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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
5
A letter from Jefferson township praises Jake Beall for using gun and poison to protect flocks from dogs, noting twenty seven hounds and other animals killed. The piece blames dog predation for farmer losses and cites WAukon Standard. The Wayne Herald extols old fashioned self denial and hard work as a route to success.
A number of students and service members return home for the Christmas break. Names observed include Edith Grether Georgia Mae Schori Frances Skanshaug Cornel College Maria Falk George Falk Mar Barat Grether Harry Keiser Gordon Mosby Fayette Lex Schori Clarence Schori Clara Reusser Cedar Rapids Business College Duane Wertz Town City Clint Patterson Ames Agricultural School Others may join, signaling many happy family reunions in Bigin.
The French Government plans an engraved Memorial Diploma for all American soldiers who died in World War I. Distribution occurs February 22, 1920, through American Legion posts. Kin should apply to the nearest post with the claimant name, address, and the deceased’s full name, rank, and unit.
The Elgin Chapter No 162 announces a regular meeting next Wednesday evening in December. Officers and members are expected to be present and all visiting Stars are cordially invited.
The Postville Hospital extends sincere wishes to friends patrons and the public for a Merry Christmas and a New Year of health happiness and prosperity with warm regards from the staff.
A historical editorial argues that wartime excesses speculation and wasteful spending have driven prices up and production down. It calls hard times the natural remedy but urges collective effort, common sense, and reconciliatory action in industry and politics to avert disaster and restore lasting prosperity.
A high school graduate can gain admission to the State University of Iowa, Iowa State College, and the Iowa State Teachers College without examination. About two hundred more high schools now feed graduates directly into state institutions. No entrance formalities remain between high school completion and starting college. a certified high school transcript signed by the principal or superintendent suffices.
Patrick Hassett of Denison has purchased the Albert Schwieshow 240 acre farm near Manila. This adds to his nine Iowa sections totaling 6760 acres valued at about 1.728 million dollars at 200 dollars per acre. He plans to hire clerks and stenographers and open offices in Denison.
Mrs. M. B. Wilson secured a loan from H. E. Anderson with a diamond ring as security. The ring, valued at four dollars by a jeweler, was held after a written order condition. Deputy Gardler opened the sealed envelope and delivered the ring to the bank pending payment and the attached order dispute. Meanwhile, a separate report notes a Polly benefitting event at Elgin High School with a well staged play at the opera house, praised performances, and commendations for Otley and Marie Falk.
A Youths' Companion excerpt argues the American Legion could become a major political and social force, with potential to influence nearly a tenth of voters. It praises wartime veterans’ patriotism, unity, and resistance to agitators, while noting risks of partisan influence and occasional missteps.
Mien Elma Rothisberger, a primary teacher at our school, has gone to LeMars to spend the Christmas vacation with her parents. Eldon Johnson returned from Huron, Dakota, on Tuesday and will spend the holiday with the home folk.
The M KB Baptist church wishes friends a merry Christmas and a happy new year. No prayer meeting this week due to Christmas exercises. Sunday school contest stands Reds 1480 Blues 1346. Regular services next Sunday worship at 10:00, Sunday school at 2:00, evening at 7:30 with themes Vine Branches and Fruit and New Year’s Resolutions. Prof C B Brooks to sing at both services.
A state attorney general argues that price levels are largely psychological and driven by public propaganda. He urges citizens to reject high-price rhetoric and promote a concerted low-price message to curb inflation and avoid becoming victims of costly expectations.
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Co. Board will sell all buttermilk from its output to the highest responsible bidder for one year, beginning February late 1930. Sale takes place Saturday January 10, 1920 at 2 o’clock p m at the company office. The board reserves the right to reject any bids. Molchr Luchainger, Bec y.
Notice is hereby given that the stockholders of the Illyria Pleasant Valley Telephone Co will hold their annual meeting in the town hall Biggin Iowa on Saturday December 27 1018 at 2 o clock p m for the election of officers and any other business that may properly come before the meeting W Mothitsberger Sec
Fred Kohler went to Went Union on Tuesday for business matters.
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