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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1925
Page
2
The piece notes Easter headgear as a spring signal with both women and men embracing new looks. It cites Paris as a millinery trendsetter while Washington aims to reflect economy in male hats. It humorously links the president renewing his fedora to a Jeffersonian vibe and Democratic contrasts.
The article stresses protecting rivers and streams by creating and expanding forest preserves. It cites North Carolina as a leader, adding 11,000 acres of cut over land to its reforestation efforts, bringing total protected land to 370,000 acres within state and national forests.
The newly acquired tract sits at the headwaters of the French Broad river and demonstrates North Carolina moving forward with conservation in a thoroughly scientific manner.
Col Graham of the air service describes bombs from 25 pounds to ten ton capacity and reports a 4000 pound test blast that tore a large hole and stripped foliage. He argues authorities like Gen Mitchell and Adm Sims fear war yet urge effort to remove causes of conflict and preserve peace.
President Coolidge issues a proclamation designating forest week from April 27 to May 8 and urges state governors to cooperate with the federal government in conserving timber resources. He warns that wasteful deforestation harms soil, water, lakes, and lumber prices, urging patriotic citizens to support reforestation efforts.
On Sunday April 5 1925 Forrest Orr leads 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 morning worship with a sermon The World is Gone After Him Epworth League gathers at 6 30 and Monticello Epworth League attends A social hour starts at 5 00 followed by a 7 30 evangelistic service with Rev Jordan and special music Pastor R B Kern invites all Also Blythe and Sons advertise 200 to 500 Chic size hard or soft coal burners for sale.
Seed corn testing continues at Flora with over 12 000 ears tested in three weeks at the Community Building. About 16 percent discarded for root rot poor germination or dead ears. Farmers urged to call Hugh McCorkle or Harry Spitler to have corn tested. Kitchen demonstrations by Miss McMahon of Purdue set for April 7–8 at Flora and Delphi with visits to multiple kitchens and library sessions. A Club Leaders Training School emphasized volunteer leadership for girls clubs. Washington Township Farm Bureau raises 57 for tornado relief and plans certified seed potato use. April meetings feature Memories film and U S Department of Agriculture club film.
The State Y M C A and Purdue University plan a first season for Camp Tecumseh with Farm Club Leaders June first and Girls Camp June 15 to July 3 led by Hazel Belle Withrow. July 4 picnic day and a Boys period starting July 8 run through August 28 with multiple ten day and special groups.
The Abstract Company reports transfers including Monroe Martin to Charles H. Reider for Camden land, Coral Swisher guardianship in Flora, Edward Wagoner purchase part of Burrows lot, 94 acres Democrat Township between Martha Larkins and Daniel Goff, Pittsburg O P lot 249 sold for 10 dollars, Indiana Hydro-Electric Power Co. land in Tippecanoe Township for 3300 dollars, and several other small plots including Flora and Delphi additions.
A narrator recalls spying on his brother with a girl, sneaking near a window, and catching a rough scolding. The brother leaves, the narrator follows, and a prank escalates into a chaotic scene with a fall in water and a punchy tumble. G. & Jackson.
Rev E M Martinson promotes a pre Easter campaign lasting with evening services at 7 80 except Saturdays A Sunday recital by Oliver E Ekstrom at Baptist Church Sunday at 3 PM Morning worship at 10 45 and a 6 30 PM youth meeting The series features sermons The Life of Power and The Purpose of Power All churches urged to participate and support church needs Morning prayer meetings at 9 30 on weekdays attend the nearest one
Gen John Pershing on arrival in Chicago says if elected as Missouri Republican senator he would not be bound to take orders from former subordinate Charles G Dawes. Pershing notes Dawes would only be the presiding officer and he would not answer to him. He spoke while en route to Lincoln Nebraska to visit two sisters.
A Delphi golfer in his garden aims for a precise mashie shot and unintentionally shatters the dining room window. His friend quips that he took considerable panes with that one.
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