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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1931
Page
2
In a compact editorial style Louis Varnum Wolfe argues that July 4 1776 marks a foundational moment for stable governance. He praises the Declaration's signers as empire builders and urges citizens to re dedicate to democratic ideals amid modern social tensions.
Oswald Villard, editor of The Nation, opens a ten part series on President Hoover. He faults Hoover for political missteps and criticizes Republican culpability for unemployment while noting missed chances to curb stock speculation and counter false cabinet statements. He harshly rebukes Hoover's 1930 depression forecast and calls the Hoover era a period of cowardice.
The piece argues that prevailing economic thought rests on the profit motive and that most people will seek to earn money before asking how. It urges moral, educational, and religious institutions to help business recover from recent hardships and rebalance priorities.
The text debates whether economic nationalism should hold moral primacy over religion and how individuals live amid global pressures. It warns that religion, detached from transforming society, adapts to current systems and defends existing powers, while critics accuse economic imperialism of masking benevolence and profit as service.
The piece argues that Hoover era defenders rely on pointing to Democratic support for Smoot Hawley when voting on tariff items. It notes some Democrats favored local interests while opposing a full line rise, yet most defected on final passage. It highlights party and industry dynamics shaping tariff votes and accuses backers of excuses.
State Auditor Floyd Williamson pledges to continue pursuing gasoline bootleggers. Since January 1 his department has collected over 50,000 in delinquent taxes and penalties, more than twice the annual operating cost, with projected state gains near 100,000 for the year.
The passage contrasts wheat once symbolizing plenty with today signaling potential privation. It notes wheat as just one over produced or under consumed product illustrating global economic ills.
In Milan Ohio a farmer delivered six fleeces worth five dollars total to a buyer. His son bought a pair of trousers for five dollars and fifty cents, meaning the wool failed by fifty cents to cover the trousers. The item asks how many trousers six fleeces could make. It also calls for an international moratorium on extortionate tariffs.
A survey shows Lincoln to Hoover visited Indiana, with every president except Andrew Johnson having set foot there. Several crossed the state multiple times, and some spoke during campaigns or while in office. Harrison is the only Hoosier president. Hoover visited during relief work.
A long revived joke tells of a lunatic asylum inmate asked how he became insane. He narrates in a convoluted family chain: he married a widow, her grown daughter becomes his step-mother, his father becomes his stepson, and so on, culminating in a tangled relation webs that ends with confusion.
Publicity claimed discrimination against Indiana limestone on the Vin cennes memorial base though specs allow only marble or granite for the base while the superstructure, about two thirds of the monument, permits limestone.
The administrator of Caroline Fethers estate will auction at the late residence 502 North Union Delphi Indiana on Friday July 10 at 1 o clock. Items include radio ironwood heating stove range parlor stand library table rugs dining tables sewing machine and various household wares with all sold regardless of price. Auctioneers Hoshaw Bros and clerk Mrs Harve Hoshaw.
Maud B. Wilson administratrix of the estate of Harvey R. Wilson deceased will offer for sale at private sale at 10 a m August 1 1931 at the law office of Cartwright Wason and Carr Delphi Indiana the decedent's interest in Lot 38 and 5 feet off the east side of Lot 39 in Wilsons Addition Delphi Carroll County Indiana. Sale subject to court approval and for not less than appraised value for cash.
In Carroll Circuit Court April term 1932 Samuel Rodger as orator for the estate of Samuel Easterly deceased has filed final settlement. The examination will be September 14, 1931, at Delphi Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees may appear to object if any. Clerk Floyd J Julien seals the record. Hanna and Hanna attorneys for estate.
Notice states Harriet J. Austin is administrator of the estate of Sherman Austin late of Carroll County deceased. The estate is described as solvent. Attorney contact Cartwright Wason Carr. Dated June 22 1931.
Trustees invite sealed bids for a school building in Delphi Indiana Township. Bids due Friday July 27 with a five percent certified check. Project cost estimated at 27000 dollars includes heating plumbing and electrical work plans available from the architect for 15 dollars refundable upon bid filing.
Sealed proposals for purchase of 27000 of school bonds due 1942 will be received at Pittsburg Township building until 10 a.m. July 24 1931. Bonds priced at par, bearer form, interest 4 percent, first interest July 15 1932, semiannual thereafter. Bonds payable at Delphi State Bank or Beene Indiana. Bond issues fund construction of a new grade school at Pittsburg Township. Bidder must be at par, William Riley trustee, Delphi Indiana attorney James O Obear.
The Carroll Circuit Court in Delphi Indiana ruled the estate of Harvey R Wilson deceased probable insolvency after an June 25 1931 hearing. Maud B Wilson Administratrix asked for settlement. creditors must file claims for allowance. Clerk Floyd J Julien recorded the order. Wason & Carr attorneys for the administratrix.
Notice announces bids for awarding contracts to school bus drivers in Clay Township Carroll County. Bids to lowest responsible bidder. chassis must have four wheel brakes. Bond of five thousand dollars required. contract may be awarded to a resident or responsible person if no suitable bidder is found. Advisory board members listed.
The Jefferson Township Trustee Yeoman Indiana invites bids from bus drivers for school transportation services. Bids must meet $5,000 liability insurance and bond requirements. Contracts only to Jefferson Township residents. trustee may reject bids and re advertise. If no satisfactory bid after second notice, award to competent bidders at or below best bid. 18-11.
Notice from trustee W T Gillam invites sealed bids for school bus driver services in Madison township for two terms. Bids due by July 21 1931 8 pm at the trustee’s home near Radnor. Four routes, bond and liability insurance required, bidders must reside in Madison township.
Notice from James B. Hurtt trustee invites sealed bids for school bus driver services in Jefferson Township for the 1931 1932 term. Bids cover five buses for Monticello and Delphi High Schools and open Tuesday July 21 1931.
Advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as a cure for various pains including headaches neuralgia neuritis and rheumatic aches. It emphasizes the tablets are heart safe and urges readers to take genuine Bayer tablets in the familiar package.
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