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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
2
The piece argues 1938 ended near war and 1939 may be tense with drama. It notes human tides moving through realism and romanticism, a war of ideas, and urges careful, engaged spectatorship for what promises to be a major year.
The Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics and Home Economics reports higher net cash from farm products, stronger government payments, and more non farm income for next year. Farm families will spend on improvements radios automobiles electrical appliances clothing and furnishings as rural electrification and income gains continue.
A 1930s style editorial argues steady purchasing power from unemployment benefits supports Indiana families and merchants, noting $16,000,000 in direct benefits to about 170,000 people and urging defense of the program against repeal. It mentions Delphi factory opening, political races, wheat prices, and high school basketball as local focal points.
Carroll counties notable millionaire Symbhs Bowen expands holdings by purchasing the first four door Ford sedan last week, a gift through Jason Been. Local boats dominate races nationwide as John Leslie wins Class C at Lake Wawasee in a Bul let model. Governor Alfred E. Smith campaigns in Indianapolis with a reception by the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association after a public meeting. Delphi armory dedication draws 1,700 spectators as Tipton loses 50 to 32 and Loyal Hoshaw leads the high school band. Mrs Jesse McPherson backs a county court house clock to toll day and night with Francis Wilson pursuing the project.
Ray Smith notes the SEC probes into McKesson & Robbins an $80 million firm with $18 million fictitious assets and Fidelity Investment Association accused of window dressing harming about 60,000 investors. He recalls Kreuger & Toll’s 1932 collapse and warns about media bias praising or censuring public issues.
State official Frank N. Wallace writes to William C. Smith of Delphi Indiana explaining elm tree care. He notes the elm disease in the area is not Dutch Elm disease, suggests fertilizing the large courthouse tree with 300 to 400 pounds of complete fertilizer in March to help roots and growth.
General Hugh Johnson urged a nationwide mobilization of volunteers to fund a Fight Infantile Paralysis campaign opening in greater New York City where he serves as chairman. He said paralysis has no political bias and urged action in every county, city, and town nationwide.
A digger among old books uncovers a centuries old card game resembling bridge. The find suggests historic gaming practices without modern personal elements or implications, noted by Detroit News.
L. D. reflects on aging and shifting values from youth to 1939. He recalls impatience with time, notes priceless youth, and warns against undervaluing present opportunities. He hopes to grow gracefully, making the most of 1939 and beyond.
The note suggests feverish wartime planning including ten thousand airplanes and a George M. Cohan song. Quotes from New Yorker and Buffalo papers reflect mixed public sentiment on handling the Republic and indigenous systems while a humorous aside mocks a nutcracking machine saying it has 1000 squirrel power.
A collection of brief opinions from Irene Brown James Roosevelt Leon Trotsky Oliver Stanley Paul Whiteman and Neville Chamberlain reflecting on gender politics capitalism socialism and governance. The remarks span women empowerment political stance industry retirement and international leaders.
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