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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
6
Snow has melted from the cross that gives Mount of the Holy Cross its name for the first time in local memory. The out lines of the cross remain discernible from about 20 miles away, though the peak shows reduced snow cover.
International Sunday School Lesson by J A Lapham explores Luke 15 with focus on repentance and God's forgiveness. It notes the prodigal as wasteful, the far country as worldly distance from Christ, and contrasts human philosophy with Jesus teaching on divine mercy. It includes questions for discussion and teaching suggestions.
Winter is best for giving cars a thorough wash sand and varnish in a warm garage. Clean all painted surfaces first then sand smooth and dry completely before applying new varnish. Repair rust spots by repainting touchups and maintain top curtains with soap, dressing, and minor fixes to celluloid windows.
Instructions emphasize covering plates with water and testing with a hydrometer every two weeks. Keep distilled water available, fill when needed, and wipe moisture and dust from surfaces. Start by retarding spark and using a single short press to relieve load on the battery.
A Scientific American description details a self repairing inner tube designed with extra rubber and deep corrugations to fit a shoe casing. When inflated the tube conforms to the casing and pressure closes punctures, with production in Tulsa Oklahoma and adoption in the Southwest.
The article offers vintage car maintenance advice with warnings about radiator fills during oiling, preventing short circuits with rubber tubing on wires, and the need to drive cautiously when problems arise. It notes monitoring compression by checking around spark plugs, valve cups, relief valves, and the removable head gasket.
The Central College five defeated the local Tigers 28 to 19 in a fast, clean game. Flikkema led Central with eight field goals, De Boer and Van Doorninck aided with strong floorwork, while De Vries disrupted Tiger shots. Tigers fought gamely, with J. Biliban and Manuel of Upper Iowa refereeing a fair contest.
The Excelsior Club will present an operetta The Pennant next Thursday January 18 at central Bay. The football themed show features John Schortinghuis as an English lord Cor nelius Wilkins as Levi Lender Verdant Green Paul Bruins Mrs Reno Grass Wilda Vander Pol and William De Bruyn in key roles. A night of humor and lively performances awaits with multiple characters and plenty of laughs.
Eleven pupils, all girls, attend an evening boot and shoemaking class in the tiny Essex village of High Beech, England.
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