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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
2
The text presents candidate notices for the Democratic primary on May 6, 1930. It lists prospective Joint Representative for the Carroll and Cass counties district and a candidate for Carroll County auditor, naming ABBERT A NEVER and JAY L WHI as the individuals.
A candidate for Carroll County treasurer seeks the Democratic primary nomination on Tuesday May IRVIN FLORA.
A statement from JAKE F HARNESS announcing his bid for Commissioner in Carroll County Third District subject to the Democratic primary on Tuesday May 6 1930. He frames his campaign as seeking party backing and public service in the upcoming vote.
A group of candidates announces their runs for township trustee positions in Jefferson, Carroll, Deer Creek, and Washington townships, all subject to the Democratic primary on Tuesday May 6 1930. Names include Charles A Ballard Irvin Humes Carl McFarland John Kennard and Yaeger also Samuel Dyer as surveyor candidate.
Rock Creek Township in Carroll County endorses a Democratic primary bid for the office of township assessor. The candidate runs in the party contest held on Tuesday May 6.
Indiana Farm Bureau circulates a questionaire to legislature hopefuls stressing property tax issues, calls for a state constitutional convention, opposition to tax-increasing bills, and support for replacing property taxes with targeted tax laws. The letter accompanies the questionnaire from the Bureau’s tax and legislative department.
The passage urges agricultural groups and Farm Bureau members to press candidates for legislative district seats to focus on taxation and the broader economic issues rather than the wet and dry political quagmire. It warns opposing groups that fixing on prohibition could undermine voters' unity and outcomes in the primary and general election.
The piece argues Mark Hanna’s name haunts the Illinois senate race through his daughter’s nomination while recounting Hanna’s role in McKinley’s rise and the Republican fundraising scandal. It notes Democratic rival James Hamilton Lewis as a strong candidate and predicts continued political battle before November.
The Indianapolis Times reports D A R president general Mrs Lowell Fletcher Hobart warns in Washington that anti American propaganda threatens national defense and stability. She fears abandonment of stable government amid concerns over ship scrapping entangling alliances and alien assimilation.
The speaker warns against labeling peaceful reformers as disloyal and fears ongoing jailing for orthodox opinions. Citing past waves of McCarthy era excesses and blacklisting, she argues for protecting freedom of thought as foundational to America's future.
A jumble of 1910s era observations covers hazards of night driving and civic issues. Ranging from glaring headlights, a fatal domestic tale, ginger as cure, to hospitality for the Emden crew, plus editorials on Prohibition, Gandhi, Reed Smoot, Grundy tariffs and schooling debates.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Charley Dawes and Jim Watson exchanging remarks on tariffs. The transcription offers little context and no clear outcome or statement to confirm if it was a boost or a knock.
The piece notes a surge in Democratic candidate announcements surpassing Republicans, contrasting with McKinley era recovery after gold discoveries and the impact of Indiana's primary law on party activities. The text highlights the era of prosperity rhetoric and shifting political fortunes.
Very incomplete text mentions belief in people having rights but remains garbled with odd spellings. No clear event, names, places, dates, or organizations to identify.
Representative Arthur W Greenwood discusses the divergence in Supreme Court philosophy, critiquing the growing power of monopolies, railroads, and public utilities. He warns that tariffs favor farmers and that holding companies concentrate wealth, shrinking local merchants and worker contact. The piece links law aims to restrain the strong and protect the weak to broader economic trends.
The Lafayette Democrat-Leader notes unconfirmed stories of a possible merger between Montgomery Ward & Co. and Sears, Roebuck & Co. It critiques tariff talk on cement, provincial politics, and the foggy London parley, while mocking campaign rhetoric and fiscal outlook chatter.
A level headed observer notes the surge in primary candidates stems from prosperity driving people to seek office as a path to paying jobs. Grundyites favor tariffs to fund higher wages, while open shop aims to keep wages low. They urge candidates backing Farm Bureau principles to ignore the wet and ary issue and focus on taxpayer burdens.
Readers express frustration with prosperity linked to Republicans, arguing people work for what they deem sufficient rather than excessive gains. The tone reflects social tension and calls for restraint amid economic debate.
The text notes Hoover naming Hughes then Parker and references laborers who voted for Hoover receiving what they supported, implying a link between Hoover’s appointees and labor support.
Unclear text suggests Senator Denadin and Mrs McCormack Dury discuss a possible burial of a feud or dispute. Fragmentary wording hints at reconciliation or closure being sought, but details remain unspecified.
A one night event on Saturday May 3 features George McManus New Musical Revue Bringing Up Father. Thirty performers including Jiggs Maggie and Dinty Moore perform live songs dances and comedy in a large tent on North Washington street with a chorus of eight prett y girls promising entertainment and laughs.
Lora Titlow of Delphi Indiana advertises a permanent wave service for five dollars. The notice includes the price and the location indicating a local personal service.
A Battle Creek physician says constipation causes more misery than any other, but relief is found with Rexall Orderlies. The tablet draws water into the colon to soften waste for a natural movement, without habit formation. Chew one at night for a bright next day. 24 for 25c at Rexall Drug Stores.
Mount and Sons Hardware Store offers a full line of harness and harness supplies. If you have something to sell, try the Citizens classified column. it brings results. Matt
Samuel R. Dyer named administrator of the estate of Samuel Easterly deceased by Carroll Circuit Court Indiana. Notice dated April 15 1930. Hanna and Hanna attorneys for the estate assist in probate matters. The estate is supposed to be solvent.
On April 18 1930 Moor H Maxwell estate administration filed with Gus A Hall as attorney and administrator.
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