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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1925
Page
1
Luck and Politics in Adverse Weather Conditions
A terse reflection notes that luck comes from effort while luck can fail when trusting to it. It observes that even ambitious politicians avoid seeking office in poor golf weather, implying practicality over chance.
How female mosquitoes seek ankles for blood meals
The question notes that female mosquitoes bite for blood and suggests ankles are a common target. It explains that exposed ankle skin often presents an accessible surface and thinner skin making feeding easier for the insect.
Correcting Quotations and Misogynistic Sentiment From 19th Century Speech
The excerpt critiques male arrogance and class commentary while offering corrected versions of three quoted lines. It contrasts outdated gender bias with modern sensibilities and suggests safer, non profane phrasing for a chivalrous offer, domestic remarks, and minor marital disagreements.
Patchy Provocative Bits Reflect 1920s Press Voices
The fragment cites clerical debates on evangelism and notes on modern women. It recalls a Seattle suicide to boost notoriety, a pup and an old dog image, and a verse about a Parisian bootlegger who loses his mobility after a fall, all in a mosaic of age and social observations.
New Teachers Appointed in Delphi Schools
Loyal Hoshaw named principal of Delphi Junior High. He previously led New Hope school in Madison township and has Wheeling school experience. Mrs Hoshaw to join social and church circles. Margaret Schoener of Indianapolis hired as French and History teacher at Delphi High, Butler College graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Hoshaw
Hoshaw
New Hope
Madison Township
Wheeling
Delphi
Margaret Schoener
Indianapolis
Delphi High School
Butler College
Rafts and Rocks Build Deer Creek Dam for Boys
Work on a Deer Creek dam advances as boys move rocks to a new site using two rafts of telephone poles. They unload rock while loading, enjoy the transport, and marshal Road oversees clearing weeds and removing a fallen elm. Heavy timbers and plank from Oakdale dam arrive for soon constructing the dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek
George Washington
Delaware
Marshal Road
Oakdale
Rev C J Reed Assigned to Delphi Church
The Rev. Clifford J Reed moves from St. Marys Lafayette as assistant to pastor pro tem at St. Josephs Delphi. Bishop John Francis Noll announced the transfer amid hospitalibed Rev Edward Boccards slow recovery prompting interim pastor selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford J. Reed
St. Mary’s Church
Lafayette
St. Joseph’s Church
Delphi
John Francis Noll
Diocese of
Fort Wayne
Edward Boccard
McCay Bond Reduced to $1000 for Home Still Case
Robert McCay was released on a $1000 bond after initial $2000 setting. Sheriff's deputies and two state prohibition officers found a still at his Rockfield home, indicating he manufactured liquor there. He has a wife and three children and had been suspected of liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCay
Liberty
McCay
Sink
Prohibition
Rockfield
Lamb Sisters Gather as One Returns Home After 38 Years
Miss Mary Lamb resigns after 38 years as housekeeper at the Catholic rectory in Delphi. Miss Jane Lamb of Indianapolis is visiting with sisters in Delphi alongside Mrs. Pete Hemmerling formerly Miss Rose Lamb of Frankfort. The six Lamb sisters reunite at the old home for the first time in years. Rev. Clifford J. Reed, new pastor, brings his parents to share in his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Lamb
Indianapolis
Delphi
Pete Hemmerling
Rose Lamb
Frankfort
Lamb
Mary Lamb
Clifford J. Reed
James Reed
Union City
Clark Family Prepares Year-Long Florida Move
Mr and Mrs Joseph Clark plan a year residence in Florida with Miss May Walker and Reed C Schermerhorn as companions. Household goods will be stored at the Walker home while Mrs John McCormick and daughter Ruth occupy the Franklin Street residence. Mrs John H Gould occupying the upper flat will remain. The party expects to leave August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Clark
Florida
May Walker
Reed C. Schermerhorn
Clark
Walker
Franklin Street
John McCormick
Ruth
John H. Gould
Delph
Max Norris Wins Good Turn Contest in Logansport
Max Norris of Troop 4 won first place in the Logansport Council Good Turn Contest. He earns a week of training at Culver Woodcraft School under the National Court of Honor and Camping Committee. Judges Dr B W Egan Peter T Hendricks and Walter Eckstein commended many excellent Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport Council
Boy Scouts of America
Logansport
Max Norris
Rube Norris
Delphi
Scout Norris
Culver Woodcraft School
Tuen
National Court of Honor and Camping Committee
B. W. Egan
Peter T. Hendricks
Walter Eckstein
Teachers Meet in Del Phi August 24 28
Carroll and over fifty counties have announced five day teachers institutes before fall opening. State Superintendent Henry Sherwood aims to attend each county meeting. Carroll institute dates set for August 24 to 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Henry Sherwood
