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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1924
Page
8
Readable fragments show school activities including a display at Bell Clothing, grade awards for February typewriting, and a postponed home contest. There are reports on gym apparatus, a geography joke, student plays, and resolutions about Woodrow Wilson.
The college recognizes Mr. Wagner for taking all campaign photos at no charge. His work, done with special lighting, aided a $400,000 fundraising drive and provided the college a valuable donation. The college team expresses gratitude and praises the photographer’s excellent contribution.
The Girl Reserve hosted a guest, Mr Adkins, who addressed the assembly and led in prayer after two songs. Five girls Esther Kaldenburg Kathryn Cochrane Ber tha Plette Dena Koolenbrander Ruth Laughtenbach presented the Book of Acts, delivering an engaging lesson. The group hopes lessons from the Book of Books guide life and continue studying the New Testament in the future.
Tournament visitors and townspeople endured disappointment as Des Moines U failed to appear for the Mar ion county meet game. Coach Bell cited road conditions delaying arrival, while Still College’s coach Sutton could not assemble his team in time. Attempts to reschedule for the following Saturday stagnated over two days of uncooperative communication.
Local readers note a dispute where Des Moines University forfeits a game after a breach of contract alleged by Central. Coach Kettering’s young team has shown power in late contests, fueling belief they could challenge the undefeated Des Moines squad.
A historical critique argues against cutting education to balance budgets. It notes U S state taxes are low beside federal costs for wars and crime fighting, totaling around a billion annually. The piece urges investing in education to foster peaceful international problem solving.
Scout meeting opened with votes for new patrol leaders William Van Doorninck and Arthur De Winter. Foxes won sticks game, Eagles second, then a hike planned for Saturday. Meeting closed with Taps.
Frank Stanley of Detroit says Tanlac ended his stomach trouble and boosted strength. He describes relief from indigestion, improved appetite, better sleep, and a ten pound gain. He recommends Tanlac and notes its wide availability and that over 140 million bottles have been sold.
Two enormous locomotives, one electric and one steam, faced off in a tug of war before rail officials in Erie, Pennsylvania. The steam engine, built for service in Mexico to haul freight over steep grades, was pulled backward despite maximum effort. The event showcased the power of the electric locomotive, while the text also notes bird house mounting methods and a report on iron lactate causing a fishy butter taste from churn contact with metal.
The article reports that women exceed men globally with 50 million more women than men among 475 million inhabitants. It cites ratios from Germany 1026 women per 1000 men, Russia 1400 per 1000, France 1093 and Belgium 1038 per 1000. In the United States 1920 census shows 100 males per 1000 females, suggesting war deaths contribute to female majority abroad.
"Soap holes" once deemed dangerous mire become rich bentonite deposits. The mineral clay now used to add body to paper and plaster mixes, with potential in soaps and beauty products. Found near the surface, it swells with water to form a slippery mass in low ground areas.
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