Southern Indiana hills praised by Herschel near Delphi
Indianapolis News notes William Herschel praising southern Indiana scenery along Deer Creek and the Tippecanoe near Delphi. It cites regional beauty and harvests while contrasting northern Indiana’s landscape and mentions Riley’s literary visits to the area as autumn finishes its work of redecoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Herschel
Indianapolis News Saturday Evening
Indiana
Deer Creek
Tippecanoe
Delphi
Autumn
Western farmers call for nation wide strike over prices
The Indiana Farm Bureau refuses to join a national farm strike after three years of price declines. As farm prices rise 32 percent while living costs rise 9 percent, western farmers press for action, arguing corn prices have tripled since March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation
Roosevelt
Not News When Bandit Steals Gun From Civilian
A historical note discusses why the public notices a policeman being deprived of his firearm and badge as news while bandit theft from a civilian is not. It mentions raids on police stations and Mae West being named honorary colonel on Governor Laffoon's staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae West
Laffoon
Nudist Column Proposes Barrel Shield Against Criticism
In a provocative suggestion, a columnist floats using barrels as a protective barrier for nudists to blunt public criticism. The piece argues optics and precedent in social spaces shape acceptance, while noting potential health and safety concerns.
Night Cap and Night Mare at Terre Haute Warehouses
Cora sells at the Terre Haute warehouses for twenty five cents per bushel. A strong minded woman shrinks from being caught in her nightcap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Terre Haute
Library Hints A Printer's Toast To Women
A brief note extols women as the fairest work of creation and promotes an extensive edition urging every reader to obtain a copy from the printer.
Canary Bird Dies in Brooklin N Y at Twenty Six
A canary death in Brooklin New York is reported as aged twenty six. The bird had been blind for a year, was bald headed, and its feathers were bleached almost white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklin
N. Y
That Old Time Religion and Law and Order Anecdotes
A dated quip collection contrasts faith with bodily discomfort and mocks magistrates. A jail exchange blames drunken policemen on a liquor incident, illustrating 1859 humor about piety and social order.
Kill The Corn Half a Cranberry Bound On A Corn
A brief note describes a plan to bind a cranberry to a corn seed with the aim of killing the corn. No additional context or sources are provided.
Whom Shall We Scrape A Russian or Seward
Fragmentary newspaper line debates who to scrape the Russian or William H. Seward in the Senate. The text mocks political slogans and humanitarian claims with a satirical sting aimed at public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Seward
Napoleon
Seward
Senate of the United States
Lible to Partisan Rhetoric and Demagoguery Allegation
A harsh critique accuses a political figure of pretence and turgid eloquence, labeling their speech as endless claptrap and branding them a partisan demagogue.
Blue Sunday Blues in Connecticut Blue Laws
A humorous sample of old Connecticut blue laws is listed including penalties for courting without parental consent and restrictions on reading prayer books touring on the Sabbath. The text notes fines and imprisonment for violations and ends with a joke urging readers to visit Stewart's Drug Store for Valentine cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Opinion Snippets on News, City Life and Democracy
A collage of brief quotations critiques and reflections on news reporting urban decay and democracy. The excerpts contrast direct newspaper photography with newsreels and comment on literature and humility alongside Roosevelt era issues.
