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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
4
A fragmented narrative recalls Marius declaring love to Cosette as revolution erupts in Paris Streets. Valjean risks all to rescue Marius in the sewers and later rests with the lovers as they face an uncertain future.
A flood of names fill Christmas notices as Fred Rothlisberger, Yona Chapman, and many others travel to Lansing, Iowa Falls, and West Union to spend the holiday with relatives. Weekend visits, school events, and a grand Christmas tree program at the Baptist church mark a season of gatherings across the community.
Alma residents share holiday hospitality with neighbors and relatives from Decorah to Clermont. Numerous families including Gundersons, Loftsgards, Nelsons, and Hansons exchange Christmas greetings, attend church programs, and host guests at local homes and schools during the festive period.
Rodan Butley spent Christmas at the B Frisbes home. Helen House of Waterloo visits the Herman Boyer home. The local school closes for a two week holiday. Mrs Clell Culling and son visited the Sheldon Boyle home. Mr and Mrs H W Helms called at the Martin Hovey home. Mr and Mrs BE B Grimes were guests at the Sarah Helm home.
William Walters and family spent Christmas at the Gus Hoyer home. New Years Day is a legal holiday, mail carriers rest Saturday. Echo subscriptions due. check your tag. Berg & Kohler sale bills urged. prices quoted as very interesting. Mrs Holm's cottage nearly finished with plastering done. carpenters to finish soon. Merchants give calendars to customers and friends. One dollar and two dollar bills common, larger denominations scarce until war bonds printing finishes. Reading shapes a child's mind. seek good reading through librarian guidance for imagination and heart.
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