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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1932
Page
4
In Bremer County the editor urges courtesy behind the wheel and critiques driving manners as a model of gentlemanly conduct. He also supports calling a special session of the general assembly to repeal mandatory levies on secondary road construction and maintenance, arguing such cuts would substantially reduce 1933 taxes.
Government plans a nine foot navigation channel on the Mississippi from St Louis to St Paul to boost freight by large barges for seven months yearly. Progress is stalled by congress budget gaps, threatening railroads already strained by trucks and heavy costs.
The text notes a bright buying window with many bargains and an abrupt mood shift. It cites Congress approved relief funding releasing billions in money and credit. It points to rising prices in cotton, sugar, eggs, butter, poultry, hides, cattle, hogs, sheep, wool and general upticks in industrial prices.
Senator Dickinson fretted over a Roosevelt Walker debate as Hoover prepared for his acceptance speech. The piece notes the fuss over a trivial matter and frames it as a taste of the coming two months of political theater.
A humorous Iowa Press editorial reflects on election day as a chance to speak freely in the ballot booth. It satirically notes voters fearing peeking eyes, voting with independence, and choosing candidates based on personal grudges and preacher cautions, through a long ballot of twenty names.
Hundreds of banks closed across the country as whispers undermine public confidence, though authorities insist there is no real danger. Depositors panicked by idle rumors have halted business and many banks remain sound with money safe if confidence returns.
The Greene Recorder argues against reviving 1929 boom days. It warns booms create stock gamblers and crashes. The piece promotes steady, healthy growth with full employment, fair wages, education funding, and monthly savings for a rainy day.
The Decorah Public Opinion notes rising farm produce, stock, and bond prices, signaling broad confidence in business prospects. It says courage and confidence are returning across professions, with price gains not seen as a temporary blip and a balanced, sustainable market viewed as best for the nation.
Bremer county road workers near completion of paving No 59 using federal relief funds for state road improvements linked to federal highways. The Northeast Iowa Highway committee formed to unify the effort and paving should finish before the current construction season ends. Motorists anticipate paving of No 93 as the next project in the area.
The writer criticizes the antiquated property tax during hard times. Public works in Mitchell County could absorb unemployment but burden owners. Proposes taxing incomes by any method to fund work, arguing there is plenty of work and no reason for idle men.
In the Pella Chronicle a statement notes Germany pays $1.85 per bushel of wheat while American farmers receive only 30 cents. The farmer laments the price system, arguing that it favors investors and laborers elsewhere, leaving agriculture dissatisfied with the current arrangement.
Washington notes recount President Hoover's fifty eighth birthday observed with greetings and cakes at the White House. He met callers and party leaders, with preparations for his renomination and acceptance speech shaping the day's routine.
Des Moines reports the Iowa state fair runs August 26 to September 2 with a record amusement lineup. Highlights include daily television broadcasts, four days of horse races with $14,000 purses, first national auto races in Iowa, rocket car demonstrations with Sig Haugdahl, numerous motorcycle events, 17 bands, 16 world famous circus acts, World on Parade on three stages, auto polo, Washington Bicentennial fireworks, all-Iowa horse shows, a new midway, daily autogyro flights, and a 100 acre free camp site, totaling over 2,000 exhibits.
Bremer Chris Arns family dined at the Quare Nichol home in Horton. Herman Meyne Sr and son Ger hach, plus Henry Seekatz of Waterloo, drove to Oelwe in Waverly. The Thiemanns visited relatives near West Union. Wente family and Mary Wente with Arthur visited Fred Buennecke in Waterloo. Christopels and Arns families dined with Robert Christophel in Janesville. A fishing trip took several men to Albert Lee Minnesota. Kaiser couple went to Shakopee for treatment at Mud Cura Sanitarium. Tripoli and Rochester trips for sightseeing, and Lageschulte family planning two-week visit to Mathew Louisiana. Florence Shreiks visited Cedar Falls last week.
The Corn islands Great and Little Corn lie off Nicaragua and were leased to the United States for 99 years by the treaty of August 5 1914. The treaty also granted a right to build a canal across Nicaragua. The islands remain governed by a native Nicaraguan despite the treaty power.
Miss Rabbit expresses strong feelings to Mr Snake and warns a lump in the throat may form if she looks at him longer. The dialogue hints at romantic tension between the two characters.
Mr and Mrs Fred Ferson attended the annual reunion of the fifty second Iowa infantry veterans held at Hampton on Sunday August 14 with a large turnout including Governor Turner and three former colonels. Mrs Alwin Maurer and daughter Elizabeth Ann joined Mr and Mrs EB Maurer of New Hampton on a Minnesota trip to Cannon Falls and Wadena, about two weeks.
Sunday school begins at 9 00 a m with a Proverbs verse. Divine service at 10 00 a m in English. A cordial invitation to worship regardless of status or mood. Service centers on A Changeless Christ for a Changing World. Senior choir practice Thursday at 8 p m.
St. Peter's Evangelical Church schedules Sunday school at nine. Divine services conducted in German begin at ten.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph and Mr. and Mrs. Wit hosted visitors at 1500 Waverly. Renetta Schwooy dined with Laura Miller. Families including Hap, Bigsman, Grebien, Dettmer, Lahmayer, Schumacher, Schwarz, Randolph Schwarz, and Gerlach were seen visiting Sunday. Rev. J. Gerlach and Rev. K. Pfeiffer hosted guests from Newark and New Hampton, with Barbara, Evelyn Bierman, and Geneva Grebien noted among social calls.
A curious child declares plans to buy an airship and fly over Jimmie Mack’s yard dropping bricks on him, reflecting a bold yet forbidden wish and a boastful, defiant tone from a youth in a newspaper-like vignette.
Business Bringers FARM for sale or rent good buildings and well improved located close to town and rural school on Primary 3. If interested inquire of Joe Lien Tripoli Iowa.
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