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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1932
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader notes spring prompts both planting and plucking of flowers. It argues the public must choose between urban beautification and preserving open country blooms as motor highways rise, shaping future scenery.
Bootlegging gasoline has grown as a sizable business. States border lines complicate enforcement because tax rates vary from two to seven cents. Uniform gas taxation across states could largely reduce illicit sales, though nationwide uniformity will take time to achieve.
The column argues Washington’s high pay atmosphere skews views of national conditions and highlights Tripoli’s 1931 32 yearly report showing no debt and cash on hand of 8421.80 while expenses were 9787.20. It proposes trimming election frequencies and four year real estate assessments to save taxpayer money and notes life insurance resilience during 1931.
The Hampton Chronicle weighs Republican nerves over Hoover in Wisconsin. It argues the party is larger than one man, notes Taft's fate under prejudice, and questions whether Hoover should run or step aside to save the party and business prospects. It suggests mass support may swing to a non Hoover nominee despite calls for renomination.
The Allison Tribune argues against a federal motor vehicle excise tax claiming it harms employment and recovery. It notes one in ten workers rely on the auto industry, cars support 26 million vehicles with farmers owning a fifth, and most buyers earn under $3,000 annually with 85 percent paying under 750 dollars wholesale.
Mrs Charles Winning received a Sunday April 17 birthday gathering at her home on South Main. Relatives from Sumner Waterloo Fayette Buck Creek Dunkerton and this city joined for a noon dinner and an afternoon of visiting.
Readlyn ball club schedules a first real workout against Janesville in Readlyn on Sunday April 24. Manager Eichman has led hard workouts for season readiness and officials have been busy repairing the diamond structure in preparation for the league opener.
A pleasant gathering at the home of C. G. Schwem marked his birthday anniversary on Wednesday evening April 13. Eight families from the city Siegel and vicinity attended with cards visiting and a lunch served by his daughter Miss Vada aided by Misses Valitha and Josephine Schnurstein.
This notice lists two announces for county recorder nominations. William A. Meyer seeks the Republican nomination and George T. Moulds seeks the Democratic nomination, both stating<P>their campaigns are subject to voters at the June primaries and that their support is appreciated.
Two political notices urge support for county offices in Iowa. J H Schwake of Waverly seeks the Democratic nomination for clerk of the District Court, subject to June primaries 1932. Albert Oltrogge seeks the Democratic nomination for Bremer County Sheriff, urging voter support for the June 6 1932 primary.
Opinion column arguing for taxing the wealthy to cover deficits and public extravagance. It asserts taxation should target those with wealth, not the poor, and claims state cooperation makes wealth possible. It frames tax reform as temporary and necessary to rebalance an imperfect system.
Bremer County Iowa Republican asks voters to support 1511 Harry T. Hicks for treasurer pending June primary approval.
President Hoover proposes three cent postage for letters and asks government employees to accept reduced wages or vacations to help curb expenditures. The postal service is described as a major money loser with growing deficits, needing reorganization and modernization by a practical business leader to shed dead wood and obsolete practices.
A collage of candidate notices lists CHAS BILLS for county treasurer Waverly ED F SCHOEPHOESTER for state senator 839th district Butler Bremer R B ECKLES. HERMAN RICIMANN for clerk of district court Bremer county. FRED REWOLDT JR for clerk of district court. D H MURPHY and others seeking Democratic nominations. primaries set June 6 1932 with party approvals noted.
C G Schwem runs as Republican candidate for the Second District supervisor seat. The notice urges support, noting the campaign subject to approval and listing the candidate name and district.
The Independence Bulletin Journal urges community members to join the golf club as an investment in health. Membership fees support a place to relax and escape troubles, with the belief that belonging is essential despite tough business conditions. It notes membership may be costly now but harder to rejoin later.
H. W. Stine of Clarksville Iowa announces candidacy for state senator in the 39th district covering Bremer and Butler counties, seeking Republican voters support at the June 1932 primary. William Koch also announces as Democratic candidate for the 72nd district seat in Bremer County with June 6, 1932 primary set.
The Madrid Register-News argues that publicity serves as the strongest safeguard against the misappropriation of public funds. It questions whether state officials would misreport expenses if their accounts could be publicly scrutinized, asserting the public has a right to know through disclosure.
John M. Ramsey of Clarksville announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the 39th district comprising Bremer and Butler counties. He states the election will be decided at the June primary. Frank Sager of Anamosa notes the June 6, 1982 date in the notice.
A candidate for the office of Auditor of Bremer county Iowa runs subject to the will of Democratic voters at the June primaries. H J Stumme candidate for the office of supervisor from the second district seeks approval of Democratic voters at the June primaries. Ernest Buls is also listed.
A political notice states John Griese declares his candidacy for the second district seeking Democratic support. The message asks for backing and endorsement from readers and local party members.
Fremont cemetery group will hold a Friday meeting on April 22 at 2:00 PM at the home of Mrs F W Hale to elect officers for the coming year. All members are urged to attend.
Poultry and livestock prices shown with hens roosters geese ducks hogs sows veal calves and market figures. The snippet lists light and heavy hen categories and a price range around 1.50 per unit, reflecting a general rural market update.
For sale a Veile Fordor sedan in good running condition. Bargain price offered. Inquire at the Leader office.
The Bremer county clerk reports on the Democratic primary voters declaration for the county attorney race. Candidate Harry II Hagemann appears among the listed contenders with outcome pending official certification after the June 6 1932 election.
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