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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1926
Page
2
Federal employees are said to be offered as part of a political move to support the Watson cause. The note appears in a 1926 issue with editorial staff credits and a mention of the event date.
The piece claims Indiana farmers shoulder $33 million annually in living costs due to the Fordney-McCumber tariff. It accuses James E. Watson of acting as an errand boy for the late Boies Penrose, arranging favorable rates for “the boys” on Penrose’s deathbed.
Property valuations in Indiana top 5 billion dollars this year and with a 24 cent rate state receipts will exceed last year by 38 million. At a Watson Robertson conference anti Coolidge sentiment ran high as Mr. Watson ejected reporters to shield the public from the criticism. Lawrence Lyons led the plan speaking and supported Watson while focusing on keeping the criticism from the public.
A political note asserts Governor Jackson collected 53.8 million, while Democrats earned 45.8 million during four years of the Ralston term. It argues Jackson’s one year total exceeds the Democrats’ four year total by about 7.1 million to justify a change.
The text accuses Governor Jackson of misleading Indiana residents about tax burden. It cites 1925 total state receipts under Jackson at 52,836,192.69 and contrasts with the prior Ralston administration’s collections from all sources.
The record shows four-year term costs totaling 45 million 764 thousand 764 dollars and 98 cents. Jackson earned an extra 7 million 71 thousand 428 dollars in one year compared to Ralston’s four-year total. The note adds that Vivian Wheatcraft and others deny quoted protestations of newspaper writers about accuracy.
The notice says no statement to farmers is more important than the coming congressional session from December to March 4. Farmers are urged to remember this when voting in November and may wish to serve a notice on Mr. Tilson and his party.
The Maine election returns reveal a GOP governor loss of momentum with Gov. Brewster winning by 21 708 votes, a figure Democrats view as a warning sign for national prospects. The result signals a tighter Maine race and implies less confidence for a nationwide Republican upswing.
The piece outlines Democratic views that tariffs should raise revenue, not block imports, condemning tariffs used to protect monopolies as robber tariffs. Also included are church announcements for Rev E M Martinson and Osee Wells services, Sunday School times, and a rally in October with officer elections and public invitation.
A political dispute questions the defense of manufacturers and the national prosperity. The text argues that prosperity should not rely on defrauding fellow citizens and condemns writing tariff schedules aimed at prohibiting imports.
Presbyterian Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with the slogan Every Member Present. Subject In the Furr ow. Evening service at 7 30 and a Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 on Ecclesiastes. Sunday School at 9 30 led by Superintendent Will Smith. Pastor R Dale LeCount invites all to worship and Christian Endeavor at 6 30.
A sampler ballot line up shows candidates for U S Senator long and short term Evans Woollen and Albert Stump, Clerk Zach T Duncan, Superintendent John A Linebarger, and several appellate court judges including Paul G Davis and Ora L Wildermuth with other names and districts.
Mrs Wheats denies a stormy interview in which she described a so called poison squad. The Ballimore Sun reported the claim with confirmation from A. Ss and F J Prince of Indiana News Bureau. She said a five woman list in every county could be tipped to start actions across the state.
Past Carroll County Abstract Company records show Grace Million et al to Roy E Cobb for 40 acres in Jefferson Township at 800 dollars. Clark Justice to George W Davis for 2 acres in Burlington Township at 1 dollar. George W Davis to Clark Justice for 73 and 74 East in Burlingtor at 3100 dollars. Wester Huffe et al to Sarah F Myer half of Lot 12 Mitchel’s Ist Add to Flora at 1600 dollars. Huch M Lendrey to William and Mary F McGehert Lots 82 and ics Kendall’s 444 to Burrows at 1600.90 dollars. Viola Workman to Clifford A Workman an interest in Lots 12 18 16 21 and part 22 Rose Hill Add to Flora at 500 dollars. Samuel S Cleaver Trustee to Daniel B Magart et al real estate in Burlington Township at 400 dollars. Treneus Shortridge to Elizabeth A Lane 160 acres in Deer Creek Township at 1.60 dollars. Margaret Humphreys to Filmore Humphreys Lots 251 252 253 254 256 in C P Pittsburgh at 1 dollar.
Albert Long visits Wheatfield area with Mullendere family west of town. John Walters moves into vacated Archibald property. Mrs. Loyd James visits Edna Leffler. Clarence Pearson family relocates from Archibald property. Mr and Mrs Jap Downham reside there. Flora fair attendees noted. Grover Treida buys a new auto. Edgar Mcpy and son host Sunday guests.
The Office of the County Agent outlines Carroll County Farm Projects for 1926 plus programs for boys and girls clubs. It highlights community economies and engagement initiatives aimed at youth education and agricultural improvement.
A weevil has infested wheat on a Tippecanoe Township farm. The pests injure kernels by tunneling and larvae consumption, while adults also feed. Fumigation uses a gas at one pound per 100 cubic feet of grain, poured on sacks or into bins, covered with canvas for 24 to 36 hours.
F W W Kellum from the management department at Purdue will come to Delphi on Friday to start a soil map for Carroll County Fair. The map follows the Indiana map shown at the state fair with Mr Bushnell in charge of soil survey for Indiana arriving later to survey streams highways and soil types by township.
E. E. Stephens County Farm Bureau Chairman announces the 3rd Farm Bureau District meeting to be held at the Y M C A building in Lafayette on September 30. W. T. Martindale and other State Farm Bureau officers will attend to discuss major activities and present the 1927 membership plan.
The Assistant State Leader of Girls Club work will judge the Canning Sewing and Baking exhibits by Carroll County girls at the Carroll County Fair in Delphi October 5 6 7 8. Judging on Tuesday Oct 5 with exhibits due by ten. Mrs Chas Thompson Needlework supervisor arranged Mrs Geo A Scroggy of Frankfort to judge.
A sequence of upcoming public meetings listed by date and location includes Adams Township Consolidated School on Sept 24 and Rock Creek Township Rockfie on Sept 27 with Jackson Town ip Camden on Sept 28 Flora Sept 29 Monroe Township.
Thelma Yeager of the Washington Township Sewing Club becomes the first entrant for the Car roll County Fair to be held in Delphi October 5 6 7 and 8. Secretary Chas E Schnepp urges early entries to avoid last minute confusion.
The University of Illinois employment department urges all students to seek sufficient funds through on campus employment to last the year. Limited weeks remain to apply and secure work.
Mrs Wizifrei Erdman and her daughters Ixivre Jane and Margaret from Willow City ND visited two weeks with Mrs Thai Guthrie and Larry Guthrie. Josephine Mears from Oak Park IL also visited. Mrs John Wingerd is improving. Charles Birchard family moved from Birgaman farm to Lockport. Radiant Home store sale advertised. Carroll county Fair catalogues available at County Agents office.
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