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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1936
Page
2
The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic campaigns in Indiana and Kansas. It critiques Raymond Springer for deflecting scrutiny of the McNutt administration while praising McNutt’s record. It also flags Alf Landon’s wartime like quotes showing shifts in stance and calls for voters to judge consistency.
A 1932 column discusses a National Home Library Foundation booklet by Hoover on saving and spending as stabilizers, predicting a $150 billion annual spend to fuel factory activity and full employment. It notes Hoover’s stump speaking comeback and Drew Pearson and Robert Allen’s report on the Topeka meeting. The piece also cites a World Series appearance and the New York Sun critique of the Literary Digest poll's representativeness.
Editor & Publisher notes Col Frank Knox, vice presidential nominee and Chicago News publisher, praised nationwide prosperity under any administration at a Los Angeles luncheon hosted by Harry Chandler. The piece contrasts editorials from The Indianapolis Star on Senator Borah and Alf Landon, suggesting shifting loyalties could change labelled “great American” status.
A review notes Governor Alf Landon's combative critique of the Social Security Act delivered in Milwaukee. It contrasts his stance with Kansas actions and highlights alleged inconsistencies, including delays in supporting aid and reserves for the elderly and unemployed. The piece questions whether his approach reflects a true "American way."
The citizenry notes M. John Ruffing has begun a fine building at Franklin and Washing Streets marking taste and enterprise. A Holt and Robert Mitchell supervise the two gravel road projects to Pittsburg showing solid judgment. I W Brown, Esquire, returns to testify in the Common Pleas Court from Williamsport. T O Sullivan, ex pastor of St Joseph's, is thanked for Havana cigars to the Times office.
Saturday closing event featured decorated hall music and ample food and drink. Town crowds enjoyed vocal and instrumental performances while tables overflowed with goods. Net proceeds totaled about $800 for the town fund.
A. H. Bowen announces the highest cash price for 100000 pounds of wool. The offer invites growers to present fleeces for immediate payment at the stated rate.
The Paper Mill formerly owned by Robertson and Wood has been purchased by A. H. Bowen of this city. Under his supervision it has been thoroughly remodeled and put into the best condition for producing good quality print and wrapping paper. Mrs. Conover sold her farm about four miles east of the city two weeks ago to John Wise for $13,000.
The piece cites Townsend seeking to mobilize Democrats, Landon favored over Roosevelt for pension plans, and questions loyalty to the Republicans on old age pensions. It quotes David Cushman Coyle in Uncommon Sense cautioning that saving for a rainy day may worsen the weather.
The ladies of the Catholic church held their annual fair in the hall over Spears Case and Co bank, starting Monday evening last week.
A collage of contemporary voices includes Roosevelt Louis Gallup Fleming Sheldon Irwin and Townsend offering views on dictatorship politics religion media and teaching. The collection reflects diverse stances from political leaders entertainers scientists and clergy in a period press snapshot.
Irvin S. Cobb comments on David Lloyd George and Gen. John Pershing, arguing Americans fought to preserve unity of the A. E. F. while allies sought to absorb divisions. He criticizes isolationism, praises manpower, and ridicules foreign meddling and communism. The piece ends with a satirical note on public behavior and politics.
The article notes humans require about thirty four pounds of air daily versus three pounds of food and four pounds of water. It explains that air carries germs dust pollen smoke and organic particles beyond its main gases oxygen and nitrogen.
Fort Knox sits in Prospect across the Penobscot River from Bucksport Maine. Built starting 1833 and completed 1835 to guard Penobscot River headwaters. Used as a Spanish American War training camp and now owned by Maine via a government gift deed.
A U P dispatch reports Landon did not reveal his position when a group of students pressed him for his view on the inheritance tax. He offered no clear answer and did not indicate which side he supported.
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