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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1924
Page
1
The passage presents a string of misquoted lines and odd phrasing. It mixes quips about crime philosophy and political lines with humorous observations on marriage, spending, and dubious sentiments while noting wordplay and misprints.
A collection of satirical snippets covers timekeeping in platinum, Wales humor, cattle herding, political criticism, virtue and vice, shopping quips, fatherly advice, and reflections on leadership. Mixed jokes reference presidents Coolidge and public life amid social observations.
The quotation centers on Democratic party aims to provide honest government and equal rights for all citizens. It contrasts common honesty, courage, and justice with guiding star principles of popular sovereignty and personal liberty, applicable to Republicans Democrats or Socialists.
The article urges voters to elect between William Ashbe and Amy Wolf for county treasurer, noting the winner will join the county board of review to equalize taxes as land is reassessed. Ashbe is a Deer Creek farmer with county land knowledge. Wolf works in the State Treasurer's office aided by state officials Bowen and Davies.
Charles R. Thompson, a 22 year engineer in Carroll County, seeks the county surveyor race as the Democratic nominee. A new state law makes him the only man able to qualify as county engineer, allowing him to perform required surveying work if elected, while opponent Hartman lacks engineering qualifications.
The Democrats nominate Charles M. Sanderson of Rock Creek township in the first district and William M. Wright of Monroe township in the third district for county commissioner. Both are described as capable men ready to devote time to public duty.
Democrats nominate James J. Reeder a Jackson township farmer and former county clerk from 1912 to 1916 for the Carroll and Cass counties joint representative seat. He faces opponent George A. Mourer of Adams township in the race.
The Democrats selected Joseph Cab Sink of Jackson township as their sheriff nominee. Proponents praise his firm stance on law enforcement and warn against candidates who support lenient or corrupt practices.
Baum's Feed Store advertises poultry buying with a call for prices and a contact number 202, inviting customers to inquire about current rates. The brief notice emphasizes on the spot valuation and quick transactions at the store location.
The Recorder’s office candidate is Miss Blanche Calvert of Madison township a respected school teacher and Indiana State Normal graduate. She taught twelve terms in Carroll County six in Delphi and has served as precinct committeewoman while supporting Bond Red Cross drives during World War I.
The October 18 issue reviews Carroll county candidates on the wet and dry question and law enforcement. It lists Senator Cecil L. Draper a dry Democrat and Howard A. Cann a dry Republican. Representative James J. Reeder (Dem) and George A. Maurer (Rep) both dry. Judge William C. Smith (Dem) dry with a record of leading drys in Delphi and Carroll. Benjamin F. Carr (Rep) with unknown prohibition record. Prosecuting Attorney John A. Rothrock (Dem) dry and Leslie E. Thomas (Rep) less satisfactory. Sheriff J. C. Sinks (Dem) dry and John Sinks (Rep) less satisfactory.
Dr Herbert P Mullin of Rockfield seeks the coroner seat opposing Edward Blythe of Delphi. Mullin has long served as a practicing physician in Rockfield whose professional experience is expected to appeal to voters in the inquest heavy office.
County Republicans move to replace Democratic inspectors with Republicans at the next election, arguing territorial rights. Township trustees become precinct inspectors by virtue of office, seeking to entrench partisan control.
Miss Vada Duff of Delphi and Albert McMurray of Lafayette were married by Rev. R O Kimberlin at his Lafayette home on Wednesday.
Republican nominee Prof H N Sherwood faced a sharp report from the State Board of Education in January 1922 accusing irregularities in issuing training certificates. The board urged revocation or withholding of certificates and recommended a new head for the Teacher Training Department and stronger local oversight, urging voters to back Democrat Samuel M Scott for Superintendent.
Citizens recall a October report listing Democratic candidates and their church affiliations. Officials named include Governor Hows, Lieutenant Governor Lew O Bannon, State Treasurer Harry Arnolds, Attorney General Harry Harmon, and others across the judiciary, with Methodist and Presbyterian ties noted. Also a stray market lineSelling pure bred Rhode Island chickens ends the item.
The Delphi Journal warns against a late started political lie described as a Roar Back. It urges calm and urges Democrats not to spread falsehoods on the eve of the election. The piece notes truth harms and criticizes those who trade truth for substitutes.
The article accuses local election officials of widespread abuse of the absent voters law. It cites votes cast for nonresidents, registration irregularities from two years prior, and partisan pressure to vote a certain way. It urges judges to challenge such ballots and warns the system could be exploited to sway elections.
Voters mix up Democratic judge nominee William C. Smith with George M. Smith, a Republican county attorney. The piece notes Schortemeir’s push for specific spending cuts and claims in Delphi that the fire marshal staff could be reduced without harming government efficiency. It mentions Democratic hopes of reelecting five congressmen and predicting three more districts.
The piece urges voters to reject one party control in county politics led by E. W. Bowen and allies. It cites state and national appointments, campaign influence, and alleged favoritism, urging support for Floyd Julien for Clerk and contrasting with Talmar R. Arnold.
A Indiana Civil War Veterans Bureau led by Gil R. Stormont distributes “sop” to veterans and widows. It cites a drafted pension bill promised by Jim Watson and Will Wood and others, with a letter from Charles E. Fuller claiming a bill ready for the next congress. The appeal targets Coolidge and Ed Jackson.
Indiana Service Corporation announces a special sale with a demonstration of an electric cooker attachable to a lamp socket. Low prices apply to the first twelve, with full particulars on page three. Also notice the High School Lyceum concert next Monday night November 3 at the High School Auditorium featuring four musical artists.
Two men discuss a nightly ghost visit run while a parade of ghost sightings fills Delphi streets all week. The enthusiastic Chamber of Commerce would have approved widespread civic turnout across all ages and conditions.
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