A A A Administrator to Address Indiana Farm Bureau
George N. Peek Washington DC administrator of the Agricultural Adjustment Act will address the Indiana Farm Bureau convention November 15 16 in Indianapolis. The session at Odd Fellows auditorium is expected to draw a capacity crowd as Peek outlines curtailment of farm production and financing benefit payments. The Farm Bureau launches a statewide membership drive led by L L Needler urging unity to improve parity prices lower taxes and living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Peek
Washington, D. C
Indiana Farm Bureau
Indianapolis
James R. Moore
Hoosier Farmer
Mr. Peck
Indiana
A. A
Henry A. Wallace
Adore
Odd Fellows
W. H. Settle
State Farm Bureau
Peek
Farm Bureau
L. L. Needler
Mr. Needler
Indiana Democrats Enjoy Van Nuys Visit Amid Senate Campaign
United States Senator Frederick Van Nuys spent a week in Indianapolis meeting Democratic allies and party workers while traveling to California with a senatorial committee on banking laws. He praised the national administration and avoided party mention, drawing cautious optimism for bipartisan cooperation and complicating Arthur Robinson’s bid for re-election as Indiana Republicans eye support and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Frederick van Nuys
Indianapols
Indiana
California
Senatorial Committee
van Nuys
Senator van Nuys
Arthur Robinson
Robinson
Washington
Senate
Public Service Firm Acknowledges Grand Jury Readiness
John N. Shannahan of Midland United says Northern Indiana Public Service Company and Midland United officers will face Lake County Grand Jury whenever summoned. He notes Howard Duncan, former NI PS assistant treasurer, admitted stealing 132000 and sought to press further accusations to lessen punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Midland United Company
Lake County Grand Jury
Howard Duncan
John N. Shannahan
Midland United
Shannahan
Duncan
Advertising impact and new camp locations listed
Edson R. Waite extols newspaper advertising investment from 187 to 1,000,000 annually and notes Abe Plough's belief in merit and consistent ads. The article also outlines five new state camp locations: Washington Daviess Milan Winslow Freetown Rising Sun, with no changes to other existing camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson R
St. Joseph’s
Elbert Hubbard
Daviess County
Washington
Ripley County
Milan
Fike County
Winslow
Jackson County
Freetown
Switzerland County
Ohio County
Rising Sun
Buffalo Housewife Wins Ford Radio Contest
Mrs. Della Dayton Gall of Buffalo New York wins the Ford V-8 Sedan weekly prize in the Lum and Abner Ford Radio Contest for a fifty word statement on why she would buy a Ford V-8 Car. She is the ninth weekly winner, with a family history of Ford cars and more than 100000 Ford miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lum
Abner
Buffalo
Della Dayton Gall
St James Place
New York
Sites Picked for New C C C Camps in Indiana
Virgil M. Simmons reports changes in Civilian Conservation Corps camp locations to state conservation chief Ralph Wilcox. The Soil erosion camp moves from Huntington to Jasper Pulaski for winter. Marion County camp to Clarke County state forest. Steuben County camp to Morgan Monroe state forest for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Civilian Conservation Corps
Virgil M. Simmons
Department of Conservation
Ralph Wilcox
U. S S. Forestery Service
U. S. Army
Huntington
Jasper-Pulaski State Game Preserve
Maron County
Clarke County State Forest
Steuben County
Morgan-Monroe County State Forest
Civil Service Job Openings Across Departments
The United States Civil Service Commission lists open competitive exams for several positions. Junior Graduate Nurse earns 1620 dollars yearly. Home Economics teachers at senior and junior levels earn 1860 and 1620 respectively. Indian Service salaries range from 1440 to 1860 depending on role. Additional posts include Student Fingerprint Classifier at 1440, Senior Stenographer 1620, Junior Stenographer 1440, Senior and Junior Typists 1440 and 1260. All pay rates are subject to up to 15 percent economy deduction and a 3 percent retirement deduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
United States
Indian Service
Department of the Interior
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Sheriff Sale Planned in Carroll County Real Estate
Sheriff Albert G. Clifton announces a public sale in Delphi Carroll County Indiana on November 25 1933 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The auction will include rents and profits of a parcel in School Section 16 Town 25 North Range 3 West and the fee simple of that land if needed to satisfy a decree of Carroll County Loan and Trust Co against Thomas O Hutchcroft Ned Lou Hutchcroft Lee W Kaicy and Lindie A Kaicy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O. Hutchcroft
Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County
Indiana
Carroll County Loan & Trust Co
Thomas 0. Hutchcroft
Ned Lou Hutchcroft
Lee
W. Kaicy
Lindie A. Kaicy
A. D
Sesston
Court House
Delphi
Apportionment Facts and Notable Notes
States except several have received less than their share of appointments in the apportioned departmental service at Washington. Full information may be obtained from Ralph C. Smith, secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners, at the city post office. The Citizen states no articles on wild geese this season. Hannibal was 33 at Cannae. Wieliczka salt mines in Cracow hold salt altars shrines and statues.
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Delaware
Iowan
Maryland
New Hampshire
Verméné
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Weshington
Ralph C. Smith
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Wieliczka
Cracow
Poland
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E. Franklin St. Delphi, Ind
Delphi “Times
Carroll CO. Citizen
Carroll CO. Citizen Times
THE
Delphi Citizen
M. J. Johnson
Mgr
Gilbert Bailey
Delphi, Ind
Democratic Newspaper
Sidney Smith
Stewart
Europe
Riverside Drive
Whit Burnett
Robert Littell
Anone
Russell Witbur
P” Miochd
India
Buffalo Housewife
Booster
Sheriff's Sale
Carroll County Loan & Trust Concorporation
Albert G. Clifton
Attys
Hannibal
Cannae
Stock Company
Howard W. Bradshaw
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