Iowa Fire Losses 1919 Reported by State Fire Marshal
The ninth annual Iowa fire report shows 1919 fires totaling 4236, with insured losses at 6.59 million and uninsured excess of 2.42 million. It notes 128 fire deaths, including women, children, and gas inhalation, with major loss from the Douglas Starch Works fire in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
J. Rey
Ray Tiller
Waterloo
Oxcees
Douglass Starch Works
Cedar Rapids
Mills
Marshal Traes
Tracy Assatien
Vinton Chautauqua Receives Strong Local Support
VINTON CHAUTAUQUA WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF REBIRTH RECEIVES GOOD SUPPORT. The town hosted a Chautauqua program with strong attendance and a busy schedule through Friday. Election of County Superintendent took place, with Emmy Crossley named to succeed Miss Della Littes. A Fort Worth visitor was accidentally wounded in an offhand shooting incident. Bankers visited Vinton for a county gathering, and events included a horse accident, a wedding, and family visits as the community marked a lively day.
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Vinton Tor
AL Ierting
County Board of Education
Thix City
Emmy Crossley
Garrison
Wan Enuit
Della Littes
Minnesley
Linton High
University
Benton County
Vinton
le Ws
Storms Near Allison Damage Crops and Town Updates
Storms around Allison cause crop damage including potatoes and grain. Local families welcome a newborn boy. vacation plans and county fair preparations are noted. Community events cover weather, road conditions, water tank replacement, and upcoming courthouse and fair timelines.
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J. B. Shanewise
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Arthur Grassley
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Nely
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L. Biock
Vinton Chautauqua
Erietaris
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Gori SouLn
Miss Troxel
Bertie Troxel
Dallis Troxel
Burlington
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St. Luke's Hospital
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W. Fi Brown
Mra. Brown
Dakota
Rey
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George Fry
John Yalta
WE. Wey
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J. A. Butterfield
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Stovina
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Miss Mabel
Marin
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Spirit Lake
Mbu
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Gene
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Minnerota
Ube
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Albert Uldragis
Pheobe Baumgarter
Ween Pagel
James McKinxet
Spangler
Moce Bradford
Murivee Mudix
Belo Pelrson
Butler County
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Maneley
Bertha Brown
Carrol
Glidia Brown
Atack
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Camell
Ito
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Priday
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Supreme Bench
Chris Shierer
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