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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1926
Page
1
A collection of snappy maxims and social observations. It surveys fame obscurity gossip manners economics and politics with satirical jabs at class war taxation and reform. Notable lines reference England China America and civic life.
Next week Delphi hosts a city wide sale as five major stores slash prices for seven days starting this Saturday. A. H. Brewer shoes, C. O. Julius clothing, New York Store department store sales, Quick & Clifford men’s wear, and Wason & Co clearance highlight a packed shoppers week.
Earl Flora owner of a Logan cleaning business had the small finger of his right hand amputated at Cass County Hospital after being crushed while working on his automobile in his garage. He is the son of Mrs. Anna Flora of Rockfield.
The Rockfield Home Economics Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Mary Turner on Friday afternoon January 15.
The Delphi Citizen joins local merchants in special bargains during a sale ending Saturday evening January 16. New subscriptions in Carroll county extend to August 1, 1926 for 50 cents. Visit the office or mail fifty cents. The office will stay open Saturday evenings January 9 and 16 to assist shoppers unable to come during the day.
Water notice warns that both metered and flat water rents must be paid by January 10 to avoid a penalty. Palmar R. Arnold, Water Agent, 44-21-1p.
From Pompano Florida R E Coble writes of Hoosiers in Florida during Christmas 1925. He notes Florida's arrival boom, rail embargoes, food prices near those in Indiana, and building material shortages. He mentions thirty four miles from Miami and a festive Hoosier gathering with a Christmas tree program.
Three telephones to be installed in the courthouse for joint use by county offices. The Wm. R. Griffith road continues, with bonds and contracts approved for Holloway and Ginn roads, and the county road superintendent reappointed. Dog tax rates set. ten month damages total $2407. New bridge specifications approved for a Wabash crossing at Carrollton.
The Perry Rule family thanks Henry and Mindwell for fueling travel with gas and hotel costs while they enjoy The Citizen on their East Coast trip. They hope for more trips, offer to pay subscriptions, and note a change of address to 108 N Catalina Ave. They praise Mildwell’s travel letters and invite readers to subscribe.
The Indiana Corn Growers Association hosts a banquet January 11 at Purdue Memorial Union to open the state corn show with a $750 premium list. Honorees include Marshall Volger of Hope and Victor H. Lux, plus John Barnes Jr. of Jefferson County for record yields and corn improvements. The group meets January 18 with a morning talk on sweet clover by Professor Willard of Ohio.
A Los Angeles New Years letter from Henry B. Wilson notes a $2 renewal for the Delphi Citizen. The message praises Mindwell's letters and the sunny climate, while reflecting on warm winter weather and a festive New Year. Mrs. T. J. Clyne of the city dies at 77 after illness. services held with burial at Masonic cemetery. Fred Replogle, former Perley school principal, returns to Northwestern University as a Phi Delta Kappa member. The Citizen runs five ad sales and distributes 55,500 copies across Carroll County with a subscription offer through Aug 1, 1926.
A Delphi correspondent recounts a December 16 Indiana Hoosier State Society meeting in Washington with Fred S. Parnell Rep for the 9th District as president. Speakers included Senator Watson, Senator Robinson, Everett Sanders, Secretary Davis, and Meredith Nicholson. The piece ends with New Year greetings from Meredith M. Redding.
Secretary Jardine announced a $73,125,000 apportionment for Federal-aid road construction for the 1926 fiscal year starting July 1 1926. Indiana receives $1,935,890 as part of the distribution.
Mrs Linnie A Hanna and Rev George A Rosenberg of Lisbon Ohio wed at Calvary Presbyterian parsonage Loganport last Wednesday afternoon officiated by Rev Corkey. The ceremony was witnessed by A B Ireland Cass County and W B Ireland Carroll County, brothers of the bride. The Rosenbergs plan to reside in Idaville.
Mary Edna Replogle married Ferris V. Hylton at the Replogle residence west of Rossville. The ceremony conducted by Rev. J. G. Stinebaugh followed by a two course dinner. The couple will reside in Pyrmont after January 15 with both graduates of Rossville High School and Manchester College.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bradshaw left Tuesday to begin a voyage around the world.
A reader reflects on the season and fond memories stirred by Christmas cards from friends in Philadelphia Indianapolis and New York. Notable notes include Grace Harley Colloday and a lavish Blessing card from Anthony Wayne Cook. The piece ends noting Mr. George Wootan as sending an outstanding card.
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