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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1928
Page
2
The Delphi Citizen is a weekly paper founded in 1848 and has undergone name changes. It started as The Carroll County Citizen in 1892 and became The Delphi Citizen in 1924.
The piece denounces anti Catholic conspiracy theories used by Republicans in Indiana, cites Parke County arson cases, and attacks party tactics around Purdue founder John Purdue. It argues against sectarian bias, notes historical Republican misuse of civic events, and condemns Harry Leslie’s candidacy within the GOP.
A garbled OCR line references belief under anti-Catholic delusion and a claim that a belief based on seal cannot be knocked away, with a mention of Know Nothing days and implicit context.
The passage argues Western farmers freely shifted support across elections from Bryan to Wilson and Al Smith, noting their independence from the Republican bloc since 1889. It claims these voters act after independent consideration and will not be bound by any party’s control.
A national newspaper writer reports after an Iowa visit that farm issues appear exaggerated and farmers prioritize pocketbook concerns over party loyalty. The piece rebuts Republican farm policy failures while urging replenishment of the farm pocketbook and placing family welfare above party politics.
The passage praises free trade claims and cites Blaine's Twenty Years in Congress and Felper's Impending Crisis to argue that free trade spurred American expansion and resources, noting California, Kansas, Nebraska and a war financed by trade prosperity.
Frederick Landis argues thoughts of horrible political conditions harm public health in Indiana and Illinois, cited in the Indianapolis Times. A Republican speaker condemns women’s contact with Tammany and note implies GOP ties to Indiana scandals, as described by the Anderson Daily Bulletin.
A fragment reflects on Indiana Republicans not praising Tom Adams, hinting at ulterior motives and suggesting a rib bond to wear in his coat. The text conveys political tones and social commentary without specifying events or dates.
The remark notes the long history of political preachers in Illinois and uses Lincoln as an emblem of non affiliation with any church. It suggests a link between public ministry and politics in the state's history and reflects on Lincoln’s personal stance on organized religion.
The message argues tariffs, as a tax, fail to deliver swift benefits, noting persistent resistance and uneven impact on prices. Experts caution that gains are gradual, with short term costs offsetting any potential long term advantages.
In 1920 interview excerpts and remarks from Senator Fess of Ohio and Senator Grenna of North Dakota surface, criticizing Herbert Hoover's fit as Republican standard bearer. Fess cites a call for an Americanist leader with unquestioned patriotism, while Grenna notes Northwest farmers’ distrust and claims of grain market manipulation and perceived British alignment.
The Shelbyville Democrat argues that Hoover suddenly shifts his stance to win farmer support, despite a longstanding lack of sympathy for agricultural interests and a contrast to Al Smith’s law enforcement views.
Al Smith states the key issue in agriculture is purchasing power of a bushel of wheat, not its money price, as the solution to the farm problem.
Indiana notes on early public health effort appear in a quirky column. The Delphi Citizen mentions a controversial fair week event and a courthouse remark framed as a hiss like exchange.
KANKAKBEE Ill. local banker F G Snow funds bold ad urging Republicans to back Al Smith. He argues Hoovers policies depress land values and claims a Smith vote could raise farmland by fifty dollars an acre. He cites tariff issues and farm prices to rally farmers across multiple states.
A Kokomo gathering features Dr Wilbur Dunham reporting a complete Democratic party organization for the Ninth district as Earl Peters notes strong district turnout. Thomas H Adams of Vincennes criticizes Republicans including Leslie and Jackson, urging clean government amid a districtwide push for party unity and women’s activity outreach.
The piece accuses corruption in Indiana politics as Adams and allies back Frank C. Dailey for governor. It claims graft networks and fundraising schemes threaten reform and urges electing Dailey to restore honor and economy. It names several allied figures and opposes current figures tied to the alleged influences.
Notice of a commissioner sale by order of the court in the cause of Sarah R. Linton et al in Carroll County Indiana. The sale will occur Thursday October 18 19 at 1 30 PM on the premises Washing town ship with two tract descriptions totaling about 50 acres. Terms require cash for at least two thirds of the appraised value free of taxes, title abstract furnished, and the court may reject bids. Commissioners Francis Stephen Albert D. O’Bear, George M. Smith attorney George Enyart auctioneer.
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