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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1925
Page
2
Crop statisticians estimate Indiana will harvest about 2 100 000 000 bushels of corn this year. Normal production is around 184 000 000 bushels and last year's crop was roughly 117 000 000. At 60 cents per bushel this implies farmers gain about 54 000 000 more than in 1924.
Indianapolis mayor Lew Shank says after losing his post next January he travels to New York consulting with vaudeville managers. They have offered him 500 dollars a week but bookers seek too much money, he notes before departing.
A colored man released from the Indiana reformatory allegedly killed another man following a dispute. The incident renews criticism of the parole system and its political influence, with supporters arguing for continued release of prisoners despite the case.
A carnival of unlikely stunts and publicity grabs spreads globally. Mermaids race the English Channel, California headlines murders and disasters, Florida pursues treasury funding, and odd transport feats from planes to scooters chase fame. Niagara Falls itself is claimed to witness another barrel shot attempt as coverage accelerates.
A USDA Purdue study of 400 central Indiana 160 acre farms from 1910 to 1922 finds the top 10 percent earned enough to cover 5 percent interest plus 1465 dollars for labor and management. Family living from farm prices added 605 dollars annually, with many farmers profiting during 1916 to 1919 prosperous years.
The text notes that while financial matters may matter to many, a forthcoming amateurs’ game drawing crowds like a rodeo or parade is significant. It hints at town interest as baseball players head to a winter off, horses retire from work, and open-air swimmers end the season.
Indiana officials debate state owned cars for boards and agencies with AG opinion permitting occasional washings for maintenance but condemning cosmetic cleaning for private convenience. The column notes high farm incomes in 160 acre plots and cites Farmers Bulletin 1463 on central Indiana farming standards with free copies from the Department of Agriculture.
Lafayette and Tippecanoe county celebrate a centennial festival September 27 to 30 with seven bands including Purdue University and Tempo Novelty of Gary. A band contest, pageant night show The Heritage, a 150 piece band, and a 3,000 cast are planned amid bleachers for 8,500 with 2,000 extra seats and free parking.
The piece notes about 70 independent nations exist today and highlights language variety. It cites the United States with English as official, the South American republics with Spanish or Portuguese, and Austria where German is widely spoken.
Lesson text reviews Paul’s method and message in Thessalonica, stressing preaching from the Scriptures that Christ must suffer, rise, and be proven as the Messiah. It contrasts the Jews’ opposition with the Bereans’ noble reception, daily scripture search, and eagerness to confirm the truth.
Quote by Lily Dougal on using earthly forces for human welfare through brotherhood and cooperation.
The statement proclaims a stern religious judgment for those who refuse the Prince of Peace, underscoring a doctrinal stance about salvation and spiritual allegiance. The wording emphasizes eternal consequence for disbelief and rebirth in a faith context.
A Christian evangelist argues that pursuing a holy purpose is superior to amassing a great fortune, stressing spiritual goals over material wealth. The remark frames faith as guiding life choices and values.
A reader wisecracks about finger pain and the twinge that travels down the back, noting the throbbing discomfort and shared sympathy for a sore digit.
An ordinary shoe involves 174 machine operations on 154 machines and 986 hand operations, totaling 210 processes and indicating extensive work to produce a single footwear item. The description emphasizes the multiplicity of steps and labor distribution in traditional shoemaking.
Presbyterian Church schedules morning worship at 10 30 with the topic as Others See It Sunday evening service at 7 30 titled The Magnetism of Christ A Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 continues a Moses life study Complete graded Sunday school starts at 9 30 all are welcome
St. John’s Lutheran near Owasco hosted a homecoming on Sunday September 6 drawing a large crowd. Colburn and Bethel Lutherans joined the main service after traveling to St. John’s for the day worship. A noon basket dinner and 3 PM service followed with several musical numbers.
Rev E M Martinson presides at Bible School 9 30 A M with Mrs W H Bradshaw and Sept Morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon on The Typical Temptation of Jesus B Y P U at 6 30 led by Bessie Shaffer Ruth Wilkinson is President Evening service at the usual hour Midweek Prayer Wednesday The season of great possibilities has opened are you with us Public is cordially invited to all services in this homelike Church
The message calls readers to attend services at the Home-like church next Sunday with choir practice Friday at 8 PM. Morning worship at 11 AM features Putting on The Whole Armor of God, followed by Christian Endeavor at 6 30 PM and an Evening Worship at 7 30 PM discussing Measuri ng Arms With The World. The pastor H Lee Jacobs invites all, especially youth and new attendees.
Purdue University recommends seeding wheat around September 27 to avoid Hessian fly damage. Some farmers may seed as early as September 15 risking fly injury and possible grasshopper damage unless a killing frost arrives. The fall predicts a large grasshopper crop threatening young wheat.
Miss Mary Appleton daughter of Mr and Mrs Dallas Appleton from east of Camden and Eugene Willy son of Mr and Mrs Ignatius Willy from near Burrows wed at St Joseph parsonage Logansport Wednesday of last week. Frances Willy and Paul Benner attended. The couple planned to make their home in Fort Wayne where Mr Willy works for Sinclair Oil.
Indiana prohibition is a complete failure according to author Meredith Nicholson who arrived in Washington. He criticizes state laws framed by the Anti Saloon League and notes foreigners producing wine and honest bootleggers are caught while drug store sellers profit. He warns that youths are drinking dangerous liquor.
Local store announces a complete line of new Fall Clothing across all departments. Quick and Clifford invite customers to visit and view the latest fashions now on display.
A Mrs. Pearson reports relief from back pains headaches dizziness and fatigue after using Dean's Pills a stimulant diuretic marketed by Foster Milburn Co. The ad claims weak kidneys cause common aches and that the product available for 60 cents at Elless Orr's Drug Store and other dealers in Buffalo New York.
State Senator Alonzo H. Lindley of Warren Fountain and Vermilion counties urged Governor Jackson to refrain from removing Estes Duncan as secretary of the state teachers retirement fund. Lindley said he holds no brief for current officials yet opposes political influence in fund management. He coauthored the legislation that created the office.
Rev. W. F. Padgett of Olivet Presbyterian Church in Evansville resigns after blaming the city’s alleged godlessness for his departure. He says ill health is not a factor and gives no immediate future plans.
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