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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
3
The guillotine was named after Dr Joseph Guillotin who suggested its use in France during the revolution in 1792. The device features two upright posts with a crossbeam and a grooved frame to guide a heavy steel knife to the neck when the cord is released by the executioner.
International Sunday School Lesson by J A Lapham emphasizes worship in line with God’s statutes. It argues that true worship is spiritual and open to all, contrasts it with idolatry, and highlights the Bible as God’s open door to knowledge and salvation. It outlines three divisions: The Privilege and Duty of Bible Study, The Methods of Bible Study, and The Rich Reward of Bible Study, urging daily study, home teaching, and guided reading from childhood through adulthood with practical steps and reflective questions.
A 1922 letter from John Firth describes Assam tribes Indo China in north east India and notes missionary efforts. It lists Ist Akahs Daphlas Miris Mishmis Khampus Singphas Nagas Mikins Jhansal Khasai Lushai Garo and other groups, detailing leadership, wars, and church work. The piece urges Iowa readers to support mission outreach among these tribes.
The article celebrates summer scout camps with 100000 boys last year and implies rising attendance and expanded facilities this year. It highlights low costs under $5.40 per day and the emphasis on safety, health records, and moral as well as physical safeguarding, plus benefits like teamwork, friendship, and personal growth among scouts.
A boy scout summer employment bureau started in Shelbyville Indiana with support from businessmen. The program has run successfully for several summers and plans include community service with each scout volunteering a set number of hours to aid the city this season.
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