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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1926
Page
2
The Delphi Citizen outlines its publication history from 1848 to 1926 and lists staff roles including A B Crampton as Editor Emeritus Henry B Wilson as Editor and Business Manager Mindwell Crampton Wilson as Associate Editor. Subscription rates are 1.50 yearly in Indiana and 2.00 out of state.
The piece argues 620 sextillion possible words from the alphabet exist, yet public figures vary in language usage. It contrasts lexicographers and politicians with examples like Hiram Johnson, Borah, Pat Harrison, Coolidge, Clarence Darrow, and Billy Sunday, noting verbosity or frugality shaping public discourse.
In a floor speech Representative John N. Tillman of Arkansas promotes Ozark heritage and local produce. He praises strawberries Grimes Golden apples and Winesap grapes as emblematic of the region. The piece contrasts political themes with economic fixes in Europe and America.
The Ozarks are praised as superior to Oregon Del Monte apples and a summer visit by President Coolidge is hinted at. Tillman’s stump speech extols landscape charms from pink peach blooms to rippling streams, promising renomination. A joking note recalls Ozark moonshine lore amid campaign chatter.
The piece argues the salvation of French finances lies not with a Santa Claus but with the tax collector, criticizing a chamber for wasting time on political bickering.
Edward L. Doheney of California, linked to several oil scandals, announces affiliation with the Republican Party after being ousted from the Democratic committee two years ago. He may prove both a liability and asset to the GOP.
Jeannette Julien a Freshman and G G Martinson a Junior will attend the Junior Prom Friday night at Purdue University. The event will feature elaborate decorations and music by Don Bestor's Victor Recording Orchestra under the Benson Management.
A terse classified fragment directs readers to contact L. E. Anderson for a new fence and provides telephone number 437.
Purdue agronomist Prof Wianco notes high phosphate fertilizers hasten corn ripening by days. Carroll County farmers Burton Honan Will Shaffer Herbert Million Claude Wickard Taylor Fouts Chester Joyce Roy Caldwell Roy Snoeberger Will Klepinger John Billings assist in 120 pound hill applications and broadcast methods. statewide meeting planned in Indianapolis April 20 at Farm Bureau meeting in Lafayette April 27.
A. A. Newer reported in the Farm Bureau office that the pool received its first wool delivery on Friday from Frank Snoeberger of Camden. He said complete arrangements are in place to handle all wool brought in and advance payments are available if desired.
Over the past week Monroe township added new members, moving to ninth place in the county Farm Bureau percentage standings. In the last two weeks nearly every township grew their lists, and the county total reached 1725 members. New standings show Monroe in ninth with continued county-wide growth.
At the first Jersey Calf Club meeting in Flora a five member nominating committee was elected to propose permanent officers for approval at the next regular meeting. Members are Fred Wingard Vernon Hausenfluck John Shoff Mary Angle and Eugene Stephens.
The second quarterly meeting of Farm Bureau District No. 3 will be held at the Y M C A Building.
Lew Shank ex mayor of Indiana polis attacked Senator Watson in Kokomo, tossing peanuts to crowds and accusing Watson of double crossing voters. He backed Claris Adams for the Republican long term nomination, criticizing tariff and farm policy while lampooning Watson's record and campaign tactics.
The Pilgrim Holiness Church schedules 9 30 Sunday School with Sherman Fife, 10 30 preaching by the pastor, 6 15 Young People meeting led by Carl Reed, 7 30 evangelistic service, and Thursday 7 30 prayer meeting and Bible study on Repentance led by Carl Reed. Earl E. Davis, Pastor extends a hearty invitation to all.
The Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday morning worship at 10:30 with the final message in the prayer study series. Sunday evening service follows at 7:30 on The God of the Public. Wednesday Bible study is at 7:30 on Hosea. Sunday School meets at 9:30 led by Superintendent Will Smith.
The Baptist Church announces Rev. E. M. Martinson as minister. Sunday school at 9:30 with Osee Wells as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:30 sermon Men As Trees Walking. B Y P U at 6:30 led by Ruth Pierce. Evening service at 7:30 with Ethics and the New Birth. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7:30. Public invited to all services.
The Christian Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 A M Morning Worship at 10 30 themed Signal Lights Evening Worship at 7 30 P M with The Untried Way as its theme Worship led by H L Jacobs minister, inviting all to attend.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 A M with Forrest Orr leading. Morning Worship at 10 30 A M featuring a sermon The Masters Assurance in time of Persecution and special music. Epworth League at 6 30 P M with Marietta Jacoby president. Evening Worship at 7 30 P M with sermon and music. Pastor R B Kern extends invitation.
Administration push to fund German claims aims to tap taxpayer money while Republicans seek German American votes in the fall elections. Democratic leaders warn the bill would divert vast sums to favored interests including Mill, Mellon, Standard Oil, Packers, Morgan and others. Also notes the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs James Thompson near Bringhurst with relatives and friends attending.
Real estate transfers show John H. Cartwright and commissioners selling 20 acres in Deer Creek to Harry F. Griffith for 2500. John E. Wolf and wife sell 80 acres in Carrollton to James P. Crumpacker and wife for 10000. Eliza J. Sink sells 161.42 acres in Jackson to Sylvester M. Whetstone and wife for 1.00. Mary E. Morrow sells Lot 68 in Dunlap Finch & Daugherty's Add to West Delphi for 550. Cora L. Doyel and husband sell Lot 26 in O. P. Camden to Mattison Johnson for 125. Leonidas P. Shanks and wife sell real estate in Washington to Emma G. Forgey for 25. Emma G. Forgey sells 17 acres in Washington to Edna McKinney for 650.
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