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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
3
The author argues climate has little effect on tuberculosis causation or cure. They question why TB persists in varied climates and regions if climate truly influenced the disease, noting that outdoor air and light aid patients but do not determine overall incidence.
The farm population of the United States fell by 649000 in 1926 the largest annual drop since 1920. An estimated 27892000 people lived on farms January 1 1927 down from 28541000 a year earlier. Net urban migration reached 1020000 as births and deaths added 371000.
Guy Sparks of Chicago son of Mrs Mary Sparks employed in Marshall Field's ready to wear leaves Sunday for Manila to study conditions for the firm. He will also visit China and Japan on company business and be away about three months. Last year he toured Porto Rico for the Chicago firm. He is brother of Paul Sparks. Also note Love Pirates of Hawaii at Delphi Gym on Friday April 29.
County agent notes fruitful 1927 efforts with beekeeping loss due to American Foulbrood. 394 women trained in nutrition lessons. sewing clubs form in Democrat and Jefferson townships. First wool delivered to county pool. premium list prepared for Sept fair. May meeting schedule set. quack grass appears in Carroll County fields. Ruth Douglas named state fair representative. limestone use advances alfalfa planting. Clay township 4-H sewing club organizes.
The article reports an estimated one million dollars of poultry stolen from Indiana farms in the past year, with 286,501 chickens and additional livestock across forty nine counties. It notes organized theft rings, farmer precautions, and gaps in enforcing the poultry dealers license law. It also oddly advertises Terry’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin tour.
Terry’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a long running show brand, will be presented in Delphi. The act, a national institution in touring circuits for 33 years, emphasizes quality and familiar trade lines like After the Minnows comes the Whale, distinguishing Terry’s production from smaller fly-by outfits.
The three act comedy Patty Makes Things Hum will be presented by the Jay club at Idaville auditorium tomorrow night at 8 o clock. The cast includes Captain Braithwaite Frances Pencebaker Captain Little Paul Ireland Mr Greene John Barlow Mr Smith Irene McManus Mrs Greene Myrtle Vannatta Patience Little Patty and Mildred Vannatta among others with Hyacinth loqua among the listed roles.
J. M. Gardner of the Arc theatre announces a lineup starting Monday with Bessie Love in Going Crooked, repeated Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday feature Mae Murray and Conway Tearle in All stars of Desire, plus Thanks For the Boat Ride. Friday and Saturday present Florence Vidor and Clive Brook in Afraid to Love, with Buster’s Handicap for children.
Gen John J Pershing will take part in the cornerstone laying for the Indiana war memorial main shrine in Indianapolis on July 4 Marcus Sonnetag Evansville president of the World War Memorial board says organizers will seek a Washington speaker for the dedicatory address.
The Delphi high school will stage Charlie's Aunt on May 26 and 27. Cast includes James Riley Betty Amick Margaret Caldwell Margaret Sidenben der Josephine Myers William Kerlin Watson McCormick Albert Blicken staff Donald Wilson and John Stewart.
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