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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
2
Advertisement-style prose envisions the town evolving from a rural clearing to a bustling social hub. A historic cabin is recalled as the origin point while a new city image rises with domed skyward steeples, symbolizing unanimity and progress.
A strip of opinion quotes Bro. Grundy challenging farmers about their mortgaged condition, arguing they bear responsibility for their financial woes and could provoke staunch opposition from rural landowners.
A long list of candidates appears for county and municipal offices including prosecutors auditors sheriffs treasurers assessors surveyors commissioners and trustees. Names cover numerous towns and districts with party affiliations shown for some entries.
Indiana figures in a heated address at a Chattanooga conference where Wickersham of the Hoover Commission criticizes juries as potentially ignorant and urges maintaining trial by jury as a core safeguard. He cites Magna Charta and Jeffersonian vigilance while attacking moves to empower a superior class to decide life and liberty cases. He notes the Indiana Constitution upholds jury supremacy in law and evidence amid broader calls to curb trial by jury.
Delphi residents unite in building a dam and creating a city park. Committees pledge funds and work with zeal. critics are few as residents vow steadfast action and shared civic pride to place Delphi on the map.
The piece argues that large firms favor relaxed immigration restrictions to gain cheap labor. It condemns these employers as anti Communists while relying on foreign labor and warns about national welfare. It promotes daily reading to sharpen intellect and stand out by age 40.
The dispatch reports a major drive from Valparaiso to expand the university and raise funds. The piece recalls a past sale of the institution to Klansmen during D. C. Stephenson’s era, with speculative claims about diverted KKK money and limited local benefit. It questions prosperity propaganda aimed at farmers and cautions against optimistic declarations.
The text argues farmers cannot run full time production or shutdown until surplus can be sold at satisfactory prices. It notes farmers have diverse immediate needs and that the proposed promotion of prosperity is economically unfeasible.
The passage notes public debate over tariffs, calling tariffs taxes while pointing to persistent use of the word duty. It reflects a view that duty language is used to frame tariff policy.
The opposition to Judge Parker was blamed on socialism as the lengthy dispute finally settled. The argument surfaced late, arriving even if it came in on a freight train.
A historical note recalls that calm responses can defuse anger and foster good faith, suggesting restraint in publication and dialogue as a wiser approach. The reflection centers on the power of a mild reply to avert conflict and build trust.
A discussion of democratic governance contrasts party control in the legislature and state executive branch. The text mentions figures reminiscent of historic political patterns and the balance of power between party leaders and elected officials.
The fragment cites a GOP showing on unemployment and references 128,000 census enumerators. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear events, dates, or named individuals beyond the numbers cited.
A fragmented note mentions Western politics and so called wild asses seen by Brother Moses, reflecting era speculation on senatorial shifts and regional forces. The text hints at unnamed observers and possible factional views without clear outcomes.
A detailed list of payments and allowances to numerous individuals and firms including Sherman Leazenby Bennett Cornell Downham Sinsser Forrest Isaacs Henry Gaseenes Delpi City figures and various vendors like Camden Cement Tile Co and Standard Oil. The stretch shows extensive disbursements for services, salaries, road work and civic expenses recorded for the Delphi area with many names and amounts.
Auditor J. L. Whiteman certifies the listed allowances made by Carroll County Commissioners at their April 1930 session. The document itemizes payments to numerous individuals and entities including merchants, publishers, and officials, totaling diverse amounts such as 91.00 39.00 and 25.00, reflecting a formal financial record.
The Carroll County Indiana Treasurer announces sale of highway improvement bonds totaling 10 600 at 2 00 pm May 24 1930 in Delphi. Bonds bear 4.5 percent interest from May 6 1930, payable semi annually, for ten years. First due July 15 1931. Right to reject bids reserved. George M Smith County Atty. 11-2.
The text notes bonds with face value 3600 bearing 4.5 percent interest from May 6 1930, payable semi annually on July 15 and January 15 for ten years. Issued under an order of the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County at the petition of Frank Ore et al in Jackson Township. First bonds dated May. Irvin M Flora is named.
Taxpayers of Adams township Carroll county Indiana are notified that at a May 6 1930 meeting officers determined to issue bonds not exceeding 7765 dollars for a gravel road project George W Peterson et al named as beneficiaries. Net assessed value is 1189430 dollars with a prior tax rate of 16 dollars per 1000.
The Board of Commissioners of Garrell County is informed that Prank Poundstone et al filed a ditch petition seeking repair of a drain along a specified route. The document notes docketing on June 2, 1930 at a point on a road now State Road No. and details a route starting north of the southwest corner of a section in North Range 1 East.
Standard Oil Co. T.2 GO.R. for Carroll county Indiana states that the above text is a true and complete copy of the allowances made and allowed by the Commissioners of Carroll County at their May Term 1930.
Attorney notes filed May 3 regarding the petitioners Poundstone Seward Johnson Obear and Hillis. The document references Delph and Ora A Johnson with the matter concerning an affected mess and ongoing proceedings.
Notice: on May 5 1930 Charles E Ridenour and others filed a petition before Carroll County Auditor seeking to widen and gravel a dirt road in Cartoon To? area. Hearing set for June session at Delphi Court House.
The executrix of Theodore H. Rohde's estate will sell the west two thirds of Lot 26 in Delphi Indiana to the highest bidder. The sale takes place May 19 1930 at 10 00 AM at Gus A Hall law office Delphi Indiana by order of Carroll Circuit Court Cause No 4980. Cash in hand and not less than appraised value. Amelia Rohde Executrix Hanna and Hanna Gus A Hall Attorneys.
NOTICE TO HEIRS, CREDITORS, ETC. In the matter of the estate of John M. Hufford deceased in Carroll Circuit Court April Term. Adrian Smith as administrator filed final settlement June 2, 1930. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why account and vouchers should not be approved. Clerk Floyd Julien. Attys. Also notice of administration for Mary L. Whiteman estate in Carroll County Indiana administrator L. Whiteman May 5. Gus A. Hall, Attorney.
Judge of the Carroll Circuit Court in Indiana names Amanda Davidson estate administrator for Carroll County. Estate assets to be settled under court supervision with proceedings to follow per local probate rules.
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