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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
4
Bath Towels and Wash Cloths Sale Notice
An assortment of fancy and plain bath towels and washcloths offered for sale. Local shop promotions highlight fabric variety and pricing.
Fancy Yarns For Knitting Enthusiasts Increase In Market
Local readers note a surge in the knitting hobby with widespread interest across clubs. Shops boast large varied assortments and advertise new patterns and yarns for knitters at all skill levels.
My Wear store announcement shows pride in new line
A fragmented OCR note announces a Wear store with considerable pride. The text is garbled but signals a launch or reveal and mentions Wear or My Wear branding. No clear dates or names are legible.
Hosiery gift boxes and warm gloves for all ages
A box of hosiery ready for Christmas features silk and lisle hose in many colors. Gift boxes and a full display. Warm lined gloves and mittens for boys, girls, men, and women priced 50 cents to 2.50. Comfy slippers for every family member for the fireside.
To Our Many Friends A Christmas Greeting Message
A heartfelt note extends thanks to customers for their patronage and calls them friends. The message hopes to continue friendly service and acknowledges the impossibility of meeting on Christmas morning while expressing sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas.
Christmas Notices and Local Happenings in Hawkeye County
A fragmented local page notes wood choppers near Hikader and Joliet shipments for National Match Company, a Diamond Match crew near Luther Boone county, and multiple social events. It mentions Christmas programs at district 6 and Marion church, a pioneer dies east of here, and community visits to Postville, West Union, and Gunder with a crowded holiday social scene and fund-raising for school needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hikader
Clayton County
National Match Company
Joliet
Tly
Peoria
Basayood
Luther
Boone, County
Barry
Stroke of Paralysis Impresses Mr Marks in Recovery
Up to this writing Mr Marks is too much improved, but his many friends all hope he will soon be able to be about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks
Christmas tree event and social notes at local church
Miss Ina Roberts visits Lena Wenger for a few days. A church Christmas tree is planned Friday night with all invited. Mrs. Burrow mourns the death of her cousin in Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. Reichert hosted Sunday dinner with the MacKellars. Ella Foxwell returns from business school in Oelwein. Dennlers welcome a girl born last Friday. Ladies Cemetery Association held an all day session at Mrs. Rothlinberger's home. Milford Yearous expected home from Cedar Falls. White Cross Pageant postponed to next Sunday evening with hopeful attendance. Neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. Ogle on their wedding anniversary, with warm hospitality and wishes for many more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Mary Kirkebers
Highn
P. BE. Mork
Tom Mork
Enoch
Mork
Heho
Merry Emas
Melvin Olsen
West Union
Abel
Reuben Mark
Postville
K. Edegard
H. Gisleson
Harold “Landagard
Louie Wattleson
District No. 6
Marion Church
Bribertson
County
Here
Millard Olson
V. Wettleson
Gunder
Frliday
Jardee
Clermont
Ina Roberts
Lena Wenger
Burrow
Arizona
F. Reichert Ware
Lawrence MacKellar
Ella Foxwell
Oelwein
Albert Dennler
Cime
Slanden
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Chas. Rothlinberger
Milford
Cedar Falls
White Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nureny Puce
Fruita
New York
Scaohet
Elgin, Iowa
T. J. Capper & Sons
Llyria
C. S. Kniel, Elgin, Towa
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