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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1935
Page
2
A. iB. notes Delphi should remain modest in size but become more beautiful and cultured. He envisions smaller towns drawing educated residents through improved travel, housing near nature, and stronger civic efforts, urging attractive cultural and recreational facilities to foster progress.
The piece discusses fervor for reform, praising Theodore Roosevelt and FDR style crusades. It cites Prohibition and New Deal reforms, warns against demagogic fervor, and references a New Jersey jail for a chair-throwing wrestler incident. It critiques post office politics and campus stereotypes.
Francis Lederer leads a star cast in Pursuit of Happiness, a Puritan era tale at the Arc. Lederer plays a Hessian deserter who arrives in New England, aids Charles Ruggles, cures his ague with a mysterious medicine, and in a budding romance with Joann Bennett learns Puritan customs including bundling.
The piece notes the dulcet strains heard at the home of John Lathrope Jr suggesting musical growth as the youngster ages and tunes progress to more harmonious accords.
Marshall Roach trapped several wandering un ringed hogs advertised for sale yesterday. He also lost his star at the fire Monday night and offers a liberal reward for its return.
Drunken trespassers disrupted an area Tuesday night causing tension as they verbally harassed the chain gang and disturbed order, while the marshal appeared to be without his usual authority.
Camden correspondent has not been heard from for three weeks. The note hints at a cheeky ailment likened to an egg in coffee, suggesting the correspondent may be unwell or delayed.
The report states Lockport remains standing beyond predictions that it would be destroyed for its wickedness before dawn of 1880. No further details on source or witnesses are provided.
Both plaintiffs threaten legal action against the Chicago Times after the paper described Pollard as a harness dealer and McIntosh as a lawyer, accusing the publication of defaming their professions.
The Harrisburg Telegraph cites broad approval for the Roosevelt administration and argues the Democratic Party must narrowly embrace the great responsibility imposed by voters and govern accordingly.
Brief note introduces two more engaging short stories in The America Weekly, highlighting unusual features and continued appeal as a leading weekly magazine distributed with next Sunday’s Chicago Herald and Examiner.
Book overview of Alexander Woolcott’s first work in six years. It gathers anecdotes murder stories profiles travels and war day notes with a lively reminiscence of his varied career and public persona.
A collection of brief quotes from public figures including Westbrook Pegler Richard L. Straut and Howard Chandler Christy. The remarks touch on political unrest aristocracy journalism and leisure with notable mentions of Amelia Earhart Millicent Hearst Barbara Hutton and Edward Hutton.
A collage of quirky facts and observations from the era. notes on voters and private citizens, odd shoe sizes, a Durham woman with the world’s largest feet, Carnera’s shoe, a houseguest’s late night dilemma, dress-suit rentals at White House events, and wide admission ranges for presidential balls. It cites experts on hearing with eyes closed and traces of "pin money" to rolling pins, plus cross words and Amelia Earhart and Einstein style hair control. The piece notes Post criticism of the Recovery Program and an estimated circulation loss of 300,000.
Indiana Governor Paul V. McNutt, amid a period of deep economic distress, implemented reform through the 1933 General Assembly. An editorial praises his recovery plan aimed at tax relief, balanced budgets, debt reduction, school funding, lower utility rates, stronger law enforcement, and continued relief for the unemployed, noting Indiana’s renewed standing.
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