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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1932
Page
2
L Ert Slack of Indianapolis delivered a keynote style address at the Jackson Club dinner praising Democratic records in state and nation. He argued for the party’s return to power in the 1932 elections and impressed Carroll County Democrats with his thorough, serious talk.
A county-wide analysis links deflation in prices to a credit squeeze. The piece critiques Federal Reserve policy, bond investments over farm loans, and recent Senate disclosures. It discusses the Reconstruction Finance Corporation’s role, and argues true relief requires stable prices and credit facilities for agriculture.
A number of eminent Republicans privately discussed replacing Hoover with a more popular party member in the upcoming national election. The article notes the two figures Hoover suggested as alternatives were Alvin Coolidge and Charles G. Dawes.
The piece argues that Hoover's administration embodies Republican policy failures, including the Smoot-Hawley tariff and failed farm relief. It criticizes misjudgments on the stock boom and economic distress, while casting doubt on any alternative Republican candidate's prospects in November and noting the party's overall responsibility.
The Goshen Democrat argues that Democrat will hold James E. Watson's Senate seat after March 4 1933 and urges Indiana voters to consider his record. It cites Watsons tariff defense predictions and shifts in views while labeling his political chicanery deflated by Indiana voters. Watson is the Republican Senate floor leader.
The Delphi Citizen previews the 77th annual Old Settlers Day observance in August 1932, noting the Old Settlers Association secretary and predecessors who sustain the gathering through decades. Contributions to the column are requested.
In a long reminiscence Amos Graham recounts his 1829 move to Delphi Indiana from Washington County and family history. He notes early county life, election results, sheriff Henry Milroy, local churches, Deer Creek, Bridges by Charles Naylor, and the 1903 death of Graham in Delphi.
A film about George Washington's life will be shown in Carroll County this weekend, staged as an educational portrait of his character and deeds. Historians helped craft the scenarios and dramatists aided production, with many scenes shot at authentic locales including Mount Vernon under Bicentennial Commission approval.
Directors have crafted a compact motion picture about Washington life with new incidents shown on screen. The public in Carroll County may view the film at the State theatre Delphi Friday February 5 at 8 o clock. Admission is 20 cents to cover expenses. A County Bicentennial group meeting will follow in the theatre and all are invited to stay.
Indiana Territory laws from 1801 to 1809 have been reprinted by the Indiana Historical Bureau. The $3 edition, distributed to public libraries and colleges, includes a supplement with official lists and four maps.
Carroll county religious education unit schedules the annual Young People's conference for March 18 and 19 in Delphi. A Bible baseball tournament rules were distributed to districts with finals at the spring conference. Attendees at the fourth district council meeting included Truman Zook Charles Black Leland Hefleng Bernadine Maxwell and Mrs. Fred Miller.
A public sale at my residence four miles northeast of Yeoman on Tuesday February 16 1932 begins at 1 o clock featuring horses hogs feed equipment and dairy poultry and farm implements. Items include a black mare several cows heifers a red bull calf hogs oats hay mower wagon rake scales harness and various tools. Terms: seven month credit on sums over five dollars with notes bearing 7 percent interest and security. Banen by Hickory Grove ladies aid. Coble Page Auds John Kennard Clerk.
A public auction conducted February 17 1932 at the J B Ross farm 3 miles west of Delphi features horses cattle hogs oats seed corn and extensive farming implements. Prospective buyers may view the estate and bid in cash with Warren C Thomas owner and Hoshaw Bros as auctioneers.
Listed allowances and payments to numerous individuals and firms for the February Term 1932. Items include Alma R. Pierce 45.00, Carrie Vaughan 1.50, Lath R./McCain 75.00, Downing 50.00, Hefleng Bakery 24.20, Blythe & Sons 50.00, Roach's Bakery 8.95, Indiana Publishing 7.00, Haywood Publishing 28.20, and professional fees to Dr. W. R. Quick 5.00, C. W. Hunter mee, Frank P. Hunter MD 35.00, Chas. C. Crampton MD 10.00, Laidlaw residence 4.48, plus other small reimbursements.
I, I J L Whi auditor in and for Carroll County Indiana, do certify the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the accounts examined by the Commissioners of Carroll County. The Carroll County Circuit Court record lists numerous expenditures and payments to various individuals and entities, including The Delphi Journal, The Hoosier Democrat, and local suppliers, reflecting a detailed 1932 financial audit.
The auditor certifies the included items are true and complete copies of claims filed with the Carroll County Indiana Circuit Court for January Term 1932. Names include Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Co, Bobbs Merrill Co, West Publishing Co, and Whiteman auditor. Read like a sworn filing.
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