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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1933
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader urges a safety attitude on highways citing the Industrial News Review which warns that better cars and roads increase hazard if drivers abandon caution. It advocates courteous driving and warns that most accidents result from rule violations such as passing on curves, racing for right of way, and overdriving visibility.
The piece questions schools bearing nonacademic duties once handled by family and church. It argues for returning such tasks to homes and churches and proposes a simpler school aim focused on thorough introduction to civilization through core subjects like art language math music science and social studies.
The passage argues that business cycles mirror day and night, with prosperity followed by recession as a natural rhythm. It notes history records eight major cycles from 1885 to 1927, asserting booms and crises alternate and that patient, long-term thinking wins after panics as assets shift to stronger hands.
If you want to own your own home now is probably the best time you ever will have to get one whether in town or in the country. Many properties are for sale at prices far below their actual value and much less than replacement cost. Such an investment will afford you much pleasure and save you money too.
Iowa Press argues that the administrations plan harms small and mid sized plants by forcing 40 hour weeks and wage controls while larger plants escape. It warns of bankruptcies, market distortion, and government overreach, urging price setting and fair profits instead.
Democrats in Warren County gathered for a monthly meeting to discuss the president's farm relief plan but only 3 Republicans attended as the rest, 17, were Republicans. The piece questions where the young democrats were when action was needed and suggests Republicans are the main support in Warren County while Democrats seek jobs from the president.
A Greene Recorder reflection urges patience in economic recovery. It argues against hasty, indiscriminate spending and praises careful, planned policy. It warns that unchecked funds risk temporary relief but not lasting stability, urging faith in seasoned leadership and prudence.
In the wake of the 1929 financial crash one in six banks failed one in 45 hospitals closed one in 22 businesses went bankrupt yet only one in 2344 churches closed and people seek solace in faith during adversity as Cresco Times notes.
A critical view of allotment policies argues that penalizing productive farmers while rewarding low output is unsound. The piece challenges proposed plans that take land out of production and fund large dam projects to reclaim more land for nonproduction, questioning Secretary W's strong support. The author cites wage concepts as a flawed justification for policy.
Dunkerton won the Cedar Valley league game in 11 innings, 9 to 8 over Tripoli. Key plays included Homan reaching on a walk, Nevermann misplay, and a late Gaddis home run. Gaddis drove in the winning run in the 11th via error and timely base running.
Readlyn Iowa welcomed its semipro baseball squad home from Des Moines with a large downtown feed, speeches, band music, and a dance. The team won the state semipro championship in a Des Moines tournament, with Ted Franks as toastmaster and Mayor August Meyerhoff presenting a key to the city.
Shell Rock won 13 to 12 over Denver in a ragged free hit contest marked by 33 hits and 15 errors. Kramer entered in the fifth, shutting Denver to one run the rest of the way for the victory. Batteries Fagerlind Moehling and Bruns Meyers Kramer Opperman.
Waverly Cedar Valley league pitcher Rolfe led the win as Waverly defeated Janesville 8 to 3 in a league game at Janesville on Sunday.
Miss Erna Bunger visited her grandmother in Waverly and attended the circus last week. Henry Steidtler stopped by the R. A. Michael home. Rev and Mrs Dilges visited the Will Droste and later the Rev Dilges home. Minor Schuldt celebrated his fifteenth birthday with friends. Art and Bunger hosted Sunday visitors at their home near Buck Creek. Clarence Beisner visited the Kampmeier home near Fredericksburg. Henry Dilges of Fort Dodge called on Rev Dilges. Traetow and daughter Emma from Waverly helped thresh at Art Banger’s farm. Joe Kelling of Denver spent Wednesday afternoon with the R. A. Michael home. Rev and Mrs Schlueter of Wisconsin visited the Dilges home on Tuesday.
Sunday school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:80. Sermon titled Steps of Straw. Vacation for church and Sunday school will be the last two Sundays in August, with regular services on the first two Sundays.
Our annual mission festival is set for Sunday August 6 with Sunday school at 9 German services at 10 and English and German services from 2 30 in the afternoon The two German sermons will be preached by Rev E Bizer of Hub bard The English address will be given by Rev P Kitterer of Elkader Offerings go to mission Ladies will serve dinner in the church basement Bring your dinner and join them Church council meets Monday at 8 Rehearsals for both choirs at their usual times.
The congregation led by Pastor E. A. Hanff invites worshipers to Sunday school at 9:00 a m and a divine service in English at 10:00 a m. The ad promises rest for body and soul, truth for doubt, and fellowship to dispel loneliness.
On a farm Theo Krueger fell from a twenty foot straw stack when a ladder slipped. He landed head first with a pitch fork but righted himself and sat on his feet, breaking the heel. The nearby Cedar Falls community hosted a series of visits and social gatherings including picnics, showers, and family visits among the Arns, Ducker, Thiemann, Pape, and Turner families in overlapping Cedar Falls and West Union locales.
Layne Lessons outlines daily care for silk and woolen hosiery to extend life. Use tepid suds with mild soap, avoid soaking silk, rinse thoroughly, and squeeze out water without twisting. Line dry smoothly and seek the Fine Fabrics booklet from the National Household Service for detailed care guidance.
Residents from Warren Towns and nearby areas shared calls and visits this week. Henry Hennings and family hosted relatives. Edwin Wente and Theo Wente planned a Milwaukee trip with Chicago World's Fair stop. Others attended familial visits in Readlyn and Buck Creek areas as Winniefred Woodruff stayed with grandparents.
Some men never learn says Mrs. Torkins as Charley remains surprised by every loss at the races, despite past defeats. The exchange highlights a recurring mistake and stubborn optimism in Charley’s betting luck.
Madrid gun makers petition Spain’s home secretary seeking a more tolerant approach to firearms licenses. They claim strict permit limits for carrying arms have caused a grave trade crisis.
Mr Meekton considers a radio for Henrietta but decides on a piano instead. He notes Henrietta cannot play yet, and he prefers the piano. The Washington Star presents the exchange as a light human moment.
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