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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
2
In 1932 33 local business struggled but Delphi shows steady gains since then. Federal funds aided progress though community ingenuity and hard work drove the shift from sole agriculture to balanced industry improving homes and business growth.
The article notes President Roosevelt pushing a federal government reorganization to improve efficiency and economy. In the House 28 Republicans joined Democrats to pass the initial measure despite claims he seeks dictatorial power and broader bureaucracy.
A columnist critiques deportation talk and witch hunts while mocking slogans about aliens and the times. It weighs risks of punitive measures, notes stereotypes, and envisions social changes from housing to gender roles with satirical tone.
A Roosevelt era column denounces the Chamber of Commerce of the United States for promoting failed policies. It mocks its Washington meeting, warns of boondoggle rhetoric, and questions GOP and Democratic leaders’ reliance on the chamber’s 1940 platform. References to WPA, 1787, Glen Frank, and L. D. appear.
The Citizen estimated the Main and Wabash Shell station project at $18,000, later corrected to $8,000 by Shell officials. The letter also questions gold pumps. Delphi, Indiana readers respond with satire about newspapers and politics.
Dick Shaffer argues wages rose in recent years due to union growth and the National Labor Relations Act. He warns against efforts by manufacturers to weaken the law and roll back gains, noting political attacks aimed at the NLRB and workers’ rights. Detroit News quote included.
The town lists honored residents for spring blooms including Mrs Laura Tracht and many couples. A Rochester visitor mocked Delphi as sleepy a week ago, while Dr Hans Grueninger of DePauw praised such towns as sleepy. A book on the Spanish war is recommended as vivid and propaganda free. Moviegoers are labeled dumb by an author.
The federal government, which once used cavalry to disperse the unemployed, may deploy the merchanized variety to disperse anti consolidation jobholders.
A reflective line asserts that humanity gains from errors and missteps, implying current times offer ample lessons and opportunities to learn from past faults. It suggests collective progress hinges on acknowledging and learning from mistakes.
A physician asserts that a bath in unheated water stimulates the brain. The remark is met with humorous quips noting a fish with a high brow would be unlikely to laugh.
Ray Smith notes The Saturday Evening Post attacks Roosevelt over policies hurting business yet relies on strong advertiser support. The May 6 Automobile Show issue is largest since 1931, with April ad volume the highest for that month since 1931 and first quarter earnings up over 50 percent from 1938.
Obituary notes the death of Dr James A Stewart on April 21 honoring his long service to the Carroll County bar and community. Attitudes of regret are quoted from county attorneys and The Delphi Journal mocks partisan rhetoric while reflecting on political history.
Hatching of 240 quarts of walleye eggs will take place this week at the Tri Lakes and Wawasee state fish hatcheries. Commissioner Virgil M. Simmons said the production could reach 36,000,000 fry. Plantings will occur in Lake James Lake Maxinkuckee Bass Lake the Kankakee Iroquois Tippecanoe and St Joseph rivers where walleye are already established.
A collage of quotations critiques includes Earnest Hooton on Jewish infusion of blood and intelligence, Kensuke Horinouchi on anti-Com intern pact, aRoaneme ambassador comment on world democracies, Gilbert and Sullivan joked about coal operators, John L. Lewis on labor, and Governor Aiken urging work over relief.
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