This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Tuberculosis Deaths and Timber News Across Iowa
The report details 1918 tuberculosis deaths in Iowa by age, noting 1163 total with many under 30. Roy Dyas plans a sawmill on 100 acres in Jackson County to convert native timber, mainly red and white oak, into marketable lumber. A Des Moines area plan includes expanding timber use and a 20,000 unit Kiddie Kommandes contract is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Roy Dyas
Jackson County
Glenn Plumb
Railroad Brotherhoods
Plumb
Brotherhoods
Washington County
Des Moines
Skunk
Washington
War Department
Camp Dodge
Ottumwa
Salt Lake City
American Legion
Iowa River
Rafta
Weat Liberty
Mazzachelli