Winter Cold Cancels Church and School Activities
January 1918 records show services cancelled by a 21 degree cold spell. Schools reopen with near normal attendance. Community actions include Red Cross shipments, Y M C A classes, and a high school basketball schedule with a Fairfield game lineup. Local officials, a county assessors conference, and a judgeship endorsement are noted amid social events and church duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. TD. McLaughlin
First
United Presbyterian Sunday School
Dorothy
Mable Nelson
Ruth George
Marion McLaughlin
Wilhemina Winia
Wiebrigga Winia
Vera Palmer
The
Red Cross
Coldest Day Of Winter Hits Ten Below In January
On Friday January 11 1918 the region endured the coldest winter day as thermometers showed ten below zero for most of the day. Local streets and schools operated under frigid conditions with citizens bundling up and seeking warmth. The harsh cold persisted across the area with wind chills making the weather feel even harsher.
Winter Weather Halts Mail and Trains in Washington Area
January 12 1918 bitter cold closes mail and train service to Washington. Rural schools join Junior Red Cross amid winter party rewards at the Elder home. Journal boys award prizes for collectors and deliveries. No Presbyterian church services due to weather and fuel conservation. Fairfield basketball game postponed as travel was blocked by late trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Washington
Catherine Stichter
Red Cross
Journal Boys
Francis Barnoske
Journal Gold Watch and Chain
Robert Shields
The Irresistible Lover at Graham and Related Plots
The program highlights Lois Moran and Norman Kerry in The Irresistible Lover at Graham Theatre with other features Adolphe Menjou in Service for Ladies Figures Don’t Lie and Tom Tyler in Wild To Go. Also notes 7th Heaven at Graham and The Telephone Girl and The Great Mail Robbery at separate showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Moran
Norman Kerry
New
Universal Picture
Adolphe Menjou
Parision
Kathryn Carver
Adolphe
Esther Ralston Ase
Tom Tyler
Tom
Esther Ralston
Graham Theatre
The
New York Times
Janet Gaynor
Charle Farrell
Chico
Paris
Herbert Bronson
Madge Bellamy
Madge
Nicaragua
U. Ss
Jeanne Morgan
Theodore von Eltz
von Eltz
Charles Farrell
Capper seeks lower export grain rates amid Canadian rivalry
A summary of international and national news highlights Capper's push to cut grain export rates to boost competition with Canada. Other items cover St Lawrence seaway support opening Chicago to ocean trade, a U S Shipping Board inquiry on British ships, Chicago's bid to host the Democratic convention, Lindbergh's Haitian invitation, the S-4 submarine disaster, New Year at the White House, rising crime, and various political and diplomatic developments. The batch notes 1927 debt reduction, McNary Haugen efforts, Nicaragua actions, and global war prohibition talks.
Washington County journalism through the Argus era to modern press
A historical survey traces Washington County newspapers from The Argus first published in 1854 with Lewis F. Waldin and J. F. Rice to The Washington Press under A. R. Wickersham. It tracks editors, owners, and shifts including Howard A. Burrell shaping county journalism and the evolution of papers like the Washington Democrat and Gazette into later titles. The piece also notes notable figures and mid-century milestones, with interleaved updates on national events and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coriolananus
Chicago
Chicago Daily
Des Moines
New York
Keota
Kalona
Wayland
Washington County
Argus
Lewis F. Waldin
J. F. Rice
A. R. Wickersham
Washington Press
Thad Stanton
A. S. Bailey
Howard A. Burrell
William Allen White
Kansas
Burrell
J. L. Brookhart
Anna Dawson
KE. B. Bolens
Washington Democrat
Wisconsin
Joe Biles
Democrat
Riverside Times
J. J. Kellogg
Kell and McCrackin
Waters and Hood
George Rodman
Waters
Alex Miller
Miller
Burell
Frank B. Appleby
Oregon
Blitt Grason
Don Rosas
Grayson
Washington Gazette
John Wiseman
Gazette Printing
Journal” Goth
I. H. Logan
Wake Neal
Livingston
Press’ Company
Alex Story
Morning Gazette
Hugh McCleery
Gazette P
Hugh MccCleery
William McCausland
Harry Keister
Washington
McCausland
William Fitzwilliams
Nate Black
Evening Journal
G. Logan Payne
Orville Elder
Elder, Shannon &Co
Iowa State Bond Pledges Move To Governor Hammill
State lawmakers pledged constitutional backing for a state bond issue and will appeal to the supreme court after Judge Clock limited the highway commission’s authority over primary road improvements. Rockwell City plans a municipal air field with clear signage for air travelers. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad announces yard and line upgrades in Iowa for next year. Hanford MacNider plans to return to Mason City for business after resigning as assistant secretary of war. Senator Lars J. Skromme of Roland hints at a gubernatorial bid and starts the first Skromme for governor club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Grand Jury
