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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1932
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader notes a surge of candidates in Iowa politics with Senator Brookhart in focus. Glenn C. Haynes, war veteran and good roads advocate, is named as a new US Senate hopeful. County offices attract unusually large fields with expectations of surprises.
Roger Babson, famed for predicting the 1929 stock slump, now offers cautious optimism. He uses his historic method to suggest the trough of the 1930 32 mood has passed and that the current year may show an irregular move upward, with an early sign of improvement already evident.
The piece critiques L. E. Eickelberg and his explanation of refined capitalism. It notes his candidacy for U S Senate, his repeated campaigns, and questions the plan’s relevance and value. It suggests his motive is publicity and keeps a skeptical tone about his chances.
The article argues for lower taxes and interest rates to aid agriculture during the current emergency. It advocates a flexible credit system similar to industry to prevent worsening conditions. It notes rising farmer losses with 26 per thousand sold out in the last year due to tax delinquency foreclosures and bankruptcies, up from 20 and 19 in earlier years.
If enacted the proposed excise tax on automobiles would raise the first year cost for the average car buyer by about 72 dollars. The tax would apply to vehicles tires parts and accessories, layering onto existing license registration and gasoline taxes. Manufacturers may cut prices but the government would recapture the difference through new levies.
A newspaper faces a tough position in a low mood economy. It must continue to serve the public daily, even at a loss, to maintain public confidence and affection. Curtailing service invites disaster. its core strength is steady daily service regardless of profit.
The southern Iowa cattle region saw a fall conflict over cattle testing. Enforcing the tuberculin testing law required National Guard deployment costing 176,105 dollars and 41 cents. Salaries totaled 86,184 dollars. transactions 1,168 dollars. hotel bills 262 dollars. miscellaneous 58,490 dollars.
The Hampton Chronicle argues that low U.S. voter turnout stems from widespread political indifference across classes. It contrasts American participation with Europe, blames lack of personal responsibility, and condemns mass action as an alibi for laziness while urging individual civic engagement.
The Spencer school board cuts kindergarten, agricultural course, manual training, and the school nurse to trim expenses. The Humboldt Republican argues that tax reductions require sacrificing nonessential public services, noting every course has value but must be forgone when funding is limited.
A judge orders J Russell Clark to pay 125 for a college pledge signed as a minor while Ames and University of Iowa alumni faced similar pledges for memorial buildings. The piece condemns the practice of pressuring students to sign and urges caution before signing any obligation to pay.
An opinion piece argues town councils should charge outsiders who operate in the area. It claims visiting firms burden local merchants, pay no taxes, and should compensate the town for the privilege of doing business here. The writer cites foreign bread and laundry wagons as examples and calls for license enforcement.
In Grundy Register, Henry Field announces as a Republican candidate for U S Senator from Iowa. The piece notes Field and Brookhart share a similar profile, predicts a nip and tuck race if both win, and suggests this year's political mood favors outsiders over incumbents.
In the Pella Chronicle the piece urges a nonpartisan approach to Hoover's relief and reconstruction plan. It argues with millions unemployed and many starving that political maneuvering is inappropriate and that the procedure will reflect well on both major parties.
Washington observers describe a burst of political drama as Congress wrestles with the eighteenth amendment resubmission sales tax and party nominating prospects. Rumors swirl about Roosevelt Garner Smith and a potential Chicago convention outcome with forecasts of Roosevelt securing the Democratic nomination.
Friday morning April 1, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Koch welcomed their daughter Marilyn Rose at 9 20. On Saturday at 11 40 p m the infant was called home. Burial Monday at 1 p m in the parents home services conducted by Rev H L Streich and Rev K K Koehler. Interment at St Peters Evangelical cemetery near Tripoli. Marilyn is survived by her parents and grandparents with many relatives and friends of the Evangelical Peace church at Fredericksburg Iowa. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away blessed be the name of the Lord.
Notarized affidavit lists Lee O. Peacock as publisher editor and owner of the Tripoli Leader at Tripoli Iowa. Bondholder of record with at least 1 percent stake is H W Schultz of Waterloo Iowa. Notary L H Fink witnessed sworn statements on April 1 1932.
A devotional note proclaims that trials endured in obedience to God’s righteous will forge paths to triumph. It emphasizes steadfast faith, endurance, and trust in divine purpose as the route to victory.
A terse report notes a favorable light being cast on Faith despite seeming adversity, with Bengel referenced as part of the framing. The item hints at a calmer interpretation and potential optimism amid difficulty.
A cheerful man notes a small income isn’t taxed while a gloomy counterpart argues that such income taxes a wife’s patience, a burden he says is worse for a husband than taxes on income, reflecting a Cincinnati Enquirer framing.
The district court of Bremer County Iowa appoints Matilda Biermann executrix of the estate of Adolph Biermann deceased on January 19 1982. All creditors must present claims for allowance and debtors should pay the executrix. Dated March 28 1982.
City Bremer County Iowa court notices state a will for Minnie Krueger deceased has been filed and a probate hearing is set for April 11, 1932 at 10 a.m. at the Bremer County District Court in Waverly. Interested parties may appear at the courthouse to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate.
Waverly Iowa nursery advertises a spring supply of plants including fruit trees shrubs small fruits and flowering plants. It highlights new plum varieties larger and better than older kinds and invites customers to try them. Elmer Reeves Waverly Iowa.
ED F SCHOEPHOEST of Waverly Iowa announces candidacy for county recorder subject to June primaries 1932 voters support appreciated. CHAS BILLS Bremer County Iowa announces candidacy for treasurer subject to June 6 1932 Democratic primary voters support appreciated.
William Koch announces run for State Representative from the 72nd district Bremer county as a Democratic candidate, subject to voters at the primary on June 6, 1932.
A June primary contest in Bremer county Iowa aims to decide the Democratic candidate for county auditor. Waverly resident H J Stumme asks voters for support in the upcoming elections.
Frank Sager runs for Bremer County sheriff subject to Democratic voters at the June 6 1932 primary. Your support encouraged.
Albert Oltrogge is listed as a candidate for the office of county sheriff in Bremer County Iowa. The notice identifies his bid and the local electoral context within the county.
A brief notice urging voter support for the Second District supervisor candidate on the Republican ticket, subject to June primary approval. Cc. G. Schwem.
State Senator candidate for the 39th district which includes Butler and Bremer counties faces Republican voters in the June 6 primary. R. B. Eckles, Aplington, Iowa.
Harry Hagemann announces his bid for Bremer county attorney subject to Democratic voters in the June 6, 1982 primary. He seeks the office in the county political race with a hopeful platform aimed at party voters.
John M. Ramsey of Clarksville Iowa announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the 39th district which includes Bremer and Butler counties. The primary election is scheduled for June 1982 and his campaign is subject to Republican voters.
A candidate for the office of supervisor from the second district submits for the June primary, subject to Democratic voters’ approval. Ernest Buls.
Democratic candidate John Griese appeals for support in the Second District race. The message emphasizes party alignment and local governance, urging voters to back his campaign for the supervisor position.
J H SCHWAKE of Waverly Iowa announces candidacy for the office of clerk of the District Court in the June 1932 Democratic primaries. He appeals to voters to support him with good will in the election.
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