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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1924
Page
2
The Delphi Citizen, weekly since 1892 with roots as The Carroll County Citizen and The Delphi Times, lists editors Henry B. Wilson and A. B. Crampton and notes subscription 1.50 per year. The paper is entered at the Delphi Indiana post office.
The piece questions Secretary Hughes as an accurate forecaster and critiques Coolidge era actions. It notes public ambivalence toward Coolidge, tariff changes on wheat, Cabinet integrity concerns, and a stern White House response to Senator Couzens. It concludes voters may or may not elect Coolidge, with Hughes speaking to a nonpartisan audience likely met with bunk.
The article notes U S daily oil production at 1 953 350 barrels, about two thirds of world output. It highlights U S and Mexico together produce nine tenths of world oil, with vast coal and water power, and urges more farmer benefit rather than boasting of prosperity.
A description explains that shooting metals can apply a very thin yet strong outer layer of aluminum, zinc, copper, lead or other metals to iron or steel items.
Mae Wagoner and Rosetta Dine granted divorces with weekly child support. Mortgage foreclosure and land liability orders affect the Churchills. State of Indiana cases include asylum transfer for a crime suspect and partition and sales of real estate. Guardianships, estate final reports, and inheritance taxes are noted with several estates finalized or administered.
Dr J S Plaskett reports discovery of extremely rare calcium and sodium vapors in space. The gas clouds appear around stars and may form a misty envelope that can condense into dark nebulae, explaining peculiar stellar spectra and rest-frame velocities.
A teacher at a women’s college hosted her three year old nephew for a few days. The charming child attracted many admirers among the students, but when asked if he wished to live there, he declined with a sigh saying there were too many women and stairs.
A witty remark notes that a passing car splashes mud on a woman’s new gown, leaving her to contemplate the randomness of misfortune and the need for private reflection after an embarrassing moment.
John C. Downey announces his candidacy from Deer Creek township for the Democratic nomination for Clerk subject to the May 6 1924 primary. He asks for support from voters in the upcoming election.
For Treasurer I wish to announce that I am a candidate for the nomination for treasurer of Carroll county subject to the decision of the Democrat Primary to be held Tuesday May 6 1924. Your support is solicited. William Ashba Deer Creek Township.
In a formal appeal dated 1924 the Democratic nominating process for the office of sheriff is set to proceed with a primary on May 6. The letter respectfully solicits Harry L. Haslett for consideration as a candidate.
Edward Beard of Clay Township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Carroll County subject to voters at the primary on Tuesday May 6 1924. He asks for support.
John W. Sinks announces his candidacy for the Carroll County sheriff nomination in the Democratic primary on May 6. He appeals to voters from Jefferson Township for support.
Joseph C. Link of Jackson Township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Carroll County subject to the May 6 primary. He requests support from voters in the township and county.
A political notice in Jefferson Township announces Ruth Jones Mills as a candidate for Recorder, subject to the Democratic primary on May 6, 1924, urging voters to support her bid. The appeal is filed with party residents and local officials.
Statement announces John A. Rothrock of Monticello Indiana as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the 39th judicial district comprising White and Carroll counties, to be decided in the Democratic primary on Tuesday May 6 1924.
Chas M Sanderson of Rock Creek Township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Carroll County First district commissioner subject to primary voters on May 6.
District in Carroll County subject to Albert M Holloway Jefferson Township. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR. No additional context available to identify action, dates, or parties involved.
Candidate Blanche Calvert announces her bid for Madison township recorder in the Democratic primary set for Tuesday May 6, 1924. She asks for support and notes her candidacy is subject to the primary outcome.
Robert H. Kinney announces his candidacy for representative of Indiana's Ninth Congressional District. He seeks the Democratic nomination contingent on district voters at the primary to be held May 6, 1924. Kinney is from Hamilton County.
A political notice from James P. Davis of Howard County urges Democrat voters in the Ninth Indiana District to support him in the May 6 1924 Democratic primary. The notice stresses party allegiance and the voters will. A humorous barber joke follows in the clipping.
Editor announces Russell B. Kern of Covington Indiana is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Representative in the Ninth Indiana Congressional District subject to voters at the May 6 1924 primaries.
Editor announces Homer H. Beals as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Representative in the 9th District. Primary election set for May 6, 1924. Beals states he seeks the will of Republican voters in the district.
Soldiers in Syria use wire mesh shoes resembling snowshoes to ease long sand marches. The devices are said to reduce fatigue and strain during journeys across desert terrain.
Quotation from John Fiavel warns against pride and flattery. scripture-like admonition urges persons to keep away from dangerous fires and sinful influence during a crisis of temper and vanity.
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