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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1918
Page
3
influenza outbreak spreads with thirteen new cases and six released from quarantine. Iowa City enrolls a second quarantine as Davenport records over 260 new cases, Des Moines imposes face masks and school closures, while Moline quarantines.
Lieut. J. B. Edgington at a French base hospital recalls the moment Guns fell silent on November 11 1918 and the peaceful hush that followed He longs to return home next summer and notes many medical colleagues may never practice again in a moving glimpse of war weary resilience from the American front line.
Three hundred boys in a military training battalion protested the brief Thanksgiving holiday by striking and parading through downtown. About one hundred girls joined in sympathy. The school board later allowed individual returns after signed statements renouncing societies. Military officers involved were demoted to privates.
The Oskaloosa city council and health authorities lifted the six week quarantine. Restrictions remain limiting parties and dances and quarantining homes with influenza cases. Churches lodges and businesses will reopen and Saturday evenings see full operation.
A cheeky figure leans close to inspect a digit and asks if her numerator is on straight, prompting a playful whisper about alignment and numeric propriety.
Mr Jo Gitwon of Jonesboro Arkansas reports success treating diphtheria with two doses of medicine costing him ten cents. Mrs Florence Meager of Whitney Street Stratford Connecticut says antiseptic helps veralgia. Mrs Williams of Cidelen Alabama claims relief from rheumatism sore throat and more. Advertisement touts daily cures, guaranteed bottles, and money back offer at Sherman Bros. adyt.
Dr Henry C Hull, formerly expected home this weekend, remains at Ft Riley amid uncertainty about when he will resume civilian duties. He has been in the army surgeon training program at the cantonment for weeks with doctors told to prepare for discharge, but only one from his company was sent home on Saturday due to physical disability. De EF Wickhem, returning from Camp Funston to practice, was not involved in Hulls return.
J F R Leonard an 86 year old tenant at the John Heaton home on West Washington street narrowly escaped asphyxiation Saturday evening. He was found unconscious on the floor after a strong odor led to the gas jet in his room being opened unknowingly. He recovered after medical attention and is weak but improving.
Mr and Mrs Milt Denison announce letters from their sons Sergeant Charles Denison and Private Dale Denison. Charles writes Nov 16 near armistice time describing the last big drive against Germans and his hospital corps duties. Dale, in Co K 168th Infantry, was in reserve per a Oct 29 letter.
Fred Carlson age 27 died at 10:35 this morning at the county hospital from pneumonia following influenza. He managed Carlson farm in Brighton township, born Oct 18 1891 near Kirkwood Illinois. Survived by parents Oscar and Hnida Johnson Carlson, a brother Ernest, and cousin Ruth Carlson. A Swedish Lutheran, he was elected assessor of Brighton township last month. Funeral date to be announced.
Marguerite Young aged 9 of Cedar Township died Saturday night at home from influenza and pneumonia. Funeral services were held this afternoon with interment in Elm Grove cemetery. She leaves three brothers and three sisters. her mother is a White and sister of J H White, cashier of Farmers and Merchants Bank.
Mrs L H Wingfield of Washington receives word her brother Frank Lee a truck driver in the army in France died of bronchial pneumonia on October 24 at age 23 He is survived by his father William Lee of Hannibal Missouri two sisters Mrs Jessie Holmes and Miss Evelyn Lee of Hannibal and two brothers Greenleaf Lee in France and Ernest Lee at Camp Pike Arkansas Private Lee entered service at Camp Grant in June.
The county clerk recorded 30 births in November with several dated in October. Names include Aldridge Marion Township born October 20. Brown Lime Creek born November 9. Crawford Washington Township born November stays. plus many others across Wellman English River Marion Washington Cedar Brighton Pirighton Riverside Brichton and Seventy-six townships. Parents listed include John, Austin W, David W, Wayne T, Frank, Chas E, Hiram V, Otto etc. Districts include Marion, Washington, Wellman, English River, Cedar, Pirighton and Brighton.
Sparaville merchant M T Davis reports a late night croup case in a patron's small child. After using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, the child recovered by morning. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries the remedy.
The delinquent tax sale held at the county treasurer's office this forenoon netted $353.89. Most properties sold are believed to be redeemed. Thirty-one pieces were sold this morning with 32 more planned for January 27, when the rest of the sale was postponed.
Mrs. John Custer received a letter from her son Private Lan Custer of Company PF 358th Infantry reporting a right hip wound. After 45 days in a base hospital he rejoined his unit and took part in late war battles while overseas for about six months. Sheriff McCarty seeks FE WJ Core formerly of McElhinney furniture. Core, a carpenter, has been missing two weeks and was rumored drowned at Muscatine though not substantiated.
Exemption board workers toil late recording and reporting registrants in County Number 4 194. the fourth registration added 4194 new questionnaires. Registrants comprise nearly half the male population of Washington county, making the task long and tedious.
Washington duck hunters report a very poor season with almost no ducks flying this way. Hunters from the community traveled to the marsh to shoot ducks but returned disappointed. Some believe Minnesota forest fires diverted ducks toward Iowa or away from the region. Duel shooting along the Illinois river was reportedly the best in years.
George Lutz of Dublin aged fifty five died at 11 this morning at his home west of Dublin in Dutch Creek township after long illness from diabetes. He leaves his wife and one daughter Mrs W J Augustine of Dutch Creek township. An old Civil War veteran in an Ohio regiment, he had been a longtime Dublin resident. Funeral plans have not been completed.
Muscatine schools will close this week due to the Spanish influenza situation. The high school remains open with classes as usual while grade schools stay shut to protect students. officials weigh quarantine notions and ventilation rules as parents are advised to keep children home during vacation.
A. E. Atchison reports about 400 unredeemed pledge cards remain from a campaign that started last Monday. About 1,200 cards were issued. two thirds have been redeemed. The drive will continue this week at the post office with pledges to be honored, excess gifts encouraged, and all who pledged expected to complete purchases to boost Washington county’s quota while honoring the year’s obligations.
The Pleasant Plain Missionary Society meeting is postponed until further notice. The G A R Derember Ltd meeting is also postponed due to quarantine. The Red Cross garment department shop will be closed until quarantine, 4813.
The message urges boys who fought in France to honor their pledges to buy War Savings Stamps. It stresses that signed pledges are a sacred promise to loan money to the government to aid the war effort and asks readers to make good on their commitment today.
An Atlantic Iowa report notes the death of a local athletic toy model after a brief illness. The item details no further medical or familial information.
Casual report shows Company M 168th Infantry totaling 2283 men killed or wounded through Oct 23. Forty five killed in action with a peak day on September 1 where 39 wounded and 14 killed. Early engagement Mar percent left six killed and several wounded. two Atlantic men Ceril Conley and Fred Turner among the city’s dead. List of action dates spans Mar to Oct with multiple KIA counts.
Hubuque reports a $1.5 million addition to the railroad shops is nearly assured. The plan aims to double capacity to address engine and rolling stock shortages with work set to begin early next spring.
A sweeping remark hints at future lawsuits as heirs press claims to dominion of the earth. The comment implies rising legal contests over land rights, resources, and stewardship.
A cautious reflection argues that lasting concord between liberty and tyranny is impossible, asserting that true balance requires vigilant vigilance against oppression. The remark emphasizes the enduring tension between freedom and control.
A humorous reflection on egotism notes how self concerns shape behavior. The piece discusses how people focus on their own image and status, highlighting the vanity of public figures and everyday individuals alike.
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