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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
2
The Delphi Citizen weekly paper notes its succession from The Carroll County Citizen and Delphi Times, established dates, editors and business staff, and pricing for Indiana and out-of-state subscriptions. It lists 114 E. Franklin and a Delphi post office entry as official Carroll county paper details.
The piece argues against despair and without divine exclusion. It urges faith in progress from ancient empires to modern times, citing Browning and the Christmas lyric to claim that humanity moves from darkness to light toward a hopeful dawn.
Governor Emmett F. Branch will present a letter from Cambridge Massachusetts at the next state board of education meeting requesting Indiana to assist in marking a historic site. The appeal seeks cooperation and formal recognition of the location’s significance.
A movement among students aims to raise money for a stone shaft marking the spot of the Washington elm where George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army. The plan includes a statewide essay contest with the winning essays possibly placed in the marker base.
I Newt Brown joins three others as candidates for the agriculture board job. Board members Barker Moberly Hewes are also contenders. Brown testified for the prosecution in the McCray embezzlement case and faces skepticism from some board witnesses. The field now lists Barker Moberly Hewes and Theo Hewes in addition to Brown.
Compiled by Harry Arnold Abstracter of Titles Delphi Indiana. Daniel E McDonald et al to Emma C Gresham part lot 68 in the O P of Delphi one dollar. Morris W Ayres et al to Charles W Hinkle part lots 19 29 in Planks Add to Bringhurst one dollar. Burgess D Miller to Annie E Bohannon lot 43 in Farnemans Add to Rockfield one dollar. Addie Lyon to Gertrude Armstrong part of lot 60 in the O P of Delphi one dollar. George Bingaman et al to Wilbur A Bingaman interest in 125 acres in Adams Tp one dollar.
The Indiana Corn Growers Association announces the 5 Acre Corn Contest results from Carroll County. Ten members were checked, six qualified for medals with two silver and four bronze awarded. Silver winners and their yields include John L. Billings and Js F. Harness. bronze winners include Harry McCarty Carl Yeakley.
Women and men invited to the Millinery Achievement Day at the Flora Community Building. The event features a play LeRemede with home millinery lessons by Purdue extension staff, demonstrations on bow making crown drafting and hat frame making, and a noon cooperative dinner.
A big farmers meeting is set for Camden next Friday evening January 24 with M J Briggs of Macy Indiana to discuss Farmers Problems and How To Solve Them. His Jackson Township talk drew enthusiastic reception and a return engagement was requested for January 2. A free moving picture show and Camden School children’s music will be part of the program.
W. W. Mendenhall and Charles Tevebaugh of the state Y M C A visited Delphi on Friday. They met with a committee to discuss the coming year and reported that 732 boys attended camp last summer from forty northern Indiana towns and from Illinois Ohio Texas Michigan Connecticut Pennsylvania Wisconsin Minnesota New York California and Florida. Delphi men contributed to the state Y W C A fund at the request of these visitors.
Requests stream in from readers eager for History of the Wabash Valley as printer copies near completion. A Chicago man asks for fast mailing once ready, praising the work as unique on the Wabash Valley. The book, delayed to include the Paul Dresser Driveway formation, should be ready early next year.
Closing-out sale offers the Orlando Mc Donald farm two miles northeast of Delphi. Owner M. B. Bennett, 901 Cedar Ave., Long Beach, California. Includes parcel referenced as 44-31 Paul Zirkle's. Sale date unspecified. text fragment incomplete.
The December 28 review outlines the central year of Jesus ministry with topics from the kingdom proclamation to miracles and parables. It covers lessons on prayer faith the sower the storm feeding the five thousand Peter confession transfiguration Good Samaritan the blind man Lazarus and the incarnation.
Not every man versed in color is an artist yet art requires color knowledge. Religious experience does not solve all life’s problems but is essential to handling them effectively, a point the Congregationalist notes as why many so called experts fail.
The note reflects a religious sentiment praising wholehearted assent to divine will and leadership. It emphasizes that when inner disposition aligns with the Holy Spirit there is no questioning of God’s dealings nor of his guides.
A quotation from the Herald and Presbyter emphasizes duty as a powerful motive, noting that the best men are moved by a sense of obligation even if it is not the highest motive.
Fragmentary note mentions blessing tied to confession and is attributed to an author initialed it-F. 'he. Marsh. The readable portion centers on belief, confession, and blessing, without concrete events, names, or dates to anchor a fuller summary.
A short line from The Living World contrasts human reason with divine wisdom noting the world is ruled by reason while the Christian is ruled by God’s wisdom.
A pincushion idea for a practical gift described as a small box filled with steel wool and covered with ribbon. The note suggests using wood pasteboard or metal containers and emphasizes neat appearance and usefulness. The fragment ends with unclear text.
The Kings Daughters of the Presbyterian met at Mrs. Lois Wharton's home for a program on Love and Friendship with a social hour and a year’s plan vote. Officers chosen include Annie Flora President and Bessie Van Gundy teacher, with many committee posts listed. A revival at the Christian church drew 29 converts.
A traditional saying notes that one should descend the ladder when choosing a wife and ascend it when picking a friend, contrasting personal life with companionship. The adage reflects cautious social guidance.
Each foot of the house fly has a pair of hooks and pads. The pads are coated with microscopic hairs ending in sticky droplets that allow adhesion to smooth surfaces, while the hooks grip rough surfaces.
A Delphi reader touts Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic that regulated his weak kidneys and improved energy. The ad cites Leo Sales of 418 N Washington St and notes price 60 cents at dealers with Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as manufacturers.
George Newell Moran urges age based toy categories. He says manipulation toys suit ages two to four while dramatic playthings fit four to six. Construction toys like radio kits and science precursors aid hands and brain development in older children.
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