Indiana to Candling Eggs for Seven Months at Indiana Farms
Egg grading changes set by the Indiana Poultry and Egg Association and the Indiana Farm Bureau with the state food and drug commission. Candling runs June 1 to January 1 1925 to raise quality and encourage marketing. Grade No 1 requires 24 ounce average per dozen, clean, unwashed, sound yolk visible, white firm, air cell under 3/8 inch. Lower grades apply to eggs under 22 ounces or damaged. Grocers urged to join in grading effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Poultry and Egg Association
Indiana Farm Bureau
State Food and Drug Commissions
Purdue University
Reed & Adams Offer Free Trial Cans of Kanize Floor Finish
Reed and Adams promote Kanize Floor Finish as a durable varnish for floors, furniture, and woodwork in three clear finishes. They offer free trial cans with the purchase of a suitable brush this week, urging customers to visit the store for the limited promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed & Adams
Fortune in Silk on Wabash Railroad Special
A secret silk train valued at over a million dollars moved through Delphi on the Wabash last week. The twelve refrigerated cars carried raw silk with a rear crew coach and armed guards. The train departed San Francisco Sunday morning and halted quietly at various points along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
San Francisco
Will of John D. Musselman Probate Names Ezra Executor
The John D. Musselman will is probated naming Ezra as executor. Susan B. Musselman, widow, to receive an amount for care during the last sickness as determined by her and the executor after expenses. A guardian will be chosen for Ira and Lilly by all the children. Upon their ages, estate funds divide among Frank Musselman, Elizabeth Beckner, Clara Swisher, and Ezra Musselman, with Marys daughters Susie and Bessie Beckner receiving the amount the mother would have.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Musselman
Ezra
Susan B. Musselman
Ira
Lilly
Frank Musselman
Elizabeth Beckner
Clara Swisher
Ezra Musselman
Mary
Susie
Bessie Beckner
Real Estate Transfers in Past Week Compiled in Delphi Indiana
Real estate transfers reported for the past week include William Mellinger receiving Lot 7 in Farneman's Add Rockfield for 200 dollars. Transfers also show Elijah C. Rice to Leroy Urmston Camden properties for 4500 dollars and briggs adding 1-4-acre Jefferson Tp parcels for a dollar. Other listed deeds include 40 acres in Jackson Tp for 8000 dollars and Burris Add Bringhurst lots 26 and part 25 for 650 dollars. Additional Camden and Flora and Tippecanoe properties are noted with minimal sums and general references to “also other real estate.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Arnold
Delphi
Indiana
William F. Shaffer
William Mellinger
Farneman
Rockfield
Elijah C. Rice
Leroy Urmston
Camden
John B. Heaton
Gertha KE. Voorhees
Jackson Tp
Burris Add
Bringhurst
George A. Raub
Hugh M. Landrey
Burrows
William H. Peffley
Tippecanoe
Elusive Man With Easy Money Idea Draws Attention
A cryptic reference describes a figure known for quick gains as the person behind a plan not easily captured, suggesting a wily scheme and ongoing pursuit by authorities or rivals.
Delphian Birth and Local Health Notes
A daughter named Marjorie Louise was born to Mr and Mrs Leonard Sterrett of near Delphi. Mrs Oscar Johnson remains poorly. Carl Walters of Rockfield spent a short time here Sunday. May Leslie and Madge Cottrell visited Edna Leffer on a Tuesday afternoon. William Bush is quite poorly. Mrs Ben Johnson and Mrs Henry Hobaugh visited Cull Walters in Rockfield last Thursday. James Coghill returned to Lafayette after a week with grandparents Chas and Mrs Hendrickson. Mrs Charity Sains is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Louise
Leonard Sterrett
Delphi
Oscar Johnson
Carl Walters
Rockfield
May Leslie
Madge Cottrell
Edna Leffer
William Bush
Ben Johnson
Henry Hobaugh
Cull Walters
James Coghill
Lafayette
Chas. Hendrickson
Charity Sains
Dean's Pills Promote Kidney Health Claims
A 1900s era ad claims kidney weakness shows via urine changes and backache. Testimonial from R L Ward of Delphi praises Dean's Pills for relieving soreness and kidney discomfort. Product sold by all dealers for 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dean
Delphi
R. L. Ward
E. Franklin St
Hash origin traced to French and Teutonic roots
A compact note explains how the dish hash derives from the French hachis and the English hacker lineage. It debunks the rumor that the name comes from hashish and KHemp, noting the word evolved through linguistic shortening from hashee to hash. The piece cites Wheeler Syndicate, Inc. as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Headache Warning for Nitroglycerin Handlers
Health advisory warns that anyone highly susceptible to nitroglycerin effects may suffer a severe headache if they touch the hands of someone who has handled dynamite. The guidance emphasizes safety and proper handling procedures to prevent exposure.
