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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
2
The article argues specialization failed to restore prosperity as farm prices fell to 11 cents per dozen eggs and butter fat profits collapsed. It urges cooperative marketing by producers and direct manufacturer to retailer sales to remove brokers and wholesalers, lowering consumer costs while stabilizing farm prices.
A Washington conference of insurgent Republicans and a few Democrats signals a possible new third party era. Leaders insist on internal reform rather than a formal third party, naming committees to craft a program for a fall conference. Brookhart predicts a progressive could defeat Hoover in renomination, with Borah Norris La Follette and Pinchot named as potential figures. Primaries loom in Indiana Ohio and Illinois as pivotal 1932 states.
The text notes John Moorman of Knox Indiana says Hoover Republicans fail to tie liquor to the real economic crisis. He argues Democrats would worsen unemployment by focusing on booze rather than jobs. Moorman claims efforts to drum up liquor as the central issue will continue through November 1982.
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi argues for funding the deficit with short term notes and credits excess sinking fund payments to debt retirement in lean years. He says slowing the retirement program would reduce taxes, dispel economic fog, and boost business confidence.
The administration factory for federal commissions unveils a new Council on Personnel Administration to block highly skilled government workers from private sector transfers by shifting them to other departments with higher pay. Critics say this approach is costlier than amending civil service laws and regulations. Senator Fess notes surprise at Republican leaders criticizing the Grundy tariff amid party figures.
The Bureau of Standards reports three new sugars from plant roots including dandelions and dahlias. Senator Smooth may push tariffs on each. After July 1 civil service applicants will be finger printed, extending Bertillon methods to all federal branches.
The piece notes President Hoover proclaims a Health Week in May and urges year round child health care. It highlights parental involvement, regular medical exams, immunization, nutrition, hygiene, and tuberculosis screening using X Rays. A May 29 Delphi clinic by the County Tuberculosis Association will feature Dr. J H Stygall for early diagnosis.
Two scholarships to Indiana University will be granted by county superintendent C A Bailey. They go to the two applicants with the highest four year high school grade, with no required standard. Rankings will pick the top two. no university standing needed. Scholarships cover the first year only and appointments occur about June 1.
Anton J. Cermak mayor of Chicago will address the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association at Gary on June 25 to 27. The arrangements committee in Indianapolis announced the plan and noted another nationally prominent speaker may be invited, possibly Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York.
The Board of Directors declares a regular quarterly dividend of 1 14 percent on the outstanding 7 percent and 6 percent preferred stocks payable June 1 1931 to stockholders of record May 15 1931. Crosby's must be a good place to eat.
Notice is given by the Treasurer of Carroll County Indiana that at 2:00 PM May 23 1931 at the Treasurer Office Court House Delphi Indiana the county will sell highway improvement bonds of 900000 due 1932 with semiannual interest at four and one half percent. The county may reject any bids. Flora Treas Carroll County and Geo M Bag County Clerk administer estate Hanna & Hanna Attys for estate.
Fragmentary text notes Carroll County Indiana court allowances dated 1931. Mentions Carroll County, Indiana and a state court reference with unspecified proceedings.
Treasurer Irvin M Flora announces sale of twenty bonds of 1600 each issued by Carroll County Indiana for highway construction. Bonds bear four and a half percent interest, mature semiannually from July 1932, payable over ten years, sold at not less than par. Sale at Carroll County Court House Delphi Yankes on May 23 1931.
Notice is hereby given that an unsigned party has been appointed by the judge of the Carroll Circuit Court. The filing indicates this administrative action in the court's record and invites any interested parties to respond within the required deadlines.
State of Indiana notice announces bids for gravel road work in Rock Creek Township Carroll County with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 2. The Board of County Commissioners and officials set terms, bids received by F. L. Rab, Chas. G. Black, Whiteman, and others.
State of Indiana Carroll County final settlement for Julia Ellen Smoker deceased presented by Oliver V. Kingery as administrator. Court to approve May 28 1931 at Carroll Circuit Court Delphi with heirs creditors and legatees required to appear and show cause. Clerk Floyd J Julien. Attorney Thomas M. Ryan.
Moore H. Maxwell as administrator has filed his final settlement for the estate of Amanda Davidson. The Carroll Circuit Court will examine the account on May 29, 1931, and all heirs and creditors are urged to appear.
Carroll Circuit Court in 1931 set June 1 for final settlement of the Thomas W. Irelan estate. Charles Ginn, executor, filed account and vouchers. heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why approval should not be entered. Clerk Floyd J. Sulten seals the record with attorney James O Obear for the executor.
Notice states Katherine E. Thomas is appointed executrix with will annexed of Juanita R Angell deceased. Court entry from Carroll Circuit Court Carroll County Indiana mentions Oak County and the estate details. Attorney Gus A Hall appears as counsel. Appointment date Apert 17 1931.
The ministratrix of the estate of Pearl Campbell of Carroll County announces the appointment of ALICE B. CAMPBELL as administratrix. The insolvent estate is proceeding with legal representation by Hanna & Hanna, attorneys.
The undersigned has been appointed by the administrator of the estate of Fred Burk of Carroll County. The administrator is A. Burk. Dated April 23, 1931. Gus A. Hall, Attorney.
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