Carroll Institute
Carroll County Fair Catalogues Printed
Catalogues for the Carroll county fair have been completed and will reach prospective exhibitors soon. The Citizen office printed the books and C E Schnepp the secretary of the fair association will mail them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Citizen Office
C. E. Schnepp
The
Fair Association
Marriage Licenses Issued in Flora Couples
This week records show licenses issued to Larry F Landes and Ethel Black both of Flora and Edward I Walker and Evella Mary Thomas, both of Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry F. Landes
Ethel Black
Flora
Edward I. Walker
Evella Mary Thomas
Reunion and religious service at Old Presbyterian Rock Creek
A reunion and religious service will be held at Old Presbyterian Brown church in Rock Creek township on Sunday July 26 at 2 30 pm. Dr Corkey of Logansport Calvary Presbyterian church will preach the sermon. After the service A W Wolever will take a picture for the second history book being compiled by Benj F Stuart. All connected with the church are urged to attend for a good gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Presbyterian
Brown
Rock Creek Township
Corkey
Logansport
Calvary Presbyterian Church
A. W. Wolever
Benj
Miss Myrtle Ward Resigns From McFarland Grocery
Miss Myrtle Ward of Camden resigns after a year at McFarland Grocery and returns to Camden. John Greenwalt takes her place, moving from Idaville with his wife to Delphi and joins the local store. The Greenwalts are welcomed additions to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Ward
Camden
McFarland Grocery
Ward
Delphi
John Greenwalt
Idaville
Greenwalt
Model store promotes suit sale this week
The Model advertises menswear outfits with a focus on suits and savings this week, urging customers not to miss the price difference. The brief notice targets male shoppers and highlights a limited-time promotional offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff
Wind-up at Oakdale power dam details
The poem describes workers at Oakdale completing a dam project. Laborers, drag lines, corewall, levee work, water gates, and turbine installations are nearing completion. The scene shows a rising lake and river impoundment with the plant poised to provide power and comfort to the awaiting crowd.
De Pauw Alumni Hold Delphi Park Reunion Picnic
De Pauw alumni and current students gathered at Delphi Park for a Friday evening picnic. Mrs. James A. Shirk led a brief business session in which new officers were elected. James Obear Jr. received a $100 Rector scholarship prize for high sophomore standing and his debate team success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Pauw
Delphi Park
Shelter House
James A. Shirk
Nellie Wilson
Cutler
George R. Smock
Delphi
Josephine Vorhees
Flora
James Obear, Jr
James
Rector
Delphi High School
William Clauser
Ont Delphi High School
Harry Longdon
G. W. Julien
Longdon
J. J. Shultz
Longdon. Dr . Omaale
Flora schools hire fourteen teachers for next term
Flora School Board announced contracts for fourteen instructors to staff Flora schools next term. The corps includes Supt G W McCain Principal Simon Irick Asst Principal Edith Myer Latin and Commercial Jessie Landes Math Paul Usher D S and Hygiene Dorothy Geyer Music and Art Mertie Parker Grades Eva Beckner Ralph Pearson Mrs Doyel Kirkman Etna Peterson Garnet Craig Maurine Shaffer. Five new teachers join, namely Irick Dorothy Geyer Merlie E Parker Mrs Doyel Kirkman and Garnet Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora School Board
Flora
Corp of
G. W. McCain
Simon Irick
Manchester College
Purdue
Asst
Edith Myer
Jessie Landes
Paul Usher
D. S
Hygiene
Dorothy Geyer
Manchester
Mertie Parker
Muncie
Earlham
de Pauw
Eva Beckner
Ralph Pearson
Doyel Kirkman
Etna Peterson
Garnet Craig
Maurine Shaffer
Irick
Merlie E. Parker
Delphi Children to Perform at Battle Ground Pageant
Thirty Delphi children and an equal number from Battle Ground will perform in The Flowers in God’s Garden at the School of Missions in Battle Ground this Saturday evening. The show repeats in Delphi at the Methodist Church on Tuesday July 21 at 7 30 P M with 60 Delphi children. A silver offering will help cover costume costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Battle Ground
School of Missions
God’s Garden
Fannie Smith
Edith Sanderson
Claude Wall
Lola Parks
Helen Brooks
Katharine Boone
Mother’s Jewels and Home Guards
Preacher's Son Wins Rector Scholarship at De Pauw
Edward Murphy of Flora high school as son of Rev and Mrs A E Murphy received a Rector scholarship recommendation from De Pauw University. He captained the 1924 25 basketball team and sang in the orchestra and glee club. He was treasurer of the Athletic Association in 1923 24 and won second prize in the John McCutcheon cartoon contest. He maintained an A average throughout high school and his honors are well earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Murphy
