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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1924
Page
1
A collage of humorous aphorisms on life, fashion, politics, and social behavior. The bits jab at doctors, bridle political machines, free countries, optimism, and etiquette, with light satire and playful corrections. Notable lines reference asthmatics, free citizens, and fashion remarks.
The Citizen promotes a one day subscription drive at 1.20 per year urging readers to sign up renew or refer friends. A long list of subscribers from Delphi Monticello Camden Rockfield and other towns is announced as proof of momentum and local engagement.
A long list of residents and townspeople appears, likely a local notice or social column. Included are names from Delphi and nearby towns and references to subscriptions and civic notices. The piece ends with a drive for subscription payments and a note about office hours and August pricing.
About 538 Frankfort youths in 110 cars joined the Rotary Club for the third annual Riverside Park picnic. Schlosser Creamery supplied generous eats for the outing, with Monroe Schlosser organizing the food list as editors from The Citizen joined Rotarians in witnessing the event.
The Midlands Chautauqua opened with enthusiasm as Delphi children led a pet parade through the square. They marched to Delphi Park where the event continues with afternoon and evening programs this week. Ticket sales and a dance are planned, with season passes available.
County officials debate how to set a levy to raise about 90 thousand dollars plus possible borrowing to cover expenses through July 1926. With a county valuation over 48 million dollars, proposals range from 6 to 2 cents per 100, amid calls to avoid borrowing and to resist politics driven tax changes.
One hundred teachers attended the county institute in this city this week. Dr. C. C. Ellis of Huntington Pennsylvania and Miss Emma Colbert of Indianapolis spoke twice daily. Dr. Harlow Lindley of Earlham College also contributed talks. Mrs. Mabel Sites Fraser led music and presented two features daily. The list of attendees includes Katheryn Baker, Melvin Hemmig, Laura Temple, Madeline White, Carl B. McCain, Evan Wolf, Doris Sanchez, Naomi Horn, and many others.
Miss Gertrude Robinson of Brookston, with six years teaching experience, has been employed to teach the sixth grade in the Deepa area.
The Democratic county chairman has called a conference of all precinct committeemen and candidates, postal workers, and organization members. The meeting is set for 2:00 PM at the headquarters on East Main Street.
Today marks the final chance to subscribe to the Citizen for $1.20. Readers are urged to call or mail in subscriptions immediately to secure the rate.
The Chamber of Commerce announces its next monthly meeting will be held tonight at seven. Members and affiliates are requested to attend at the usual meeting place.
Miss Josephine Myers eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Myers near Rockfield wed Paul A Gregg son of Mrs Sylvia Gregg of Rockfield at the Presbyterian Manse Rockfield Rev Cecil Atkinson officiating The bride and groom both graduated from Rockfield High School with class years 1928 and 1918 They traveled to Detroit for a short honeymoon and will settle in Rockfield after the trip
Miss Mary Miller of Lebanon will teach public speaking, dramatic art, and history at Delphi High School this year. She is a graduate of Chicago University and holds an advanced degree from the University of Illinois. Also advertised, Saturday only 10 quart milk pail 30 cents Mount and Son.
In August a group of married friends held a picnic on Tippecanoe to honor a bachelor guest. The event lifted spirits and provided a burst of lighthearted sociability, contrasting with the usual bustle of summer duties. The narrator notes the scene as rejuvenating for those present.
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