Republican crisis and Hoover bias in 1920s party clash
The piece argues that Republican policy caused agricultural and economic instability from 1890s to 1920s, blaming tariff, transport costs, and the Sherman silver purchase. It asserts Cleveland era repeal boosted prosperity, cites Indiana delegation resistance, and describes Hoover machine maneuvers on Haugen McNary and Dawes Curtis votes, noting radio reception and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editor Citizen
Kansas City
Cleveland
Ben Harrison
Democratic House
Senate
Grover Cleveland
McKinley
Republican Party
Republic
Middle West
Democratic Party
Indiana
Hoover
Hoover Machine
Dawes
Curtis
Coolidge
Hoover Organization
Convention
Supreme Court
Horse Sense
Delphi Produce Market: Thursday June 28 1928
Market listing for Delphi with item categories and prices including hens over 4 lbs leghorn broilers ducks old cocks tom turkeys butter fat horsehides and beef hides corrected by Bogan Jaques Co Raine Agios oeroes 9.45 9 19 20 23 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogan-Jaques Co
Agios Oeroes
Claude Wickard En Route to Houston Highlights Indiana Delegates
Claude Wickard of the Carroll County Farm Bureau writes from Mobile Alabama that Indiana delegates aboard the Woolen special are keen on farm relief and likely to back the Farm Bureau legislative platform. He notes Alabama oats are mostly shocked and corn tasseling and quips Indiana can surpass the south in producing everything except cotton. A photo of Wickard ran in Wednesday's Indianapolis Star with other Hoosier Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wickard
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Mobile
Ala
Indiana
Farm Bureau
Alabama
Claude
South
Mr. Wickard
Indianapolis Star
Hoosier State
County Board of Review Continues Hectic Valuation Hearings
The county board of review wrestles with land values and tax fairness as talks stretch over days. Township assessors are summoned and talks may lead to farm inspections to equalize valuations and avoid state blanket increases. Also: Murphy family reunion draws about one hundred at Delphi city park with extended relatives from Indiana Illinois Florida and Wisconsin. numerous deaths births and a long-standing tradition noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
State
Former Delphi Resident Brought For Burial
The body of Joseph A. Hauk, 43, who died March 20 in New Orleans, will be buried in Delphi arrival of his body. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Bertha Kurtzman of Chicago and two sisters Mrs. George W. Levitt of Chicago and Mrs. Ben Putt of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Kurtzman travels to Delphi with the body and stays with Mr. and Mrs. Ignatz Oswald. his sisters will attend the funeral at the Catholic cemetery after he died of heart disease while south for his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Hauk
New Orleans
Hauk
Delphi
Bertha Kurtzman
Chicago
George W. Levitt
Ben Putt
Fort Wayne
Hank
Kurtzman
Ignatz Oswald
New Suits William E Miller vs Ida V Miller Divorce
William E Miller seeks divorce from Ida V Miller with Hanna and Hanna representing the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Miller
Ida V. Miller
Hanna & Hanna
Plaintiff
Local Club Names Officers In Brief Election
The club announced its officers including president and vice president with secretary Mrs Medda Shields and treasurer Clarence Murphy of Rossville. Members Mildred Murphy of Lafayette is listed as treasurer in the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ler
Cutler
Mrs
Medda Shields
Mildred Murphy
Lafayette
Clarence Murphy
Rossville
Booth Reunion Set for Delphi Park on July 8
John Phillips the treasurer of the Booth reunion association mails out cards to family members noting the annual gathering will be held at Delphi park on Sunday July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Phillips
Booth Reunion Association
Delphi Park
Millers Gather in Gary for Indiana Grain Dealers’ Convention
Several hundred grain dealers and millers are assembled in Gary for the Indiana Grain Dealers Association convention. Guests include members of the Indiana Millers Association as C. M. Kerlin and Grover Whiteman attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Indiana Grain Dealers Association
Indiana Millers Association
C. M. Kerlin
Grover Whiteman
