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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
2
The piece critiques campaign rhetoric around Coolidge and Dawes, noting public indifference to the figures and mocking slogans like Hell and Maria. It contemplates the political scramble to elect Coolidge while sidelining Dawes, referencing Burton's lengthy Cleveland explanation.
Two hundred people reserve spots on the Ralston presidential special train bound for the national Democratic convention in New York. The train departs June 21, with the convention opening June 24. One car will depart Ft Wayne and join at Richmond.
The Cleveland convention last week showcased presidential leadership while Congress disavowed the president. Since Coolidge took office, five major positions have faced votes, four of which saw Republican majorities in both houses oppose his stance. The Bursum bill lifting Civil War veterans pensions passed both houses but was vetoed by Coolidge. Thirty-two Republicans voted against him.
Senators voted to pass the bill over the veto and twelve votes sustained the president. The tax and immigration measures split party lines with Republicans backing their leaders on most counts while Democrats pressed for policy shifts. Roosevelt’s contrasting stance looms as the party drafts its platform for the campaign.
Doctors in Chicago focus on anesthetics amid renewed interest. A moving vignette recalls the first ether use in Edinburgh, when an impure sample briefly eased pain and inspired rapid progress. Modern work aims to further reduce risk and discomfort in operation.
Chinese healing practices are rooted in superstition with evil spirits playing a central role in illness. The text notes belief that health outcomes are influenced by spiritual forces and lack of modern medical science.
Senator Samuel M. Ralston of Indiana is the party choice for the Democratic ticket. He will not campaign for himself but would accept if nominated, and his supporters insist he will not pursue the vice presidency.
W G M Adoo of San Francisco leads in pledged delegates for the presidential nomination at the Democratic convention. He likely commands a majority vote but must strive for the two thirds to secure the nomination. He is a former treasury secretary and son in law of Ex president Woodrow Wilson.
Governor Al Smith of New York ranks as an active presidential candidate with his home city hosting the convention where many boosters are expected in the hall.
Frank Lowden of Chicago told United Press the vice presidency is not important enough and he would not be happy in the role. He says no vice president has accomplished much and he prefers to work as a private citizen focusing on agriculture. He has rejected cabinet and ambassadorial offers and intends to stay in agriculture.
Judge A B Anderson ruled Klan officers need not disclose names of federal and state officials or other members in a Ben Dubois suit from South Bend. The 34 interrogatories included requests for senator, congressman, cabinet, court, and district attorney names. Eight questions were ordered answered. twenty six were overruled in the action filed October 2, 1928 alleging the Klan operated as a super government and kept six South Bend residents on its register to recruit members.
Dozens of doctors returning home from the American Medical association session in Chicago warned of beach dangers. They urged limits on water time for children to forty five minutes and cautioned that night swimming can cause chills if not cautiously supervised.
Trial for Dan Morgan on a Frankfort filling station robbery opened in Carroll county court but was postponed to Monday. Two Chicago garagemen are expected to testify Morgan was in Chicago during the robbery. Morgan and two companions were captured in Chicago after a gunfight and are held in Delphi jail.
The article notes initial jury trials featuring plaintiffs John Robinson and John Smith suing an individual from Tepe tosee as Ver iT. Rhane is mentioned in connection with the proceedings.
The item presents an improved uniform international Sunday School lesson by Rev. P. B. Fitzwater, D.D., Moody Bible Institute Chicago. Dated 1924 under Western Newspaper Union, it outlines weekly Bible study content and teaching approach for teachers and readers.
A lesson summary notes that Nehemiah chapters 8 and 13 through 15 show a nation’s revival sparked by Scripture reading. It details the eager, representative, and grateful assembly, the minister’s role, and the spread of conviction, joy, generosity, obedience, and reforms including Sabbath restoration and marriages with nonbelievers.
A short aphorism links pearls with laughter and the heart, quoting Victor Hugo. It notes that true beauty resides in the lips and the soul as laughter reveals character. The line reflects a romantic view of inner grace expressed through outward charm.
Brevity reflects a maritime maxim that hardship forges character, noting storms test mariners more than calm seas and echoing a frontier ethic in managing dangers and endurance.
A reflective, socially focused note urges courage in cross group ties and asserts every majority once belonged to a minority. It highlights shared roots and the value of diverse perspectives in progress.
Quotations from Franklin emphasize value of experiential learning as the true path for understanding. The line notes that a devoted school exists in life itself and that fools fail to learn elsewhere.
A Popular Science Monthly tip describes treating ceiling spots with unslaked lime dissolved in alcohol. Shake thoroughly until powder forms, lash over the spot, let dry, then paint the ceiling.
The Rensselaer Republican reports a Sunday Riverside Park baseball opener where Rensselaer defeats Delphi 6 to 4. Errors by Delphi first baseman Coomey helped tilt the early season contest as Marshall of Delphi allowed seven hits while Selby held nine to eight in strikeouts.
Purdue University extension reports army worms have reappeared in Indiana. C. M. East, Gibson county agricultural agent, says a twenty acre corn field was nearly ruined before the worms were found. Delphi Citizen.
The 400 acre Wil liam P Binford woods near the Boone county line in Fountain County Indiana, part of late W P Binford's land, sold to Scholler Stanford Lumber Co Crawfordsville for 24000 dollars, above appraised value by 3000. The tract contains about a million feet of virgin timber including red oaks, ash, elms, white oaks, black walnut and mixed timber.
A humorous clipping recounts a doctor suggesting apples to quench thirst and a counterpoint that eating more than thirty apples daily would be impossible, illustrating a playful exchange on health tips and limits.
A Paris statistician has estimated that women in the city use about three fourths of an ounce of perfume and a similar amount of face powder each week. The finding highlights beauty routines in everyday life and reflects local consumption habits.
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