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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
7
An advertised prescription Thoxine claims to end persistent night coughs in 15 minutes with one swallow. It markets as safer than chlorform and offers a money back guarantee if ineffective, priced at 35c 60c and $1.00.
A man returned a used car to the dealer for examination and explained that every part makes no noise except the horn. The quip from the Montreal Star highlights the muffled, quiet condition of the vehicle.
Mrs Harold thanks the London agent after viewing seven flats. The couple plan to marry and buy a home once Harold receives three more raises. They continue house hunting in hopeful anticipation.
The text notes sage leaves are excellent for teeth. Leaves can be rubbed on or chopped finely and used with a brush. A little lemon juice is another good tooth tonic, though it should be used only occasionally.
A neighbor advised Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Berra Mracuan reports relief and renewed energy after use. Mrs Marie K Williams says she could do housework again after taking it. The letters span Michigan Alaska Maine Oregon Connecticut and California. The ad touts fifty years of health restoration from roots and herbs.
West Delphi reports Chester Palmer residence burned last Thursday leaving family displaced. Local incidents include Daniel Boyd injuring shoulder at the slaughter house when struck by a backing truck. Community notes mention visits, funerals for Ruby Kenworthy, and gatherings at the schoolhouse as Rev. Holsclaw aids Sunday school work.
Mr and Mrs Charles Tansy and Mrs George Wooden spent the evening with Mr and Mrs Ira Leslie. Numerous relatives and neighbors hosted and visited across Idaville Burnettsville Delphi and Rossville including Mr and Mrs Leslie Pacen and their guests, Miss Edith Painter and Miss Tefer, Mr and Mrs James Collins and family, Mrs Olive Blickenstaff, Mr and Mrs C V Hoover, Mrs Gale Root, William Worley, Mrs Kenneth Mitchell, Mr and Mrs Ben Shoop and others, with a funeral notice for Mrs Harvey Gibson in Frankfort and visits to Chase funeral parlor.
The text discusses the law of nature that a certain amount of work is needed to produce a given quantity of any substance. It questions if pleasure requires work and references crepe making but provides no clear narrative or identifiable individuals or organizations.
A historical note discusses bist32 detents and a partial revolution in a key mechanism. It contrasts the estry foreshadow with wooden lock keys, which describe a camomilete circle.
State of Indiana Carroll County Carroll Circuit Court January Term 1928 notice to non residents Wilbur Stephens Addie Stephens Nellie Graves Luella Davis State Bank of Chenoa guardian sale of real estate to pay debts unless they appear March 5 1928 at Delphi Court House Jan 11 1928 sealed clerk Floyd J Sulien attorney Carey for plaintiff
A Burrows group bell the newlyweds Arthur Fross and Ber Nice Been. Several local families hosted Sunday visits and gatherings including Brady Wasson with Nina Kennedy and the Shaffers with Bob Hedde. A Delphi talk by Hilda Bowen and a radio program by Delphi Methodist church were noted among weekly events.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Willard Reed and children of Delphi and Miss Mary Reed of Lafayette. Local visits featured families such as the Swatts, Bingaman, Bunn, O’Farrell, Ginn, Davis and Guthrie. Floyd Schockley returns from Tennessee while Mary Margaret Ginn fell ill. Eva Jackson cared for her.
Mr and Mrs Fred Raber and Sophia Raber visited St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette to see Mrs Sue Raber Schemerhorn who is recovering. Thelma Mummert, training as a nurse at Home hospital Lafayette, spent time with her parents. Local families planned to attend the Farmers Institute in Rockfield Friday night and all day Saturday with a notable program.
A report of a gun near Rock Creek Township at about 2 30 Tuesday morning suggests hunting season activity. Local residents and visitors called on Mrs. Guthrie and Emily Guthrie, with several neighbors and traders making last week calls. Sheep losses to dogs were noted by Groninger, with appraisals by Arthur Little and William Wingard.
Pittsburg residents enjoyed the three act rural farce Aunt Jerushy presented by the Tipua Grange at the K of P hall in Brookston. The Py thian orchestra provided music for the performance.
Auction of personal property at residence 14 miles south of Pyrmont and near Dayton road. Items include 4 horses, 18 hogs, chickens, 15 tons hay, corn and wheat, extensive farming implements, lumber, tools, household goods, and stoves. Auctioneers Edward Carpenter Hoshaw Bros Dunk Auds Campbell Goe, with clerks listed.
A closing out sale is announced by the late Martin E. Frey’s estate. The sale will occur at the vendor’s residence described as near St. John’s church and specified local landmarks. The notice lists location details and directions for potential buyers in the surrounding towns.
Auction begins 10 A M sharp by Hoshawee Auctioneers. Nine horse team and single horses plus nine cattle head including Shorthorn and Jersey cows and seven heifers. One bull and herd is TB tested. Hog lot includes 12 pure Poland China sows and 55 thrifty shoats. Many farm implements, a Sampson Model M tractor, harness and miscellaneous gear. Hay corn oats listed with tonnage and shipping notes. Household goods and a lunch served by St John’s Church ladies. Terms six or nine months with 7 percent interest. cash 10 or under.
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