Sweet Bill Aims to Aid World War Veterans
Congressman Burton E. Sweet addressed the Black Hawk County Veterans association in Memorial hall praising veteran relief efforts. He described the Sweet bill consolidating veterans bureaus into 140 offices, pledging to locate every disabled World War I veteran and provide necessary compensation and aid, while reflecting on Civil War memories and the fight for democracy. Shannon elected commander as Waterloo joins in the veterans’ gathering.
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Burton E. Sweet
Black Hawk County
Congressman Sweet
Europe
Chateau Thierry
Iowa
Veterans’ Bureau
Bureau
Sweet
Eran
Congress
Congressman Street
Harding
America
United States
Shannon
Thomas F. Shannon
Waterloo
Veterans’ Association
Department of Town
G. A. RH
Dave Allison
la Porte City
Jasob Foehmler
Cedar Falls
EB. A. Chapman
Carrie Riley
G. A. IL
Evening Storm Impacts Program Despite Announcement
The event proceeded as planned with Don Donnan of Independence delivering the principal address as department commander of the Sons of Veterans.
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Don Donnan
Independence
The
Sons of Veterans
Temperature Slump After Severe Thunderstorm
A severe thunderstorm ended a hot day with a 35 degree drop in 12 hours. Rainfall measured .45 inches, contributing to a monthly total of 6.42 inches, well above normal for September as autumnal equinox approaches tomorrow.
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Almanac
California route opens Carrilo Gorge to travelers
The Rock Island system opens a new Golden State route from Chicago to San Diego. The scenic Carrizo Gorge in the Sierra Nevada region offers travelers a view of the Imperial Valley. The gorge gets its name from grasses used by Indians in basket work.
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California
Carrilo Gorge
Rock Island System
Golden State
Chicago
San Diego
Carriso Gorge
Imerial Valley
Sierra Nevada Range
Gorge Rail Span Impresses as Cost Hits 4 Million
A 3 666 foot railroad section through the gorge offers spectacular views over 11 miles of passage. The stretch Cost about 4 million dollars and is hailed as a remarkable feat in modern railroad engineering.
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Thiat
Gideons Say 5 Percent of Bibles Stolen in Hotels
The Gideons International reports five percent of red-edged Gideon Bibles placed in hotel rooms nationwide are stolen. The organization notes losses affect hotel guests and ministries and urges renewed awareness and secure placement.
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Philadelphia
The
Gideons
Gideons distribute Bibles in community drive
A. B. T. Moore, national secretary of the Gideons, reports mixed outcomes as Bible distributions occur. Some recipients write for value assessments or send money, while others simply take the items and keep them.
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A. B. T. Moore
The
Gideons
Three Epochs in Woman's Life Advertisement
There are three critical stages in a woman's life that affect her health: youth transition, motherhood, and change of life. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as a natural restorative to ease illnesses tied to these periods, with nearly fifty years of advertised success earning trust among women.
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Lydia E
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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