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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1919

Page

4

Local Neighbors Share Social Hour Notes and Visits

Mrs Guy Drainard and Mrs Palmer of Kansas City visit sisters and friends in West Union this week. Mrs Sidney Nut and Mrs Martin Hovey join social hour at Mrs Mary Brause home. Mrs Peters Gruver drove to West Union for an evening at Madge Wherry’s place.

Guy Abvins Palmer Kansas City Sidney Martin “Hovey Sidney Patterson West Union Mary. Brause

Cherry Valley Notes Highlight Local Visits and Services

Alta Dennler spent Monday with her Uncle Bert Hofer and family. Ned Hanson entertains Miss Gladys Johnson of Sioux City Iowa. Christen Spent, Laurie Gehring and Adolph Hanson travel home for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Dennler host visitors from Rock Valley. Rev Edward Grimm returned from Head to conduct funeral services for Humanu Gerber.

Alta Dennler Bert Hofer Ned Hanson Gladys Johnson Sioux City Iowa Delta Christen Adolph Hanson Eed Laurérice Gehring Oelwein Tuesan Martin Hangon

Figure Out Your Future Based on Present Living Habits

A study by the American Bankers Association tracked 100 average young men starting at 26 to reveal outcomes by age 36 48 and 65. By 36 thirty five had saved nothing 40 had moderate means 10 were in good circumstances 10 were wealthy and 6 were dead. By 48 sixteen were no longer sole providers 85 were self supporting but with no resources 3 were wealthy 16 were dead. By 65 thirty depended on others 46 were self supporting without means 3 were in good circumstances 1 was wealthy and 20 were dead.

American Bankers' Association

Highland Wisconsin Woman Helps Care for Injured Father-in-Law

Mrs Franki Matthys of Highland Wisconsin assisted in caring for her father in law Ole Matthys who was hurt in a runaway accident some time ago.

Franki Matthys Highland Wisconsin Ole. Matthys

Decorah Boy Triumphs in Local Meet Dispute

Decorah figures Cora Raines and Berhorg White earn titles as a Decorah meet concludes with one boy champion, though details remain fragmentary. The report notes a victory toward a difficult infernal pursuit, with local observers naming Decorah as the scene of the competition.

Decorah Boy Cora Raines Berhorg White Decorah

Saint Klaus tale and holiday visits reported

The passage recounts a Saint Klaus legend where a man named Klaus recoils at greed after leaving a fortune and bars of gold were thrown through a window over three nights until a benefactor intervenes. It also notes Joseph Bhumeartner visiting relatives and Fleet Stanton returning home for the holidays, with local family mentions and travel details.

Klaus Hind Saint Klaus Joseph” Bhumeartner Alan Wlein Chris’ ‘Meyer Fleet ‘Stanton Huron Dakota John, Stanton Hera

Local Evansville Soap Company advances use of clay byproduct

A new Evansville, Indiana firm plans to ship raw cosmetic materials derived from clay deposits as a substitute for traditional powders. Key organizers Travis, Bauman, and Schlern say production begins next week while offering a tale of youthful vanity and aging wisdom as context.

Notable Quotes On Leadership By Historical Figures

A collection of remarks attributed to figures like Jefferson and Roosevelt, highlighting debates over territorial purchase and the Panama Canal. The piece also quotes Solomon F. Chase on resuming specie payments, framing history as stories of men who acted when others hesitated.

Napoleon United States Louigton Presidant Jefferson Roosevelt

Leota Phillips Returns From Red Cross Nursing Service

Miss Leota Phillips arrives home after over a year with the American Red Cross serving as a nurse. She was last stationed in San Francisco and received discharge there, the only local young woman with active service in the U S forces and has traveled widely and had many notable experiences.

Leota Phillips American Red Cross San Francisco California Phillips Uncle Sam

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