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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
7
A long extract details Chinese hunters using tame eagles to lure wild birds in Mongolia, with nets and baited lines. It notes feather value for fans, including a black feather with white center fetching up to $20. The rest shifts to church revival in Odon, Indiana, highlighting conversions, fellowship, and upcoming lectures and services.
Flavio Gioja improved the mariner’s compass near the end of the eleventh century. Earlier, a lodestone magnetized by straw or wood floated in water indicated the north point. A chronicler notes the needle turns toward the pole star and can be guided by a light beside the needle when night obscures stars.
In the St Lawrence region some islanders claimed to live on the world’s smallest islands until recent measurements showed the Eddystone Lighthouse site in Britain rests on a rock less than thirty feet across at low tide.
Pastor Rev J W Trowbridge leads sermons at Odon Sunday 10 30 a m and 7 p m. Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 p m and choir practice Friday 7 p m.
The Christian Church announces schedule under Pastor Charles Coleman includes Thursday choir practice at 7 13 PM Friday Bible School at 7 15 PM Sunday preaching at 4 30 PM and 7 15 PM Junior Meeting at 2 00 PM.
Virginia showcases natural wonders with the Natural Chimneys near Solon, Augusta. Two main limestone pillars reach 105 feet, featuring base openings and attracting hundreds of visitors yearly to admire the scenery and marvel at this geological oddity.
The text explains how tiger stripes and lion coats evolved for camouflage. Tigers blend with Asia’s grassy pines and forest light, lions blend with African deserts. Coloration helps predators approach and hides timid prey from carnivores.
Oats for growing chicks vary by age from pin head to rolled oats for 2 week olds and larger birds. The 48 States spend 280 million yearly on good roads. In Japan the kajika singing frog brings up to 10 per pair and a poet hosts parties with guests composing poems in its honor.
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