21 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Garland City Globe
Location
Garland, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
1
City fathers and the health board voted to lift the flu ban Tuesday night. Schools will reopen Monday, theaters, dance halls, and pool halls will operate normally. Public meetings and social gatherings resume. A few grip or flu cases remain under strict quarantine and are expected to fade soon.
Bishop H G Johnson of East Garland died after influenza progressed to pneumonia at age 39. He was a former missionary in Norway, a farmer and hog breeder, survived by wife daughter five sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Deweyville cemetery followed by services with local clergy and community tributes.
The office lists several 1919 calendars received from local firms and individuals. Bank of Garland Service Flag honors all Garland and Bear River valley service members. Garland Mercantile Co issues an opera girl calendar. Hyrum Jensen Furniture & Hardware Co offers a neat calendar. Youth's Companion Perry Mason Co of Boston mails a handsome calendar. Dr M G Hansen Chiropractor Brigham City visits with a smiling calendar advertising his practice.
A Danish merchant in Sanpete evades U S Marshals hunting an underground polig by hiding a man in a wool sack. A storekeeper distracts with sleigh bells as a kick reveals the ruse, prompting unexpected yingle and a groan from inside.
Utah Idaho Sugar Co offers a small stock of second hand filter bags suitable for canvas dam projects. Prices are 50 or 75 cents each based on size, while supplies last.
County official warns that unless daily home study is maintained and schools reopen soon, many students in elder county will lose nearly a year of schooling. He notes pupils gathering informally elsewhere, calls for quarantine-controlled reopening, and praises schools already in use for steady attendance.
Municipal health officials edge toward ending the public gathering ban next week if new influenza cases do not arise. The grammar schools may reopen with tight rules limiting class size, time in building, and health checks.
The piece highlights Imoni the Live Ones and Miter Bros Drug Co showing festive windows. Daniels Drug Co features a bedroom scene with a child, fireplace, and Santa display, plus a range of toys. Hymer Bros Garage promotes Federal tires and Utah Power & Light Co showcases electric appliances as gift ideas.
We express appreciation to those who rendered aid offered sympathy or comfort during the illness death and burial of our beloved husband and father Mrs H G Johnson and Children
The article stresses cleanliness as a frontline health measure noting hot water and soap, sunshine, and fresh air. It urges teaching children to carry and use a clean handkerchief when coughing or sneezing and promotes warm clothing, fresh air, exercise, and good habits. The ban has been removed and the schools will reopen next Monday.
County treasurer Thomas Be Secrist states readiness to redeem all outstanding county warrants.
Governor Simon Bamberger of Utah forwards letters praising the Utah civilian rifle team's conduct at Camp Perry and urging broader rifle training. The letter from M A Winter notes the Utah group’s efforts contributed to the National Matches, with captain C A Badger highlighted for leadership and diplomacy.
The Board of County Commissioners met Monday Dec 16 with all members present. They approved minutes and approved 800 from the state road fund to finish Portage to Idaho line work. They offered Chris Freeze 150 for a 3 rod wide roadway through his property, deed filed with Clerk. They declared erroneous taxes on Sec 9 Tp 6 N R65 W. Leona Stokes Pruitt allowed 6 monthly. Road supervisor duties deferred until new board. Various tax and road actions, grant requests, and a warranty deed for Johnson Canyon roadway approved. Treasurer reported Nov. many claims allowed. Board adjourned.
Rexall Store offers a free weather calendar for the rest of the year in exchange for a store visit. The calendar promises $1.20 in value on purchases during the year and urges residents not to miss this free item waiting at the store.
The message expresses assurance that after the team from Utah completed good work it will be an especial pleasure to welcome and look after the needs of the Utah team sent to the National Matches.
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