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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1937
Page
5
The Washington County Health Unit notes pneumonia deaths in Iowa climbed from 1482 in 1933-38 to 2098 in 1936, with 1191 fatalities in the first seven months of the current year. The piece stresses prevention through nutrition, fluids, rest, and early medical care for colds to avert pneumonia and related diseases.
Nellie Wiley the teacher thanks Farm ers Mutual Fire Co and all responders who answered the fire call at the Red Brick school on Monday afternoon. The message expresses sincere appreciation.
Ames, Iowa report shows dirt road drivers pay 1.25 cents more per mile than pavement users this winter. Prof. R A Moyer of Iowa State College says the mud and snow levy funds road upkeep, with as few as three vehicles daily justifying $1,000 per mile in dirt road improvements. He urges extending all weather surfacing to farm to market routes and notes car owners finance good roads.
Professor Moyer predicts road tax effects and farmer burden amid mud tax debate. In Des Moines the Iowa Health Department appeals for Christmas seals funding a statewide tuberculosis drive supported by the state medical society and health department. The message stresses early diagnosis via tuberculin tests and X rays to curb spread and save children.
An early bread baking method involved placing dough on a board over the hearth and turning it when the top side finished baking. The approach reflects simple, manual bake techniques used before modern ovens.
County Recorder Mrs Harriet Coulter County Sheriff Harold Putnam County Treasurer Marion and George County Supt of Schools Lester B Krabill County Coroner Dr W B Kyle County Supervisors Boyd Foster Harve P Wilson Fred Bauer Insurance Bonds and Abstracts former Washington Loan Trust Bidg Phone 17.
Notice of expiration of redemption for tax sale of real estate in Washington County Iowa. Describes Lot A fractional 2 percent of NW quarter Section 27 Town 74 North Range 6 West. Property sold for taxes 1921 1932 1933 1934 1935 on December 7 1926. Redemption period ninety days from completed service. treasurer deed to be issued if not redeemed.
Dated November 10 1937 the public notice appears from the Washington County Iowa County Auditor Ethel Grecian indicating official actions or filings. The document records formal county government steps dated in 1937 and signed by the county auditor.
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