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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
2
The notice lists Edmund Parke Beadle as Editor and Business Manager with Celia L Beadle as Associate Editor. It records their titles within the newspaper’s masthead, indicating leadership and management responsibilities.
M. E. Tracy argues against the view that there are too few farmers or that they cannot sell their products. He condemns hothouse economic fixes and warns that census data cannot reveal true employment or national contentment, recalling Civil War era equality as a measure of prosperity.
The Manchester Guardian warns against a new Brighton group calling itself the Classical Konfraternity of Kongenial Konfreres. It notes echoes of the Ku Klux Klan and questions the use of quirky spellings. The Brighton company claims values of Komradeship and Kindness but faces scrutiny over language.
The president’s push for a liberal trade policy faces resistance from vested industry interests that have benefited from the current law. Critics warn the path to reform may be as rocky as a famed rough road.
The piece argues for immediate universal disarmament as proposed by Russia, likening it to Hughes’s earlier naval plan and blaming anti Russian sentiment for blocking action. It asserts the plan would reduce military establishments worldwide and redirect resources to peace, urging acceptance despite origin. Nut Brown Coffee-Smith's Grocery.
A comparative discussion of the French Revolution of 1789 and the Russian Revolution of 1917, noting political and economic aims, reactions, and the global shift toward political freedom. The piece weighs capitalism, class interests, and international attitudes toward Russia and its governance.
The article argues disarmament stalls due to France seeking hegemony over Germany and Europe and the US Britain failure to agree on cruiser limits. It notes Britain shifts to support French naval parity and calls for US Britain reconciliation before Geneva progress. It also condemns the firing of Jim Jackson as Governor Leslie’s nepotism tainting Indiana politics.
In Indianapolis Times commentary the author notes Mrs Gann gains the front seat while Mr Gann must endure four years in the rumble seat, calling it an Appomattox for her and a Bull Run for him.
A collage of opinions on employment fever, Coolidge and life insurance links, a Belleville buggy sale tale, Philippine independence debate, auto theft scale, and a quip about Mondays turning into morgue day. The piece blends social observation with historical references and light humor.
The text notes that while consumer costs limit future legislation, the Grange led the drive for county agricultural agents and the 1914 Smith Lever Act, which established county agent programs nationwide. It highlights long advocacy to create this extension service benefiting practical farmers.
An item noting a wallpaper cleaner offered for sale at Elless and Orrs Drug Store. The short notice suggests a pharmacist or drug store setting featuring household cleaning supplies.
Representative John N. Garner criticized secrecy in tariff drafting and urged a fair protection plan that places agriculture on par with industry. He argued for equitable duties to prevent embargo prices and protect American workers and consumers.
The speaker argues that if a country intends to isolate itself commercially it should be done openly so the people may know it, asserting a demand for transparency in trade policy.
The Hoover administration edges toward naval reductions with Britain, aiming for a broader international approach softened by lay leadership. A first conference saw progress, Geneva failed due to navy department rivalries, and Gibson’s plan to cap total tonnage gained English support, suggesting funds could bolster farm prosperity rather than a large fleet.
The administrator of Frances C. Beil's estate will offer by private sale on May 20, 1929 at 10 a.m. a 26 acre portion of the west half of the southwest quarter of Lees Township 23N 1W, Carroll County Indiana. Sale cash and not less than appraised value. Irwin W. Humes, Administrator. Gus A. Hall, Attorney.
Notice to contractors bids due May 21 1929 for Cone 92 foot bridge on Road 39 J and grading in Carroll County. Plans available at State House Annex Indianapolis with corporate surety bond required. The director may reject bids or award by favorable combination. J J Brown director.
The Clinton County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for the County Line Bridge on the county line road near Section 24, Township 23 North Range 1 West. Bids due May 6 1929 at 2 PM with bond equal to twice bid. plans filed in Frankfort and Delphi. estimated cost 1129.50. completion time to be set.
The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder upon an affidavit of non collusion submitted with the bid. By order of the Board of Commissioners Clinton County Indiana auditor Bert D Ogle.
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