Deaths and illness sweep families as influenza rages
Eve birthings are recorded amid influenza and pneumonia deaths. Johnnie Rex Houser, 18, dies December 19 near West Liberty after influenza followed by pneumonia. funeral December 20 at West Liberty Cemetery. Erma Wells of Unionville dies last Saturday after influenza, leaving several small children. The text notes widespread illness. local telephone service limited to emergencies as many operators are sick. service expected to resume soon.
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Erma Wells
Unionville
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Unionville Red Cross enrollment effort praised for Christmas push
About 700 memberships have been secured to date in Unionville as Red Cross officials urge a larger canvass before Christmas. Chairman Statton aims to reach 8 000 to 3 000 more enrollments, hoping volunteers can visit districts to recruit members and support soldiers and mercy work in the coming year.
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Sas
P. DeGeegrera
Blackbird
Grant
Fife
Triumph
Victory
Andra
Uninville
My. Statton
Unionville
Ceaokeh- Assigmed
co-Putine
Red Cross
Aid 1
Organization
Ita Neds
Putnam County
influenza restrictions eased as town sees drop in cases
Town reports fewer influenza cases with quarantine measures still in place. Churches reopened after closure, and guidance urges warm dry feet, open bowels, cool heads, and avoiding crowds while continuing strict precautions to prevent a resurgence next spring.
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Pasyors Navy
Red Cross Investigates Death of John Seavey
A letter from Base Hospital No. 101 dated October 14 1918 reports Private John Seavey of Company 14 Pioneer Infantry died October 12 1918 from pneumonia, noting his funeral will be simple with military honors. the hospital is near the Loire River town in Europe.
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Seavey
Base Hospital No
John Sea
Company 14
Pioneer Infantry
Europe
Tate
Dore
Hopital
Loire
Althou
Christmas Snow Deluges Town With Deep Drifted Snow
A blizzard began Monday evening and lasted through the night leaving the ground covered in white, deeper in places due to a stiff wind. Santa Claus will have snow for his sleighs. This marks the second snow of the winter, which has been mild so far, with more possibly ahead.
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Santa Claus
Weather forecast for Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys
The period December 23 to 28 will see Kahin in the south and snow or rain in the north early week with a fall to near normal temperatures. Mid to late week trends toward generally fair weather with temperatures near or slightly below normal.
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Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Obituary for Joe Harris of Omaha Missouri
Joe Harris born near Omaha Missouri June 7 1897 died December 21 1918 at age 21 years 6 months 14 days after influenza followed by pneumonia. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs John Harris and three sisters Leah Leta Letha at home. Interment Concord Cemetery Sunday at 10 o clock. Family thanks friends for sympathy and kindness during illness.
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Johnnie Rex Houser
John Houser
Near West Liberty
Joe Harris
John Harris
Omaha
Leah
Leta
Letha
Concord
Snow ordinances urge prompt sidewalk clearance after snow
The city reminds owners or tenants to clear abutting sidewalks within twelve hours of snowfall. If not done, officials will enforce removal. Also notes Mary Hunt visited Green City and Neal Guffey visited Lemons.
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Ross
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John Seavey
Gasden
Bane
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Marshall National Bank
Thrift Movement
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Green City
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Lemons
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