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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1931
Page
2
The Delphi Citizen announces a New Year greeting and a pledge of supreme loyalty to Carroll County community. It emphasizes town pride and cooperative effort that built Delphi. The paper notes its 83 years of service and commitment to informing residents and guiding local initiatives toward prosperity.
A political column argues that national issues shape daily life more than local fights. It urges western readers to consider wealth concentration and party stances, urging thought and action to influence future conditions.
A regional broadcast style appeal denounces concentrated eastern wealth and a party controlling Congress. It argues western voters must gain influence to pass fair laws, cites income tax, inheritance tax, and farm programs, and warns history shows eastern interests block reform. UNCLE TOM.
A fire in the roof of the A. A. Cook residence a mile south of here about 7 o clock Monday morning of last week caused considerable damage. A defective flue was blamed. chemicals and volunteers brought it under control before heavy loss. The loss is insured, according to Mr. Cook.
Notice of stockholders meeting at Burrows I O O F hall January 14 1931 at 1 00 PM to elect five directors for 1931 and handle any other business. Perry A Friend secretary.
A short health bulletin urging readers to assess fitness and prevent illness. It stresses balancing work with outdoor activity and hobbies, checking dental and medical health, and seeing a doctor and dentist promptly to guard against disease. The tone mirrors early 20th century public health advisories.
An article notes public utilities and railroads as Indiana's largest tax payers. It cites Midland United Co. figures for 1930 taxes totaling over 3.3 million dollars, discusses tax increases since 1923, and argues taxes raise utility bills borne by customers alongside direct levies. Also mentions Sunday Baptist services at 7 PM.
The Carroll County Tuberculosis Association urges residents who have not mailed Christmas seal funds or returned seals to contribute. Many think it is too late to mail checks, but there is still time to support the health work and the association’s activities. Officers and workers thank the county for its generous response so far.
Chevrolet Motor Company wins the top honor at the National Automobile Show in New York, for the fourth straight year, earning first choice of exhibition space. The award reflects the largest volume of business in the previous year and enhances prestige among automakers.
Nine of ten readers seek to buy radios from Herbert Smith in a brief note urging consumer action.
The annual meeting for the election of directors and other business will be held at the bank office in Delphi Indiana on January 5 1931 at 1 30 PM. Harry E Reed secretary treasurer signs respectfully.
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