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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1924
Page
2
A historical note lists the Delphi publications including The Carroll County Citizen established 1892, The Delphi Times founded 1848, and The Delphi Citizen since 1924, with editors Henry B. Wilson Mindwell Crampton Wilson and A B Crampton.
A nostalgic reflection recalls a Saturday night barber shop scene where men waited for shaves while women queued for hair bobbs, capturing a moment of changing social norms and local life.
Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch of Indianapolis reported spending $1,047 on his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. The expense statement was filed on Friday.
The text lauds the citizen devoted to his town as a key asset while criticizing skeptics who dislike local life and flee to other cities or mail order houses when they have money to spend. It portrays such critics as short on hope and prone to leaving the earthly scene.
Senator Samuel M. Ralston was awarded the honorary Doctor of Laws by DePauw University at last weeks commencement. President George R. Grose conferred the degree as Mrs. Ralston accompanied him. The pair traveled by car from Greencastle and returned to Indianapolis after the ceremony.
A bankruptcy schedule lists liabilities totaling 2 608 085 86 for Warren T. McCray former Indiana governor now serving a ten year federal sentence for mail fraud. The document was filed with U S district court clerk Wm P Kappes and bankruptcy referee Harry Sheridan in Frankfort, by James W Noel chief counsel for McCray.
A Canadian census reveals rising emigration to the United States driven by unemployment. In 1923 Canada admitted 137,320 immigrants while losing 1,832,369 to emigration, with monthly net losses of about 3,754 to the U S. The Dominion War Veterans association cites unemployment as the cause.
Benjamin reported that collections would surpass the 1923 estimate by more than 1 million dollars, with initial projections of 3 to 3.5 million, but actual receipts exceed 4.5 million. He noted timing shifts as the one month lag means final first year totals won't be known until July 1.
The Ford Motor company held about 272 million dollars in cash at the start of the year, nearly twice the steel trust, five times GM’s ready money, and ten times the Santa Fe’s cash, suggesting a wealth that dwarfs rivals and makes the nation’s wealth language look inadequate.
Indiana faces a 2.5 million borrowing to repay a like amount loaned by Union Trust Co of Indianapolis on January 2. Interest at 4.8 percent totals 60 thousand for six months. The state finance board meets June 6 to decide. State Auditor Bracken expects rates to have eased since January.
Thousands of Mississippi valley farmers and stockmen faced a great wave from the United States crossing into Canada. Yet Canada suffered a larger loss than its total immigration from all lands, offsetting some gains from the movement.
The piece accuses Congress of record deficits and rising debt under the tariff policy, blaming Republicans for neglecting farmers and signaling broader economic strain. It argues half the population depends on agriculture and warns urban prosperity hinges on farm relief and square treatment.
The farm bloc fails to pass McNary Haugen style aid. A war finance plan to buy exports at a premium is unlikely before adjournment. Farmers face depressed prices. wheat up 24 percent since 1913 while beef and hogs lag. Banks fail in North Dakota and Montana. many farms abandoned.
The Indiana Democratic convention nominates John W. Kern Jr. for reporter of the supreme court, continuing a family political lineage. Imperial Wizard H W Evans backs Senator James E Watson for vice president, prompting Watson to disavow Klan ties while Indiana Klans leaders monitor Cleveland for anti Klans measures.
The article notes that in India and Persia babies have their faces washed with liquid used to soak holly bark as a charm against evil spirits. It highlights traditional practices and beliefs surrounding protective rites for infants.
Jefferson Township farmers heard A A Hansen known as the Weed Man of Purdue University describe prevalent noxious weeds like Yellow Cross and the best eradication methods. The talk at the Farm Bureau followed concerns over new weeds entering the state through imported clover seed.
Purdue University authorities say extreme cold last winter damaged many buds on roses and other shrubs. Early growth dies after frost danger passes. pruning dying branches and applying nitrate of soda fertilizer early helps prevent next winters losses.
The Mount Wilson telescope in California is the world’s largest reflecting telescope with a 100 inch mirror. Its maximum power of 10 000 diameters would make the Moon appear only about 25 miles away. The lens was manufactured at the St Gobain glassworks in France.
Compiled by Harry Arnold in Delphi Indiana transfers show the Delphi Chamber of Commerce to Charley Hornback with real estate valued at 25 dollars. Gus A Hall Commissioner transfers 113 acres in Clay Township to Chris Cripe and wife for 325 dollars. John B Myer with wife to Roy Myer and others 2 acres in Flora for 1 dollar. Susan B Musselman to Perry R B Miller and wife relation in 40 acres in Jackson Township for 1 dollar. George M Davis to Esther A Booker lots 27 and 30 in O P Cutler for 1 dollar.
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