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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1926
Page
2
The Delphi Citizen notes the Jackson administration spends in a single year what the Raleigh administration used in three, citing alleged waste and questioning economy.
Amid current political turmoil Indiana voters are urged to recall the clean records of Thomas Riley Marshall and Samuel Moffett Ralston. The piece touts their administrations as models of economy, progress, and achievement, arguing the state can regain good government. It frames the Democratic ticket as a promise of steady governance rooted in history.
These lines praise a Democratic slate led by Albert Stump and Evans Woollen for the United States Senate and Indiana state offices. The speaker extols character, leadership, and civic spirit, calling the ticket one of the strongest offered in Indiana’s century of statehood.
The Purdue University Extension Department and manufacturers demonstrate two makes of harvester combines at the central Indiana farms. Demonstrations occur today at Taylor Fouts farm near Deer Creek and at the Purdue Livestock Farm north of West Lafayette, giving farmers a view of new field equipment for soybeans.
A poem urges farmers to participate in the election to secure farm protection laws. It criticizes party lines and Boss-owned candidates, urging voters to seek representatives who will stand in Congress halls for independence and equal rights in Washington. Charles L Stengle is named.
Rev E M Martinson leads Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with a meditation on The Meditating Spirit B Y P U at 6 led by David Baum Ruth Wilkinson president Evening service at 7 with a sermon on Science and Religion Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 Public welcome at all services Tax notice to pay by November 1st.
Revival services at the Pilgrim Holiness Church during the past week drew appreciation for the messages delivered. Congregation noted uplifting sermons and renewed faith.
Rev. Thos. Hodgin and wife and Rev. A R Brooke and wife conducted evening services in the city. Mrs Brooke sang spirit filled songs and will perform nightly. Sunday schedule includes 9:30 A M Sunday School, 10:30 A M preaching, 6:45 P M testimonies, 7:15 P M evangelistic service. Earl E Davis pastor invites public to attend nightly at 7:30.
Mr and Mrs Charles Flagler return from a vaudeville tour through the northern states to Delphi for a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Malia.
The document lists United States Senate term details for Indiana and names state officials including Secretary of State Arthur Hamri, Auditor David S. Ferguson, Treasurer Jap Jones, Clerk of the Supreme and Appellate Courts Zach Dungan, Superintendent of Public Instruction John A. Linebar, and judges Norman E Patrick Lindley and John G. Re Delbach among others. It appears as an official ticket style roster for upcoming elections.
Readable parts show scattered names and titles such as James, John A. Tothrock, Jason L. Por, Dr. Billings, Chas. Billings, and Orion Wagonhr. Text appears as garbled OCR from a legal or civic notice with missing context and unclear actions.
Republican speakers blame the Fordney McCumber tariff for harming Indiana farmers, claiming one third of state residents lack share of prosperity and face tax burdens. They cite Senator Watson and others criticizing policy while urging relief from tariff pressures on laborers and civil servants.
Compiled by Harry Arnold, Carroll County Abstract. Transfers include Martin M Baum to Matthew E Jackson for Lot 28, O P Yeoman 260.00. Susan Cripe et al to John A Flora Lot 19 West Side Add Flora 250.00. Ratcliff et ux to Ole et ux Lots 21 23 and Commercial retail add Delphi. Hanna et al Commissioners Gee-vs-Gee to Harvey E Studebaker et ux 820 acres in Madison Tp 24745.00
County agent reports on ongoing farm projects for 1926 detailing soil, crop, and livestock programs. Notes progress in education, demonstration plots, and cooperative efforts to improve yields and farm efficiency across the county.
Fifty five women from Carroll County respond to Mrs Cecil Draper call for a meeting on next month’s amendments. Mrs Chas W Sewall of Otterbein Indiana heads the talk urging a fair tax distribution. Indiana Farm Bureau backs Amendment No 4 to reform the tax system. Draper chairs the local group with a long list of workers. Home economics leaders plan Delphi event October 25 as part of the Second Year Clothing Project.
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