Christmas Customs in a World of Holy Days
Rev J H Freedline muses on Christmas and other holy days through a nostalgic lens. He contrasts the Bethlehem comfort with modern gifts and duties, highlights customs in England Germany Norway and Sweden, and urges readers to share cheer with those less fortunate. He cites adaptations and readings to deepen the Christmas vision.
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J. H. Freedline
Christ
Bethlehem
Bor
City of
David
Washington
Lincoln
United States
America
Jesus
England
Wales
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Tranp Airplanes Designed To Carry Ten Tons
Airplanes named Tranp, costing about 100000 dollars, are being designed to transport ten tons of merchandise. The project focuses on heavy freight capacity and practical logistic applications for future commercial use.
Madison area Christmas visits and services noted
Miss Bess Findley arrives from Oakland Nebraska for Christmas at home. Casper Kish visits daughter Annie Miller. Fred Long of Farragut assists in Madison musical program. Earl Halliday and family of Tarkio Missouri visit Fred Halliday. Out of town attendees include Stanton family Grange Hall area Athen family Lone Chapel Boettner family Centennial Kirby L Bricker family Locust Grove. Mae Booth Sedgewick teacher hosts Sunday dinner at Adolph Miller home. Rev John Zuck attends services. Glen Edgerton learns his stepfather died in Sulphur Springs Arkansas and will be buried in Carter Oklahoma. County Superintendent Simons visits schools. Near East Relief talk at Sunday services. pledges given and committee formed to solicit more support.
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Bess Findley
Oakland
Neb
Casper Kish
Annie Miller
Fred Long
Farragut
Madison
Woodside
Earl Halliday
Tarkio
Detwiler Family Prominent in Old Home Town History
The Detwiler family, early settlers and influential figures in the old home town, included a merchant builder and the first university graduate to settle there. They were active in social and church life, but the Panic of 1898 crippled the family business and civic leadership.
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Old Home Town
Detwiler
Old Home
Keokuk
Detwiler Kin Preserves Old Town Spirit Through Education
A long-remembered Detwiler story celebrates the lineage from the elder Detwiler to a granddaughter known as Margy. Despite hardship, the family stayed rooted in the old home town, with Margy pursuing chemistry in a western college while working secretarial, bookkeeping, and social-service roles to support her education and community. The piece honors the Detwiler ambition, resilience, and enduring town pride.
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Detwiler
Hfe
Middle West
Miss Detwiler
Margy” Detwiler
Bbsiasss
Margy
Kansas City Star
Relief drive asks shipment of corn to Near East
A plea urges Armenians dying from famine to receive surplus corn. Local donors include Payne Good Bros Sullivan & McBride Hodde Rosenthal Rose Ebert and Bentley. Elevators warehous es and railroads offer free handling and shipping. a ship is sought to cross seas. Committee led by Cliff Good coordinates with Near East Relief.
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Armenia
Near East
M. Payne
Good Bros
Cliff Good
Frank Castleman
John Zuck
L. R. Sims
H. F. Jae
Abundant Petroleum Sparks Calls to Curb Middlemen
A news dispatch notes a glut of petroleum and urges motorists to beware profiteering. The piece argues speculators and middlemen grow too powerful and advocates organizing the public to oust the rascals. An odd aside mentions eggs found in a elm trunk during tank cutting as a curious estimate.
Christmas Eve and Day Services at Evangelical Church
Holy night service at 7:00 p.m. December 24 with children's celebration. Christmas Day December 25 includes English 9:30 a.m. service with holy communion and 11:00 a.m. German service. December 31 German service at 8:00 p.m. New Year January 1 11:00 a.m. solemn service. Epiphany January 6 11:00 a.m. solemn service.
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Evangelical Church
City of David
Martin Luther
Epworth League entertains members at church event
The Epworth League held its regular monthly entertainment at the church on Friday evening. A large number of young people attended and enjoyed games and other amusements, followed by refreshments.
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Epworth League
Presbyterian Church Christmas Services Highlight
Morning topic The Christmas Spirit and the Anthem Chiming Christmas Bells performed by the choir. Duets feature Bessie Adamson and Katherine Mitchell, and Katherine Mitchell with W H Rageth. Sunday school at 10, morning service at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, and evening services at 7 30.
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Bessie Adamson
Katherine Mitchell
Christian Endeavor
W. H. Rageth
Joel Estes Dies in Eureka Springs Arkansas
Joel Estes of Eureka Springs Arkansas died suddenly on Sunday. He was formerly an attorney at Bidney. He was married about four months ago to Mrs Zell Edgerton formerly of this place. The many friends of Mrs Estes extend sympathy at this time.
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Joel Estes
Eureka Springs
Ark
Bidney
Zell Edgerton
Birthday Shower for Miss Ina Lori mer
The young ladies class of the M B church held a handkerchief shower for Miss Ina Lori mer on Monday night at her home. She was surprised in every way as the group gathered to celebrate her birthday.
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M. B. Church
Miss Ina Lorimer
Miss Ina
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Washington Irving
Madison News
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the Colonial Theatre
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Vicinity
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