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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
6
The Indiana Department of Conservation warns that mild-eyed wild deer are returning to the state’s forests and may roam near barns during springtime. Officials estimate the deer population could reach at least a thousand, protected by law from hunting as they multiply across Hoosier woodlands.
The piece praises the Wildcats led by Cutler versus Brookston in the regional round and notes strong county fan support. It commends Delphi and Peru fans, criticizes officials for inconsistent calls, and hopes the Cats stay as spirited in the Peru tournament.
Attorney General Robert Jackson warns against returning to devalued economic practices. He argues that bank failures foreclosures fraud and unemployment threaten private enterprise and harm small investors workers homeowners and small businesses nationwide. He urges safeguarding the system to protect all stakeholders.
The piece portrays the Lincoln Day events as a loud but ineffective display by Republican leaders. It argues the candidates and their rhetoric fail to reflect Lincoln’s ideals of elevating people and removing artificial burdens, contrasting their aims with his benevolent vision.
J. D. Hamilton argues against third term propaganda and dismisses Raymond Clapper's view as misinformed. He contends broad, genuine support for Roosevelt exists among plain voters and progressive leaders, and predicts voters will demand real issues over superficial slogans in November.
Mrs Al ice Sanders of Rockfield is Carroll county chairman for the State High School Latin contest run by Indiana University now in its seventeenth year. Dale Lichtenwalter of Rochester directs the eighth district. Thousands of Indiana high school students participate with district meets set for March 30 and final rounds April 19 at Indiana University.
The article highlights Indiana strong growth from 1932 to 1939 including jump in internal revenue collections from 32.8 million to 113.5 million, bank deposits rising to 814.965 million, and factory payrolls climbing above 400 million. It cites wage gains, higher farm incomes across corn hogs beef and milk, and construction and retail expansion. The piece ends with a satirical quip about words and ships in Congress and children’s clothing sizing reforms.
A tourney crowd mostly behaved while a fan hurled a stray ball to a referee, who grunted upon catch. Tourney manager C A Simith earned praise for smooth operation, with strong ticket sales and floor photos of the winning team. March arrived lamb like and grows more lion like.
March and April deadlines issued for ton litter entries at the county agent office. Nominations on specific record cards required from vocational teachers livestock committee members. Pigs must come from one sow and ear notch equal for each litter. Awards in pounds produce and medals planned with a Flora show this fall. Vocational teachers listed for nominations and memberships.
Principal C A Smith spoke Wednesday on student expectations. A sale of unclaimed articles was held with James French acting as auctioneer and Evan Lantz as clerk. Dr Drake's science class studied body care. Loren Flora withdrew to enter Flora school. J C Downey visited the department last week. A sartorial expert advises a well dressed man to own fourteen pairs of pants.
A collection of quotations on guiding conduct and virtue drawing from Kingsley Eddy Hill and others. The excerpts emphasize leading by example over words and the contagious impact of good behavior.
Delphi residents will see a three act play Laugh That Off by the senior class on April 17 and 13. Cast includes Enid Trent Betty Wason Vivian Henderson Florence Morrison Charles Kerlin Robert Hanna Junior Orr John Benner and Freeman Redding. A separate item reports 90 suits stolen from Quick and Clifford store were recovered in Indianapolis in an abandoned car near Columbia City.
A collection of attributed statements from Chase Salmon Osborn Fiorello LaGuardia Robert H. Jackson Maxime Weygand Oliver Gogarty Mitsumasa Yonai and John J. Pershing. The remarks span philanthropy politics media perception self belief and critique of war outcomes.
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