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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1931
Page
2
An editorial urges peaceful governance amid economic strain and international crisis. It warns against demagogues, calls for civic leadership to focus six months on Europe’s issues, critiques wartime policies, and notes Hoover’s budget economy push alongside questions about saloon rents on Panama railroad property. It ends with a personal quip about aging and contentment.
County Treasurer Irvin M. Flora argues taxes must be cut as many delinquent payers are destitute and rely on local aid. He notes the tax burden is uneven, farm prices low, and real estate remains the base. He urges rigid economy this year as counties townships cities and schools prepare budgets.
The piece notes President Hoover plans to coordinate relief agencies amid the two year unemployment crisis. Reports vary on the aim from a new study to closer federal state and private cooperation, with figures suggesting out of work totals rising toward seven million.
H E Miles of the Fair Tariff League condemns protections that block global recovery. He argues high duties shield favored industries, hinder exchange, and prevent reasonable tariffs. Europe and South America suffer as the United States risks billions by not leading.
Mindwell Crampton argues Indiana should use local limestone for the George Rogers Clark Memorial at Vincennes, not Canadian granite, condemning reliance on Canadian materials and labor. He cites broader Canadian protections for jobs, highways, and industry, while recounting a Canadian hospital anecdote and urging domestic sourcing.
W. S. Knudsen, president and general manager of the Chevrolet Motor Company, announces a new apprentice school. The building near the Detroit Gears and Axle Plant will offer about 10,000 square feet of floor space and house various machines to train workers. Construction will begin soon and the facility aims to equip trainees with comprehensive mechanical skills.
Carroll County will receive 5532.34 as its share of the State School Tax according to word from Indianapolis this week.
I am leaving for California and will sell at public auction at 217 Day North Street Ohio on Friday August 14 1931 at 1 30 o clock prompt. Items include pedestal mirror walnut bookcase 8 day clock rugs umbrella board china closet ice box breakfast set kitchen tables gasoline stove dishes glass jars fruit porch lawn mower ladder tools and more. Cash terms. Auctioneers Hoshaw Bros.
Auction notice listing cattle hogs sheep hay corn molasses farm tools tractor automobile and building materials to be sold August 19 1931 at a location 10 miles east of Lafayette Indiana west of Malaby Township. Auctioneers Frank Hoshaw and A L Clark will announce on site. Mrs Julia T Lane notified ahead of time.
Public auction at the Mary Walker Perry residence 110 South Indiana Delphi for the late Mrs Lucy V Lewis on Friday August 21 1931 starting at 1 00 p m includes stands rocking chairs bookcase oak bedroom suite iron bed chest of drawers dresser mattresses springs dining room table chairs sewing machine kitchen cabinet electric appliances dishes glassware and more items too numerous to mention.
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