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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1932
Page
4
The Leader argues the new school year underscores the need for a high school education. It stresses benefits over eighth grade in today’s job market, praises modern curricula, and urges students to pursue higher learning, noting education’s lasting, nontransferable value.
A commentator warns that excess idle money in the economy and fear of spending hinder business. Indications show employment rising and prices increasing, suggesting the bottom of a low mood. The call is to move funds into circulation to restart factory activity and restore normalcy.
Brookhart announces a bid as an independent after losing the June primaries by a large margin. He concedes weaker chances than the spring nomination and will not back Louis Murphy. Republican Henry Field is expected to win the U S Senate seat, with many Democrats to support him this fall amid party realignments.
The county anticipates a tougher fall and winter as the poor fund drains and colder weather increases need. Butler County has a relief plan using road funds to employ many men on road work, offering small wages to support workers and their families. Those living off the county may be required to work or lose aid.
A reader proposes reducing government by eliminating every third office holder, consolidating counties and precincts, and lowering taxes accordingly. The suggestion emphasizes shrinking government size and fiscal burden.
A businessman warns that prosperity will arrive suddenly like a thief in the night, while others advocate keeping doors open to seize opportunities. The remark captures a cautious, opportunistic mood among local commerce figures.
The Albia Union-Republican urges swift state action after a special audit found payroll padding, mischarges, and improper handling of university funds. It criticizes officials for public trust breaches and demands President Jessup and the finance committee chair resign, arguing Governor Turner must act now to restore taxpayer confidence.
In 1800 governance cost $2 per person while today it costs $38.60 per head. With a population over five million then and about 25 times that now, federal spending nears $5 billion annually. Analysts warn at current pace, the cost may consume the entire annual income within under fifty years. The piece compares modern government growth to ancient nations, noting the shift from oxcart to auto and airplane speed.
Mason City Globe-Gazette notes Patton's Monthly survey showing recurring US depressions with long downturns lasting 12 to 30 months and subsequent booms. It argues history repeats due to enduring human nature, and it says the current downturn since August 1929 has lasted over thirty months with rising signs ahead.
The piece argues that the prestige of college football is fading as economic stress shifts attention to academics. It notes many universities, including in Iowa, have oversized stadiums and costly athletic programs, with administrators and alumni regretting the expense. The era of football heroes may wane while brains gain glory in scholastic settings.
The piece argues states should curb requests for federal relief funds and prove they cannot handle unemployment issues locally. It warns much aid is temporary loans to be repaid and urges state officials to recognize federal money is not an endless resource.
Mr Dugan criticizes the farm bureau charging it lacks moral right to spend $3,000 of taxpayer money and to hold office in the courthouse with free postage. He calls the institution immoral and a war measure that has caused ongoing trouble.
Washington notes describe Roosevelt and Garner meeting publicly at Peekskill to project harmony for the campaign. Garner, fresh from Texas, claims he can help the ticket and confirms his willingness to follow Roosevelt’s lead, while contrasting Texas conservatism with eastern expectations. Curtis warns vice presidential alignment may differ from the head of ticket on prohibition.
Rial Taylor of Alta died of apoplexy after a four day illness. He was 54, unmarried, born in Frederika, and survived by four sisters and four brothers. Funeral held in Alta with burial there. Relatives from Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Frederika attended. John Neuendorf’s 74th birthday observed with a large gathering.
California visitors Mr and Mrs Carl Clausing and sister Mrs Lizetta Meyer guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Koch then visited Ernest Karsten in Fredericksburg. Jesup residents Monte Albert Will Freelich joined Eri C Fink family for Sunday. Numerous trips, vacations, church events, illnesses and birthday observances fill a busy Readlyn area social week.
Mrs. Henry Boderman and daughter Amanda of Elma visited here Sunday at Mrs. F. H. Harmening’s home. Several relatives from Waterloo Evanston Des Moines Oskaloosa and other towns joined gatherings in Knoxville Nashua and Nashua park for picnics and family visits. Families from Tri poli Plainfield Charles City and Strawberry Point were mentioned with multiple relatives present.
Albert Ducker Ben Edwards Arthur Degelau and Erhart Pries fished at Waukon Junction Sunday. Leslie Huck Ernest Dorn near Denver and Mr and Mrs R F Thiemann fished at West Union last Wednesday. Vila Pries celebrated her fourth birthday with fourteen tots. Various families toured Fort Atkinson Spillville and Decorah Sunday. A kitten ball game is set for Friday August 26 between Waverly firemen and Bremer. On Sunday August 28 the Evangelical Sunday school league team of Waverly will play Bremer.
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