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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
6
Local notes record Berg hosting a semi auction sale next Saturday with a 1 pm demonstration. Numerous social updates mention visitors and visits to families in West Union, Postville, Marquette and nearby towns. The item notes safety in numbers for girls and urges reporting news items.
The Elgin Minneapolis congregation outlines services for Sunday January 27 with English worship at 10 and 8 p.m., Sunday school at 11, and a 7:30 prayer meeting. A Mission committee meeting is planned for Tuesday January 29 at Rev W Appel’s church with Rev Kelsar and Rev Lauer attending. A choir rehearsal is set for February 4 at 9 p.m. and a youth sleigh ride occurred Friday January 25 from Elgin to Clermont with refreshments at J F Miller’s home.
The article discusses influenza and pneumonia risks, urging preventive measures and prompt treatment. It emphasizes bed rest for flu or cold, careful disposal of sputum, and consulting a physician at first signs of illness. Local notices mention Berg's last safe day and an upcoming auction, with social updates on residents and travel by horseback for farm assessments in Pleasant Valley township.
The M E Church announces a 10 a m worship hour and 4 0 a m church school. Mrs Samuel Mosby will host the Ladies Aid Society at her home on Thursday afternoon January 24. J O Snyder, Pastor.
English services and Sunday school start at 10 a.m. Norwegian services follow at 11 a.m. The notice urges all parishioners to attend every service. Pastor T. W. Tysdal signs the call.
A mix of kitchen advice and practical finance guidance appears in the text. It covers a bright salad suggestion using canned peaches and paprika, a moral note on teaching children to handle money, and notes on Osnaburg cloth and easy home uses. It also offers a salmon heating method with boiled dressing and parsley garnish.
The state health commissioner notes winter is the peak season for pneumonia. Iowa historical data show an average of 264 pneumonia deaths per month in January to March, versus 51 per month in July to September. Cold weather and related factors drive the rise.
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