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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
2
An 19th to early 20th century note details the Delphi publication lineage from The Carroll County Citizen to The Delphi Citizen, with Edmund Parke Beadle as editor and Celia L. Beadle as associate editor. It lists Democratic paper status and subscription rates and notes Delphi postal entry.
The Rockville Republican discusses a Florida based exchange between L. R. Ticknor who backs Hoover and Harold Henderson who supports Smith. Ticknor criticizes high state spending and governors while Henderson defends free trade and warns against protectionism in the Indiana political landscape.
The Indianapolis Times notes that police have broken up or blocked Workers' Party election meetings across Kansas New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia. ACLU cites multiple arrests in Philadelphia where three speakers face sedition charges and Scott Nearing is jailed after platform removal.
The passage urges rejecting violence and embracing peaceful ballot methods after the war. It argues workers may advocate revolution or communism but should express themselves democratically. It warns that responding with force would be tyranny and bad tactic.
The author cites Jefferson and Lincoln as examples of leaders who were not tied to any church arguing that mixing religion with politics harms church membership and civic virtue. They warn clergy politicians undermine true religion and risk the republic by prioritizing party over spiritual guidance. The piece urges a return to spiritual values to save the old Republic of the Fathers.
An Indianapolis Times editorial via Jefferson argues tolerance for political error as long as free reason remains to combat it. It links Jefferson’s protection of dissent to the French Revolution’s outcomes and warns against forcing opinions, noting Germany’s shift from autocracy to liberty and urging Americans to remember Jefferson and the Kaiser.
A newspaper passage reflects on Armistice Day observed by Congress resolution and presidential proclamation. It urges honoring fallen soldiers and recognizing living veterans, stressing civic duty and public service as core American rights under the government.
A poem of crossing to a deathly shore where storms rage and silence reigns. The speaker recalls a white, starry face shared with a companion as waves claim the unknown land. Returning home, the wan child rests on the speaker's chest, a quiet memorial.
The article stresses duties of citizenship in support of government principles. It notes that while some serve in the armed forces or public office, others must sustain the defensive and administrative framework. It calls for better citizenship from all as part of Armistice day observance.
The post election commentary continues to frame tariffs as a tax, arguing the duty remains a cost to consumers. Analysts note the policy persists in political discourse and policy evaluation despite the vote.
Real estate transfers include Peter F. Smith to Charley H Dalton for 20 acres in Burlington township at 1000 dollars. Transfers also show Ralph L. Darling to Frank Rusk Lot 3 in Stanfield's addition for one dollar and other small deeds.
A report by George N. Mannfeld shows fiscal year 1928 ended September 30 with 321,257 licenses issued for hunting fishing and trapping in Indiana. Of these 310,204 were resident, 10,536 nonresident fishing and 517 nonresident hunting fishing trapping licenses.
The Wabash Railroad marks a nineteenth anniversary recalling the first engine on a twelve mile stretch between Meredosia and Morgan City Illinois. The piece traces early rail progress from pioneer cabins to modern Pullmans and freight trains, noting how the railroad expanded across Illinois and Indiana toward Detroit. It describes early plans to extend lines through Carroll County with surveys in 1851 and the eventual Logansport to Camden grade abandoned after investment and partial construction.
Chicago hosts the International Live Stock Exposition December 1 to 8 1928 showcasing top livestock and crops. Daily events include judging of cattle sheep hogs and horses with international experts and youth contests shaping the crowded schedule.
Notice is given of a private sale of real estate by the executor of Jasper J. Hufty in Carroll County Indiana. Items include Hufty Beach land and homestead tracts totaling about 74 acres with terms: one half cash, balance in 12 and 18 months at 6 percent interest, minimum prices at appraised value, sale date November 19, 1928 at 10 AM in Delphi.
Doris Garner announces a weekly night shorthand class on Mondays and Thursdays. Enrollment open to anyone interested. contact at 121 N Indiana St, Delphi.
Promoters and the Pennsylvania line financed early rail routes along the Wabash and Lake Erie and Wabash railways. Construction reached Logansport and Delphi by the 1850s, with votes to aid the Pennsylvania line and a 1869 start on the Logansport Crawfordsville and Southwestern. By 1878 lines reached Rensselaer, stock shuffles created Monon in 1881 and standard gauge was adopted.
The Huntsville Item argues that no town prospers without a newspaper to publicize its advantages and potential. A good newspaper advertises the town and attracts business, while weak local support limits opportunities across all ventures.
Executor Thomas D. Hufty and attorney William C. Smith announce sale of the late Jasper J. Hufty estate. The parcel includes the homestead and the Hufty beach on the Tippecanoe. Sale date Monday November 19.
Quality comes first we have it. Service comes next we give it. Satisfaction is our motto from Pearson's Meat Market with phone 162 and a strong local business note.
Turpie D. Timmons and Donald F. Timmons as executors file final settlement of the William F. Timmons estate in Carroll Circuit Court. The examination is set for November 12, 1928, inviting all heirs creditors or legal representatives to appear.
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