
Congress
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America
War Risk Insurance Bureau
United States
Town
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Iowa
Maryland
Smith
Niagara Falls
Norway
Sweden
Europe
Germany
Lord Rhondda
England
Sam
Imogene
Andrew
Imogen
Honey Love
Tmogene
Summer Complaints Health Talk By Doctor Huber
Health Talk by Dr John R Huber outlines summer stomach and intestinal illnesses in infants and young children. It notes artificially fed babies are most at risk, describes milder and severe forms, symptoms such as loose stools fever vomiting and potential death, and prescribes cooling baths, initial purge with castor oil, and a starvation diet before resuming cow milk.
Afterthoughts on War, Books, and Celebrations in Hoosier State
A reflection on postwar life roles and public tastes contrasts with sensational crime coverage and Independence Day celebrations. The piece notes Indiana trees and state authorship, Carpentier’s defeat, Kaber murder details, and American valor versus modern media. It cheekily observes Parisian Fourth of July reverence and odd Chicago anecdotes including a soap factory prize and a giant whisky-filled house.
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Kaber
Chicago
Waves on for Old Glory and the flax fire
A garbled piece praising the flag and resilience, referencing Old Glory and waves, blending lines about triumphs and perseverance. It mentions a traveler in Buckville district asking for the next town, with a weathered reply about travel until sundown and a hurricane.
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Crater
Peatier
Buivile
Billion Dollars in Interest Owed to United States
Des Moines report to Congress states allies owe the U S ten billion in principal with a staggering one billion in interest unpaid. The plan seeks authority to sign new contracts with debtors, posting securities for cash and enabling prompt interest payments to reduce wartime delays. Davenport piece criticizes gambling tales and tax impacts on big wins, urging caution against speculative bets and noting gamblers often lose while bookies profit.
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Des Moines
the Treasury
Mellon
Congress
United States
Europe
Panama Canala
Nature Notes Q&A Froze Lines and Tiny Frogs
A reader asks about frost at 38 degrees and starfish preservation. The column cites answers from prior questions, defines peepers as Hyla frogs, explains drone bees and worker bees, and sketches Townsend Solitaria bird details.
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Columbia
Mexico
Orange Yellow Diamond: Lauriston in Murder Case
Andrew Lauriston, a writer, faces suspicion of murder after a pawnshop operator is killed. A mysterious gold bound Spanish manuscript and two rings in Lauriston’s possession escalate the case. Purdie, a young Scottish manufacturer, allies with Melky to warn police, plan a return with evidence, and seek Levendale for clues about the book. The drama centers on Lauriston’s alleged flight and the hunt for the manuscript and rings.
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Andrew Lauriston
Lauriston
Purdie
Peebles
Melky
Post Office
Spencer Levendale
Mledeeoffies
Mr. Levendale
Molky
Highlands
Sussex
Lavendale
Mora
Purdi
Sid
Squsin Zieh
Zillah
Paddington
Zillan
Andie Lauriston
Purde
Great Western Hotel
Herhood
Daniel Multenius
Pridie
Avscough
London
Ayscourt
Sussex Square
Levendale
John Purdie
Mellr
Miss _Bennett
Hounslow
Nate
Pardis
Mr. Levenware
Miss Bennett
Barne
Strange death linked to Blustenius affair in London
Purdie meets detective Ayscough who reports a late night death of a Praed Street tradesman found in a quiet Maida Vale street. He died shortly after, with a mysterious nose problem and unclear cause. The case appears tied to the Blustenius affair as the mystery deepens.
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Strolag
Melky Rubinstein
Lauriston
Ayscough
Purdie
Blustenius
Maida Vale
Better Hole Case and Taft's Judicial Fit, The Times-Republican
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes Judge Taft already heads two national branches, the executive and the judicial, and may show greater aptitude in the latter. It highlights his temperament and abilities leaning toward the judiciary, suggesting potential gains there.
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Marshalltown
Republican
Taft
Brain Tests At Five Am On Online Show
A reader recalls an online puzzle where five cats and four kittens balanced a scale at 38 pounds, then four cats and five kittens weighed 44 pounds. Cats and kittens weigh identically, find each weight. The note mentions yesterday's puzzle and a playful tone.
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Babea
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