Isk City Fights 10 Percent Fire Insurance Rise
I. O. Fishback Washington Insurance Commissioner appeals in Lynden for support against a ten percent fire insurance rate increase effective November 1. He argues premiums in Washington show a favorable loss record, with a lower loss ratio in recent years, and that fire prevention efforts justify stable rates. The statement urges legislative action to annul the rise and curb future rate hikes.
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Lynden
Thiseek
Washgton
H. O. Fishback
Fishback
State of
Washington
Health Service warns on pneumonia dark cloud this winter
The U S Public Health Service issues a warning about pneumonia bronchitis and other respiratory diseases amid the influenza epidemic The Surgeon General Rupert Blue urges careful habits including covering coughs wearing appropriate clothing and ensuring fresh air He notes many mild cases go unrecognized and calls for widespread health education and a free poster available by writing to the Surgeon General Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Blue
Bureau of Public Health
Treasury Department
Berryman
Washington
Plain Citizen
Surgeon General
U. S. Public Health Service
City Health Officer Warns on Early Flu Treatment
The city health official warns that most influenza deaths are due to neglect in the early stages. He urges bedridden rest for anyone with headache chills or fever, and cautions that going outdoors during illness or after fever ends risks dangerous pneumonia. Lives can be saved by prompt care.
Lynden City Election Returns Unanimous Ticket
The Citizen's Ticket was elected with no opposition in Lynden's municipal election held Tuesday. Officials elected include two year term councilmen George Scovill J P Boerhave Gerrit Van Leeuwen. one year term Ed Knapp. city treasurer J T Zylstra. Voter turnout was light due to lack of contest.
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Lynden
George Scovill
J. P. Boerhave
Gerrit van Leeuwen
Harnesses Recovered Under Lynden Depot Platform
Two sets of harnesses stolen last spring from Fred Fisher were found this week under the station platform by boys playing near the B and N depot. One harness had been taken apart.
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Fred Fisher
B. and N
Milk Bottles Raise 34 Dollars for Belgian Orphans
Marshal Jake Le Compte emptied the Belgian milk bottles in Lynden and forwarded 34 dollars as the citizens contribution to the little sufferers. The City Drug Store bottle held 4.95 dollars, the largest total in town. The City Market was second with 3 dollars.
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Jake le Compte
Lynden
Lynden Leads County Growth in Polk Directory Estimate
Lynden has a 1918 population of 1,750 per Polk's Directory, up 100 from 1917 and the largest gain in Whatcom County. Ferndale reaches 1,400, Sumas stays 1,400, Everson rises to 680, and Custer to 375. Blaine, estimated at 4,000, drops 1,000 from 1917 with no explanation.
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Lynden
Polk
Ferndale
Sumas
Everson
Custer
Blaine
George Shaw
Rev Paul Ashby Ill With Influenza at Camp Taylor
Rev Paul H. Ashby is ill at Camp Taylor in Louisville Kentucky where he has been in training as an army chaplain. He is suffering with influenza.
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Paul
Ashby
Camp Taylor
Paul H. Ashby
Louisville
Kentucky
Mrs Lola Adams Dies in Butte Montana
Mrs Lola Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs A Simons of Lynden and sister of Mrs August Dunker passes away at Butte Montana. The body is being brought to Lynden for burial.
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Lola Adamsg
Butte
Montana
Lola Adams
A. Simons
Lynden
August Dunker
Food conservation week urged for Lynden and nation
Local chairman R. B. Le Cocq emphasized continued food economy as America faces postwar demand. He warned of rising exports needs, global shortages, and the risk of famine abroad if conservation lapses, urging sustained use of food and production to aid liberated nations.
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Lynden
R. B. le Cocq
Food Conservation Week
North America
United States
West Indies
Australia
IflU Epidemic Claims Three Local Victims in Lynden
The influenza epidemic in Lynden district this week claimed three lives including Mrs Norman Hickey Henry G Heusinkveld and Mrs Walter Leake The epidemic shows new cases fading in Lynden while worsening in Bellingham and Seattle with many schools closed through the year’s end.
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Lynden
Norman Hickey
Henry G. Heusinkveld
Walter Leake
Bellingham
Seattle
Friends Gather at Rites for Mrs. Norman Hickey
A crowd attended the Lynden cemetery services for Mrs. Norman Hickey who died Saturday from influenza. Rev. W. O. Benadom led the ceremony. she was 20, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Joseph Leach and sister of Miss Sue Leach of Lynden Department Store.
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Norman Hickey
Lynden Cemetery
W. O. Benadom
Hickey
Joseph Leach
Sue Leach
Lynden Department Store
Funeral services for Henry G. Heusinkveld Friday
Henry G. Heusinkveld dies at 25 after pneumonia following influenza. He was born in Crook County Colorado, son of Mr. and Mrs. H W Heusinkveld. A brother in the army will return home to attend the service.
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Henry G. Heusinkveld
H. W. Heusinkveld
Crook County
Colorado
Mrs Walter Leake Dies After Influenza Complications
Mrs. Walter Leake dies from meningitis caused by influenza. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p m.
Col A H Westbrook Buys Forty Acre Lynden Farm
Col A H Westbrook purchased this week the forty acre farm adjoining the Sheets place west of the city.
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Col. A. H. Westbrook
Lynden Farm
Col
A. H. Westbrook
Sheets Place
Wounded English Channel Troop Ship Sinks Amid Storm
Bert Scott writes his mother from France about witnessing the Kashmir collision with another troop ship off Scotland. The other ship sank with about five hundred drowned as Scott and his contingent limped into port after the storm. He recalls Scotland England and France scenery and the kindness of villagers while noting widespread hardship.
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Bert Scott
126Th Field Artillery
France
Sarah Scott
Lynden
Scott
Kashmir
Otranto
Scotland
New York
England
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U. S. Health Service
M. E
Belgium
Whatcom County
America
Mr. le Cocq
Food Administration
Europe
Russia
IFLU
Henry Heusinkveld
WILL
Heusinkveld
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