Birthday Celebration for Mr. Meador Attracts Many Relatives
A Sunday gathering at the Moss Meador home near Pyrmont marked Mr. Meador sixty six birthday with thirty two relatives and friends. A noon meal featured seven cakes including a sixty six candle birthday cake. Present were numerous relatives from Burlington Camden Flora Delphi Kokomo Rossville Indianapolis Frankfort Buck Creek and local communities. A separate church reception for Rev. J. E. Yarion and wife at Sharon Baptist drew about seventy members with pastors delivering welcomes and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss Meador
Pyrmont
Mr. Meador
Fannie Martin
Meador
Dan Johns
Ralph
Lewis Metzger
Burlington
Billie Martin
Ellis Maxwell
Ancil
Camden
Dewey Meador
Norma Jean
Mary Frances
Goldie Brown
Kokomo
Roy Eller
Harold
Basil
Marie
Flora
Robert Meador
Paul Meador
Lavenne
Delphi
Vanchie Crumpacker
Velma
Rossville
Howell Dorland
Indianapolis
Susie Meador
Frankfort
Josiah Miller
Buck Creek
Sharon Baptist Church
J. E. Yarion
Roann
Indiana
A. R. Jones
Wheeling Presbyterian Church
W. E. Stanley
Deer Creek L. B
G. H. Oliphant
Pauline Todd
Six Inch Prunes: Burbank's Notable Horticultural Feat
Six inch prunes attributed to Luther Burbank mark a reported pinnacle of his work. Botanists say the six inch circumference fruits exemplify his famed achievement in cultivated plant varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Boon Companion Seen Warily by Family
A boon companion is seldom welcomed by the family of the man he associates with, and the relationship is viewed with suspicion and unease.
Kind of Army Wanted: StandING Armies and National Power
A historical riff argues that every nation seeks a standing army that cannot be dislodged. The piece reflects on military strength shaping national pride and global leverage, stressing readiness as key to secure sovereignty.
Seven Men Hurt In Auto Race At Tippecanoe Fairgrounds
Seven men injured during a fifty mile auto race at Tippecanoe county fairgrounds under Indiana Speedway Association. Spectator E G Boyer, 65, suffered multiple fractures after a car crashed through a fence. Drivers John F Boyer and Stewart Keith sustained leg and collar bone injuries. Conder and Gunion crashed after a stoppage sequence. Gunion was bruised. Several mechanics also injured. most were hospitalized. Boyer thought to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe County Fair Grounds
Indiana Speedway Association of
South Bend
E.G. Boyer
Stewart Keith
Peru
John F. Boyer
Keith
A. M. Bailey
Speedway Association
Jack Conder
Indianapolis
Ralph Ormsby
Conder
R. L. Gunion
Gunion
William
National Mittenworks Opens Flora Plant
Operations started at Flora by National Mittenworks, a glove and mitten producer that plans to hire a large female workforce. Machinery is installed and additional equipment will be added as the plant begins operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
National Mittenworks
Ditch Assessment Notice in Carroll County Indiana
The petition of Howard Hink le for the Ryan ditch repair in Washington and Rock Creek Townships prompts an assessment placed with the Carroll County Treasurer. Pay by September 1 1924 to avoid bonds payable in five annual installments with 6 percent interest. deferred assessments to be settled starting in May. issued by order of Carroll County Board of Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hinkle
Ryan Ditch
Washington
Rock Creek
Carroll County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
The Church Mouse and the Pretender Visitor
Miss Mousie lives alone in a church until Mr Tim Mouse arrives and solicits marriage. He lies about his purpose and must prove himself by living in the book cupboard for a week. She declines marriage, citing his untidy pantry habits and lack of church duties. He leaves. she muses on pantry cheese and a church mouse’s sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mouse
Mr., Mouse
Mousie
Miss Mousie
Sexton
Quiet Title Suit In Carroll County Real Estate
Notice to non residents of Indiana that John W. Pollard and others sue John Tedford and others in Carroll Circuit Court to quiet title to 80 acres in Section 13 25N 3W. Defendants must appear July 1, 1924, or the suit proceeds in their absence. Court clerk Co. Clay Pearson seals the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Carroll County
Carroll Circuit Court
John W. Pollard
John Tedford
Boyd & Julien
Tedford
Matthew Gibson
Elizabeth Gibson
Fannie Tedford
Indiana
Garrel Circuit Court
Delphi
Notice of Administration for the Carroll County Estate
The Clerk of the Carroll Circuit Court appoints Carroll County Loan & Trust Co as administrator of Judson West’s estate in Carroll County Indiana. The administrator is William C. Smith attorney for the estate. May 13 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County
State of
Indiana
Judson West
Carroll
Carroll County Loan & Trust Co
William C. Smith
Pay Dollar a Day in Taxes
A banking authority says the tax paid by every American family equals one dollar per working day. This framing emphasizes a fixed daily levy affecting households nationwide.
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Reeder Trucking Co
Fortune IN Silk
Wabash
R. R. Special
L. G. Niewerth
Delphi, Ind
Delphi Ice, Coal & Supply Co
West Delphi
R. C
Davidson
Clay Pearson
Clerk Carroll Circuit
Atty's
Plffs
Philadelphia
U.S.A
Breining & Wilson
W. A. Breining
L. J. W. Breining
Wilson
L. H. Smith
THE
Kodak
A. W. Wolever
Ind
Service
Office
Walter Gochenour
Pittsburg
New York
Delphi, Indiana
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