Miller Widener Nuptials Linked In Lafayette
Miss Edna Mae Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph D Miller of Camden and Frank Widener of Lafayette were married Sunday afternoon at Trinity Reform Church Mulberry by Rev Snyder. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Walter Wattles of Frankfort. Widener son of Mr and Mrs F M Widner of Lafayette. he manages the O J Gingrich Sons grocery in Lafayette and the couple will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Mae Miller
Joseph D. Miller
Camden
Frank Widener
Lafayette
Trinity Reform Church
Mulberry
Snyder
Walter Wattles
Frankfort
F. M. Widner
O. J. Gingrich Sonsgrocery
Olive Streitmatter and Clyde Wood Wed at Parsonage
Olivia Streitmatter of Wolcott and Clyde Wood of Rensselaer married in a single ring ceremony at the Christian parsonage conducted by Rev. L. E. Knox. Attendants included Merl Wood and Donna Streitmatter with several witnesses present. They will reside on a farm near Rensselaer where the groom has a furnished home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Streitmatter
Wolcott
Clyde Wood
Rensselaer
Christian Parsonage
L. E. Knox
Merl Wood
Donna Streitmatter
Lon Wood
Harold Wood
Greer Bunnell
Mary Agnes Bunnell
Ashur Williamson Dies in Kankakee Ill at 70
Ashur Williamson former Rockfield resident died Monday at his Kankakee home at age seventy. His body was brought to Rockfield for burial with funeral services held at Rockfield Presbyterian Church and burial in Rockfield Odd Fellows cemetery. He is survived by one son Charles of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashur Williamson
Rockfield
Kankakee
Ill
Charles
Chicago
Rockfield Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Delphi City to Sell Bonds for Street Lighting Project
Sealed proposals due July 24 1928 at noon for the purchase of 30000 dollars of Delphi Indiana city bonds. Sixty bonds of 500 dollars each mature 15 May and 15 November over 15 years at 4 percent interest. Bonds issued to fund notes for temporary loans and ornamental street lighting. Bidder must state number of bonds and total payment plus accrued interest. bids sealed with 200 dollar certified check. city reserves right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Indiana
Common Council
City of
Delphi City
Talmar R. Arnold
Unclear Pajama and Underwear Sale Described in Ad
An old sale listing promotes men underwear pajama sets cut to measure with 35¢ 3 for 1.00 deals, regular 1.25 values, men s hose in plaids and stripes, 25¢ silk pongee 12 momme, 69c values, printed crepes and georgettes 40 inches wide, and Oxfords for men and boys with prices around 1.98 to 2.48.
Silk and Chiffon Flowers Parade in Summer Colors
A poemlike note extols flowers not grown in gardens as elegant blooms of chiffon and silk appear. The text promises colors to complement every costume and mood.
Big Nine Work Shirts Feature Large Size and Big Pockets
The advert touts nine key features including oversized size wide cuffs oversized armholes large pockets neat collar sloped shoulders triple stitching quality fabrics and guaranteed satisfaction. It emphasizes value and assurance of quality.
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Howard City
Michigan
Basil Isaacs
Francis Wilson
Peter Kempf
Geo. C. Loy Roofing Co
Fine Pictures
Kodak
Kodak Films
Barker
Tippecanoe River
Carroll Chevrolet
Monuments, Vases and Setees Gamble Monument Works
Boothroyd Monument Co
J. W. Weidner Agency
Carroll Co. Loan & Trust Co
Chas. W. Hargraves
Yeoman
People’s Building & Loan Ass
Harry Arnold
the Abstract Company
Geo. M. Smith
Enroute
Houston
Murphy
Delphi City Park
Manson Neher
Salt Lake
W.ji Shields
Lucile Heaf
Virginia
Beulah
Manford Shields
Mary Beth
Dwiight
Indianapolis
Merle Shields
Otto
Meta Shields
Bartlett
Joe Lyman
Monon
Shield’s
McCord
Frank Murphy
Will Murphy
Miami, Fla
Ray Leslie
Cambridge City
Charles Zahn
Lucie
Logansport
Mary Katherine Hufford
Clark Murphy
Eldo Murphy
Heath
Clarence Sayior
Anderson
Carroll County
Pyrmont
Chester Maxwell
Ockley
Miller
Sedalia
Moran
Dora Leslie Ray
Flora
Earl Chapman
Charles Murphy
Jessie
Agnes Smith
Fred Smith
Monticello
Margaret
Claude Moore
Minot
S. D
Jennie Ewing Winn
Mattie
Joan Murphy
Hansel McHardie
Ethel
Russell Reppert
Phillip Mil
Booth
Streitmatter
Kankakee, Ill
Membernats
New York
J.T. Ives & Sons CO
Delphi Indiana
Adley
Water Sprite
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