Flora High
A. E. Murphy
de Pauw University
Edward
Athletic Association
John McCutcheon
Indiana
Tippecanoe Club Plans Meeting at Pittsburg Hall
The Tippecanoe Township Home Economics Club will meet next Thursday July 23 at 2 PM in the Pittsburg Athletic Hall. Mrs Chasigen spoke at the recent County meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe Township
Pittsburg
Chasigen
Mrs Pittman Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Russell Pittman aged thirty wife of the minister and former Crawfordsville girl Jessie Goben Pittman died after two weeks bedfast from stomach trouble at Home Hospital Lafayette. Funeral plans include Delphi Baptist church and Crawfordsville First Baptist church services with Rev. E M Martinson Rev. B E Antrobus Rev. D Heitmeyer and Rev F R Pittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Pittman
Jessie Goben Pittman
Crawfordsville
Pittman
Delphi
Delphi Baptist Church
Covington
Sitka
E. M. Martinson
B. E. Antrobus
Pittmans
First Baptist Church
D. Heitmeyer
Madison
Dr. Julian Reappointed Veterinary Board Secretary
Delphi’s Dr. Ben C. Julian was re-elected Wednesday for another year as Secretary of the State Veterinary Board. He won three votes while Dr. H Lett of Seymour received two. Lett was backed by Jim Jackson and James P. Goodrich. Delphi residents welcomed the choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Julian
Delphi
State Veterinary Board
H. Lett
Seymour
Lett
Jim Jackson
James P. Goodrich
Julian
Hearings on Bond Issues for Two Roads
Two hearings at the courthouse before Walter Showalter of the state tax board address bond proposals for the Michael Gucken road in Delphi and the Wm. Griffith road in South Delphi. Remonstrants cite private benefit. South Delphi residents present a 320 signature petition. Griffith road bond amount set at 51600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Walter Showalter
State Tax Board
Showalter
Tax Board
Delphi
Washington Township
Michael Guckien
Wm. Griffith
South Delphi
Griffith
Deer Creek
Griffith Road
Local Man Paints Steeple of M. E. Church
James M. Lewis, a local painter, painted the Methodist church steeple this week using special equipment. The high work carries risk and church members usually rely on itinerant steeple jacks, making Delphi fortunate to have a local tradesman undertake the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
James M. Lewis
Delphi
Mr. Lewis
Our First July Clearance Sale on clothing items
Quick and Clifford announces a clothing sale running July 18 to July 25 with discounts on suits hats caps underwear shirts trousers and other merchandise during the first July clearance event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick & Clifford
Eastern Star Auxiliary Hosts July Meeting at Masonic Temple
Fifty ladies attended the Eastern Star Auxiliary July gathering at the Masonic temple. The program featured songs, a solo by Miss Lulu Fauber, a cake contest, violin duet by the Mullen sisters with their mother on piano, a duet by Mrs. J M Been and Miss Jacoby, an auto contest, and a solo by Mrs. Been. The parlor was decorated in red white and blue with sherbet and cakes served and tiny flags as favors. Carrie Cox chaired the entertainment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Auxiliary
Masonic Temple
America
Lulu Fauber
Mullen Sisters
J .M. Been
Jacoby
Been
Carrie Cox
Holmes and David to Represent Carroll County in Indiana Tax Board
William Holmes and Robert Davidson will travel to Indianapolis next Thursday July 23 to appear before the state tax board as Carroll County represents the district in the land assessment hearing before the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holmes
Robert Davidson
Indianapolis
Carroll County
State Tax Board
Brewer's hires Gwinn Smith to join shoe store staff
Gwinn Smith has accepted a position with the A. H. Brewer shoe store and will begin work there the latter part of the month. Carlyle Kirkpatrick, who has been employed at Brewer's, has resigned to take a position with the Prudential Life Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwinn Smith
A. H. Brewer Shoe Store
Carlyle Kirkpatrick
Brewer’s
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Model Sale Notice July 18 to 25
Quick and Clifford urge attendance at a Model sale running from July 18 to July 25 inclusive. Public notice emphasizes the event period and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick & Clifford
Veterans of Wisconsin post hear impromptu poem
A Milwaukee meeting of ER B Wolcott Post No 1 Civil War veterans featured an impromptu verse. The octogenarian poet recited lines urging small kindnesses and a rose pinned to a button hole, with a note that continuation would appear on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
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Charity
Mr. Ford
Seattle
Paris
C. J. Reed
Delphi Church
Jungl
Coxie
Skinners
Julien
M. E. Church
C. E. S. Auxiliary
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