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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
2
The Delphi Citizen thanks candidates and supporters for a successful paid-in-advance subscription drive. It notes the paper’s circulation leadership in Delphi, acknowledges gossip and rival campaigns as obstacles, and pledges to continue as Carroll County’s progressive local newspaper.
Economic experts urge tariff reform as a cure for the Hoover era crisis. Critics link Grundy tariffs to reduced exports, higher unemployment, and weaker buying power amid a cycle of distress. Watson defends tariffs, claiming minimal import impact, while party lines blur in the political storm.
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette cites Mr. Purnell of the old Ninth Indiana district as an ambitious yet naive congressman who broadcasts irregularly. The piece criticizes his disregard for precise statements and accuses the Republican National Committee of pushing him forward.
The piece criticizes Mr. Purnell for accusing Democrats of fooling farmers, citing Underwood Hawley Smoot and Hoover Grundy tariffs. It argues he should study his party's farm planks and past presidents, compare farm prices under Republican policy, and questions his electability as a naive speakership candidate.
The column notes a compiled list of all war veterans buried in county cemeteries. It credits American Legion members for a long, dedicated effort and urges full cooperation to preserve this valuable historical record.
A playful scene shows a puppy snatching a fried egg from Mr. Hoover's plate and a boy giving his father a fake cigar. The gag prompts the question whether the board of strategy appointed a humorist to run the campaign to Hum anize Hoover.
The man with a smile today keeps a growing hope as his shrinking coal pile stood up to continued firing through the final chilly days. He believes the last fire may have been built for the season.
An agreement keeps the Republican National Committee chairmanship stable until the next convention, though the chair may still fluctuate in public statements and conduct. The move defuses internal leadership tensions while preserving a figurehead at the helm.
George Rothwell Brown notes a Republican figure who previously claimed Tony Cermak's victory in Chicago was meaningless now has a week to laugh off Baltimore. The Washington Herald reports the shift in tone and public reaction.
A Delphi shoemaker complains hides are not properly tanned these days. He notes local supply issues but remarks the situation may benefit rival dealer Willie's market in the area.
The Hoover administration faces sharp criticism from the New York Times for refusing to engage with the International Chamber of Commerce during its session on world depression remedies. The Times calls the stance callous indifference and a dangerous blunder, urging Washington to join in global relief efforts and to reason with others for mutual recovery.
Mindwelt Crampton Wilson reflects from a quiet Arcata California home by Lake Freeman as readers share memories and letters. Mrs Parker Justice of Long Beach and others recount golden wedding plans and Hoosierisms while a department of agriculture guide on boiling water amuses and instructs.
Oliver V. Kingery administrator filed final reports in the estate of Julia Ellen Smoker No 4749 Carroll Circuit Court Delphi Indiana. The court will review on May 28 1931 heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the settlement should not be approved.
In the Carrell Circuit Court of Indiana at Delphi, April term 1931 Charles G. Ginn as executor presents final settlement of the Thomas W. Irelan estate and its vouchers. The examination will be June 1 1931, all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness the clerk and seal May 8 1931. Floyd J Julien Clerk James O Obear Attorney for Executor.
The administrator Irvin M Flora was appointed by the Carroll County Indiana probate court to manage Martha E Vote deceased. The notice, dated April 27, 1931, identifies Hanna & Hanna as attorneys for the estate and indicates the estate will be settled.
My and Mrs Walter Fauber spent Sunday with daughter Mrs Lu la Fauber Martin and family near Frankfort. Firemen fought a stubborn blaze at Ben Maxwell's home near the canal. roof destroyed but house saved. Abe Gates' Adams township farm home near Lockport burned Saturday evening while Gates was helping his brother Wilbur in Jefferson township. unoccupied at the time.
In the Carroll Circuit Court April Term 1981 Moore H Maxwell as administrator has filed final settlement of the Amanda Davidson estate. The examination date is May 29 1931 in Delphi Indiana. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause Gus A Hall attorney May 4 1931.
Judge of the Carroll Circuit Court names Gus A. Hall as attorney for the estate of Fred Burk of Carroll County who is deceased. The administrator is A. Burk and the date is April 23, 1931.
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