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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1924
Page
2
California declares the Los Angeles plague menace ended after thirty seven cases with thirty one deaths. Survivors to hospital. Mexican quarter under quarantine lifted. Rat- and rodent-linked risk discussed for Carroll County. radio’s rise noted as modern marvel.
The third annual Radio show at the Coliseum in Chicago drew many Carroll County residents and surpassed prior events in size and polish. New arts and sciences reportedly improve with age, signaling a brighter future for the event.
Prices for fresh eggs in Chicago and surrounding districts run 65 to 75 cents per dozen retail, with exclusive neighborhoods 10 to 15 cents higher. Following a cool summer and mild fall, the figures dazzle and may worry poultry raisers as wholesale first quality eggs fetch 47 to 54 cents.
The article argues lifting quota limits to import about 1,000 Danish poultry farmers. It notes the spread between farm costs and retail eggs is unclear, and Danish poultry success suggests America could benefit from their knowledge to boost poultry wealth despite harsh climate and imports.
A Crown Point telegram to Ed Jackson on his Indiana governorship quotes Psalm 121 and suggests Jackson may have had Democratic help. The Lebanon Pioneer notes no one officially sent him the Ten Commandments.
The Kansas spelling champion at 63 challenges national contenders in a statewide contest. Kansas harvests a record yield as locals seek to assemble champions from across states. Lew Shank declines a vaudeville offer after his mayoral term, choosing to focus on storage and auctioning.
Senator James Eli Watson appears in line for senate leadership but shows indifference to the honor. He pursues another political matter with re election prospects forming next year. The Indianapolis Star notes $13,000 spent to elect Senator Walsh of Montana, and about half a million spent to elect Newberry in Michigan, with the Star deeming it worthwhile.
The article notes a colored woman in Ft Wayne was arrested for throwing a brick at a car windshield, claiming the man at the wheel was her husband. It also critiques stock pitches and comments on Ma Ferguson and Christmas debt timing.
The cost of electing a Republican state ticket in Indiana for the Nov 4 general election totaled 188188.55 dollars, per a report filed with the Marion county clerk by Reily C. Adams, Indiana Republican state central committee treasurer. Receipts amounted to 189041.64 dollars, including seven donations from 500 to 20000 dollars and two 25000 dollar gifts. Ed Jackson contributed 2800 dollars in several gifts.
The hunting season runs to February 10 with plentiful game in Indiana. Quail is especially abundant, and a hunter reported forty nests in a single field in Daviess county. Ducks appear in the north, geese travel south, and fur bearing animals like skunks, foxes, and raccoons are plentiful while mink remains scarce due to drainage. Rabbits are fewer than in recent years, blamed on damp spring and summer.
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30, morning worship at 10 30 featuring DePauw University student Forrest Orr and speaker Clarence Loveland. Epworth League meets at 6 00 and an evangelistic service with sermon and music at 7 00. A Wednesday prayer group gathers at 7 30.
Christian Church program lists Sunday school at 9:30, sermon at 10:30, Christian Endeavor at 6:00, and evening service at 7:00 led by C. W. Hunter and John Love. Union Thanksgiving services were held in Rossville at the Presbyterian church with Rev. E. M. Koonen delivering the address.
Sunday November 30 events include 9:30 Sunday school 10:45 morning worship with Dr. F G Kenny northern district superintendent. basket dinner, social hour, 2:00 pm youth services, reminiscences, vesper service. All current and former members urged to attend with baskets. Special music and speakers planned.
Official notice states the James Whitcomb Riley hospital at Indianapolis is open to receive crippled children for treatment. Carroll county has been notified by letter to Floyd Julien, county clerk. Patient assignments will be made from various counties through their courts.
Lee Henderson was appointed Manager of the Membership Drive in Tippecanoe Township during the latest Farm Bureau meeting.
An advertisement asserts Hali's Catarrh Medicine treats catarrh by a combined local and internal approach. It claims the medicine addresses run down health and constitutional factors influencing catarrh, promoting a stimulating remedy.
The annual John Morrison Thanksgiving dinner for needy children was held at the Masonic temple in Frankfort. A committee led by Samuel Morrison and Eastern Star members prepared and served a full Thanksgiving meal funded by the John Morrison estate with tickets distributed by teachers and charities.
The Continental limited on the Wabash line may adopt a faster timetable starting Nov 30. Departures from St. Louis could shift one hour later while Detroit arrivals move one hour earlier. Westbound service would also start two hours sooner, with a 7:25 pm arrival to St. Louis. Eight eastern connections would be affected.
Ralph Ireland visited the Charles and Will Ginns Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Barnes called on Dr. J. H. Anderson and family Saturday afternoon. Dr. J. H. Anderson is up and about after a two weeks illness. Mrs. Doug Swatts of Lafayette visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Swatts. Mr. and Mrs. John Swatts and son Tom called in the afternoon. Tom Irelan visits from his son Ed Irelan and Ralph of Colorado, who came last week for a short visit. Jim Gibbons of Frankfort spent Saturday night with Seneca and family. Mrs. Clark accompanied them home to Frankfort Sunday. Mrs. Clark has been visiting her brother Mr. Shepard for three weeks. Louella Dillman is able to be up again though still with a severe cold. Miss Ethel Dillman resumed school Monday after a week at home with a cold. Mrs. S. Shepard was summoned to Delphi by the sudden illness and death of her sister Mrs. Willard Reed Saturday afternoon. The funeral was held Monday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Shepard and Mr. and Mrs. Ginn and Mr. and Mrs. Barnes attending. Mrs. Chalmers Peterson did Red Cross canvassing for membership last week.
David Weidner and family moved from a Lafayette area farm to the Olinger property. Visitors included Roy Towsley and Ferris Mullendore families from Detroit and Logansport, plus Susie Mullendore. Burlie Mullendore hosted a Saturday evening gathering with candy making and games. William Bush remains ill. The Call Walters family of Rockfield and Catherine Gebhart of Fowler visited Snea and family.
Camden High School announces a live student council aimed at school betterment. A silver cup will be awarded every two months to the class with the highest scholarship and citizenship average. Debating society planned. Dragnet staff prepares athletic recap for Dec 8 issue.
Lebanon High School organizes the Howling Hundred for students meeting grade and spirit standards. Names to join are submitted to the Boosters Club. Delphi Hi-V delegates Tom McCain and Paul Benner will attend the Older Boys conference in Peru this weekend.
The record lists students and affiliations at Indiana University Oberlin Miss Blaker's Training School and Lafayette Business College. It notes fraternity Delta Tau Delta members Joe Cripe Hubert Gros John Carney and others, plus Junior High enrollments and top averages with pupil names and teachers.
S P Clauser and his brother returned from South Dakota where they visited another brother. Paul Popejoy aided his uncle George Popejoy in husking corn. Mrs Arthur Little and Mrs Knarl Patty visited Mrs Emily Guthrie. Charles Smith fences Lehre Guthrie. The hunting season is active with lights seen at night and hounds baying. Raymond Coble and his brother bought fat cattle nearby last week.
A Tri Kappa bazaar is planned for December 6 at the Democratic Party headquarters room. Proceeds benefit local community projects.
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