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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
2
The piece argues that Michigan’s habitual criminal law could imprison a mother of ten for a fourth liquor offense, prompting editorial critique of harsh penalties and calls for constitutional reform. It contrasts cruelty with enforcement realities and notes political ties to wealth and prohibition politics.
The author argues against tariffs and border restrictions reminding that decades of war sacrifices led to shared commerce. He compares cross border movement to domestic travel and notes trade should be mutual and unpunished. The piece advocates free trade over annexation rhetoric between Canada and the United States.
The statement argues that the upcoming tariff tax would be higher than the current rate, suggesting an increase under new congressional proposals. It frames the change as a natural next step rather than a fixed plan.
A historical opinion argues compulsory education and Prohibition failed to curb crime over 25 years and may have shifted crime rather than reduced it. It notes literacy levels and state examples, cites heavy spending on prohibition enforcement, and questions overall societal happiness despite material progress.
Jim Watson speeds to endorse the Kellog anti war pact while Art Robinson requests more time to think it over. The piece notes Art has two years longer than Jim before facing another repeat of past political deception aimed at the voters of the state.
The excerpt warns that many townships face bankruptcy due to education costs and questions how long until counties and the state themselves run out of funds. It emphasizes fiscal strain and invites concern about broader financial collapse.
The push for additional federal courts to enforce prohibition would add an army of lifetime judges, whose quality and accountability may be beyond public reach, regardless of whether they are good or bad.
A remark notes that some voters remain unconvinced that tariffs function as taxes and are taxed on goods. The comment frames the ongoing public discourse on tariff policy and its perceived impact on prices and the economy.
Fred Landis ridicules the claim that Secretary Mellon hoards alcohol in a Washington cellar. The column jokes that if true every man would brew at home and Congress should distribute stills, suggesting a nationwide comedy about Prohibition enforcement.
Notice announces a public sale of Emily W. Guthrie Sr. estate in Rock Creek Township Carroll County Indiana. Sale includes horses cattle hogs hay grain farming implements wagons buggies tools vehicles chickens household goods and more held Tuesday January 15 1929 starting 11 a.m. Terms: cash for sums 5 or under and nine month credit for larger amounts with notes secured bearing interest and attorney fees. Emily W. Guthrie Administratrix.
The national potato conference is underway in Chicago while smaller regional meetings are set to open soon in legislative halls across several states of the Union.
A historical comment argues that without broad public support and honest enforcement, harsher Prohibition measures would be absurd and ineffective, highlighting practical limits of the Volstead law.
Ruth Elder ends months of struggle out at Hollywood and becomes a full fledged star after her divorce.
After repealing the registration law, the next step is to repeal the primary making it easy to nominate figures like Fred Lan. The remark suggests a political shift toward easier candidate selection and the potential impact on local nominations.
A reader notes both a Republican insurgent and a progressive Democrat resemble strong candidates, highlighting that both sides present favorable impressions despite policy differences.
Notice of stockholders meeting at Burrows Indiana on Wednesday January 9 1929 at 1 PM to elect five directors for the ensuing year and transact business. Also Carroll County tax delinquents warned to pay 1927 taxes by January 1 1929 or face penalty and sale notice.
Auditor J L Whiteman certifies the Carroll Circuit Court allowances for Carroll County Indiana made at the September Term. The record includes names such as Floyd Jr Julien Charles W Montgomery George Whistler Charles R Childers Clingenpeel Farm and others with various monetary allowances totals and signatures of auditors and officials.
Annie G Brennan is appointed administratrix of the Thomas Brennan estate in Carroll County Indiana. The estate is believed insolvent. The notice is dated December 19 1928 and lists Cartwright and Wason as attorneys.
The Carroll Circuit Court of Carroll County Indiana appoints Edgar Thomas as administrator of the estate of John W F Thomas late of Carroll County. The estate is claimed solvent. Attorney Gus A Hall represents the administrator. Dated 1928.
In the Carroll Circuit Court of Indiana, Carroll County, during the September Term 1928, James M. Waldsmith and others sue John H. Overholser and others in a civil matter. The record lists the parties and terms but lacks further action details.
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