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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1925
Page
2
The Carroll County Citizen and Delphi publications trace origins from 1893 and 1848, noting leadership by Henry B. Wilson and staff titles. Subscription rates listed as $1.50 yearly locally and $2.00 outside Indiana, with address at 114 E Franklin St and a Delphi post office entry.
Economists warn that population growth may outpace food supply. The Agriculture Department notes a lower crop yield per acre this year, risking shortages without greater land use and fertilizer. The Wallace's Farmer editor predicts faster population growth than food in the coming decade, urging farmers to stay on the land.
Judge Gary presented eight one word precepts as the road to riches in a New York University School of Commerce graduation address. The eight traits include concentration health diligence amiability altruism patriotism reticence and honesty. A comparison is drawn to Benjamin Franklin's approach.
The piece contrasts Franklin's Way to Wealth with an autobiography and Judge Gary's list. It argues that claims of riches from absolute honesty or strict Golden Rule adherence are overstated and that departures from the code can still yield progress.
Dr Mayo argues one fourth to one third of daily illnesses are needless and many deaths are preventable. He cites life expectancy rising from twenty to fifty eight years and predicts reaching seventy years within 25 to 40 years through preventive care, healthy habits, and periodic health audits. He notes smallpox remains a risk and stresses personal health as capital for happiness and societal progress.
Plans are underway for a country club in Frankfort on seventy acres of land beside the city. A number of residents have already taken out memberships in the proposed club, which will feature a modern clubhouse with full sports equipment and a nine hole golf links.
Mrs Ida Titlow sells her restaurant to Mr and Mrs Paul Beissicker. Titlow plans to move into the apartment above Mount and Son store.
Carroll county farmers plan to attend the 1925 National Dairy Exposition in Indianapolis October 10 to 17. H E Ackerson notes exhibits on purebred cattle, cow testing, better feeding, herd management, and modern dairy equipment. The exhibit list highlights 1300 purebred cows, 100 grade high producers, 100 calf clubs, dairy education, health foods, college displays, and rapid milk transport devices.
The Camp Fire Girls organization mobilizes against the term flapper, calling it odious and unfair, urging girls to be called moderns instead. Colleen Moore is named to lead the crusade, with Lester F. Scott announcing the effort amid broader remarks on girls’ honors and roles. A local sale by Jacob Raub in Chalmers is also advertised.
The lesson text from Acts 18 1 11 outlines Paul in Corinth joining Aquila and Priscilla as tentmakers preaching in the synagogue despite toil. It notes Silas and Timothy bringing support and the Lord's reassurance Be not afraid I am with thee and I have much people in this city with Crispus conversion and Paul's eventual successful ministry.
Poem fragment reflects on divine ownership of all seasons and human hardship. The speaker cites George MacDonald to frame winters of poverty unhappiness and discontent as part of God’s domain.
The quote by Rev. T T Munger emphasizes inner calm amid external turmoil. It contrasts harsh weather and upheaval with a lasting peace for the soul to thrive.
Large ocean liners now provide enough fresh water for passengers and crew to endure a town of 8,000 people for a full week, ensuring sustained onboard sanitation and comfort during long voyages.
A reflection notes that most information is either trivial or not useful and dismisses readers with a sharp critique of small thinking and stubborn attitudes. The piece emphasizes skepticism toward what is considered valuable knowledge.
The Presbyterian church schedules Sunday worship at 10 30 with the first sermon titled The Three Shoulders The series continues Sunday evening at 7 00 with An Apology for Rogues studying Esau A Bible study Sabbath and Sunday School begin at 9 30 led by Pastor R Dale LeCount
The Christian Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 A M worship at 10 30 A M with theme The Unseen Evening Worship at 7 P M Theme The Christian Warfare Choir practice Fridays at 7 30 P M H Lee Jacobs is pastor.
Rev E M Martinson presides at the Annual Meeting where Osee Wells was elected Sunday school superintendent. Session opens 9 30 A M with time votes for success. Morning worship 10 45 Sermon Christ's self Manifestation to the Individual. B Y P U 6 P M led by Catherine Pierce Ruth Wilkinson president. Evening Service 7 00 instead of 7 30. Midweek prayer conference 7 30 Wednesday. Public welcomed to all services.
Mary E Crume et al transfer Lot 8 in Harry W Stockton Add to Burlington to Charles and Grace Bowman for 2250. William G Gwinn et al transfer Lot 36 East in Burlington to Charles and Grace Bowman for 1. Charles W Hinkle et ux transfer North half of Lots 19 and 20 in Planks Add to Bringhurst to Jesse H Cook for 1. Albert L Myers et ux transfer Lot 252 D F & D Add to West Delphi to Mary Wisma for 25.00.
A sectional meeting of the State Tuberculosis Association will be held in Lafayette on Thursday October 15. The morning session runs from 10 to 4 with a noon luncheon at the Lahr Hotel. FF D Hopkins of the National Tuberculosis Association will speak and many Carroll County residents will attend.
Representative Fred S. Purnell and Mrs. Purnell returned to Washington from Attica to enroll their son Fritz in city schools while another son attends a nearby academy. They stay in Roosevelt Hotel with guest Mrs. Daniel C. Reed. The trip includes seeking baseball World Series tickets and addressing constituency matters. A tire and rim were stolen from A. B. Ashba’s car on North Union Street Saturday night.
The Profit and Pleasure Club and Rockfield Home Economics Club will host the Carroll County Federation of Clubs fall meeting at Rockfield Presbyterian Church on Thursday October 22. Watch for programs next week.
John Case of Camden was taken to Home hospital Lafayette for an appendicitis operation after Monday night. A copper Empire style bed claimed to have hosted Napoleon's last breath appeared at a Deauville sale but found no buyers. The note adds Bonaparte died on multiple beds with several authenticated examples worldwide.
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