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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1928
Page
2
The page lists publication history for The Delphi Citizen and related papers, including establishment dates, editor names Edmund Parke Beadle and Celia L. Beadle, and subscription rates for Indiana and outside Indiana. Also notes postal status and contact line with address and telephone.
A poem by Harold Isaacs argues that modern trends redefine women through fashion, tobacco, makeup, and behavior, claiming both critiques and defense in a moral snapshot of social change. The piece links shifting styles to broader cultural shifts, urging balance amid evolving norms.
The passage argues that the fight between plutocracy and the people dominates political debate, with the tariff pushed to the background as issues of religious liberty and constitutional safeguards remain central.
The Manchester Guardian predicts Governor Alfred C. Smith will secure the Democratic nomination as the national convention sits in Houston Texas. It lauds Smith as a popular figure who blends political skill with governing ability.
The passage hails Al Smith as unbeatable in New York amid vast public affairs, comparing his honesty and capability to historic figures. It notes broad national recognition and suggests “Honest Al Smith” could become a watchword rivaling “Honest Abe Lincoln.”
The author argues that America’s growth would occur with new land and resources regardless of policy. Development would have happened even under a despotic monarchy, and tariff levels do not prove tariffs caused growth. growth happened in all tariff conditions and tariffs may even be irrelevant to natural trade.
Secretary Mellon conducts appeals to ordinary people who hold liberty bonds as a safe investment. They prefer not to cash them, perhaps explaining why Mellon continues payments to these investors.
In Tippecanoe County a shopkeeper Duffy and friend Wizekrak discuss the Democratic platform and temperance politics. The dialogue centers on the Volstead act, Prohibition, and Indiana attitudes, with mentions of Al Smith and Doc Shumaker.
An era style grocery notice advertises dresses straw accessories and quick and clifford elf peas with prices noted. Smith's Grocery features items for men and general comfort offerings in a compact local ad.
The Tippecanoe County fair will drop harness racing this fall replacing trotting and pacing with other events. Officials cite rising costs and dwindling interest as factors, noting purses no longer attract top horses.
Indiana banks continue to falter with two or three failures reported weekly. Officials cite economic strain and liquidity pressures as banks struggle to meet obligations.
A brief note from the desk recalls a mistaken phrase in a draft headed Grand Jury Party. The writer explains it was a slip of the pencil and the intended heading was G. O. P.
For the first time since 1916, straw vote results favor the Democrats. The tariff may cease to be a campaign issue, yet the tariff remains a tax.
The text questions whether protection as a Republican slogan can prevail again by arguing tariffs are not taxes. It implies a political debate over tariff policy and its framing in public discourse.
Texas enacts a broad new regulatory measure aimed at state industries. The act outlines oversight mechanisms and compliance deadlines for businesses operating within Texas borders. Authorities expect the reform to streamline rules and bolster enforcement.
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