Influenza Conference Warns Of Bolder Epidemic Risk
Wealth officers and scientists gathered in Washington warned that a more severe influenza with higher mortality may follow the present epidemic. Surgeon General Cumming, ill, read a paper noting rising cases since November and a peak around 25 000 weekly, with 196 009 new cases last week. University of Chicago expert Jordan outlined lack of immunity and transmission questions, stressing influenza as a difficult pathogen.
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Washington
Honeral Cumming
U.S. Public Health Service
Cumming
Wo FL Dron R
Thaf
Rawin
Jordan
University of Chicago
Farm Mutual Meeting Friday
This afternoon the board of directors of the Washington County Mutual Insurance Association meet to wind up the old year. Tomorrow the annual meet of policy holders will be held with reports received, directors elected, and the association noted as the largest in the state with a good year and steady growth.
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Washington County
County home stores 6100 quarts fruit for winter use
Inventory by county supervisors shows the home holds 6100 quarts of canned fruit for inmates. The county farm produced apples potatoes cabbage and other produce stored for winter, with total property value expected above 15000 dollars. full figures awaited auditing.
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Ann Ventory
Counnty
Anti-Johnson Forces Converge to Oppose Impeachment Move
Oklahoma legislators reconvened as anti administration forces seek to derail the impeachment effort against Governor Henry S. Johnson. A five member committee was proposed to probe rumors of bribery tied to last session votes, introduced by Senator W. J. Otjen. The move aims to derail the insurgent program and faces debate in the house before possible senate action.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Henry $. Johnson
W. J. Otjen
Remuplican
Alde
Livingston Leads Prayer Services at United Presbyterian
Schuyler Livingston led Wednesday evening prayer at United Presbyterian Church as all city churches joined in observance of the annual week of prayer. He contrasted ancient and modern views of law and mercy noting Christian tempering of justice. Special music by Judea Presbyterian. Prayers offered by J H L Peet and others with closing prayer by Rev P K Roll of the Christian church. R J Catlett of the Hie Baptist church scheduled to speak. Theme announced as Prayer and Missions.
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Schuyler Livingston
United Presbyterian Church
Ino
J HL Peet
Sherman
H W. McCleery
P. KB
Roll of
Christian Chirch
R. J. Catlett
Hie Baptist Citrenix
Los
Hoover Plans New Prohibition Drive
United Press reports Herbert Hoover, soon after quietyed, will sponsor a campaign mixing education with enforcement to curb liquor use. He supports tougher prosecutions for city officers aiding large scale illicit activity and will push an education drive to shift public opinion in favor of prohibition. The plan includes a potential independent inquiry into 1929 marriage licenses and ongoing measures to root out abuses through an impartial investigation.
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United Press
Herbert Hover
Hoover
Itio de Janeiro
Norfolk
Utah
Senate
Washingon
Program of County SS Meet Washington County SS Convention
The Washington County Sunday School association announces the annual convention program led by Walter Leet and Miss Ella Jordon. It takes place Thursday Jan 15 at West Chester Baptist Church with registration at 9 and a chicken dinner for 25 cents at noon.
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Washington C
Ouunty Council of
Walter Leet
Ella Jordon
Washington
Puesda
Westchester
Christian Charest Chester
Char
Schuster
Ana
Moves Of Rober Family At Rock Island Crossing
Mr and Mrs Rober family relocate 41 miles from town near Rock Island crossing where Rex Fish remains in Washington continuing high school duties. The notice notes Fish stationed at the flag Rock Island crossing and implies ongoing community ties and duties.
Cedar Rapids bootlegger scheme shocks city with planned shootout
Testimony outlines an attempted Cedar Rapids liquor operation modeled on Chicag o felonies. Phittins Phillips of Cleere, Iowa, is charged with carrying firearms illegally and conspiring to violate laws. He was held on 2000 dollars bond after being arrested near Newton Ireland’s home in a car with guns. Leo Moyles testified Phillips offered him 200 dollars to recruit an accomplice, while another claimed Phillips planned to “shoot up” rival targets, prompting police raids and further arrests.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicho
Pillips
Cleere
Iml
Phittins
Gt Fury
Newton Ireland
Phillips
Patt
Ireland
Leo Moyles
Iret
Earl McVey
Clinton
Milwaukee Rapids
McVey
Fervals
IGWA Legislators Gather for Pre Session Meetings
Pre session meetings began today ahead of the forty third general convening. Key figures including Governor McParlane and Speaker candidates Johnson Torvill Johnson were expected in Knoxville. Mrs. Caroline Q Pendrey of Quoketa, the only woman Democrat in the house, was among those arriving for the gathering.
