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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1926
Page
2
The Delphi Citizen sequence began as The Carroll County edition in 1892 and evolved through The Delphi Times to The Delphi Citizen in 1924 with Henry B. Wilson as editor and business manager. Mindwell Crampton Wilson, and A. B. Crampton, served as associate editor and editor emeritus respectively.
The newspaper lists subscription prices at $1.50 a year within Indiana and $2.00 a year outside the state. It notes entry at Delphi, Indiana, post office as second class matter and provides the address 114 E. Franklin St with telephone number 14.
Indiana is dedicating state funds to saving the dunes with about 200000 dollars in state money and 300000 in gifts. The United States Steel Corporation adds 250000 dollars and Julius Rosenwald of Chicago 50000 dollars. The effort shifts from forlorn hope to assured preservation for Illinois and Indiana.
Reformers of dress and morals claim victory as an English convert joins Mrs Henderson’s crusade against short skirts and smoking. J St J Edwards of Park House Hichin Herbs England writes he agrees with Washington reformer, making the war international. Page the League of Nations.
The article notes ten years of extensive road building transforming the United States with projected 1926 highway expenditure near 450 million dollars. Illinois plans 30 million dollars for 1000 miles while overall highway outlay totals billions. It calls for continued large scale construction and grade separation at railroad crossings where feasible.
Western farmers show strong unity for a bill offering government financial aid to dispose of surplus crops. The administration appears firmly opposed to the proposal, signaling a looming policy clash over how surplus grain should be handled.
The piece contrasts the current administration's supposed lack of a plan with the prior Democrat administration, citing 1913 1914 actions to move crops via $50 million bank deposits and a promise of $150 million, and wartime measures to avert a panic, arguing decisive action vs indecision.
Indiana state board calendar shows primaries on May 4 with general election November 2. Filing start dates include March 5 for federal and judicial candidates, March 5 for initial filings, and April 14 for state delegates. Absent voter applications open April 3 and October 3 for fall, with withdrawals by April 28 and October 18 respectively. Precinct, county, district, and state committee timelines and May 8 chairing meeting noted.
This item recalls a modest man who valued character over wealth, noting his plain means but strong ethics. The description highlights respect for women, fair dealing, and a cheerful, steady nature, backed by a brief mention of Royal Scepter Coffee at Smith's Green.
County agent notices promote Corn and Clover for men Clothing for women Club work for children and emphasize broad cooperation. Banner aims to involve all residents in farm program activities across Carroll County.
Arrangements have been made to start the Farm Bureau Moving Picture Series on Monday night February first. The schedule lists meetings in Jefferson Washington Tippecanoe Rock Creek Madison Carrollton Monroe Adams Deer Creek Clay Burlington Jackson Democrat with dates through February seventeenth.
Deer Creek becomes the county s third township to hit its membership quota in the farm bureau drive. Andrew Gerbens chairs the Deer Creek effort with Andrew Wise Harry Holmes and C S Masterson assisting. The group lists 75 members including John A Shaffer Wm F Peterson Oscar Leatherman and others urging un solicited farmers to join.
Harry F Maxwell and others transfer 20 acres in Burlington Township to Thomas J Prickett for 4000 dollars. Anna A Reed transfers Lot 15 in McGilliards Add to Delphi to Edward M Phillips for 1200 dollars. Tecumseh Q Peterson Trustee transfers one acre in Adams Township to Addison G Curtis for 75 dollars. George W Julien and others to Leroy W Redding 80 acres in Deer Creek Township for 6800 dollars.
Lady Astor, England's American woman MP, told Socialists at a Plymouth Mass meeting she would pay the return passage to Russia for any Socialist and his family who agree to stay there two years, to show that Russia is not the paradise some claim.
Mrs Joe Wilson visited Lafayette Saturday. Miss May Leslie started work at Reliable Garment Factory Monticello last Wednesday. Chas Weaver family moved to R E Davidson farm north of Pittsburg. Oscar Hall family visited Rockfield Monday evening. Frank Kitchen family moved from Kokomo Tuesday to their property here. Leonard Sterrett family of near Battle Ground called on Oscar Hall clan Saturday. Edna Leffler visited grandparents Saturday and Sunday.
Advertises a large memorial stock in Carroll County with low expenses and options for any kind and size. Invites readers to look over the stock before buying at Camden, with a note about a Royal Scepter Coffee item from Smith's Grocery.
Fifty six Carroll county residents attended Purdue University from January 11 to 15 for the state Agricultural Conference drawing 2 205 participants from Indiana. District honors went to Clinton Marion Delaware Wayne and Vanderburg. Local Carroll exhibitors won corn wheat and soybean classes with several top placings in the short course.
Governor Jackson approved a revision to the legislative finance committee adding about 10 000 to the state payroll with a total addition unofficially listed at 13 600 including temporary and debt settlement components. Salaries boosted include Homer Kimberlin 250 yearly and Daily E McCoy from 4500 to 5000 while some raises are temporary. Dan Morgan captured in Texas after escaping Pendleton reformatory. he had previously robbed an oil station in Frankfort and was linked to a bank-exploding plan via stolen tools.
The lesson centers Jesus travel through Samaria to meet a sinful Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. It outlines Jesus’ conversation about living water, conviction of sin, true worship, and the woman's witness leading to many Samaritans believing Jesus is the Christ. A church schedule for January 24, 1926, follows with services and Epworth League details.
A reflective line from Longfellow on self-respect guarding against harm. The saying notes a person who values themselves remains secure from external threats, likening self-respect to an impenetrable coat of mail.
A reflective note states that God governs the world and urges individuals to perform their duty wisely and faithfully, leaving the outcome to Him. The message emphasizes trust, moral obligation, and divine providence guiding human effort.
A crowd exceeding two hundred from Monticello Brookston Chalmers and Delphi combed Tippecanoe river banks and nearby woods Sunday seeking Merle Stine 19 believed dead after a disappearance several weeks prior. They think he may have died in an accident while hunting.
Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with the sermon The Street Called Straight. Evening service at 7 00 titled Well Pleased. Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 continuing Job. Sunday school starts at 9 30.
Morning worship at 10:30 with theme Going Deeper With God. Christian Endeavor lead by Lillie Brown Loren Ayres as president. Evening worship at 7 with theme What To Do With Life's Burdens. Rev H Lee Jacobs presiding at a welcoming Home-like church.
Rev E M Martinson as minister leads Bible school 930 M supt Osee Wells. Morning worship at 1045 with sermon The New Prophetism of the Lords People. B Y P U 6 P M leader Mr Wells president Miss Wilkinson. Evening service sermon Earths Unheralded Heroes. Midweek prayer conference Wednesday 730. Welcomed at this homelike church.
Mrs L A Thompson reports kidney weakness with backache headaches and tiredness. The ad promotes Dean's Pills as a stimulant for the kidneys claiming relief and lists 60 cents at dealers Foster Mitchell.
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