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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
2
The article argues churches recover from lean years since 1925 by serving daily needs rather than costly renovations. Ministers shift from wealth reliance to aiding members with bod and clothing, pursuing better homes, shorter hours, and security amid a changed economy.
The piece links autumn’s brilliant colors to a somber national mood as voters face winter coal shortages unemployment and an upcoming election. Red leaves are read as symbols of unrest while the falling foliage foreshadows a new political era.
Raymond Wickersham, Democrat, campaigns for re election as joint representative. He champions agriculture issues and further property tax cuts while denying county favoritism. He touts his record as capable and reliable, noting efforts to represent Cass and neighboring counties.
Senator Robert F. Wagner criticizes the Republican leadership in Buffalo claiming their appeal to the common man is insincere. He argues the New Deal boosts small businesses, wages, and workers, while debunking claims of monopoly and obstruction. He cites rising production, sales, employment, and fair competition under current policy.
Senator George W. Norris told a Mc Cook audience that the New Deal answered the demand for progress, likening it to rebelling against England, freeing slaves, and embracing initiative and referendum. He urged humane laws and warned against demobilizing civilization amid unemployment.
Excerpt from the 1928 Logansport Pharos Tribune notes Arthur Robinson a leading Indiana senate candidate hosting a Fort Wayne Bible class. The piece critiques religious appeals in campaigns and quotes press opinions on party strategies, including remarks about Lib erty League and presidential campaigning dynamics. It contrasts Republican and Democrat tactics through metropolitan press excerpts and a Dickensian carnival of political rhetoric.
A collection of quotes reflecting varied views on Roosevelt's New Deal and wartime ethics. Upton Sinclair and Paul Dean voice strong opinions on policy and baseball. Albert Einstein and Arthur Russell warn of war's rise if tensions continue. Clarence MacPherson calls for labor unity with Roosevelt.
Town officials announce gas service planned for Delphi by fall pending a resident survey to assess how many customers can be served before construction begins.
This week in Delphi marked the golden anniversary of W S Margowski's entry into business life. A new municipal park swimming pool was dedicated last Sunday with a high school band under Loyal Hoshaw performing. At 1 30 p.m. spillways opened and water flowed over the ramparts as crowds admired the scene.
A planned miniature golf course on the Wason lot at Indiana and Front Streets is noted. The piece reflects on why the sport boomed in 1930 31 and why it faded, citing unkept yet once grandiose courses as signs of public fickleness and nerves under golf style pressure. It recalls political jibes about Buckskin Fred Landis and political shifts in Washington and suggests contemporary remarks on the federal Senate balance.
The piece accuses Indiana Republican leaders of silence and vague criticism. It asserts Democrats initiated a state program, urges the GOP to present a concrete legislative agenda addressing tax, liquor legalization, and other issues, and warns that refusal signals no actual plan.
The Saturday Evening Post quotes Calvin Coolidge arguing the Supreme Court can shield individuals from arbitrary power and urging adaptation of methods and policies to meet future needs. The piece frames this as a critique aimed at current Republican leaders and campaign tactics. The Citizen invites subscriptions.
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