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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1935
Page
2
A critic argues that schools alone cannot fix the drift from classroom learning to real-world opportunity. He cites outdated economic teaching and laissez faire beliefs as blocking social justice and future prospects for graduates, urging educators to address harsh realities rather than placate students.
In a pro and con clash in the General Assembly the Anti-Saloon league backs local option to outlaw alcohol in communities. The writer argues Delphi would not benefit from local prohibition as beer and light drinks brighten otherwise dull evenings.
Mrs Nicholson leads a House backed bill banning alienation and heart balm suits with support from many legal opponents who fear harming their practice. The measure, praised as a step toward equal rights and modern marriage, faces debate amid broader commentary on politics and social roles.
In these days when trains were slow and men were fast editors infringed on rural courtiers' privacy. Ed.
Harve Shigley visited Miss Laura Hopkins and after lengthy talk began to leave when a cat tripped him by its tail at the door. He argues the act was not a crime but the cat’s positioning caused the mishap, drawing uneasy talk among housemates.
Pistol shots and loud oaths near the lime kilns on Wilson street at midnight Saturday signal trouble in the area among rural hoodlums. The report suggests someone was harmed, but the harm remains uncertain.
At Tuesday night’s meeting the council directed Marshall to enforce the ordinance prohibiting trains from exceeding four miles per hour within the city limits.
County warns residents after reports of horse thefts appear in rural areas. Farmers urged to stay vigilant, secure stables, and report suspicious activity to authorities promptly. Local law enforcement asks for detailed descriptions and any noting of thief patterns or vehicles observed.
A column sketches spring fashion shifts away from drooping hats and notes quirks about Chesterfield cigarettes as the most sold brand. It mentions daily births named Smith, witty retorts to dull compliments, fear of saloon returns, and a tangle of remarks on indolence and a new auto claiming leaps of fifty feet amid Europe’s drift with France and England.
The Total Abstinence Society will hold a reunion at Blue Ribbon Hall Sunday evening. About 50 Delphites went to Logans port on Tuesday to watch Grant eat his dinner.
A stream of satirical observations and quips mixed with brief quotes from public figures and print snippets. Topics range from press freedom and youth shams to marriage, religion, and light political commentary, all reflecting a 20th century newspaper’s opinion parade.
Citizen reporter gathers Delphi residents views on the Bruno Hauptmann trial. Downey predicts disagreement among jurors while Smith expects conviction amid alleged eye catching dust. Thompson doubts certainty after years of testimony. Day cites circumstantial links but rejects chair. Kite sees multiple involved but doubts total conviction. Rist foresees no other party and anticipates publicity helping society. VanNatta sees strong circumstantial case against Hauptmann but suspects another with knowledge remains.
Noblesville Times commends Mrs. Nicholson for introducing a bill to revise the breach of promise statute. The measure aims to prevent blackmail by eliminating a legal loophole that forces victims into court and public scrutiny, a step toward curbing this racket.
A speaker dismisses nudism as a lie before it is spoken and warns of a larger scale practice removing life’s mystery. The text cites outdoor living with temperance and recalls pioneers like Daniel Boone and Lewis Clark developing physiques in deerskin jackets and red flannel undergarments, suggesting scant attire today.
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