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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
7
A concise account of Boy Scouting describes it as a character building movement for boys aged twelve to eighteen. It aims to foster self reliance, manhood and good citizenship through outdoor living, camping, hiking, and skill training in scoutcraft such as first aid, life saving, tracking and nature study under a leader.
Moses Smith founded Unity a western town where pumpkin fever split the village. Forty-one families grew prize pumpkins for a blue ribbon, clashing with Moses who sought a church first. The county fair ended in near-failure as rivalries and a town’s divisions over pumpkins and drink overshadowed faith.
Do not add soap to washing water for windows. A touch of borax or household ammonia may help. Use minimal water and dry the casing to remove dust that could streak. Wring the cloth well and rub glass dry. A dash of kerosene polishes the glass, and alcohol in winter prevents freezing. Old newspapers give a final polish.
A fragment notes Alice’s impatience on a cold January morning as a mother, not well enough to rise, affects plans and daily routine. The terse entry hints at domestic scene and weather context without full details.
All the world loves a brave man but true courage blends cheer with valor. A man who faces danger calmly, bears misfortune with humor, and carries his burden like a royal banner stands as the greatest example of steadfast spirit.
An old man greets his faltering son at the garden path and the prodigal pleads to die. The father laments bad luck that the son has come for his insurance policy. The London Tatler lampshades the grim scene with mordant humor.
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