Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Delphi Citizen in Delphi, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1926

Page

2

Remembering Massachusetts in Wilson Era Press Notes

The item recalls Henry B. Wilson and Massa Massachusetts figures with editor notes A B Crampton and Mindwell Crampton. It mentions President Coolidge and anticipated senate battles over Ware of Pennsylvania and Smith of Illinois, reflecting a Washington telegraphed memory piece.

Henry B. Wilson Business Mana Mindwell Crampton A. B. Crampton Washington Coolidge Senate Ware Pennsylvania Smith Illinois Massachusetts

Picking Up the Pieces from Philadelphia Exposition

Philadelphia plans to close the Sesquicentennial Exposition this month. Businessmen seek to form an organization to run it for six months next year as a private venture, independent of taxpayers, a move seen as bold amid discouragement.

Philadelphia

Fraudulent Philadelphia Returns Raise Senate Doubts

An explanation for bogus election returns in Philadelphia divisions appears insincere as Democrats claim fixed unofficial tallies. In 44 divisions William B Wilson shows zero votes, in 32 divisions one vote, prompting scrutiny by a seven member committee while official counts unfold. Senator elect Ware may face barriers in the Senate.

Philadelphia William B Wilson United States Ware Senate

Indiana Faces Teacher Retention and Pay Dilemma

Indiana must keep educators or raise pay to compete with other states. The argument notes state schools lose men to higher wages elsewhere and that taxes are being cut to fund education. It contrasts Indiana’s situation with Ohio and urges a public choice on boosting teacher salaries or loyalty.

Indiana Ohio

The Thanksgiving Trust by Louis Varnum Woulfe

A patriotic Thanksgiving ode urging universal gratitude for national prosperity and peace. It extols family unity, religious harmony, and the abundance of blessings from soil to society, urging an inventory of thanks and recognition of benefactors.

Republic Commonwealth America Louis Varnum Woulfe

Indiana loses teachers president speaks to Rotarians

Bryan of Indiana University told Bloomington Rotarians about the university’s needs and said his remarks apply broadly to higher education. He emphasized funding, faculty support, and facilities as essential for growth and quality education.

Indiana Bryan Indiana University Bloomington

Christmas Stationery Printing at the Citizen Office

Personal stationery for Christmas printed by the Citizen office. Engraved visiting cards offered as a welcome gift. Order early by phone 14.

Citizen Office

Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Guest Preacher

The Christian Church announces Sunday School at 9:30, morning worship at 10:30. Rev. EB W Akeman of Macey Indiana will preach both morning and evening on Sunday November 21. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:00 followed by services at 7:00. Residents are invited to attend all gatherings.

Christian Church EB. W. Akeman Macey Ind Christian Endeavor

Church Schedule and Evening Sermons Presented

Rev E M Martinson ministers a Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon on Who Smote Christ B Y P U meets at 6 Ruth Wilkin son as president Delcie Wells leader Evening Service at 7 with a sermon on The Courage To Forget Midweek prayer conference Wednesday at 7 30 All who have no church affiliation are invited to worship and work at this homelike church

E. M. Martinson Osee Wells Ruth Wilkinson Delcie Wells

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Bible Study

Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with the Higher Catechism. Vesper service at 4 30 on John Calvin with Junior Choir music and cornet. Bible study Wednesday at 7 30. Christian Endeavor at 5 30 after Vespers. Sunday School at 9 30 Will Smith Superintendent R Dale LeCount Pastor.

Presbyterian Church John Calvin Will Smith

Pershing Calls Preparedness and Clean Government

Gen. Pershing in Chicago Kiwanis remarks urges armed readiness if needed in 1917 and warns against domestic corruption and lawlessness. He argues campaigns must curb wealth influence and uphold law and order to prevent republic decline.

America France Pershing Kiwanis Clubs Chicago Hotel Sherman Charles A. Carter Kiwanis Gen. Pershing

Local Lady Becomes Health Nurse in Logansport

Miss Mae Billiard of this county is selected to succeed Miss Grace Ewing as Logansport health nurse. Ewing left for West Palm Beach to join city schools nursing staff. Billiard, a graduate of Lafayette Home Hospital Training School and Semmes College of Public Health Nursing, will assume duties November 15. She served as a Red Cross nurse in the U S Army during World War I.

Mae Billiard Grace Ewing Logansport

County Agent Reports on Datel Boys and Girls Clubs

An update from the Office of the County Agent highlights Datel Boys and Girls Clubs activities and developments. Details cover programs, outreach, and community involvement, illustrating local youth engagement and organizational impact.

Carroll County Farm Bureau Preserves 1927 Dues Benefit

The Carroll County Farm Bureau reports 768 members in 1926 and notes 8000 dollars refunded to members for fertilizer livestock and oil. It lists programs and projects including cattle testing short course county fair calf club and seed corn testing. The group held 187 meetings with 15 647 total attendance and anticipates greater activity in 1927.

Farm Bureau Club F. B Carroll County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Flora Wompee Carroll County

Gold Medal Colt Club Formed in Carroll County

Burlington Township hosts the first Gold Medal Colt Club organized in the county. P T Brown from Purdue Extension explains the club to farmers, joined by William McCarty and the County Agent. Early members include Carlisle Humes Garland McCarty Clifford Cleaver Harry McCarty Roy Bowman. The initial Colt weighed 890 pounds at start with weigh‑ins planned for year end fair.

