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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
3
Reports claim about 66,000 pounds of coral worth 700000 dollars are harvested yearly from Japan's corn beds by divers. A master diver grades the coral as it is brought aboard, while wholesalers export it and monitor bids. Color heavily influences value from pale quince to dark red.
International Sunday School Lesson outlines Uzziah's reign and pride, noting his early piety and later arrogance that led to divine punishment. It emphasizes youth training, parental and church roles, and the need for daily prayer and obedience, with questions guiding study and reflection on temperance and moral law.
Eastbound trains list passenger numbers 470 472 474 with times 9 42 am 1 30 pm 8 42 pm. Westbound trains 476 473 471 at 7 50 am 1 30 pm 8 07 pm. Local freight 82 81 at 12:03 pm and 7:50 am. Freight for shipment must arrive by 5 60 pm the previous day. Wabash Time Table Howell Iowa shows 7 50 am 6 36 am 9 20 pm 7 39 pm.
Notice of a will filed in Marion County District Court Knoxville Iowa claiming Geert Van der Wiel deceased. Hearing set for May 8 1922 during the May term with interested persons allowed to be heard. Walter Kester Clerk of District Court issued April 8 1922 with subsequent notice dates April 18 20 27.
The article recalls a Scout meeting with slim turnout but fun. A free for all led to star gazing, high jumping, and a boxing title where Reno beat Charley. A pocket flashlight prize went to Reno. The piece closes with a personal tribute to a loyal friend and a tense exchange between two men.
A described outdoor game called King Fizzle involves two sides battling to tear arm bands and dethrone the king, with victory by defense after twenty minutes. The note recounts a heroic rescue by Alvin Quist who saved Howard Bull after he fell through ice on Floyd River, inspiring Quist to join the local Scout troop.
At the last meeting Willard De Winter was elected as scribe and will take charge of the Scout Chronicle. Ray De Groff was elected treasurer, succeeding Gerrit Wormhoudt. The group expects Willard De Winter to produce the best Scout paper in town.
The quote collection reflects Thackeray and Stevenson urging gentleness toward neighbors, forgiving debts, and valuing women’s distinctions. It notes hopeful hearts leave a positive impulse shaping humanity’s tradition, while vision versus sight is mused as a fine distinction.
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