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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
2
A 1930s board editorial argues Congress has become a debating society, split between liberals and conservatives. It critiques lack of policy, rising independence, and calls for loyalty to liberal ideals and pledges to govern decisively in moments of urgency.
A Senate committee rebukes President Roosevelt’s plan to enlarge the Supreme Court. It questions whether the Senate can judge nominees without fear of losing liberty and labels the critique as political harangue. The page also notes gardeners debating an overlapping grip on a hoe as a lighter aside.
A foreign visitor in London sparked a samgorial sensation by wearing trousers marked with bold green hoops. He believed the painted warning Wet Paint on a park seat meant Sit Down, prompting public curiosity.
A camp of Chicago men near Maxon's Ford returned to town after a weeklong stay. William C. Smith reports peas harvested on 1914 acres near Delphi valued at $1460.55. Mrs. M Sterling hosted twenty young ladies in Clarion Pa for Miss Ross with progressive games and a collation.
Entertaining for bride elect Miss Margaret Ridgley of Lafayette occurred this week hosted by Miss Mindwell Crampton. Ridgley will wed Charles Dumont Nevitt of Cincinnati in August and well wishers include Mrs. Michael Egan and children heading to Tulsa.
A collage of witty clippings remarks on media shifts fromPan Flashes sale to the demise of The Literary Digest and its poll. It jokes about fashion, Mussolini, cinema, manholes, overcoats, radio vs newspapers, London waiters, teashops, and a Grand Central canoe special with a light satirical tone.
A record quotes Sen Josiah Bailey condemning moves to fund unemployment relief while praising new public works projects. Rep Wright Patman counters by praising current administration for aiding workers and farmers. Rep Maury Maverick accuses Henry Ford of employing a private force to intimidate employees and bypass laws.
A barber earns a Harvard medal after identifying a new star, prompting playful quips about where those fellows go after leaving under a hot towel.
Opinion by L. D. argues for expanded democracy and warns against blocking the will of the majority by party bosses and government agencies. He notes a four month Supreme Court vacancy and questions Supreme Court justices’ cooperation with the President on New Deal cases.
A collection of notable statements from figures including Senator Copeland, Edward M. House, Edward F. McGrady, Senator Vandenburg, James H. Kirkland, and Ernest Hemingway. Topics span Senate loyalty, Roosevelt's term plans, armament concerns, wage and price control risks, political alliances, and fascist violence.
A humorous column surveys a mock summer influenza from Santa Monica, jokes about Mark Twain's cursing, Albania's King Zog seeking a $5 million bride, California coastline quirks, and a quip about a Hollywood belle wearing a nightgown to a function. The piece blends satirical bits across varied topics with local affection.
A Chicago Daily News column argues against shortening the work week noting a man needs five days of work to recover from two days off, reflecting early 20th century labor attitudes about rest and productivity.
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