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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
2
Charles Lamb’s essay on the New Year is contrasted with modern sentiment, noting his shy reluctance toward novelty yet deep affection for the old year. The piece surveys 1931- era concerns, public figures, and evolving social views, including economic planning and the role of government, while lingering on Lamb’s egoism and backward gaze.
Louis Ludlow gains prestige as a potential Democratic standard bearer in Indiana's senatorial race. Democratic leaders praise his sincerity and appeal, while Republicans struggle to unite a coherent program under Roosevelt's recovery laws. A separate note mentions a tax plan for duck hunting and a hunter fined for new methods.
The piece notes publishers praising press freedom wins while the Chinese government bans executing journalists. It recalls past brutal silencing and tells of a railroad executive using a newspaper to thwart a holdup, suggesting sensational newspaper utility even as media freedom is debated.
Governor McNutt lauds Indiana public utility reforms under the three member Public Service Commission and Public Counsellor. He notes progress in rate reductions, fair value standards, and moving from stock promotion to consumer protections, with $1,025,100 in rate reductions ordered in seven months.
The piece notes Garfield’s death weeks after being shot by Guiteau. The Times of 1882 published columns detailing the nation’s anxious wait and coverage of the stricken president’s decline.
Vice President Arthur says Garfield's death would be a national calamity and expects public support. He argues the succession law would place a president who lacks respect from any class, triggering broad concern.
The article argues Guiteau asserts his own insanity as a defense, while noting a lawyer, preacher, and politician shows disputable grounds for claiming insanity in court.
Final ceremonies for President Garfield opened in the Cleveland pavilion at 10 30 a m on Monday September 26. The streets were blocked by mourners as relatives sat by the casket. Cleveland Grays stood at each corner while Beethoven's funeral hymn rang out and Bishop Bedell read from Corinthians. The funeral sermon followed.
Harpo Marx performed a six minute solo act in the Leningrad Music Hall drawing a packed audience this week. He is the only American comedian ever to appear in the USSR and received a nineteen minute ovation from Russian fans.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Coy travel from Indianapolis to Florida where Governor McNutt will speak to the Florida Teachers Association. The McNutt party plans a several day vacation in the state and will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Harod Thayer for a Thursday evening Hinl Club gathering.
An opinion piece argues that government is a living, responsive institution with a duty to serve humanity rather than mere adherence to old laws. It emphasizes citizen welfare and proactive governance as core responsibilities.
Five marriage licenses issued at the county clerk’s office Saturday before Christmas. Four brides are from Flora. The couples include Wayne Eiikenberry of Bourbon and Ruby Stoner a Flora teacher. Raymond H. Myers a Bloomington teacher and Esther M. Myer a Flora teacher. Clarence Gilliam of Kokomo and Mary Witter of Flora. Paul E. Young of Bringhurst and Dorotha Louise Eskridge of Flora. Lester G. Goin of Delphi route 1 and Carrie Pauline Cheeseman of Delphi.
Mr and Mrs Orin Clawson of Delphi marked their 57th wedding anniversary at their North High Street home on Christmas Day. Guests included three sons Ora Courtney and Harry with extended family J B Dickinson and family eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The Yeoman Telephone Co will hold its annual stockholders meeting in Yeoman on Monday afternoon January 1 1934 at 1:00 PM to elect officers for the ensuing year and address other important business. Moore H Maxwell secretary.
Notice is hereby given that Mary Donohue is appointed administratrix of the estate of Cornelius Joseph Donohue, deceased, by the Carroll Circuit Court, Carroll County Indiana. The estate is supposed to be solvent. December 22, 1933. John L. Hanna, Atty. for Estate.
Carroll Circuit Court notices the estate of John L. Dilling, deceased, solvency led by Walie Albert B.S. Dilling as administrator. December 7, 1933, filing by Julien and Kerlin attorneys for the administrators.
George E Pullen administrator of Daniel S Farlow estate will offer for sale 100 acres in Carroll County Indiana starting January 23 1934 at John L Hanna law office Delphi with day to day sales until sold. Terms require at least appraised value with one third cash and two thirds on nine months credit or full cash option. Taxes and liens excepted. attorneys John I Danan and Gus A Hall name the sale.
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