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Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

31 Dec 1936

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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1936

Page

2

Christmas hosting and visits brighten regional homes

A montage of Christmas hospitality acrossWadena and surrounding towns as families hosted dinners and guests. Highlights include Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Wood open house for their silver wedding anniversary, visits from relatives in Elkader Oelwein and West Union, and multiple gatherings in homes of Whittenbaughs, Freys, Herrlings, and Flanagans among others.

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Carl Cox Manchester G. P. Clark Dawson Clark Will Schmid Castalia Louise Schmid J. R. Wood John Bock Elkader Lyal Whitten A. G. Herrling Frank Welch Leora Lucille Arlene Lawrence Raftis Oelwein Will Frey Hans Baumgartner Strawberry Point Winifred Flanagan Central City Ellen Flanagan Mason City John Thiele Milo Mary Whittenbaugh Will Whittenbaugh George Fay Dora Howard Crandall Vera Mattocks Erie Loretta Mattocks Hartley Berton McLaughlin Monticello James Davis Harold Hermen Eddie Lawrence Welch Maynard Powers Chrystal Lake Powers S. V. Carnock Dubuque Maggie Whitterthaugh Marjorie Ernst Mercy Carl Gehring Near Elgin H. J. Aeschliman Lena Aeschliman Ted Larson Fam Ily Eldorado Emma Jennings Bessie Jennings Wilder Mattocks Oklahoma
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Understanding Iowa Children

A discussion of early childhood growth from ages two to six, detailing rapid increases in weight height and brain development. The text notes the brain reaches 87 percent of its adult size by age six, with significant growth in organs and overall body mass. It emphasizes ample nourishment and rest during this period to support future development. Sponsored by the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa.

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The Iowa Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa
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I Have Known Astronomers Yet Foreclosure Dates

A 있n is quoted Hi Ho a Chinatown sage noting that experts may calculate solar eclipses yet fail to predict mortgage foreclosures. The piece mentions the Yredegard Iron Works as Confederacy ordnance chief factory in Richmond Virginia and references Finland with many lakes. It reports Mr. and Mrs. Becker dining in Clermont and the Chapmans moving near Robyn's store. Ernest Juel's job change to Nashua is noted with Lester Carr's guilty plea for butter theft. Otto Krueger enjoys retirement but plans a flexible schedule and occasional fishing.

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H. F. Becker Ed Delaney Clermont Myron Chapman Robyn Nordaht Clemit Joseph Demayter Madison Wis Halvor Loftsgard Ernest Juel Benson Creamery Cedar Falls Farmers Cooperative Creamery Nashua Lester Carr Sunine Gazette Otto Krueger
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Men and Women Ratios by Age in the United States

Statistics show that for every three men aged 75 to 80 there are four women, and for every four men over 85 there are seven women. A symbol note discusses the anchor as a Christian emblem of hope originating from St. Paul’s description of it as the anchor of the soul, sure and steadfast.

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U.S United States St. Paul
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First Request for Flag by Thomas Green in 1777

A historical note records Thomas Green, described as a nominal Ian dian, making the first request for a United States flag from the Continental Congress on June 3, 1777, offering three strings of wampum in exchange.

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Thomas Green U. S Continental Congress
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Early Deep Sea Exploration Milestones

Explorations began circa 1820 with sounding observations. The first major expedition was the British steamship Challenger from 1872 to 1876, marking a landmark in deep sea research.

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Challenger
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