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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1927
Page
2
The Delphi Times dated January 22 1927 lists 114 Franklin Street with Carroll County Indiana as the official paper. It notes establishment in 1892 with the Delphi Citizen dating to 1848 and editor emeritus A B Crampton.
In a January 15 1927 Labor Washington dispatch the editorial urges an early extra session of Congress to address a severe agricultural crisis. It reports hundreds of farm bank failures and a $1.1 billion drop in U S crop value from 1925 to 1926 with cotton left unpicked and calls for action by March or early April to avoid national disaster.
A Dunn and Company study on U S business conditions is used to argue limited prosperity and push for tax cuts and tariff readjustment. The report highlights rises in commercial and bank failures from 1925 to 1926, with 21 778 vs 21 214 and 608 vs 464 respectively, noting five years of heightened bank closures since Republican control.
A convoy of 250 players and fans traveling from La Porte to Valparaiso was marooned all night in a northern Indiana blizzard. The 15 inch snowfall and eight below zero wind chill left many freezing, some sleeping on desks, and relief from farms and the Washington township school. Bobsleds ferried the group to Valparaiso Saturday morning.
The Fordney-M McCum ber Tariff Act era shows only three bank failures last year in New England and the middle Atlantic states, all in Pennsylvania. About ninety percent of failures occurred in the South and Midwest, complicating Republican claims of broad prosperity.
Andrew J. Cook as administrator transfers 40 acres in Monroe Township to Isaac F. Myer et ux for 7500 dollars. John W. Hall et ux transfer 886 acres in Burlington Township to Omer H. Wysong for one dollar. Hiram N. Ellis et al commissioners transfer 157.04 acres in Adams Township to Martha F. Ward for 8825 dollars. Edward E. Pruitt QC transfers 80 acres in Monroe Township to Charles Lock Cook and Daisy L. Cook for one dollar.
The Citizen reports on seafood markets and oyster news with local ad details. Hall's Market features fresh catches and promotions influencing shoppers in the harbor area.
In a letter to The Delphi Citizen U S Baird argues the 1921 Indiana attendance law places appointment and pay of the attendance officer under the county board of education, not the council or county commissioners. He urges the council to approve the officer’s $3 per day rate and notes prior misallocations, urging adherence to the statute. Charles and Cynthia Cunningham buy the old Hosteler hotel in Cutler from Noah W. Plank's heirs, moving from Oakdale to Cutler. the landmark ten room home dates to 1867 with Vandalia railroad ties.
A Florida bound automobile wrecked on state road 29 near Logansport due to slippery pavement. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wikle of Fora sustained injuries. Mr. Wikle hospitalized briefly, Mrs. Wikle with non serious cuts. They are visiting Mrs. Wikle’s sister Mrs. Ralph Smith.
The Unity Bible Class of the Camden M E church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Harmon with Mrs Fred Cole in charge of devotional services. Members present included Mr and Mrs A J Moore Mr and Mrs Ellis Walker Mr and Mrs Glen Musselman and daughter Mr and Mrs Eilis Kuszmaul and son Mrs Fred Cole and children Mr and Mrs Floyd Fisher Mr and Mrs Andrew Knall and son Mrs Grace Stephens Mr and Mrs Dewey Edging and Mr and Mrs Winifred Lloyd and son.
The Camden Literary club met in January with Raynes Wyatt. Members present included Mrs. William Hunter Mrs. Walker Mrs. Carrie McCain Mrs. A J Moore Dr Eva Kennedy Miss Isabel Swatts Mrs Effie Wyatt and others. Mrs Mabel Miller of Flora spoke on American Citizenship.
A heartfelt note from Edna L. Griffin at the Adeline Smith Home in Little Rock thanks Delphi, Indiana, for doll donations that brought joy to forty girls. The letter recalls Christmas joy, gifts, and the idea that caring for others is the true gift beyond the dolls. A separate notice describes a Somerville radio bazaar that netted over 1000 dollars to fund a scholarship loan, with tables themed to various goods and generous community support. Revival services at Pilgrim Holiness Church begin with evangelists Hattie Dunkleberger and Katherine Inman.
Henry Trent aged 59, brother of Mrs. George Leslie of Burst, died at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis Tuesday of last week after a three year illness. He had been confined there for five months and was buried in Indianapolis.
An ad urges readers to contact The Citizen Office for any office supplies with a ready job department. It mentions Royal Scepter Coffee and Smith's Groce as part of the offerings at reasonable prices.
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