Library of Congress
Washington, D. C
Jane A. Chilcote
Grinnell College
Walter Meek
M. R. Meek
Hosmer
Iowa
Hammill
Supreme Court
Sherwood A. Clock
Hampton
State Highway Commission
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Agricultural Department of the Railroad
Hanford MacNider
Mason City
Massive Apple Week Pie Baked in Yakima
During Apple Week in Yakima Washington a pie weighing over a ton was baked by four bakers using fifteen foot rolling pins. The operation employed a specially built oven and 2100 pounds of apples to produce the giant dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Washington
One Week in Washington County News Review
A wide range of local events from Washington County lay ahead the week of Jan 1 to Jan 7. Notable happenings include births and marriages in Keota, Washington, and Wellman, housing and hotel lease updates, Y M C A activities, and plans for a county basketball league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Tunney vows defense and new money for 1928 title
Gene Tunney returns from the south with resolve to defend his heavyweight crown twice in 1928. He hints Tex Rickard must provide more money to retain the champion. Also notes Sarazen defends Miami Beach open crown with 292. Other items include Preblin elected Illinois athletic commissioner chair and coach Ruby calling for dribble elimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Tunney
South
Tex Rickard
Gene Sarazen
Miamai Beach
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Fifer
Lincoln
Ethel McCreedy
Wallace
Eather Gibson
Court House
George Wallace
Highland
R. E. Schulty
Overlands
Wellman
M. R. Regan
Fremont
Frank Sage
Shirley Clark
Warfel
Brookhart
Anderson
Case
Crone
Gilbert
Grecian
Second United Presbyterian Church
John 1 Puinney
Leslie Mountied
Pouinney
Greenville
Tenn
A. W. Yard
Henry Ballard
John Bigham
D. Craig
E. P. Dusenberry
Charles Houck
W. H. Keiper
Fairfield
Jones
R. G. Whitmer
Ad Club
J. O. Kingaman
University of Iowa
Vernon Crull
Fred Jordon
Paul Sodergren
E. J. Murphy
Huggins Brothers
Jay McNamara
Joe Falk
T. Rothschild
Ralph Shannon
J. H. Warren
Chas Ford
T. R. Phillips
Ray Lemley
W. JD. Weidner
Lawrence Wilson
T. L. Hosmer
J. R. Maxwell
Frank Kurtz
J. E. Eldridge
FOX Theatre
Iowa Cities
Knoxville
Ames
Oskaloosa
University of Iown
Dean Walters
Swarthmore
M. L. Bowman
Bowman
Farm Bureau
William F. Hess
Town City
Hess
Fort Madison
Marshalltown
Central Foundry Company
Rufus L. Chase
National Conference of Religious Workers
Iowa City
James Fef. Coons
Mount Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan College
Goons
Glenn C. Haynes
Iowa Good Roads Association
National and International News Review
Lindbergh
Central America
Congress
Remus
Senator Capper
St. Lawrence Seaway
United States Shipping Board
Usomemmy Geis
Wloije
Rea
Col
Charles Lindbergh
Hatian
Country
Roy K. Jones
Joseph McGinely
Aaron Hoges
Republican
Coolidge
SOA
Senate
United States Treasury
Indiana
United States
Mexico
Europe
League of Nations
al Smith
William Edward Hickman
Little Marian Parker
Ozoza
Black Sea
Charles A. Lindbergh
British Honduras
San Savvador
Honduras
Clarence Chamberlin
Germany
Mexico City
Evangeline Tindbergh
Detroit
Coglidge Nomin
Ated
Charles B. Robbins
Cedar Rapids
Treasury
Poland
Lithuania
Kraczyna
George Remus
Lima State Insane Hospital
Martha McClure
State Central Committee
State News Review
Rockwell City
Lars J. Skromme
Roland
Skromme
Sever
Arthur Ewing
Howard
N. D. Anderson
Stuart
South Marion Avenue
Ophelia Miller
Ted Gallup
Alex Miller Gallup
Charles Wilson
Blanche Rich
Brighton
Raymond Richards
Dorothy M. Ralston
West Chester
Leland M. Pellett
Chilicothe
Missouri
Washington Y. M. C. A
Helen McCarty
Gleede Dold
Coppock
Fpvelyn Pear
Zoe Alice Wilcox
Washington County Farm, Bureau
Brighton Independents
Ava Marie Bennett
Packwood
Claire LD. Kent
Ottumwa
Washington Concert Band
Owen P. McKevitt
Leslie Payne
Moline
Illinois
Mr. McKevitt
Belle Rice
W. J. Norton
Board of Supervisors
Washington County Hospital
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Joe E. Hardeck
Edna Wade of
Methodist
Sam T. Donahey
Board of Supervisory
Ed Kos
Mr. Kos
R. C. Ferguson
County Attroney
A. E. Baldridge
Tucker and Eicher
Chevrolet
Edith Kimmell
Ned Fisher
Public Schools of
Bill” Feldmean
Feldman
Charles Darby
Washington County Farmers’ Insurance Association
Woodman Hall
E. C. Bloom
C. KE. Hillis
Oelwein
Anna Hamil
Ainsworth
Canton, S. D
Francia Rummelhart
Riverside
Mr. Rummelhart
Sporting Review
Paul Preblin
University of Illinois
Illinois State Athletic Commission
Craig Ruby
Universiy of
Ilinois
Walter Dill Scott
Northwestern University
Dyche Stadium
Tommy Thevenow
St. . Louis Cardinal
Guble
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