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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1924
Page
1
A collage of quips and pithy sayings commenting on manners, politics, gender, and society. It jokes about infidelity, safety, fashion, and luck while mixing wordplay and social critique. The item reads as fragmented humor notes and stray maxims from a late issue.
Tuesday's election gave Democrats five of the county's five offices including prosecuting attorney clerk treasurer surveyor and coroner while Republicans took the judge sheriff recorder and commissioners The overall result marks the first Democratic control in Carroll since 1914 with a total vote spread exceeding 1800 between the highest Republican and Democratic majorities The county saw varied influences from Republican Democratic independent and socialist lines along with regional and issue based voting dynamics.
Floyd Julien defeated Arnold to become the Carroll circuit court clerk elect, taking office on Tuesday November 18. Julien, a city resident and Brewer Shoe Store employee, survived a hard campaign fight and is praised for his people skills. he has a wife and two children.
A local message promotes a Christmas gift of 52 letters for 1.50 dollars, described as a letter from home. The promotion targets readers in Indiana and invites immediate subscription inclusion on a list.
Miss Fanny Gibson formerly of Pittsburg died in Indianapolis Friday morning. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon at 2 PM at Grimm's Chapel in this city.
A retrospective ponder on Armistice Day marking November 11 1918 and the lasting impact of World War I. The piece contrasts public memory with historical holidays, questions continued involvement in world affairs, and laments wartime sacrifices amid political profiteering and debt.
The election reflected factional divides with soldier voters influencing outcomes. Floyd Julien won by 61 votes aided by friends. Roy Gardner secured re election as recorder by 899 despite soldier support for Julien. Anti woman sentiment hurt candidates Miss Wolf and Miss Calvert. party loyalties and Coolidge era dynamics shaped results.
The article notes visible support for the Klan in the voting process as an organization endorsed a position, with continuation referenced on page four.
Judge B F Carr carried White county by 2342 votes and Carroll by 1061, giving a 3408 majority. Howard Cann won joint senator for White Carroll Clinton counties with 716 in White and 763 in Clinton, total 2041. John A Rothrock won prosecuting attorney in White with 842, but lost the county by 22. Democrats carried White county for surveyor coroner treasurer and prosecutor and joint representative. Jackson carried White by 272 while Coolidge led by 1337. Bracken Arnold and Denton carried White. The piece notes reactions to the election and radio returns with references to President Coolidge and Governor Branch.
The marriage of Miss Mabel Snoeberger and Oliver Stone will take place Sunday at 2:00 PM at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Tremaine in Bringhurst. Stone, manager of the Colburn elevator, and Miss Snoeberger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Snoeberger of Camden, plan to start housekeeping in Colburn. A wedding supper will be served at B. W. Stone’s home in Cutler.
Clay Pearson will complete his eight year term and retire from office on Monday November 17. He rose as a popular Republican candidate in 1920 and is remembered as courteous and obliging in his office. Citizens extend best wishes for his future plans. H N Sherwood elected state superintendent of public instruction. Indiana voters know what they want.
See page two for full official results in Carroll county. John A. Rothrock will take office as prosecutor for Carroll and White counties on November 27.
Judge Carr reappoints E Pruitt as master commissioner for six years. Campaign promises to abolish the office were debated, but voters endorsed current methods and supported the present arrangement.
Newspapers across the country publish a cartoon of President Coolidge this week, replacing traditional wisdom with a playful image. The image features the president in a humorous pose with the caption “Ha! Ha!” signaling lighthearted mockery rather than serious commentary.
Delphi Chamber of Commerce met at the Baptist church for a chicken pie supper and business session. Reports from committees included an investigation of the light company values noting a $14,000 valuation for taxation and a $75,000 increase by the tax board. Public Service Commission officials assessed the company’s equipment and capacity for further considerations.
Election night mood shifts in Deer Creek county as early GOP leads fade and Democrats move ahead. Precinct by precinct results swing, with Julien declared winner and Sanderson defeated, leaving refreshed volunteers and tired officials awaiting dawn.
The Citizen congratulates successful Tuesday candidates in ecounty noting their substantial majorities and cross party support. It emphasizes their duty to run county business fairly for all and praises their leadership against factional strife.
A column reflecting on the day after election in November with gratitude and a parable about thankfulness. The writer compares political to religious tones, recalls the master’s question about thankfulness, and mentions Christmas letters to Santa Claus as a broader note.
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