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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1925
Page
7
The Carroll Circuit Court appoints an administrator for the estate of Daniel W. Ayres late of Carroll County Indiana declared as insolvent. The administrator's role covers asset collection and settlement under Indiana probate law.
Delphi High School defeated Cutler 29 to 27 on their home floor in a fast paced game. Delphi led 15 to 11 at halftime before Cutler surged ahead, with Thomas scoring key field goals for Cutler. Delphi reserves won 18 to 8 as referee Klinck of Logansport oversaw 22 fouls.
Rockfield High Junior class hosts a box supper and carnival at the schoolhouse on Saturday night November 7. All are invited with girls to bring boxes and boys to bring money.
October brought unusual weather with many cloudy days and below normal temperatures. Only one sunny day in the first twenty five days, record for sunshine, and 4.04 inches of rain in the first twenty five days versus 2.79 inches monthly average. The first snow of the season fell on October 19.
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is described as the largest cave in the world with the longest avenues and most thorough exploration. Carlsbad Caverns are noted for the greatest number of chambers. Ninth Annual Roll Call of Carroll County Chapter American Red Cross runs from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving. Join now.
Idaville residents visited friends throughout the weekend with gatherings at Royal Center Logansport and South Bend. The Red Cross reports memberships from 1 to 25 dollars supporting national and local Carroll County work.
Mr and Mrs Chester Gardner hosted and visited with Ed Simmon Jim Collins and families. Henry Hastings and daughter Marie spent Sunday with sister. John Pearson hosted a Halloween party. Bessie Caughell visited J H Roller. Raymond Hanna hosted Crowell Shock families. Levi Blickenstaff visited Flora and returned with Tidrick grandmother. Hammond’s Frank Scott called on J H Roller. Gardner moved to Mrs Hartman’s farm east of Camden. John Dimmitt family visited Roller parents.
Residents question lack of a county nurse as nearby counties offer higher pay. The Red Cross promotes joining to enable a nurse position in Carroll County.
Last week includes Mrs Charles Clark with Mrs Mary Chadd and numerous calls among Oak Grove, Yeoman, Monticello and Bringhurst families. Milton Mikesel from Indianapolis spent time with Lillys. Delmar Clark demonstrated cheese making in Democrat and Burlington townships. many evenings and Sundays feature visits to and from Kestle, Arthur, Schock, Hargraves, and Viney households.
Rockfield area church members including Mr and Mrs R E Snoeberger C W Clark John Kerlin and others attended the district Sunday School convention at Deer Creek last week. Birth announcements include Marion Irene Coble born October 30 and Nellie Elizabeth Dilling born November 1. The report notes local gatherings and activities of the Women’s Missionary Society Sewing Circle and various Sunday School classes.
Olive Myers recited the verses Carry On and Superintendent Everett Flora delivered an instructional talk. The speaker urged perseverance amid life’s struggles and urged listeners to labor with effort and faith, highlighting a mission to improve the world before life ends.
A reader recalls being lured by Doctor Million in San Francisco with promises to shed pounds quickly. She paid fees, received pills, and watched her weight drop while a risible postcard showed “before and after” embonpoint, revealing a fraudulent weight loss scheme.
A narrator recalls chasing slenderness and extreme hunger while attending Doctor Million who prescribes green pills. She notes others envy stoutness, fears taking the pills, and laments the doctor’s influence over patients. The piece centers on weight loss obsession and questionable medical advice.
A slender woman recounts taking mysterious green capsules from Dr. Million who claimed a natural Egyptic remedy. After his disappearance the women discover the pills contained a snake that had slimmed them. they fear discovery and debate returning to normal weight.
A short anecdote follows Betty Gray as she imagines life and education. Betty questions kindergarten while watching two ladies leave the school. Her mother explains ladies do not have to attend school, prompting Betty to sigh at the long wait to become a lady.
A New York man says he spent $10,000 on his son's college education and only received a quarterback in return, as reported by the New York American.
Island three miles inland in southern California still bears its historic name Pumice Island though now surrounded by dry land. Three miles inland, it once stood as a volcanic peak above Salten Sea, with rapid shoreline retreat turning it into a landlocked location. Every year about three carloads of pumice are shipped from the island.
A guest asks if the town mirrors Tomhicken in size. The Peeweecuddyhump tavern keeper from Peeweecuddyhump confirms, claiming the town is fully as large or even larger. Kansas City Star reports the exchange.
The article notes that about 20 million horsepower of electrical energy is currently utilized for manufacturing in the United States. It appears in a Christmas seals Citizen office section.
The Citizen office invites readers to consider Christmas ecards as a seasonal greeting option. The brief notes a focus on festive design and local relevance, encouraging readers to explore The Citizen’s holiday selection.
A difference of opinion between a husband and wife often stems from each believing the other thinks differently. The remark highlights how misperceived expectations fuel disputes in domestic life.
Postage stamps from 1845 to 1870 can fetch from fifty dollars to five thousand dollars. Harold C. Brooks of Marshall Michigan seeks old envelopes and folded letters bearing U S or Confederate stamps for private collection. He buys rare stamps on original envelopes mailed not later than 1870 and will pay thousands for such finds.
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