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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1924
Page
2
The notice lists Henry B. Wilson as editor and business manager with Mindwell Crampton Wilson as associate editor and A B Crampton as editor emeritus. It notes a price of one dollar fifty cents yearly in Indiana and two dollars yearly outside the state.
The University of Illinois announces four new chrysanthemum varieties for florists this fall, developed by the agriculture department. The piece argues beauty as research, notes rose hardiness issues in northern states, and discusses crossbreeding aims to combine hardiness with refined European rose qualities, while highlighting wild Chinese roses as future options.
The quote notes that the past thirty years match other sciences in progress and emphasizes substantial potential for further advances. It highlights ongoing growth, implies future breakthroughs, and suggests continued exploration across scientific fields.
A Polish economist argues Russia must freeze or starve this winter and likely will, noting grain 10 percent below last year and flax output well below prewar levels. He blames Bolsheviks for reduced grain acreage and livestock, but cautions American officials not to overstate anti reds. He criticizes U S farm policy and claims American agriculture improves despite Washington, not because of it, and faults Coolidge for sugar emphasis.
The piece contemplates a yearly cycle of abundance from fallow fields to full granaries as a sign of divine blessing and human industry. It frames gratitude through personal profits and prudent state affairs, urging reflection on fortunes and misfortunes.
A Thanksgiving reflection extols simple domestic joys as true wealth, citing a mother’s care, a father’s counsel, and reunions as great gifts. The text warns against avoiding the tax of gratitude and notes a presidential proclamation urging national gratitude amid progress. Louis Varnum Woulfe.
Arthur Brisbane reports Churchill, back in office with the Tories, pressing Britain’s wartime allies to settle debts to British taxpayers. He frames it as repayment while noting the U S learned these loans were made with little thought of repayment. The piece hints at global friction and links Churchill to American-heritage roots.
A private gathering of Ninth district Republican leaders in Frankfort endorsed George Freeman of Kokomo for Speaker of the Indiana General Assembly. Attendees included 35 people from eight counties, all senators and representatives-elect, county chairmen, Ninth district chair Ed Bowen, district vice-chair Grace Butcher, and state treasurer Ora Davis. An outline of legislative work was discussed.
Kokomo native Willis B Dye will serve as general chairman of arrangements for the January 12 inauguration of Gov elect Ed Jackson and Lt Gov elect F Harold Van Orman. The announcement came from Clyde A Walb state GOP chairman, from his LaGrange home.
The Michigan hunting season opened with eight hunters killing themselves with their own guns, another by an accidental discharge, and a duck hunter drowned, raising the death toll to ten. Dozens more injured highlight dangers of hunting and the gap between expert and novice knowledge.
Real estate transfers listed for the past week include Zella Burris and others selling to Indiana Hydro-Electric Power Company in Jefferson Township for 3200 dollars. Baum and associates sell 39.37 acres in Jefferson Township for 6850 dollars to the same buyer. Anna L Heffley and others convey a 70 12 acre interest in Clay Township for 5370.50 dollars. George F Hambridge and wife convey 10.49 acres in Jefferson Township for 950 dollars. Horatio N Guthrie and wife transfer 118.70 acres in Rock Creek Township for 1 dollar to Hiram J King Jr. Theodore C Rees and spouses sell lots 9 and 10 in O. P. of Sleeth for 50 dollars. Erasmus S James transfers interest in 1.50 acres in Burlington Township for 1 dollar to Hildred M Robertson. The Ladies of St Joseph Church announce a holiday Bazaar and Market on November 21 and 22 in the East 2nd Street room.
Lutheran Church on Union Street holds a 2 30 afternoon service by Rev H E Stuehm from Logansport. Methodist Episcopal Church lists November 23 1924 events with 9 30 Sunday School Forrest Orr 10 30 Morning Worship annual Thank Offering for Women Home Missionary Society Epworth League 6 PM and 7 PM Evening Worship. Prayer Group meets Wednesdays 730. Pastor Russell B Kern extends welcomes.
The church invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 with a sermon at 10 30 on The Secret of a Strong Heart. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 and the evening service at 7 30 with Diffusion of the Spirit. John Love is the Supply Minister and C W Hunter is S S Superintendent.
The First Baptist Church of Delphi lists a 9 30 A M Bible school, 10 45 A M morning worship with a sermon The Apocalypse of the Believer, 6 P M B Y P U led by Ruth Pierce and Ruth Wilkinson, 7 P M evening service with the sermon To Let, midweek prayer and conference at 7 30 Wednesday, and an invitation to all services.
Ralston B Wilber buys partner J Roy Jordan stake and renames the store to Ralston B Wilber Clothing Store. He offers 20 dollars for the best three word slogan submitted in person by December 6. Three judges will pick a winner whose name will be published.
A playful verse tale features anthropomorphic foods in pursuit of Sweet Peaches. Flour wishes to marry but faces resistance from Peaches and rival Sugar while Gasoline proposes a quick pairing. Peppery puns frame a comic love triangle ending with culinary whimsy.
Property listing for a seven room house with three acres in South Delphi. Includes lights water in house large dry cellar cistern and well with fruit on site. Contact Mrs Lucretia Boothroyd. Money Back Baking Powder mentioned.
A neighbor reports a sick veteran needing medical care and clothing for his family. The Red Cross arranges hospital treatment for appendicitis and dental work, secures compensation, and provides four months of family support. Buddy recovers, works, and gains back pay and a home purchase funds aided by Red Cross. They ask readers to join the Red Cross.
Condensed balance sheet for Carroll County Loan and Trust Co of Delphi Indiana shows total liabilities 395 152 31 as of November 10 1924. Harry E Reed secretary treasurer swore to the statement before William C Smith on November 17 1924 with commission expires January 11 1926.
Advertisement asserts catarrh is influenced by constitutional health and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a dual local and internal remedy. Claims success for over forty years and lists EF J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as the seller through druggists.
The county Farm Bureau organizes a December 4 banquet at Flora Community Building inviting business leaders and farmers from all townships, with both men and women attending. Speakers on “The Farmer A Business Man” and school orchestras from Monroe Township will provide entertainment. Also covered are Lloyd Joyce’s upcoming attendance at the National Club Council in Chicago, cattle feeding plans in Carroll County, and Farm Bureau officers and delegates named for upcoming conventions.
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