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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
2
A local election slate lists mayoral candidates and councilmen at large including Charles N. Cartwright and Ww W. Gochtenour among others. The notice names positions and the precinct style ballot but lacks full context and dates.
A critic reviews Claude G. Bow ers notable study The Tragic Era The Revolution After Lincoln detailing how radical Republicans opposed Lincoln and Johnsons leniency The book argues for truthful reckoning with Reconstruction and cites strong praise from Southern and Northern papers It notes 100000 first printing 94000 sold in two weeks and growing
The passage recalls a political career stalled by poverty after 18 years, with early ambitions to join Congress. It notes Bowers’ later recognition as an author of Party Traits of the Jackson Period, a NY World editorial writer role, and a keynote speech, culminating in his greatest book.
The Senate rejected the President's tariff policy claiming it unconstitutional and unwise. Critics argue the proposal usurps power from the House and would burden taxpayers, warning taxation could become tyrannical. Spartan Radio is cited as praising the stance.
A sample ballot lists Talmar Arnold and Charles A. Cartwright for clerk, Haughey D. Mount for councilman at large, Calvin E. Carney for councilman 1st Ward, and another candidate for councilman 2nd Ward.
A Texas congressman’s Shepherd bill aims to amend the Volstead Act by punishing patrons who buy whiskey, not just bootleggers. Supporters say it could turn public votes against prohibition and threaten the Eighteenth Amendment if enforced, while foes warn of broad political consequences.
The piece notes that August gasoline tax receipts neared two million dollars and contrasts this with no Democratic Indiana administration ever having such revenue. It argues Republicans boast of superior management are undercut by the tax’s dominance. It also mentions widespread tax rate increases despite potential economies in state and local government.
Editorial reprinted from the Indianapolis Times urges farmers to study tariff policy and rejects reliance on protectionist profiteers. It warns the long‑standing farmers who align with protection may face a rough reckoning at the political showdown.
A small number of Democrats may support the tariff bill as Republicans push high protection. Two schools of strategy emerge: force a party line vote against the measure or allow free Democratic votes while hammering the bill in speeches. Some see passage harming Hoover, others doubt the tactic's cleverness as Republican progressives threaten to overturn the GOP majority.
The Indianapolis Times argues that Daughters of the American Revolution members are fine citizens but not inherently more patriotic due to ancestry. It stresses that patriotism comes from current character, not family legacy, and that the badge carries no special privileges or proof of virtue.
The reference notes Stephenson is still incarcerated while the broader Republican establishment continues to operate freely. It highlights ongoing internal divisions and unresolved political maneuvering within the party.
The Indianapolis Times column quotes Fred Landis critiquing DePauw University in Greencastle for not placing a horned toad in the corner stone of a new recitation hall. It parodies faculty versus student life, cites Dr James Breasted on Nile tomb inscriptions and humanitys conscience born about 4000 years ago, then notes some people gained control soon after it appeared.
The visit of Ramsay MacDonald and his daughter to the White House yielded praise as the President hosted them and the house and senate permitted the premier to speak. Some critics quip they would have preferred him to hand out garden seeds.
The quote reflects on the burden of maintaining the Lincoln myth as new biographies appear. Abe Martin comments that many are not worth the effort, suggesting fatigue with ongoing Lincoln lore and its endless spin offs.
The veteran soprano Marion Talley reportedly lives in New York after planning a Kansas farm life. The note hints she prefers singing to agriculture, while other figures from politics and crime are referenced in a string of anecdotes about illness travel and aging mayors.
An anthropologist reports a Crockadile Islands people living in a stone age society with no religion. The piece ponders how such a community handles elections when a Catholic runs for President.
The question notes that Republicans nickname themselves the Grand Old Party or GOP. It highlights the term's historical usage and public familiarity in American politics.
A concise political aside notes that independent thinking leads to voting choices aligned with personal judgment rather than party lines. The remark underlines individual discernment as key to casting a ballot.
Economists from the department of commerce forecast a nine percent rise in this year’s turkey crop. The increase is nationwide but strongest in the eastern and southwestern states where production has lagged in recent years.
William Edward Easterday aged 19 months, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Easterday living eight miles southwest of Rochester, died Friday morning after eating a frost bit tomato a few hours earlier.
Health columnist Dr. W. E. Evans joins physicians nationwide in warning against burning leaves. Doctors blame throat irritation and possible links to scarlet fever and diphtheria. smoke haze may block sunlight. They advise piling leaves in backyards for spring fertilization.
Chicago hosts the International Live Stock Exposition at the stock yards from November 30 to December 7. The event showcases premier livestock and farm products with global participation, including wheat samples from New South Wales competing with U S and Canadian grains.
A grocer advertises Roach's Golden Red bread with a promise buyers won't regret it. Price listed as 35 cents per loaf.
The Carroll County Loan and Trust Company administrator Maggie Ward estate will sell at 322 West North Street South Delphi on Saturday November 2 starting at 10 p m. Readily described items include parlor set center stand phonograph with records Axminster rugs cedar chests metal and glassware kitchen items and numerous household pieces all to be sold to the highest bidder. Terms are cash. Auctioneers are Hoshaw Bros with Florence Hoshaw as clerk and George M. Smith as attorney for the administrator.
Maud B. Wilson named administratrix of the Harvey R. Wilson estate in Carroll County Indiana by Carroll Circuit Court. Estate declared solvent. Cartwright Wason Carr attorneys. October 9, 1929.
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