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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1926
Page
2
The piece critiques Sen. Butler and Sen. Watson campaign lines over tariffs and prosperity. It notes Coolidge era claims, voter responsibility, and distrust in official spokesmen. It hints at Watkins campaign funds and scattered statewide speaking with unclear impact.
The Indianapolis News notes Senator Watson’s long service and mentions a law he helped pass requiring lye to be labeled as a poison. It also observes the state house’s large staff with many employees and crowded conditions as they work to avoid stepping on each other’s toes.
Indiana election officials announce four million ballots to be printed for November. Two million regular ballots and two million supplementary ballots will carry four proposed constitutional amendments. Separate ballots for amendments will be used in precincts with machines. Australian ballots will slow voting. Election officials warn to vote early to avoid final precinct jams. Carroll County fair catalogues available at the county agents office.
The Republican paper in James E. Watson's hometown argues the highway commission misused funds from motorist revenues to pay state debt. The Hoosier State Automobile Association blames underfunding of the motor police and defends motorists funds of about $490,000, raising questions about title law and public protection.
The excerpt notes Watson and Robinson facing a looming November 2 storm after thirty years of Peewee statesmanship and a spike of over 40 million dollars in annual state taxes. Watson had previously said he might skip public speeches but now argues a decisive shift is coming.
Evans Woollen and Albert Stump advocate lower taxes and tariffs for all as they urge cutting Jackson era excesses that have raised Indiana state taxes by over 40 000 for farmers. Governor Jackson calls out what he claims are Democrats misrepresenting the state's finances using official year book figures.
The Sunday School meets at 9 30 A M with preaching by the pastor at 10 30 A M Young Peoples Service led by Carl Reed Evangelistic Service at 7 30 P M Mid week Prayer Meeting in the evening at 7 30 P M Study Thursday evening Open air service on Basditee shake it easier permits A cordial invitation extended to the public to attend Earl E Davis Pastor.
Rev E M Martinson presents a sermon on The Power of Personal Faith at 6 30 P M with Ruth Pierce leading the Ruth Wilkinson presiding for the Evening Service at 7 30 P M on How to Cure the Weaknesses of Week. Prayer and Conference Wednesday 7 30 P M. You are invited to all services at the home like church. Carroll County Fair Catalogues available at County Agent's office.
An Englishman and an American argue over which country uses the oddest expressions. The Englishman cites a colored man who predicted rain with a quirk in phrasing. The American meets the same man who clarifies the statement differently.
The slate lists David Ferguson Covington for Auditor of State and Jap Jones Martinsville for Clerk of Supreme and Appellate Courts with others including John Linebarger Rockville and Paul Davis Indianapolis as judges and Roy Adney for Congress. Voters also see township assessor names in the ticket list.
Carroll County farm projects for 1926 emphasize legumes and better dairying. Initiatives include Boys and Girls Clubs and home economics programs to improve rural living and farm productivity.
Dr. B. F. Wray of Camden secured multiple top placements including first on Rhode Island Red Hen pullet and cockerel categories and second on pullet. Roy Snoeberger of Rockfield earned several top finishes including first on Pearl pop corn and high placements in mixed corn yellow ears wheat and oats events.
Flora Calf Club members excelled at the Indiana State Fair with top finishes. Parl Blue won first in the over one year old Jersey calf class, Lawrence Douglas took second, and Isabelle Kuns earned third and fourth in the under one year old divisions.
Elmer Kuns of Monroe township reported to the County Agent that his daughter Isabelle will show her calf at the county fair on October 5 6 7 and 8. He said several other club members also intend to exhibit their calves.
Six samples of clover and alfalfa seed have been received at the county agent’s office for inspection. The report notes staining in the seeds and requests further testing to determine quality and suitability for planting season. Officials urge farmers to submit additional samples for analysis.
A fragmented text discusses the body as a machine and classifies foods into building, fuel, and regulating groups. It recommends meals incorporating milk as a building food, cereals as fuel, and fruits or vegetables as regulating components, with examples like corn flakes with peaches and milk, or all bran muffins with butter and milk. It notes milk as protective and advises daily milk intake.
Compiled by Harry Arnold of Carroll County Abstract listing transfers including Bertha Sharp to Earl Thomp and John Kendall to Alexander Rassler in Burrows and other properties. Notes show Jefferson Township acres to Indiana Hydro Electric Power Co and multiple parcels in Delphi and surrounding towns, with various prices and dates.
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