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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1934
Page
4
The piece critiques the National Industry Recovery Act stressing that its theoretical aims clash with practical results. It argues costs rose faster than wages and big firms thrived while small manufacturers faced ruin unless changes occur. It contends recovery must come from industry itself, with government aiding rather than dictating.
The Leader urges all readers to read this year’s course of studies and support public high school education. Trioli today has a new high school and a grade building with a capable teaching corps. The piece stresses the importance of completing a high school education for youths to compete and pursue higher education if possible.
A statement argues there is no over production of milk in the nation. It cites a survey showing many thousands of children drink less than half a pint daily, far below the recommended pint and a half. The piece urges raising living standards to enable families to buy milk and calls for industrial peace through concessions to avoid strikes.
Newspaper coverage grows as crime rates rise, prompting editors to publish more cases from police reports, court actions, and public notices. The piece argues context, balance, and community impact should guide reporting while noting resource strains.
The First National Bank of Englewood, long prepared for a depression and flush with cash, warns that under the New Deal banks face heavy charges and restricted lending. An ad in the Chicago Tribune urges small savers to withdraw or close accounts to avoid fees as banks halt new openings while awaiting safer investments.
The author suggests speeding liquor dispensary setup by placing small outlets in smaller towns to cut overhead. The plan would serve several communities during reduced costs, though it clashes with modern schemes and urban convenience. City residents would face travel to smaller towns, provoking mixed approval.
Edwin Henry Martin born June 24 1867 in Fremont township near Tripoli Iowa. He studied at Iowa State Normal College and Burlington Business College, taught school, ran a lumber business in Palouse WA, helped organize and led Tripoli State Bank, later moved to Oklahoma City to join his son’s business and led Investors Service Corporation. He married Bertha Crary in 1896 and had William John Kathryn. Martin died August 13 1934 from injuries after a car crash near Calumet Oklahoma aged 67. He supported education charity and religious institutions and was active in Tripoli civic life. He was a Freemason and Congregational church member. Survived by Bertha, son William, daughter Kathryn, grandson William Jr., sister Mrs. Mueller. Funeral August 17 in Tripoli with Lookout Lodge honoring him. Interment Fremont cemetery.
A reader compares driving in Minnesota and Iowa noting Iowa uses double lines on center pavements and Minnesota uses single lines. Minnesota signals use reflector letters visible at night, while Iowa lags. Town names at entrances are more visible in Minnesota, tarvia roads appear better there, and Iowa has more and better concrete paving overall.
Humboldt Republican asserts the depression stems from big financiers who dumped worthless stocks and bonds onto the people. It argues immense wealth was wiped out by depreciated assets, wrecked banks, and inflated prices, leaving no recoverable value and threatening disaster globally.
Fifty years after a Rochester tornado spurred the Sisters of St. Francis to found a hospital Dr W W Mayo and his sons helped shape medicine. The American Legion honored the Mayos for humanitarian work while Roosevelt praised their public service. The tornado is credited with shaping Rochester's future.
Reports from Des Moines show a 19 percent year over year rise in gas tax revenue, highlighting the ongoing economic recovery. The Sumner Gazette notes this increase as an encouraging indicator of improvement this year.
Observations from farmers noted that crows cause more damage to young birds and crops than hawks or owls. Hunters claim crow nests reduce wild duck numbers more than hunting.
Public sentiment shifts as readers back railroads but refuse higher prices. They favor options offering comparable service for less money and will patronize the cheaper alternative if quality remains.
Local notes report teachers assignments and visits by residents. Florence Bangert rents a flats over Schell Grocery for September. Rev E H Rausch and Hedwig visit Dubuque relatives. Mrs Garner travels with Ann Leary to Minneapolis to meet a Canada visiting daughter. Leonard Leitha to Mayo Clinic Rochester for infantile paralysis symptoms. Henry Hartman tours Salt Lake City yearly to see Elmer family. John French covers Waverly Savings Bank duties. M E Hazelwood fractures left arm at gravel pit after fainting. L J Shaw vacationing with Mrs Shaw in Eldora and then Oskaloosa. Nell D Griffing of Kansas City becomes W U Telegraph operator replacement.
County Superintendent Mildred E. Smith announced two teachers meetings before the rural school year. Teachers will be divided into groups meeting August 22 and August 29 in the Waverly Savings bank club rooms. Tintypes will be issued for seat work and attendance earns one certificate credit point. All rural teachers are required to attend.
A Sumner Iowa obituary note dated Aug 14 1934 expresses sympathy for the death of Edwin H. Martin. The Masonic committee cites the Grand Master of the Universe and looks forward to reunion in the Celestial Lodge. Signed by Ewald A. Carstensen Lee O. Peacock and George W. Turner.
Artesian Rev Richard Haend schke and Mrs Haendschke with son Martin of Lovell Wis visit this week. Luke Winders and children and Mrs J Schaefer of Waterloo visit C J Meier home. Relatives hosted at Fred Schultz home Sunday. Synod trip seen by Prof E A Mueller and Wm Clausing. Readlyn and Waterloo visitors at C J Meier home Thursday. Lavern Klenzman returns home with parents. Local reunion held at Carl Knief home.
Bremer Mr and Mrs Richard Adams and family of Des Moines visited several days last week in the Lawrence and John Heine home. Alfred and Paul Zabel of Fredericksburg and Irving Sheldon of Ionia visited friends Saturday. Mrs George Rief of Sumner visits her daughter Mrs John Nolte this week. The Arthur Epley silo filling ring started their round Monday with the first job at the Epley place. Mr and Mrs Ed Leitha visited in the Louie Hoppenworth home in Denver Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Neil Smith and family and C H Leitha attended the farm union picnic in Waterloo Sunday. Lawrence Heine went to Halfa Monday as his mother in law Mrs Joe Madden is seriously ill. Mrs Heine has been with her mother for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Carl Ducker and daughters Phyllis and Eleanor motor to Mason City Sunday and spent the day with relatives.
Congregational notes show E F Byers pastor with Christian Endeavor at 8 o clock led by Jack Byers. Regular services held the first Sunday in September at the church.
The parish led by Pastor Theo A Thomas reports no Sunday school or worship services this Sunday. No events are scheduled. parishioners are advised to check for updates from St. Peter's Evangelical.
St John’s Lutheran invites Sunday school at 9 00 am and a German divine service at 10 00 am under Pastor E A Hanff No orchestra practice this week A note mentions Joseph Hutchins of Rockmart GA a 123 year old man cultivating a one acre patch A provocative line about colors at night and morning ends the snippet
A mother’s guide to making spinach appealing for kids using canned spinach and playful ideas. Recipes include Carrot Boats with Spinach, Mountain Peaks, and Spinach on the Half Shell, with simple steps to garnish and flavor.
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