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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
6
An editorial piece reflects on the Christmas spirit across history and urges readers to embody charity and kindness. It emphasizes the child as king of the season, urges unselfish giving, and warns against display and selfish excess while promoting simple greetings and acts of love for all.
Both Elgin banks will be closed all day Monday December 26 for a Christmas holiday. Please bear this in mind and make your plans accordingly. The Citizens State Bank. The Elgin Savings Bank.
The Elgin Fire Department will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday night December 26 at the town hall. It is emphasized as urgent that every fireman attend. Secretary Harry Baldwin was hospitalized Wednesday with a minor appendicitis and may require surgery for relief.
Sunday school presents The Promise Revealed and The Christmas Story at the Baptist church on Friday December 28 at 8 p m. The program features readings , songs, and recitations by Mabel Rennison , Mae Anderson , Kathryn Kruger and many others with a free will offering for the Orphans Home. Are you welcome I am sure you are.
Public health notice from Athens Clarke health department outlines ten health commandments. Emphasizes eating wisely, avoiding excess, regular meals, cleanliness, rest, sun exposure, regular checkups, safe habits, prudent illness care, and annual medical and dental exams for prevention. The list cautions against smoking, excessive alcohol, and unsafe shared items.
At an Anamosa Legion meeting last Thursday night the town was canvassed by a group selling a pamphlet promoting discontent and the gospel of the reds. Commander Smith contacted the mayor, the pamphlet was reviewed, and the party was told to move on and has not been seen since.
Elmer Baumgartner of southeast of Elgin and Miss Gladya Olson near Elkader united in marriage at Elkader Evangelical parsonage on Wednesday December 14 with Rev HH Franke officiating. The couple plan to farm near West Union and will reside nearby.
Elmer G. Kilcher finally receives the Distinguished Service Cross awarded in 1919 for gallantry on the French front. He risked his life to rescue a wounded soldier under heavy fire and was wounded himself. A delay meant he wore a leather container and tin pin until the medal arrived. Dr. T. A. King of West Union helped secure the authentic decoration, with Kilcher also receiving an Italian honor.
An essay on the harms of material pursuit and debt in American family life. It traces a mother who teaches thrift yet children grow up drawn to silk and privilege, leading to debt and a broken home. The piece ends by posing the question of responsibility and possible remedies. It also includes a mid article pitch from Weibel Mill Company advertising feed products. It notes Frieden, son of Mr and Mrs A, and a short line about lime in jellies, with a promise of recovery.
Obituary notice for Ful Duvhes Backer, who started the Elyin Evia printing venture in Elgin thirty three years ago. He resided in Elgin for that period, married Libbie Nickiaus, had daughters, and died after burial in Joplin Missouri. He worked as a printer and proofreader across several cities including Guinein Carthass and Joplin.
A holiday greeting from Weibel Mill Company wishes readers joy and peace in Jesus and notes a busy dairy feed business unloading a large carload and planning another. Henry Martins arm injury from a mule is healing. Rev. Thos Stoert of St Joseph moves his address to St Louis after year end, likely due to a new call. Mary Hanson returns home for Christmas vacation and Karl Miller visits Buffalo Center with August Winkleman.
A scattered notice from The Clermont Enterprise notes Edna Prybyl and her sister Mabel Knudson performed with the Woman's Symphony Orchestra of Los Angeles. It mentions Prybyl’s daughter Mrs Prybyl and Ethel Prybyl, plus Mrs Taylor planning to join the Chicago orchestra.
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