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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1924
Page
2
The Carroll County Citizen traces its origins to 1892 while The Delphi Times marks an 1848 establishment. Both papers reflect long local journalism traditions and community notice culture.
The Ticket lists Governor Carleton B. McCulloch Indianapolis and Lt Governor Lew M. O Ban non Corydon. Secretary Arthur J. Hamrick Clayton Auditor Robert Bracken Frankfort Treasurer Harry L Arnold Gary Attorney General Harvey Harmon Princeton Superintendent Samuel L Scott Jeffersonville Reporter Supreme and Appellate Courts John W Kern Indianapolis Judge Supreme Court First District Geo K Denton Evansville Judge Supreme Court Fourth District John H Aiken Ft Wayne Appellate Court Second District Valentine Livengood Covington.
Congress James P. Davis of Ko komo joint senator Cecil Draper of Cutler joint representative James Reeder of Camden judge Wm C Smith of Delphi prosecutor John Rothrock of Monticello clerk Floyd Julien treasurer Wm Ashba recorder Blanche Calvert Sheriff Joseph Link surveyor Charles R Thompson Conner Dr H Y Mullin Rockfield commissioner 1st Dist Charles Sanderson commissioner 3rd Dist Wm Wright
A reader notes chaotic and conflicting reports on Coolidge La Follette and Dawes, then cites Fred S. Purnell warning of tariff threats. It recalls Farm price declines after Fordney McCumber, with 1920 to 1922 data showing farm bankruptcies and widespread hardship among farmers.
The text laments a stalemate at the polls and the abomination of a Charles W. Bryan in the White House. It questions team work and urges sticking to a winner if Coolidge is elected. It notes orators moving to safe states and Borah preparing to investigate campaign funds.
The piece urges Indiana voters to support legislative candidates aligned with Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch and warns that a governor alone cannot repeal bad laws. It argues the next general assembly is the most important in memory and stresses electing a cooperative legislature to reduce waste and taxes.
In Carroll county speechs, James Davis of Kokomo is urged as the true wage earner ally against tariff driven policy. The note attacks Fred and accuses him of siding with tariff enriched interests. Ed Jackson claims state debt at two and a half million. auditor Bracken corrects to 3.74 million.
A Delphi Journal letter argues that farmers from Washington township prompted two tax-levy appeals in 1923 and 1924. The state tax board struck down the proposed county rate, preventing a high levy and surplus buildup. The writer credits Carroll County Taxpayer’s Association over the Journal, auditor, or commissioners.
James P. Davis a Democrat seeking Congress spent two days in Carroll county meeting voters. A state senator from Howard and Miami counties since 1922 he carries a strong GOP district that elected him once. His career includes two terms in the Indiana House and a record of supporting labor safety laws while opposing several spending and governance measures.
A critic condemns the film Bar bara Fritchie for depicting Barbara as a 23 year old flapper with bobbed hair. He wrote a poem titled Barbara Up To Date? mocking the modernized heroine and exclaims a call to march on.
A dialogue shows Mr Self Made stressing wealth as the gap between income and expenditure, while Self Made Junior questions the concept of debt in a pointed exchange.
John Benner won calf club top honors with an Angus calf, selling for top price. other winners span multiple clubs including Boys Pig, Corn, Sewing, Canning, and Baking. Special prizes funded by Carroll County merchants honor first and second place finishers in each year group.
At a Carroll County Duroc Breeders meeting held last Wednesday Harry Maxwell of Burlington Township was elected President and Leo Craig of Madison Township Secretary. A December meeting will invite all Carroll County Duroc Breeders. Attendees included A. A. Never Lee Sink Marshall Wagoner and Geo. D. Enyart.
A practical bedroom night light shaped like a candlestick stays unlit while upright and activates immediately when tipped, powered by a battery. The compact device weighs little and is designed for simple use in the night.
Excerpted reflection on how people view nature as an abstract force, misattributing harm to it. The author argues that nature is not responsible for unrelated human events and stresses recognizing what is truly natural rather than misplacing blame.
A quoted aphorism by J. T. Grecy D D states that God marks opportunity on one door and responsibility on the opposite side, implying duty accompanies chance.
Evangelical Teacher remarks that divine work advances through natural forces. The statement emphasizes faith in natural processes aiding spiritual aims.
A brief line notes that light comes from giving up something, echoing the idea that brightness depends on sacrifice.
A French savant predicts a new ice age within a few centuries based on the belief that the world will exhaust its supply of carbonic acid gas faster than it can be manufactured. The claim ties climate change to atmospheric chemistry and future warming and cooling cycles.
A concise observation notes a girl’s affection for a doll without requiring verbal tenderness. The scene centers on silent, natural care and the doll as a trusted companion in childhood.
Sunday services and Sunday School schedule listed for October 19 including sermons The Spiriture Advantage of Physical Handicap and The Sure Triumph of Right. Epworth League events, first quarterly conference October 22 with Dist Supt Frank K Dougherty preaching. Parish notes include student performances and choir selections led by Rev. Edward Boccard.
The notice lists morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon The Dead Man in The Road led by Mrs W H Bradshaw. Evening service at 7 includes He Comes Up Smiling from Charles Sherman story in Vital Lessons from Modern Fiction. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 30. Rev E M Martinson invites all.
A divine service will be conducted Sunday at 2 30 P M at the Lutheran church on Union St Rev H E Stuehm of Logansport will lead the service.
Listings show transfers compiled by Harry Arnold with parties including William H. Chapman to Charles H Ladoneaux in Burlington Lot 3 West and other Burlington parcels. Transactions include Indiana Hydro Electric Power Co. acquiring 8.81 acres in Jefferson Township and other farm and town properties with prices ranging from $1.00 to $18,000.00.
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