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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
2
The essay argues President Roosevelt’s policies reduce fear of poverty through unemployment and old age insurance. It questions the need for unlimited profits to drive achievement and suggests genuine usefulness in citizens merits over greed, contrasting useful citizens with pirates and rugged individuals.
The article notes easing economic clouds for farmers with hogs near five dollars and wheat around one dollar, plus improved wheat crop prospects. It mentions anticipated rural cash releases from hog corn contracts and government releases of land from non cultivation contracts for pasture and forage crops, suggesting a brighter outlook.
The Delphi Century of Progress exposition earns praise from local chambers and business groups while exhibitors and civic organizations showcase dedication and sacrifice. Huey Long backs Arthur Robinson for Senate, signaling political moves in Indiana as discussions on Minton’s potential election unfold. A remark on a Little America heat wave and Georgia watermelons priced at a dollar conclude the snippet.
A reader argues a single factory relocation to Delphi Indiana could revive the town. Citing past industry, rail access, and unemployment, the piece claims such a move would boost employment and sustain civic life, ending with a call to consider the plan. The column closes with a short band concert note.
A noted American automotive leader outlined views on the next 25 years of policy emphasizing decentralization of big business and breaking up large industrial units. He argued for a smaller number of dominant firms and more competition to spur innovation and growth.
A brief column notes curiosities and quirky items from Delphi history, highlighting odd names, events, and local snippets pulled from archived file clippings. The item offers glimpses of early community life and period humor.
Article notes ten Democrats listed as eligibles for the presidential nomination. Harmon Wilson Foss Marshall Baldwin Burke and Folk are governors or former governors. The others, Underwood Clark and Bryan, have had legislative experience.
The Republicans weigh potential candidates Roosevelt and LaFollette, both former governors, alongside Taft as they consider the party’s presidential nominee.
The building committee A. H. Brewer Harry Reed Chas Shaffer J W Acheson R C Pollard and E E Pruitt devised plans to raise funds for the new Knights of Pythias building dedication next Friday. E H Dame is captain of the company Edward Blythe ranks as colonel of the 8th regiment.
A competent company of actors will present The Prisoner of Zenda at the Arc theatre Tuesday night. The production promises lively staging and solid performances from the cast.
Indiana appropriated funds to purchase a penal farm and a committee was appointed to select it. A state highway project funded with federal money employed over 6000 men since April, with 33 wells drilled in May and safety upgrades using reflector buttons in road signs underway at Michigan City prison.
A jagged collection of remarks cites a New York beggar as automobile owner, attacks Republicans and Johnson, comments on Japan and Germany, sketches postwar mood, and notes a Pittsburg area farm as a suggested site. The remarks span figures from Duranty to Chesterton and Landis.
The McKee Bliver Company of Muscatine Indiana is negotiating for the purchase of button factory machinery in this territory. The transaction is near completion.
Capital society circles announce the engagement of Miss Janet Sheppard and note her upcoming wedding plans. The brief item highlights social and political interest in the couple and includes a preliminary mention of the bride-to-be.
The state highway commission began roadside improvement in spring and will continue into fall. James D. Adams, the commission chairman, says the project, funded with federal money, includes planting trees and shrubs along highways with 100 foot right of way.
Riptide, a highly discussed film, debuts at the Arc theater Sunday starring Nor ma Shearer as an American debutante who marries a European lord. Herbert Marshall plays the lord, while Robert Montgomery portrays the young American whose indiscretions threaten the household, supported by strong performances and direction.
State of Indiana Carroll County notices non residents Alice E Hanaway William Hanaway and John Nelson Hanaway of a partition suit filed June 4 1934 in Carroll Circuit Court Delphi. They must appear by September 10 1934 or face judgment in their absence.
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