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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
3
County Agent R. J. Maggart and John Kerlin plan checks on the Boys Acre Corn club this Thursday and Friday. The effort mirrors five acre work to teach young farmers better corn growing methods for higher output per cost.
Prairie Farmer will host the state corn husking contest in Lebanon on October 30 with prizes of 100, 50, 25, 15, and 10. County winners only may enter the state contest to crown Indiana’s champion and send the winner to the national meet in Benton County. If turnout warrants, an elimination contest may be held in Carroll County before October 30, with entries due within a week.
The State Farm Bureau and state board of education plan a farm marketing school in any community with at least fifty enrolled farmers and families. It will cover marketing of all farm products. Interested parties should leave their names at the county agent's office.
The county Home Economic clubs will present portions of a program on the achievement day meeting next Wednesday October 24. A forenoon musical program, exhibit judging by clubs, four short playlets, nutrition demonstrations, and a cooperative dinner with attendees bringing covered dishes sandwiches and table service. Rock Deek township leads program Monroe handles tables Clay township hosts the reception Bulington assists.
Farm meetings are scheduled for next week in Tippecanoe on Monday October 22 Mohroe on Tuesday October 23 Madison on Wednesday October 24 and Carrollton on Thursday October 25.
Rodents ravage farms as nights grow cold driving rats to corn cribs feed rooms and poultry houses. GS Oderkirk of the U S biol ogical survey and Purdue University advise control measures now to reduce winter damage.
The article outlines inexpensive steps to deter rats from stored grain and food. It recommends meshed wire, concrete, and sheet metal, elevated structures to let cats and dogs underneath, and piling lumber and rubbish off the ground. It also notes poisons like barium carbonate and red squill, plus calcium cyanide for burrows, as effective tools when paired with cleanup.
The Indiana State corn husking contest will be held the week of October 29 on Frank B. Adney’s farm near Lebanon. Prairie Farmer sponsors a prize list of 100 50 15 and 10 dollars. The ten county winners advance to the state championship and then potentially to the national contest in Benton County.
Programs span Monday to Saturday with Aud rey Ferriss and Willie Collier Jr in Women They Talk About on Monday and Tuesday nights. Karl Dane and George K Arthur perform Brotherly Love on Tuesday and Wednesday. Friday and Saturday feature Jack Daugherty in The Body Punch.
County superintendent Bailey presided at the Cutler high school session. Principal J C Yonker spoke on the upcoming testing program and uniform blanks to be issued. Home economics class luncheon supervised by Miss Emily Jackson showcased school support. Athletic matters and general welfare of schools across the township were discussed.
The state teachers' association will meet in Indianapolis on Thursday, Friday and Saturday October 18 19 and 20. Pupils will enjoy a two day vacation due to the session. Between 15000 and 17000 are expected to register and hear addresses by Hoosier educators now working in colleges nationwide.
A rail against balancing sympathy between ineligible players and schools penalized for rule violations. The text weighs loyalties among students, home and imported players, coaches, officials, and schools, urging fair regard for those who follow THSAA rules and those penalized by them.
C. G. Ginn living north of town owns a rare old hymn book acquired at the Mattie Ireland sale two weeks ago. It features non modern notation with figures 1 to 7 marking note lengths and lacks a publication date. Pencil inscriptions read James S. Drakes and Jane A. Drakes.
The Chicago Stock Yards Hoover-for-President Club forms with Everett C. Brown as president. Brown, a longtime Chicago livestock leader, opposed federal farm measures and later fought farmers co operatives as he backed Hoover. Other Hoover backers include Julius Barnes Sidney Anderson and leaders of the National Grain Dealers Association.
The Rev. M. O. Andrews pastor of Our Saviour's Norwegian Lutheran Church Benson Minn backs the Democratic nominee Governor Smith. He says Hoover defends property rights while Smith champions human rights and favors Smith in the election.
The Iowa representative Dickinson moves from backing McNary-Haugen to endorsing Hoover loans to cooperatives and Coolidge era agriculture. He warned voters in May 1928 that 1924 platform promises were unfulfilled and noted farmers will judge friends at the ballot box. Senators Borah and Watson are cited. Borah touts Hoover while Watson backs tariff aid but faces party shifts.
Rev. O P Manker leads a graduation in the church school of religious education with diplomas and promotions. Morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon on The Religion of a Protestant. Epworth League at 6 15 and an 7 15 evening service include a pageant with young people in white and the sermon The Last Days of Pompeii.
Rev. P. E. Coblentz leads Sunday school at 9 A M with Mrs Coblentz as superintendent. Installation for officers and teachers is set for the coming year at 103 o clock. Y P D and C W hold a joint program at 7 P M followed by preaching at 7 45 P M. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 P M. Remodeling and decorating of the audience room nears completion. church extends a cordial invitation to worship.
Pastor Carl R. Reed leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Sherman Fife as superintendent. Morning worship follows at 10 30. Young People's meeting at 4 45 with Ruth Reed as leader. Evangelistic service at 7 00. Prayer and praise Tuesday, Bible reading Thursday at 7 30. All are welcome.
R Dale LeCount announces next Sunday as Young People's day with a full program. Church school at 9:30 A M led by Will Smith and Christian Endeavor opening exercises. Morning worship at 7:00 P M with Christian Endeavor in charge. Join us for this big day.
Low mass at 8 A M and high mass at 10 A M on Sunday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Rev C J Reed pastor. Sunday evening service at 630 with Rev John Schall of St Patrick's Kokomo delivering sermon Cherish the King public invited and welcome.
The church under Pastor L. E. Knox hosts Bible school at 9 30 with Harry Pearson as superintendent Morning worship at 10 30 and evening worship at 7 o clock all on the same day.
Dismissals on Thursday and Friday for State Teachers Institute. Basketball opener vs Deer Creek October 26 at Delphi High School. Report cards next Tuesday after six weeks. Oracle 1928 earns honorable mention from State High School Press Association. Sunshine Society Halloween party October 30. Girls Glean club sang at county teachers meeting. Junior high girls glee party Tuesday. High school art class assists grade teachers decorating rooms. County orchestra practice at Flora in December. Boys Glee club reorganized with officers Kerlin Beadle Crosby Dern. Citizenship grades issued to high school students.
A dubious remedy described as curing malaria and biliousness, claiming rapid relief and toxin elimination. It is presented as a temporary potion with watery evacuations as a purported effect.
To the 5000 who daily become owners of the new Ford car. No charge whatever is made for labor or materials incidental to this inspection service, except where repairs are necessary because of accident, neglect, or misuse.
Coughing often from causes not reached by patent medicines. Thox ine is a doctor’s prescription offering immediate relief. It acts on the irritation and reaches the internal cause, containing no chloroform or narcotics. Safe for the family and good for sore throat. Money back guarantee. Prices 35c 60c and 1.00. Adams & Pearson and other druggists.
John and William McManus and Miss Esther Horney of Idaville were Saturday evening guests of Mrs. Alice Armstrong.
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