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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1927
Page
7
Quick and Clifford gratefully thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of their darling babe. Mr and Mrs J E Swatts and their little daughter express sincere appreciation for support.
Classified notice for the Presbyterian Brotherhood announces the regular meeting on the second Thursday this month November 10 with supper at the church at 6 30 PM.
Delphi wins 6 to 0 as Flora drives into Delphi territory but is stopped on downs four times in a goal line stand. Russ Campbell gains 40 yards on a sweep, while Blickenstaff adds a 30 yard TD. Flora threatens after intermission but Delphi seals the win with stout defense. next up is Young America and a Thanksgiving rematch with Flora.
E E Flora reports a letter from Edith Svensen M D of the British Solomon Islands near Sydney Australia. Svensen thanks the Rockfield Sunday school for a packed Christmas gift and colored pictures for children. She writes of medical work among natives and her joy in serving Christ with no outside help.
The article notes the Red Cross is a people’s organization needing broad support to fulfill its mission. It highlights a national goal of 5,000,000 members and sets Carroll County’s local quota at 1,500, urging chapters to double membership.
The Ben-Hur film adaptation of General Lew Wallace's novel drew very large crowds for three nights at the Arc theatre. Two showings on Monday were both sold out with the theatre at full capacity. Earl Leuntag of the Indianapolis film distributor aided in filming the spectacle.
Chief of Police Taffner announces full enforcement of the Frankfort ordinance against loitering on street corners and public places. Violators face fines from 5 to 100 dollars and up to 30 days in jail.
J. J. Buchanan, a Burnettsville hardware dealer of 22 years, filed a deed of assignment for the benefit of creditors. George Duffey named trustee. Buchanan transferred Burnettsville real estate, hardware stock, books, $700 in accounts, a tractor, five shares of W. Beshear stock, and other items.
A broadside on the Margowski building north wall announces a new druggist tenant at the corner of Washington and Franklin streets. A sign for Clifford's grocery is under construction on the east side but delayed by bad weather. The front skeleton for the Margowski room is nearly finished and the owner will move after year’s start. The Yeoman Ladies Aid plans an oyster supper on Thursday November 17 at Yeoman M E church basement.
Carroll County officers and workers push ahead with plans to sell 600000 Christmas seals before the November 25 opening while hosting a dinner for delegates from Lafayette. Reports from district meeting include names of officers and township chairmen across multiple towns and a proposal to invite tuberculosis experts for December talks.
The article notes that if the proposition is approved by the commercial body, those employed in the gown sale and officials are hoped to attend a dinner to hear talks about admitting patients to the state's only institution for curing the great white plague.
Workmen unearthed tusks and three large molar teeth of a mastodon during Lafayette Telephone Company trenching. The twelve foot tusk and teeth, found in near perfect condition after long burial, were given to the Lafayette museum. Authorities estimate the bones may be five thousand years old and from a prehistoric animal.
J B Dickison a south side grocer has been laid up at home with a severe tonsillitis the past week and has had to remain in bed part of the time local friends report.
Margowski's Rexall Store offers a box of candy to the first best guess. The riddle hints at patches and water underneath as clues to the mystery item. Participants must submit their answer to win the prize.
During this Special Sale we offer Luxury Bed Spreads and Curtains at reduced prices. The event features new colorings and design options, with convenient club plan payments and a invitation to visit the store to choose preferred colors.
Warm blankets in cotton and wool blends come in rose tan blue gray and lavender block plaids with sateen binding. Sizes include 72 by 80 and 68 by 80 with prices listed for Wooly Warm styles and Nashua twill plaid options.
The Arch Preserver shoe, worn by more than a million women, is marketed as the up-to-date choice combining foot health comfort and vigor. Shoppers are invited to visit and see the new styles on display.
Market price listing furnished by E. E. Maxwell noting buying prices for clover seed. The fragment provides no additional data on quantities dates or location.
A store offers Luxury Rayon Bed Spreads and Curtains with color selections in display. Customers can pay a small weekly amount, with final payment securing delivery, and options to join by mail for those who cannot visit the store. Personal attention will reserve colors upon request.
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