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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1919
Page
5
Des Moines reports the eighth annual state fire marshal summary noting 1918 fires totaled 4393 with a $6 440 771 loss and $4 189 034 insured. Fatalities reached 96 with varied causes and a large share of losses uninsured. Ole O Roe resigns April 1 as state fire marshal.
The twentieth annual Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution state conference met in Sheldon with Mary Ball Washington chapter hosting. Eighty three visiting regents and delegates attended as officers from Onawa Ottumwa Des Moines State Center Iowa City and Sheldon were elected to various posts. Sheldon commercial club aided with decorations and transportation for visitors.
The funeral for Mrs. G H Barrett, longtime OcIwein and Washington resident, was conducted in Iowa Falls with Rev. Clinton officiating. Survived by husband, daughter Florence a Geneva teacher, son Charles just home from overseas. Mrs. Jacob Ottmar buried here earlier, born Austria 1844, survived by husband and daughter Mrs. D V Larkin. shoemaker by trade.
In Fort Dodge at the Northwest Iowa Teachers Association closing session teachers rebel against superintendents led by Li H Minkel. A new nominating committee largely of teachers was elected, replacing the prior superintendent dominated slate. Officers and delegates to the state federation were named with teachers gaining most seats and influence.
E B McDowel of R F D 1 Arlington Tennessee reports influenza cases and severe coughs improved by Foley's Honey and Tar. He credits rapid relief to the remedy after trying others, and notes Lemmon's Drug Store sells it.
Mason City's junior college, run with the high school, was placed on the North Central association accredited list. W. G. C. Bagley reported from Chicago where he attends the meeting. the college has over 35 students now, with 25 needed for first year accreditation and 50 for next year’s accrediting goal.
The college currently employs four teachers to run all academic branches. With the January term opening next year, additional staff will be required to continue operations.
Mrs Efaw of Bennett Wisconsin writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is safe and effective for children with colds coughs croup and whooping cough and that the family uses it regularly the ad notes no opiates and promises prompt relief for various child illnesses.
Raleigh Gould, a widower living near Lone Tree Iowa, suffered fatal burns when his clothes caught fire. He shed the flames and rode more than a mile to seek medical aid, reaching the McBride home west of Iowa River where he collapsed and died shortly after medical help arrived.
A man around 40 died after the accident left him unconscious. He did not regain consciousness to explain how the incident occurred. He is survived by his sister Mrs. George Eden and his brother Joseph Gould, both of this place.
Senator W S Kenyon left for Washington to press the war department on discharge cases for Iowa soldiers and sailors. He has received hundreds of letters from service members seeking help and will examine available info on a possible special Congress session. If no session soon, he plans to depart April 15 for Russia.
Dubuque officials voted unanimously to repave the main thoroughfare in a $2,000,000 project despite high material costs. The Milwaukee rail line project was also discussed as part of city improvements this season.
The government has halted road improvements while the Brunswick Balke phonograph plant undertakes a $150000 upgrade. Meanwhile plans proceed for a new high school and a three story addition to the Julien Dubuque hotel.
Waterloo plans more than 790000 in public works this year as Mayor Thompson reports to labor secretary. Bridges receive 150000, waterworks extensions 40000, sewer extensions 20000, paving the rest. East Waterloo’s 400000 high school nears completion and a 75000 ward school contract is awarded. Overall private and public improvements total about 2000000.
Sioux City mayor says the I W W may hold a national convention next week with many members arriving. He states they will not be molested unless they cause disturbances and asserts their right to opinions and to persuade others by argument.
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