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Les Monoy
House
Senate
Avel
McParlane
Knoxville
Johnson
Torvill
Caroline Q Pendrey
Quoketa
Johnson County
Ie House
Libr
Mt Pleasant Plays Washington In Friday Basketball Clash
Washington high hosts Mt Pleasant on its home court in a likely tight Little Six matchup. Mt Pleasant, slow to start the season, has shown steady improvement and aims to peak against Washington while Ottumwa meets Muscatine and Fairfield plays at Washington in other Friday games. Preliminaries begin at 7 15 with Washington second team and Wen theater high school, and a charity service follows for veterans.
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Washington High School
Washington Court
Mt. Pleasant
Ashington
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Mae
Washington
Wen Theater High Choo
Mt. Pleavant
Curt
Kamen Remati
Guivereity Hish
Iowa City
Buriington
Palrfiell
Cilla
Pacha Scalemapter
Pedestrians warned after rain slick streets
Washington doctors prepared supplies of splints and bandages as slippery sidewalks from yesterday’s rain slow foot travel. Officials warned pedestrians to take care after reports of injuries from falls on icy paths and crowded late-night streets.
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Washington
Dante
Griffin Elected Hospital Board Chairman in Riverside
William Griffin of Riverside was elected chairman of the Washington County Hospital Trustees at the annual meeting held yesterday noon. The board re elected Resian ae superinten pital for the year 1929, with a strong record cited, including maternity services and major and minor operations. The report notes a hospital fund and a projected balance of about $5,000 after taxes due in March, despite expenses, and highlights progress in county public health and a new home for moras es.
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William Griffin
Riverside
Chearge Reed
Hackson Township
Ralph Doneherty
Washington County Hospital
Haversalaine
Piol
J. M McCleery
Moraes
Win
Jury Trial Schedule Placed by Judge Patterson
Judge J G Patterson at Os 01008 assigns January term district court jury trials. Dockets include Geo Reed vs Fred Cannon and John Wehrle vs Jesse Perrin on Monday. Tuesday includes A W Roser vs Emily Dora and others. Probate estate claims and road condemnation cases listed under state highway commission projects.
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J. G. Patterson
District Court
Providi
Fred Cannon
John @ Wehrle
Jesse Perrin
WashingtonLoan & Trust Co
A. W. Rowser
Emily
Ora To Sabhaty Et al
Alvin
Talrience S. Bendrew O. Morkan
Ike Holt
Mare Cran
State Highway Commission
State of Town
Washington
Cherry
B. J. Pringle
Wen
Patterson
Reed Leads Fight Against Kellogg Treaty Filibuster Plan
Senator Reed leads opposition to the Kellogg Treaty in the Senate debate as reservationists seek to delay ratification and a possible vote glances toward a last minute battle. House debates reapportionment and tariff hearings continue amid broader congressional activity.
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Reed
Washington
Senate
Congress
Berah
le Moses
N. Ha
Witterenders
James A. Reed
Missouri
Webers Celebrate Golden Wedding at Louisa County Home
Mr and Mrs J H Weber, respected farmers of Louisa County, marked their golden wedding anniversary at home on Monday. They were married in 1879, and the couple has long resided in Lin Wapelto township, owning one of the finest farms in the area.
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Colempus Juncton
J. H. Weber
Louisa County
Jornson County Gets Farm Bureau
Jornson County, Iowa, formed a county farm bureau after a two year gap. About 150 farmers from every township gathered to reorganize and elect officers for 1920, ending the county’s status as lacking a farm bureau.
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Jornson County
Farm Bureau
Towa
Ta Dan
Seare Jobneon
Deters
Witchcraft and murder trial in York taints courtroom
In a York County case three youths linked by belief in witchcraft faced trial for the killing and burning of Nelson Rehmeyer. Blymyer claimed hexes and insanity while admitting involvement, Curry provided force, and Hews was to be tried. defense by W W Van Baman details remain unfolding as proceedings continue amid heavy sensational interest.
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York
John Mlymyer
Allege
Nelson Rehmeyer
Dohturry
Rime
Relimyer
Wilbert Hews
iBismier
Blymyer
Tymmyer
Rehmeyer
Bly
Curry
John
John Blymyer
Boy
Kehmeyer
W. W. van Baman
Schedule for Y games announced in county league
taryle W. Sante of the M C A released the schedule for Monday night games at the Y with three contests weekly. Highlights include Wayland versus SY Leaders and Brighton against Washington Independents, with Bye weeks for Ollie and Wellman in turn, plus notes on Reutley’s return from illness.
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Taryle W. Sante
M.C. A
Wayland
Washington
Tonm
Ollie
Brighton
West Chester
Wellman
Wayland Wolland
Wayland Va Weltmanington Independents
Ton
Washington Independents
Anders
Fey
Washingon
Olle
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