Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-02-06

1t by the state law. passed q resolu-
ton to compel moro strict COM
pliance with quarantine regulations
during the epidemic Of influenza, The
local board went much farther than
the state board Of health in formu-
lating rules and makes 1t compulsory
for persons under quarantine to re-
main in their homes until the quar-
antine Is released. The board also
orders that wei members Of famlues
where influenza exists may leave
the premises but prohibits their re-
turn until the quarantine is lifted
The resolution. as adopted, follows:
BE it resolved by the board Of
health of the city OF Marshalltown
that a strict quarantine be kept on
all homes and living rooms. All
persons under quarantine for IN
duepza are not permitted to leave
the houses or rooms after the card
Is placed upon the promises. Any
person not affected with influenza
may leave but not return to said
premises until the quarantine IL
lifted"
The board made it plain that the
resolution would be backed up with
police authority If necessary.
New Rules for Schools.
Teachers in the schools Of the city
have been notified by the board that
pupils suffering from colds or pthef
inoispositions must he sent nome
and children from homes where sick
ness Is known to exist must be ex-
cluded from the schools. the
teachers are accountable for the en-
forcement of this provision.
In the opinion at the health au-
thorities there is more opportunity
for the spread of influenza at dances
and social gatherings, where persons
freely mingle, and feel that such
gatherings. should be discontinued
during the period OF the epidemic 1t
was pointed out that public dances
now are being conducted without
license and promoters may be hauled
into court on complaint. 1t was the
sense Of the meeting that such gath
erings be eliminated for the present,
at least.
Caution to General Public.
Tho action of the health board was
taken in an effort to prevent q
spread of influenza and the board
realizes that it is hopeless to stamp
out the disease without the whole
hearted support of the public. The
public is cautioned to avoid crowds
as much as possible and to avoid
persons with colds or who may ap-
pear tndisposed in any way.
Unless there is a decrease in the
number Of new cases soon more
strict regulations will be issued by
the board. The prevailing weather
conditions are especially favorable to
further spread the disease. Bright
sunny weather probably would re-
suit in the passing Of the epidemic.
Peak May Be Reached.
It was thought this morning that
perhaps the peak Of the epidemic
had been reached. This belief was
strengthened by the fact that only
eight new cases had been reported IN
the past twenty-four hours. This
was considered a hopeful sign that
| relief was in sight, One death d.
rectly traceable to influenza was re-
| ported during the same PERIOD
! Harold Olson, 104 South Fourth
avenue, succumbing 10 pneumonia
following influenza.
The new cases reported since noon
Thursday were as follows: Florence
Butler, 1906 Fremont street; five
members of the family Of L. G. Fin
ton. '912 South Fourth avenue; Mrs.
Ed Gross, 406 South First street, and
r II. Weatherly, 306 Bromley street.
MANY CALLS FOR NURSES.
Red Cross Home Service to Aid in
Finding Nurses.
~r. -, Vocal cacret ry Of the