Sweet Ends Work in Congress With Veteran Aid Bill
Iowa congressman Burton E Sweet ends his service in the Thirty-ninth Congress by pushing a world war veteran relief measure through both houses with minimal debate. The bill, backed by Senator McCumber, should aid 10 000 to 15 000 veterans with neuropsychiatric and tuberculosis diseases at an estimated cost near 40 million dollars over three years. National Commander Owsley lauds Sweet as a leading advocate for disabled soldiers, noting his role in establishing and restructuring the Veterans Bureau through two major acts.
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Sweet Retires After Eight Years in House of Representatives
Mr. Sweet announces his eight year term ends in the house, reflecting on war and duties to district and nation. He praises aides Miss Isabelle B. Carey and Mrs. Ruth Holt from Waverly Indiana and states his plan to return to law practice in Waverly and Waterloo. He receives a walking stick gift from interstate and foreign commerce committee members led by Chairman Winslow.
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Welfare League Seeks Children's Clothing This Week
Ninety-one cases were cared for by the Social Welfare league in February. Thirty-seven carried over from January and fifty-four were new. Thirty-five improved enough to be discharged, four moved to the University of Iowa hospital, five to a local hospital, and forty-seven continued treatment. Homes visited by the visiting nurse totaled 177. At the clinic.
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Local Care Drives Clothing for Children in Need
League records show 16 babies treated, 17 visited dental clinic, and 3 for tuberculosis care. Ongoing demand for infants wear has spurred donations from Needlework Club, Chapter IRK, Universallet Church, and individuals, with older children most in need.
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Beagle Hound Found Frozen Entangled in Fence
In Oelwein Iowa on March 7 George Fox reports a beagle hound long sought by locals was discovered frozen and entangled in a fence around Great Western property. The dog had jumped the fence during cold weather chasing a rabbit and became stuck.
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Tragic Hanging Incident Ends in Freeze Death
A man was found dead, suspended head down, having frozen to death after being held fast with a wire. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident and the identity of the deceased.
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National GAR Commander Willett Heads for Long Tour
Judge H. W. Willett national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic left for St Paul as the first stop on a long state department visitation tour. He will deliver numerous addresses to veterans and inspect departments across the era. The itinerary includes Spokane Portland Sacramento San Francisco Oakland Angeles Houston New Orleans Mobile Birmingham Chattanooga and Chicago with return planned for April.
Cascarets Candy Like Pills Advertised for Quick Relief
A garbled testimonial touts Cascarets as a cleansing treat for the stomach and bowels. It claims relief from headaches biliousness sour stomach and indigestion while you sleep with a candy like laxative priced at ten cents a box. It also mentions children liking Cascarets and promises easy nightly use.
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Elks Elect Leaders in Oelwein Favoring New Home
The Oelwein BPO Elks held their annual election Monday night electing Plamadore manager of the telephone company as exalted ruler and Dr. G G Ward as noble ruler. A strong sentiment favors building a new lodge home soon in Oelwein. The note references diamond mining in South Africa revival driven by demand from America India and the East.
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