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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1930
Page
3
Practical notes emphasize pig care including self feeders and feed mixtures to reach 50 to 60 pounds, exercise and sunshine, clean water, and a brood sow ration of two thirds corn one third oats and tankage. It also mentions testing seed corn ears and home dandruff rag doll tester ideas for small farmers.
The article advises starting pigs on grain at three to four weeks for health and disease resistance. A recommended starter mix uses 8 pounds corn 20 pounds wheat and 10 pounds tankage, adaptable with flour middlings hulled oats or oats. Skim milk can replace tankage and soybeans are not effective.
Dairy calf club members and parents are invited to meet at the Flora community building on Friday, March 21 at 7 30 with a possible speaker from the state veterinarian’s office on Control of Abortion. The county club committee met with Robert Amick outlining a complete program to unify interests and secure cooperation among adults and youth for educational and social exhibits achievement day and planned leadership and local shows.
The county aims to plant 70 000 acres of corn this year and will need at least 10 000 bushels of seed. Flora’s community tester has tested corn from across the county. four samples showed poor quality with 70 of 290 ears, 40 of 600, 11 of 20, and 42 of 195 considered bad or weak.
February averages for the Carroll White Dairy Herd Improvement Association show the top herd among eight cows yielding 40.1 percent butterfat with $2.46 profit per $1.00 invested and 25 cents cost per pound. The lowest averaging 13 cows produced 14 percent butterfat with 65 cents cost per pound and 65 cents cost per $1.00 invested.
Delphi faced Kokomo in a tense regionals morning game with Perigo injuring his ankle. Delphis strong start faded as Kokomo gained momentum and the showdown shifted with Connersville. Despite early foul trouble and shifts, Delphi fought hard but fell behind at the half and could not recover.
In the Friday morning session Delphi edged Kokomo 28 to 17 as Perigo and Moore led Delphi with crucial points and longRange shots. Delphis defense and forward tips helped extend a 12 to 6 halftime lead into a 25 to 11 margin with five minutes left, before final fouls and zigzag play wrapped the rough contest.
On Friday the Oracles were the talk of the tournament and Perigo the standout. Saturday brought tough shooting for Connersville and Perigo injured his ankle. After the tape, Bill struggled with two bad legs, and Perigo with one good leg remained the best center in Indiana. The Kokomo game shifted in the second half.
The Hatchets defeated Washington in a close state tournament battle with Franklin providing the main challenge. Washington showed strength in other games, while Connersville missed chances to match their earlier scoring pace against Washington, making for a compelling but uneventful finish for Connersville.
William Perigo announces his retirement from Delphi basketball. He thanks teachers coach teammates and fans for loyalty and encouragement shown during his school life and expresses appreciation for their support as a memorable part of his career.
Upon arrival home last Saturday night, Delphi people gave a fitting welcome to the players for a wonderful record during the past school year. The high school band greeted them and Rev. O. P. Manker extolled the team as Coach Lostutter responded, marking a fitting close to a season of many victories and few defeats.
Due to kidney dysfunction toxins in blood cause rheumatic and sciatic pains. Margowski's Drug Store advertises a quick acting Cystex test with an iron clad money back guarantee. Special price 60 cents.
Doxey Moore and William Perigo of the Oracles are named to the all state teams by Albert W. Bloemeer of the Indianapolis Star. Moore makes the first team at guard and Perigo is on the second team as center. The three teams feature players from Washington Muncie Frankfort Delphi Connersville and other Indiana towns.
Charles W. Zeigler former state highway commission member and ex Attica bank president was arraigned in Covington last week on embezzlement charges. He was released on bond after reportedly losing a fortune and allegedly received deposits while the bank was insolvent.
Mars. J. W. Albertson of 1015 Miller Avenue Mission Texas reports improving from extreme weakness and inability to work after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says the medicine helped others and she will answer letters from women seeking similar relief.
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