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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
2
The Logansport Press staged an April Fools prank on Easter morning by running a fake banner that read Dillinger Captured. Churchgoers eager for news found the joke amusing and some were briefly alarmed before realizing it was a spoof.
An essay argues suicide is morally wrong and socially unacceptable, citing religion and law. It asserts society's duty to preserve life, condemns self-destruction as an escape from duties, and questions whether enduring hardship warrants such a choice. The author decries valuing life as a mere burden.
The passage argues that the current era is defined by widespread investigations into stock markets salaries air mail and the dining rights of negroes at a congressional restaurant. It praises Senate hearings for fact finding while noting political theater and figures like Senator Robinson and Dr William Wirt amid a climate of economic optimism since 1929.
A compact retrospective from the Delphi Times archive highlighting notable brief items and quirky notices found in 1901 editions. It sketches local events, personalities, and oddities that shaped daily life at the turn of the century.
Comic quip notes that the best window view joke is simply a cat peering out, with the punchline being the window itself. The item reflects early 20th century humor and light verse style in a brief caption.
The remark questions General Miles for taking a porcelain bath tub to Tampa, joking he might sail the seas in it. The quip plays on military bravado and unusual supplies.
Reports say the King bears the measles causing Spain to consider peace talks. The sovereign's illness prompts government and court circles to discuss a potential truces and negotiations. Officials convey caution while public mood shifts toward restraint and mediation.
A seller offers a wagon at a low price noting small horses fail to lift the tongue, risking wear to the double tree and coupling pole. Putty oozes from hub joints but can be painted over, suggesting cosmetic fixes for sale.
The Paint Creek bridge, ten feet too short for its site, was moved one and a half miles northeast near the Missionary church and placed in position after a lengthy delay.
A fragment from the Atlanta Georgian ponders whether a newspaper writer can achieve paradise. It notes the common belief that many writers struggle to connect with such ascent and frames it as a lighthearted query about vocation and posthumous reward.
The men who sold defective boiler tubes to the government fret over socialism and the initiative and referendum as the issue dominates their concerns.
The article notes Roosevelt's setback in both houses while Congress enjoys new powers at home. It portrays Roosevelt seeking solace in rest and friends, as lawmakers seize a window of influence during his absence.
A column mocks a Delaware critic proposing bans on divorced performers and other professions, imagines a future without divorcees in film, and riffs on political plots in Indiana and Jeffersonville. It notes a huge U S plane project, Alaska pigeons, and public finances tied to Purdue University and schooling costs.
A string of quotable lines discusses a hair dressing business as a racket, Dempsey Firpo boxing odds in New York, attitudes toward sex, and high whisky prices in Indiana. Notable figures cited include William Magraw James M Cain Grace Adams and Governor Paul V. McNutt.
The policy states that public comment is welcome but not of a personal nature and that unsigned letters will not be published. It notes that readers need not agree with the editorial policy.
James B. Hurtt trustee reports 1930 1982 spending trends in Jefferson township. Transportation costs rose savings nearly 13 000 over four years and the tax levy stands at 92 cents with school standards maintained.
A Carroll County voter questions a May 8 1934 primary candidate about age experience budgeting and understanding of county offices including treasurer assessor sheriff auditor and finances. The letter argues the county is financially strong with minimal debt and urges scrutiny of officials before voting.
Gen Adolphus Washington Greely, once famous for leading the Arctic expedition that set up 13 stations to locate the North Pole, is shown in his Washington D C home at age 90 reflecting on aging friends and past headlines.
The text notes George Arlis, famed for his portrayals of infidels, as an active Episcopal church member. It also mentions measles as a highly contagious disease with serious aftereffects including eye trouble and heart disease.
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