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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1924
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR describes Carroll County with references to a year and outside state notes. The readable text mentions Saterees at a per mentaretee in a cryptic, incomplete manner. No clear events, dates, or named entities emerge from the legible portion.
The article notes a long tradition of prominent leaders and officials who are avid golfers. It observes that presidents and premiers often pursue dual honors in golf and public service, with golf shaping social and diplomatic circles. It compares golfing strategy to diplomacy, emphasizing discretion and finesse over flashy drives.
The piece reviews Gen. Pershing's last annual chief of staff report, noting his defense of timeless war principles and emphasis on new weapons. It warns gas and airpower may dominate future conflicts, while infantry and battleships remain central but must adapt to advancing tech. The analysis contrasts enduring tactics with evolving threats.
A terse reflection decries needless arms and the futility of battle. The author suggests the world must unite to render war impossible, arguing that its horrors should spur decisive action to prevent further bloodshed.
The article compares family name frequencies among Illinois State University students and Chicago residents. It notes 106 Smiths at the U and 89 Johnsons, with other common names Anderson Brown Wilson Jones Miller. The patterns differ between the university and city directories.
The state board of agriculture will accept the resignation of William M. Jones secretary treasurer after his federal conviction in the Hawkins Mortgage company mail conspiracy case. Jones offered the resignation with indictment, and action waits until a meeting within two weeks.
Superintendent West of state highways reports complaints about Reed Hill near Logansport being too smooth for safe driving. He plans a thin gravel coating to improve tire traction without hindering travel. Margret Deeter of this city wins Indianapolis News contest for nursery furniture arrangement with a $35 prize.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge toured the grain and hay show with Purdue officials. Indiana exhibitors swept top honors with Ralph Heitman as grand champion and George Kerlin and Frank Lux earning key titles, while George Kirkpatrick won regional sweepstakes in region seven.
An English writer praises bank books as good reading while noting a demonstration of human weakness. He adds there are better aspects such as love, self sacrifice and thrift shown by deposits and withdrawals to help others and save for old age, urging sympathetic reading to grasp their meaning.
Readable office sale notice offers beautiful Christmas stickers and decorative cut-outs for purchase. Items described include assorted shapes and designs suitable for holiday crafts and gift wrapping.
Call ducks are bantams of the duck family kept for exhibition and used as decoys in wild duck shooting. They suit decoy work when crossed with the wild Mallard or another puddle duck. There are two varieties, gray and white.
The Washington Star suggests treating cotton fabrics by mixing salt and turpentine into three quarters of a pail of hot water, soaking the goods, and letting the solution cool. This method is claimed to set colors permanently so they resist fading from sun and washing.
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