Carroll County Burlington Township P. T. Brown Purdue William McCarty Carlisle Humes Garland McCarty Clifford Cleaver Harry McCarty Roy Bowman

Indiana foods featured at horticulture building event

The article describes a statewide invitation to a horticulture building function with a menu highlighting Indiana products. Items include celery from local counties, Marshall county pickles, tomato soup from Purdue origin tomatoes, Indiana wheat rolls, Akron Knox county potatoes, Dyer sweet potatoes, Purdue butter, Wabash Valley corn, Swiss steak from Indiana beef, Hoosier pumpkin pies, Stayman apples, Stayman apples from Coffing Bros. farm, and coffee roasted in state plus tobacco products from Evansville.

Marshall County Indiana Baltimore Purdue W. W. Stauffer Akron Knox County John W. Dyer Vincennes Purdue Creamery Cosmopolitan Wabash Valley Coffing Bros Silverwood Evansville

Good Samaritan Act Ends in Destructive Pantry Fire

A motorist aided by a Good Samaritan led to a kitchen fire when gasoline stored in a pan exploded after a match was struck. George Custer, a White county farmer and local Democratic trustee elect, suffered severe hand burns while a daughter-in-law was hurt as flames were extinguished.

Ferguson Injured in Covington Auto Accident

David S. Ferguson prominent Covington farmer and Democratic auditor candidate was shaken and bruised when his car failed to negotiate the Fourth and Union street corner, colliding with Mrs. Ottie Schied's residence. He was taken home for treatment. injuries not considered serious.

Ferguson David S. Ferguson Covington Fourth Union Street Ottie Scheid

Real Estate Transfers For Past Week

Real estate transfers show William O. Martin to Charles G. Martin for 108 acres in Rock Creek Township at $1.00. Charles Clawson to Grace E. Ferrier for Lot 11 Block 24 Grimes First Add Delphi at $1.00. Thomas W. Irelan to Martha E. Irelan for 478 acres in Tippecanoe Township at $1.00. James L. Summers to Leon ard R. Suite for 6 12 acres in Carrollton Township and Lots 7 10 11 in Sharon at $1.00. Samuel B. Lines to Joseph W. Erb for 40 acres in Deer Creek Township. Louisa J. Jordan to Mary E. Woodrum for Lot 14 Rowland s First Add to Cutler at $1.00. Moses Wagoner to Charles L. Jordan for Lot 12 Biddy s Hill Add to Flora at $75.00.

William O. Martin Charles G. Martin Rock Creek Charles Clawson Grace E. Ferrier Grimes Delphi Thomas W. Irelan Martha E. Irelan Tippecanoe James L. Summers Leonard R. Suite Carrollton Sharon Samuel B. Lines Joseph W. Erb Deer Creek Louisa J Jordan Mary E. Woodrum Rowland Cutler Moses Wagoner Charles L. Jordan Biddy’s Hill Flora

Postal Service Orders Christmas Day Delivery

Postmen will make at least one regular delivery on Christmas Day as the Postmaster General directs. An all day holiday last year caused congestion that Christmas, with Sunday following, prompted a morning delivery to clear backlog.

New

Coolidge Luck Fails in Massachusetts Contest

Frederic William Wise of the Washington Star notes Coolidge’s setback in Massachusetts as a key moment in the 1928 political scene. The loss raises questions about Coolidge's path to a potential second term and reflects broader Republican upheaval after Butler’s Massachusetts defeat. The Boston Transcript called it the first major mistake in Coolidge strategy.

Frederic William Wise Washington Star Coolidge al” Smith Butler Massachusetts Boston Transcript

Coin Determines Cass Township Assessor Result

George W. Fry, a Democrat, wins the Cass township assessor post in White County after a coin flip decided a tied vote against Republican Oscar Cover. The unusual method settled the contest officially.

George W. Fry Cass Township White County Fry Oscar Cover

Senators Fail In Ninth District Battle

In the Ninth Congressional District Fred S. Purnell GOP won by over 4000 votes over Roy Adney but both U S Senate candidates fell short there. Eight counties Boone Carroll Clinton Tipton Hamilton Howard Montgomery and Fountain voted James B Watson Republican for the long term only Hamilton went for him. Arthur A Robinson carried Hamilton and Howard. Watson won the short term by 175 in Hamilton amid district returns.

Fred S. Purnell Congress Roy Adney United States Boone Carroll Clinton Tipton Hamilton Howard Montgomery Fountain James B. Watson Arthur A. Robinson Watson Sesta Htingon

Death of Hiram A Boue sum at Phoenix Home

Word has been received of the death of Hiram A Boue sum at his home in Phoenix Arizona on October 29 after a period of failing health. Deceased is survived by several relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.

Arthur L. Gilliam Indiana Board of Agriculture Lake County Thomas N. Grant Lowell Agriculture Board House of Representatives Hiram A. Bouesum Phoenix Arizétia

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Delphi Citizen Thieme & Schuessler Co Lafayette, Indiana Beacon Nashua NEWS OF THE CHURCHES AND _ SUNDAY SCHOOLS R. Dale LeCount Harry Arnold Carroll County Abstract Company Roach’s Bakery Delphi State Bank Delphi, Indiana Pola Negri Tom Moore Pola Avery Hopwood Irene Bardoni Palm Beach Southern Sea Ford Sterling Anita Stewart Edmund Burns Ieee Rudolph Valentino COBRA Nita Naldi Gertrude Olmstead Four Horsemen Bey Jean Acker XVCCE Vamicuy
Search Courier

Search the Delphi Citizen Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Delphi Citizen?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication