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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
2
The piece argues ordinary citizens struggle to reach federal offices in Washington and relies on lobbyists to navigate the expanding bureaucracy. It notes payroll per capita, historic growth, and sympathy for Jefferson’s idea that government is best which governs least.
Indiana counties face funding shortfalls as delinquent tax sales recoveries shrink after a 6 percent interest cap and elimination of penalties. Legislation this year also bars adding current taxes to delinquent balances, reducing revenue and prompting cautious budgets and possible bond issues. Mortgage lenders rarely bid on properties, leaving counties to bear the burden. Some owners delay redemption to take advantage of six percent credit instead of higher borrowing costs.
In periods of low mood the country is flooded with quick fixes that fail to restore prosperity. Slogans and propaganda do not cure the economy, though business conditions slowly improve. Prices fall for farm and industrial products as supply seeks balance, keeping any rapid rebound uncertain.
The speaker argues that agrarian recovery hinges on a new crop and progress will be slow for individual farmers. He warns against pessimism and notes the country experiences periods of low mood and penalties for past mistakes, but advocates healthier acceptance of gradual improvement.
The tariff commission under Hawley Smoot act flexibility posts four rate cuts yet one increase in wire fencing. Fencing duty rises 11 percent while straw hats and maple sugar remain well above prior levels. Pigskin leather shifts to 15 percent from 25. Fletcher era hints at cautious start and political framing.
The Delphi communitywide piece recounts The Citizen history from Delphi and The Delphi Times, notes Scottsville Kentucky newspaper ties, and honors founder A B Crampton. It includes a long list of trivia questions for Delphi High School Sunshine Society and praises local newspaper heritage.
Three brothers made men's suits with modest success until an ad man offered to pay for advertising on every fourth suit for six months. One brother accepted, became prosperous, lowered prices, and within a year owned a factory and cars. A Washington writer notes Henry P. Fletcher played a Disraeli plaid at a masque, unrecognized for a time.
The remarks claim that tax increases fall on workers and farmers and accuse bills of imposing millions in higher taxes. The note frames government service as a middle ground between higher costs and insufficient demand.
The term figure has broadened beyond mathematics to denote a person or notable in various contexts. From symbolic representations to describing public figures and roles, its usage reflects shifts in language and cultural emphasis.
The piece contrasts Monroe era harmony with Hoover's presidency, describing an antithesis to the era of good feeling. It notes political tension, economic strain, and public sentiment shifting away from bipartisan unity under Hoover.
Chairman Jouett Shouse surveys the current political scene in Atlantic Monthly arguing the Democratic party rebuilt after 1928, overturning 7.7 million votes in 1930 and proposing policy shifts on unemployment, farm relief, tariff reform, and prohibition enforcement. He urges a Tariff Board, a five day federal workweek, and a forthright platform.
A historical health note warns against improper ear cleaning and wax removal, outlines risks of ear injury and infection, stresses medical supervision for bores or foreign bodies, and links ear trouble to throat conditions and diseases. It ends with a verse praising sunshine water rest exercise and diet as six best doctors.
Court notes record Flora State Bank as receiver authorized to compound a $500 indebtedness against Charles Hinkle and Mattie B Hinkle. Olive Mae Hawkins granted divorce and her maiden name Olive Mae Rees restored. Guardianship filings include Manford A Wagoner for Verl D Wagoner and Ethel M Lybrook for Alyn Ruth Atkinson. Guardian reports filed for Bert Goslee and Carroll County Loan & Trust Co. Cromer trustee authorized to purchase U S Treasury notes. J W Jenkins vs Alpha C Culp estate awards $17 general claim. Charles E McCain will probate denied.
Company G of the 151st Regiment Indiana National Guard met in the armory Thursday night for the annual inspection conducted by Colonel Shaw of the regular army. The unit earned a satisfactory rating with ten new members named Verne Brown Hugh Davies Russell Engle Charles Lowther Raymond Orr Brighton Park Paul Rule Perry Rule Jr Leo Ulm and Marshall Wagoner joining.
A compact extract from Carroll County Indiana records for February Term 1931 listing payments to numerous individuals and firms. Names include Riley Sinkona, A W Jackson, Harley Richardson, Virgil Wolverton, Clide Johnson, Rosa Clingenpee, Harry Maxwell, Lewis Myer, Fred Hendrix, Garfield Todd, Jess McCain, Laurance Douglass, HK M G son, Bills Landis, Everett Murphy, M J Hanrahan, Earl Benefiel, Flora Saw Mill Co, Chas Randle, Brim & Hood, Jesse Swartz, Geo Fossnock, Senter Cement Tile Co, K B Baker & Son, Wilber Woodrum, Marion Langston, Frank Ammerman, John Moore, Hale Shaefer, Omer Justice, Shell American Petroleum Co, J L Whiteman.
Notice of letting contract to the lowest responsible bidder for repair and improvements to a drainage ditch in Carroll County Indiana. Auction set for February 21 1931 at 4 PM in the Surveyor’s Office Delphi with bids to follow specifications filed in the Auditor’s office.
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