Sweet credited for work on railroad bill amendments
Washington dispatch notes Rep Burton H. Sweet of Iowa earned praise in the House for two amendments to the Esch railroad bill. His first kept railroad commissioners authority over garriers in the state, the second, the Anderson amendment, created three adjustment boards to settle employer employee disputes. The measure passed amid strong support, reflecting a middle ground between Senate provisions and other reforms.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
House
Burton H. Sweet
Las
Sweet
Anderson
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Kenyon
Hawkeye
Kennedy
Boies
Good
Dowell
Dickinson
Washington
Congress
Tick
Iowa Delegation Plans Short December Visit
During a brief December trip lawmakers from Iowa pivot to district outreach while noting limited time. Many members intend rest after the hurried tour, with planners concentrating on local concerns and upcoming sessions.
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Iowa
O Dowd and Gibbons Ready for Battle for Championship
Boxing writers and fans gathered in St. Paul as middleweight champ Mike O Dowd and challenger Mike Gibbons prepared for their 10 round title bout. Both weighed under 158 pounds, with official weigh in set later today. Referee Curley Ulrich from St. Paul will officiate.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Mike O'Dowd
Mike Gibbons
Gibbons
O'Dowd
Verdict for defendant in street car collision case
The municipal court ruled for the defendant in W. I. Fee vs. W. C. Ry Co. The case claimed $1,000 in damages after a street car collided with an automobile Sept. 18. The driver was a 17 year old, nose broken. five others uninjured. The car owner dispute over payment for repairs was unresolved. CONDITION I5 GRAVE. Relatives of Glen Hohl report his condition worsened yesterday.
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Carson, Pirie & Scott
Kansas City
St. Francis Hosspital
G. W. Wood
Jaintiff
Fee
Glen Hohl
F. R. Hohl
Mr. Hohl
Bayer Cross Promises Relief for Various Aches
An old advertisement touts Bayer Cross tablets as a cure for rheumatism lumbago sciatica and general pain with claims of safety by millions and low cost. It mentions aspirin as Bayer’s trademark and lists uses from colds to toothache and neuralgia.
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Bayer
Drugeisis
Dismantling Larkmont Park Battery Reveals Hidden Stock
A. M. Weaver of Altoona Pennsylvania found a stash of about 80 batteries of various grades and brands hidden in a squirrel’s nest near the roof while dismantling a hooting battery at Lakemont Park.
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A. M. Weaver
Altoona
Hia
Lakemont Park
Pape's Diapepsin Advertises Quick Indigestion Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid antacid for indigestion and disordered stomachs. It claims meals fit, no gases or heartburn, and relief within moments. The pitch notes candy taste and low cost at drug stores, urging readers to try this stomach remedy.
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Pape
Don't Experiment With Catarrh It Often Leads to Serious Trouble
An advertisement urges readers not to experiment with catarrh and promotes Swift’s Specific 8 S S as a blood treating remedy. It describes catarrh as a blood disease that can affect the lungs and warns that focal treatments fail. The notice promotes mail requests to Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for expert advice.
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Medical Department
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
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