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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1922

Page

3

Prices of Birds Eggs Across Species

Birds eggs fetch wide prices from sparrow eggs at a few cents to auk eggs worth at least $1,000. The passenger pigeon egg also commands large sums, illustrating strong market values across species.

Hidden Wealth and Power Explains Untapped Human Potential

A lecture-like piece argues that wealth and power lie hidden in nature and talent. It cites accidental discoveries from Peruvian gold to Niagara Falls and irrigation transforming barren plains, urging youths to recognize dormant talents and strive to realize their potential as instruments for good.

Peru South Africa Watt Fulton Stephenson Franklin, Bell Morse Edison Marconi Niagara Great Western Plains Great American Desert

Central High football scrimmage nets four touchdowns

The Central High football team reported solid progress with a 20 minute scrimmage against the high school yielding four touchdowns. Officials announced Peg and Ana as assistant physical training directors and cross country for non football men will start next week. Delwin returns to football after last year’s injuries ahead of the Penn game on November 30.

Sterling Illinois Central Spirit Peg Ana Old Pepper Girls Delwin Del

Band Stand and Parks Dedicated in Pella Iowa

In Central Park at Pella a bond funded park project culminated in a band stand dedication. Mayor Vanden Berg and President Hoffman spoke as Dr. Hoffman honored James Murray Cox whose tablet commemorates his Civil War band leadership. Central College and the community joined in a concert and singing led by Prof. Sadler.

Central Bay Pella Central Park Vanden Berg Hoffman South Park Murray Cox Soker Cox A C. Kosper W. G. Vander Ploem Central College Sadler Central

Einstein theory expeditions to observe solar eclipse in Australia

Dr Robert Trumpler of Lick Observatory prepared for testing Einstein relativity by photographing the solar eclipse from Tahiti and Australia. Observers aim to detect light deflection by the sun, testing whether light behaves as matter under gravity.

Papeete Tahltl Robert Trumpler Lick Observatory Mount Hamilton California Australia Doctor Trumpler Einstein

Watch cat replaces dog in English home defense

In Dyers Valletone Ley tomstone England burglars attempting a dawn robbery were deterred when a household tabby rushed to the front door and rapped the letterbox with its knocker. The intruders fled and the cat now shares the family’s esteem as protector.

Dyers Valletone Leytomstone England

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Lesson (1922)

International Sunday School Lesson by J A Lapham outlines Luke 2 focusing on Jesus growth from infancy to twelve and the temple episode. It contrasts divine growth with human parenting, invites reflection on Jesus youth, and cites questions about Jesus staying in Jerusalem and the lessons from his early life.

J. A. Lapham John the Baptist Jesus Kingdom of Heaven Christ John God Temple Mary

Mortuary Notice for Mrs George A Willard of Oska loosa

Mrs George A Willard of Oska loosa died at her home Tuesday afternoon October 3 1922 aged fifty seven. She had suffered a stroke four years earlier and another stroke caused her death while she was alone. Found by her daughter who returned home in the evening. Her husband and daughter mourn her. Mr Willard is brother to Anie Leonard and Kryn Wielard of Pella, spelling varies.

Jesus Mary Joseph Heaven Temple Jerusalem Henry van Dyke Olivet Peloubet Margaret Sangster Phillips Brooks England Queen Victoria George A. Willard Oskaloosa Willard Mr. Willard Anie Leonard Kryn Wielard Pella

Feeding brood sows rich in proteins before farrowing

Brood sows should receive protein rich feed such as alfalfa hay, wheat shorts or tankage when pasture is unavailable. The major development of the unborn pig occurs in the last 60 days of gestation, so feeding brood sows from now until farrowing is crucial.

Feed the Sow for Stronger Piglets and Pounds

Instructions urge feeding a lactating sow liberally with clean quarters and early pasture to boost piglets and overall weight. Emphasizes vigilant watching for disease or parasites and notes that early care yields more pork by fall.

Meteoric stones origins from solar nebula fragments

The text suggests meteoric stones or meteorites originate from tiny relics of the primitive solar nebula that were not captured during planet formation and later entered Earth's atmosphere.

Pale flowers bloom for moth pollination at dusk

A brief note explains pale flowers emit a sweet scent at dusk to attract moths, the dusk-flying pollinators. It cites honeysuckle night scented stock and tobacco plant as examples, and mentions Carbon paper and second sheets at the Chronicle office.

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Corn Best for Fattening in Pigs

Corn is the top feed for fattening pigs and no other single food equals corn. Some farmers overdo corn in the diet. Alfalfa or clover hay can be profitably added to the feed.

Dante and the universal reach of his poetry

James Russell Lowell comments that Dante could not have become the great cosmopolitan poet he is without intense, human feeling yet would not have attained his world renown if he had not learned to generalize his personal experiences.

James Russell Lowell

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