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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1936
Page
2
A political column contrasts Roosevelt’s New Deal legacy with Landon’s opposing platform. It warns against a return to old theories, praises Roosevelt’s governance, and cautions voters about dismissing reform in favor of entrenched interests.
A scholar condemns the current campaign as morally low and sensational, attacking Roosevelt's opponents for appealing to passions. The piece praises Roosevelt's restraint and sportsmanship, noting the public's preference for courteous criticism over brutal onslaughts and affirming a belief in true patriotism.
The Republican National Committee finally confronts a key issue after early evasions. It signals a decisive stance and outlines the core point of debate.
Harold Allread, eleven, rides the rearing Arabian pony Flash at threshing time near Clymers. The scene, captured in Spencer, shows Harold’s confident grip while the pony stands tall. Purchased at public sale, the horse has brought happiness to the Allread family and farm life at Burrows area.
Opinion column by Dudley A. Smith urging Indiana voters to support New Deal leadership and Governor McNutt, contrasting 1932-33 hardship with 1936 recovery. Argues against Republican critics, credits Roosevelts programs for rising state income, farm prices, and tax relief, and urges turnout.
Citizens of the third ward on Main and Franklin streets thank Dr. Stewart and R L Higginbotham for installing a street lamp at the corner of Main and Indiana streets.
A gathering of supporters seeks to form a seminary for the education of young ladies to be located in Delphi. The meeting is set for next Tuesday evening, December 6, at 7 o'clock at the law office of Sims and Stewart.
Pure cider vinegar priced at 25 cents per gallon advertised for sale at DePaw's Post office building in Pittsburg Indiana.
George Senkpiel will open a barber shop in Ruffing's building over Wine Man's clothing store today and asks the people of Delphi and vicinity to give him a call. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Old Settlers' Concert to aid the city's poor is set for Wednesday evening January 22. Volunteers include Mesdames Vine Holt James P Dugan B Z Strawbridge John Lenon R K Holt Henderson Dunkle and Messrs James Odell Robert K Holt J F Dimmick Curtis Hatfield and Austin Williamson. John Roach deputy sheriff and assistants saved county jail and other public buildings from fire last Monday night. John W Peck aged fourteen son of Stillwell Peck of Lafayette died after being crushed between two freight cars at Wea station Tuesday morning.
A compact assembly of public figures and authors voices endorsing or opposing Roosevelt and the New Deal. The cited figures include Sinclair Lewis Daniel C. Roper William E Borah Christopher Morley Hervey Allen Anthony Adverse author and Stephen Vincent Benet.
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