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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1926
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows header for The Delphi Citizen weekly edition with pricing and mailing details. Incomplete text includes subscription rates and filing notes for Carroll county and Indiana mailing, but specifics are unreadable.
The essay extols summer and other seasons as ideal times for outdoor sport and travel. It urges readers to take short trips when possible, explore national parks and countryside, and enjoy the free, wide open air with family, teachers, and lifelong learners seeking physical growth and mental enrichment.
Johnny Middlewest remains convalescent amid Deflation Blues while doctors prescribe verbosity nostrums and absolute quiet. Nurses Mrs. Supply and Mrs. Demand refuse to release the restless patient until new policy cures are ready.
A 1926 letter from G B Frost of Des Moines in the Duroc Sentinel describes a boy’s recovery and a cheerful homecoming. It mentions the idea of an air rifle and playful stunts while urging better endeavors for friends to join the celebration. The tone is nostalgic and communal.
Four senatorial primaries are due in June with Iowa the main battleground. Veteran Senator Cummins faces challenger Brookhart for the Republican renomination as administration forces worry over losses after recent GOP defeats. Cummins’ renomination would reflect personal appeal and tenure. Brookhart’s win would signal a major administration setback, more troubling than Pennsylvania’s defeat.
In remarks urging支持 for Coolidge and Watson, proponents are urged to adopt a bipartisan compromise approach inspired by Northern Baptists.
Jim Watson a prominent figure joins the Indiana Republican convention in a clash with mentors as the Administration contends with a tough World Court issue. The scene mirrors Penrose and signals a contentious path ahead for party leaders and policy.
The President is asked to visit Arizona but skepticism rises about any mention of a Coolidge dam, suggesting the claim may be a stretch.
Following primaries in Illinois and Indiana the Pennsylvania party leaders back Calvin Coolidge. The endorsement creates rosy expectations for Jim Watson whose prospects as vice president seem strengthened by the show of support.
The report accuses Congress of passing a public buildings bill under false pretenses. It claims the measure is pitched as fiscally sound but serves pork barrelling to raid the Treasury. It highlights alleged self interest and political maneuvering behind the scenes.
Washington correspondent G Hunter Osborne argues the 1920s Congress is do nothing due to President Coolidge's weak leadership and Republican divisions. He notes Dawes aggressive stance on farm legislation and rifts between eastern conservatives and western progressives shaping the looming political scene.
The Yale Junior Prom cost more than $100,000 last year as reported by the school paper. It suggests using one orchestra and a simpler banquet to reduce expenses for the guests within the scholastic gates.
Vice President Dawes harshly criticizes Coolidge's farm relief stance, arguing the president is out of touch with the Midwest’s urgent economic needs. The split follows Dawes public remarks in Chicago at the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting, signaling deepening tensions over agricultural policy.
A local museum invites the public to view a five item comet collection, highlighting rare meteoritic samples and historical observations. Visitors may explore the display during weekend hours.
Rev E M Martinson leads Sunday School at 9 30 with Osee Wells in Sept Morning March 10 80 illustration at 6 30 P M Ruth Wil ening rice at 7 30 with sermon on A Sacramental Experiment in Socialism Midweek prayer and conference Wednesday 7 30 P M All services open to all at this homelike church
The Christian Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 A M with Dr C W Hunter and morning worship at 10 30 A M on The Challenge of Tomorrow The Union Endeavor service is 6 30 P M at the Presbyterian church The Children’s Day program scheduled for evening is cancelled The Young People’s Missionary Circle met June 4 at Miss Jean Pruitt’s home Pastor H Lee Jacobs invites attendance.
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday morning worship at 10 30 merged with the Sunday School program. Worship is highlighted by Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 on Micah. Christian Endeavor meets 6 30 in joint session with the Christian Church society. Sunday School starts at 9 30 under Superintendent Will Smith with Pastor R Dale LeCount.
The remains of William Mellen veteran retired Indianapolis policeman were buried in Indianapolis Friday after dying last week at a St. Louis home. A Delphi resident for years he moved to Indianapolis in 1897 and served 25 years on the force before pensioning. He was 67 and his wife Mary Creighton a Delphi native and sister of Mrs. George Roach.
Reports from the Grand Lodge meeting show D. C. Stephenson, serving life in Michigan City for murder, expelled from the Masons along with all privileges. The action cites an Irvington lodge decision linked to a Massachusetts affiliated member connected to the Madge Oberholtzer case.
Calvin N. Cook and others transfer in Carrollton Township for 185 dollars. Elijah P. Wingard and others assign Flora property for one dollar. Rush McCarty and others sell Flora real estate to Indiana Condensed Milk Company for 2500 dollars. Charles N Wilson and others deed Flora property to Indiana Condensed Milk Company for one dollar. William F Wasner transfers North 1 2 Lot 9 in Harter's Addition to Royce Myer for one dollar. Emily J Summe transfers 4 1 2 acres in Burlington to Harley Bowman.
County agent urges farmers to expand legume crops to improve dairy productivity. Programs highlight agricultural extension and cooperative efforts while Youth Clubs and home economics education support community farming and nutrition.
Farmers may need to replant sod fields if heat arrives or fields aren not treated. Heavily infested corn sods can be treated with bran bait at ten pounds per acre to kill a large share of worms. The recipe uses bran Paris Green and Orleans Molasses mixed with water to form a damp mash scattered at dusk.
Miss Marie Miller a Burlington Township vocational teacher has enrolled fifty five girls in Home Making projects for the summer. This is the largest club in the county with a past exhibit at the County Fair. Officers include Beulah Langston President Geraldine Clingenpeel Vice President Esther Hendrix Secretary Treasurer Lois Milburn Pianist Sarah Myers Song Leader. The Program Committee comprises Ruth Douglas Theresa Landis and Donnabelle Nailor. The club meets twice monthly on Thursday afternoons at Miss Miller's home.
In the April Carroll Howard Cow Testing Association report the Smith and Polk herd of Flora ranks first in butter fat among 25 herds. Seven cows averaged 87 pounds of butter fat, produced 5610 pounds of milk, and 259 pounds of butter fat with feed costs of 54.11 dollars and total produce value of 117.63 dollars.
The second Clothing Project lesson will be offered to Local Leaders on Wednesday June 9 at the Court House. Miss Martin of Purdue will discuss Development of the Commercial Pattern and Fitting the One Piece Dress as leaders work with demonstrations to solve pattern fitting issues. Local leaders will then carry the work into their club groups for the rest of June.
Louis B. Hopkins director of personnel at Northwestern University was chosen president of Wabash College by the board of trustees. He will succeed Dr. L. MacIntosh who led Wabash for twenty years and recently resigned. Mrs. Marshall Lewis has been visiting in Delphi and travels to Pyrmont before returning home to Idaville. If you have something to sell try the Citizen Classified Column.
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