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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1924
Page
2
A compact note tracing the Delphi weekly paper lineage from 1848 through 1892 and 1934, noting its evolution to The Delphi Citizen and its Saturday publication cadence in Carroll County.
The article credits Coolidge and Dawes with election despite a fierce Democratic defeat shaped by a bruising New York convention and La Follette’s eastward shift. It highlights Dawes’s role in European cooperation, stresses ongoing questions about deadlock between White House and Congress, and commends Davis as a strong public figure.
A German chemist claims turning quicksilver into gold, with others noting test proof is needed yet probable. The piece explains atomic structure, electrons as planets, and how losing or gaining electrons could transform elements from mercury to gold or platinum, copper, or cobalt.
At a Michigan State Medical Society session Dr. J. R. Eastman of Indianapolis argued civilization’s remorseless drive fuels disease and degeneration. He warned speed mania fills insane asylums and causes deaths from hypertension, contrasting it with rest cures and a simple life.
A historical letter critiques extremes of the strenuous life while praising scientific progress that lengthens life. It argues most youths should learn conserving energy and health through simple living, acknowledging differing views on Dr Eastman’s claim.
The 1910 Mexican revolution mix of land reform and education grows with Dr Vasconcelos as secretary of public instruction. He mobilizes volunteers to teach ten illiterate citizens reading and writing, offering honorary professor status from the national university, spurring pan American solidarity and national pride.
The article asserts Mexico's long social and intellectual slumber is ending. Evening lectures for workers form part of a broad program. The change is viewed as likely to boost moral and political stability and influence other South American states.
A Chamber of Commerce symposium surveys the sport's commercial growth from pop culture to a major industry. It notes Babe Ruth earning 52 000, Cobb Speaker and Sisler in the 20 000 range, daily Yankee costs near 1 000 000 per season, and six small league stars bought for 50 000 to 100 000 each with limited returns. Receipts for last year's world series totaled 1 063 815. Scouts roam the country to acquire minor league talent.
A call from the public to reform Indiana ballot laws aims to end grotesque party splinters and ticket maneuvers. The outspoken appeal argues such changes are needed to restore fair competition and voter confidence in the electoral process.
The editor McCray, eager to refresh pages, urges launching a campaign after the political cycle to make the world safer for children as they go into the street. The note reflects a proactive editorial stance and a shift from politics to public safety in the press.
The campaign reaches a low profile close as Hi Johnson exits without comment, marking a striking quiet end to the contest. Observers note the silence amplifies the campaign's final impression and intrigue.
The Davis presidential bid ends its long run with 230 speeches across a sweeping nationwide tour. Beginning in Clarksburg West Virginia with an acceptance speech, the campaign stretched from the Atlantic to the Rockies and from Rhode Island to Tennessee amid broad coverage.
Official Borah committee records show Republican National Committee funds sent to Indiana GOP leader Clyde A. Walk totaling at least 29,715 dollars. Installments include 5,000 on Sept 3 recorded as a loan 4,715 on Sept 24 listed as a return and 20,000 on Oct 10 noted as an advance toward the Indiana campaign.
At least ten Republican candidates for Congress received direct financial help from the National Republican Congressional Committee. Fred Purnell of this district received $500.
President Coolidge spoke from the White House while John W. Davis delivered remarks from a New York City studio as millions listened at home. The event marked a near joint pre election moment with La Follette voting in Madison.
Camden defeated Royal Center’s first and second teams in two fast games at Camden. Missing Day and Freeman contributed to the Royal Center struggles as Camden pulled away late in the first game to win 38 to 26 and repeated with a 19 to 14 victory in the second. Royal Center will play at home next.
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