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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1932
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader argues the Hawley Smoot tariff raises pork and beef rates and caps butter prices, blaming low farm prices on tariffs while noting pork imports, cattle imports from Canada and Mexico, and overall under consumption. The piece urges higher national buying power to stimulate farm markets.
The waiver system, once limited to a few Iowa banks, has spread across the state and beyond. It helps banks curb deposit withdrawals and supports borrowers by enabling note renewals and extending credit, preventing forced liquidation of customers and worsening conditions amid unemployment.
The Bremer and Chickasaw county gap on Primary 59 will be paved with federal money, not bonded debt or landowner charges. Iowa receives 3 million dollars in federal aid, providing employment for Bremer county residents as this autumn project proceeds, with applications for work collected at the county auditor's office. Around thirty applicants already sought jobs last week.
The writer urges action over numerous seining violations of fish and game laws in the Wapsie and nearby ponds as dynamite discharge in the river is noted. He calls on Hook and Line Club followers to report infractions to ensure better fishing in coming years.
A witty assertion proposes diverting one half of national armament spending to develop youth character in public schools. The idea claims it would banish war and improve social and political life nationwide.
The piece argues against automatic preference for the cheapest purchase, citing a University of Iowa coal contract. State officials favored Iowa coal to aid local miners, eight bidders won 5000 tons at $3.07 delivered to Iowa City. It questions if higher taxes resulted from this choice and urges readers to weigh whether buying cheapest is always best business.
The essay argues that the current downturn purges incompetents from leadership roles once common in prosperous times. It contends that surviving firms require brains to stay afloat, and as the country recovers those who endure will be better equipped, creating stronger progress than before.
Decorah Public Opinion records a Cleveland speech by Gov. Roosevelt criticizing stock and bank issues while arguing reform should start in New York, the stock exchange state. The piece notes the exchange’s location, NY’s role in securities, and the Bank of the United States failure as pivotal counterpoints.
A Record office visitor spoke of a man recently back from three weeks in Canada who met someone just released from a four year prison term for selling beer without a license. The piece argues the Canadian liquor system works there but criticizes American lax enforcement and the potential for trivial penalties.
Allison Tribune reports Des Moines auditors found laxity in university finances at Iowa City. The audit covers the school of business and criticizes administration while urging stronger control by the state board and finance committee to prevent extravagance and restore public trust.
The New Hampton Tribune-Gazette argues that bonus seekers have a strong moral right to demand bonuses from the United States government, stronger than several other groups, and warns that without citizen action to defend the government disaster could follow.
Bremer county taxpayers league meeting in Waverly outlines proposed state and county cuts. A long list urged to reduce school funding and eliminate several public programs, including poll tax payments and teacher minimum wage laws, with specifics on county salaries and road funding reforms.
The piece questions whether widespread contempt for authority shapes crime and behavior, arguing the social atmosphere fosters disrespect and raises concerns about lawfulness and governance.
Miss Vada Schwem returned Thursday from Chicago with sister Betty Schwem then left Saturday for Clear Lake for a brief outing, returning Wednesday. Elsa Kuhrt of Dubuque visited her Waterloo relatives and is employed in a large department store there. The Schmidt family and Darlene traveled to Waterloo, with Dubuque return. Guests at the Quade home included Ernest Quade, Will Bany and others from Siegel and Potter Siding. Valitha Sehnerstein and Minnie Schwein visited Waterloo while Mrs Sommer and children joined them. others spent the weekend with relatives in Waterloo and Waverly. Wayne Ackeenriched by guests from Popejoy and Waverly. later guests joined a Waverly visit. Ambrose family returned from Neenah. Arnemann relatives expected. Hankner family traveled to Champaign and Springfield to visit Oscar Hankner and Lincoln sites. Attendees at H. C. Vogt funeral in Waverly included multiple local families and relatives.
A traveler calling himself Hairbreath Harry arrived in Tripoli last Friday after the morning train. Bareheaded and rugged with a sun visor from an old inner tube, he gave poetry readings and campaigned, leaning on a crooked cane as townsfolk watched. He claims no fixed destination, joining many itinerants passing through the city in recent years. The piece notes the Welsh Eisteddfod as the oldest assembly.
Noted aphorism states that perception reflects inner burden. The line suggests personal outlook reveals what one carries within.
Church notes list services led by E F Byers with times for Sunday school at 9:00 and morning worship at 10:00 the sermon titled Love to God. Activities include Christian Endeavor at 7:30 junior choir Monday 7:50 senior choir Thursday 7:30 and Ladies Aid Thursday 2:30 in the church basement. Roll call responds with household hints hostesses Mrs Ida Franklin and Mrs Joe Snelling. A note urges renewed enthusiasm after a month’s vacation.
St John s Lutheran invites families to Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and divine service at 10:00 a.m. in English. The church offers a message of the old gospel of Jesus and His love and invites those without a home church to worship with them.
The Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. Louis's home Thursday afternoon. Junior choir practice is Thursday evening at seven. The Luther League will meet Sunday evening at eight, at the Rohrssen home. Life, peace and happiness offerings for the Treasury of Ala are mentioned.
The pastor will officiate at the 75th anniversary service for St. Peter's Church in Sutter IL. Rev Ph Hilligarat will occupy the pulpit while a German language divine worship is conducted after Sunday school and morning services at 9 o'clock.
A speaker in a feature notes a wish to scatter ashes and reflects on memories and meaning. The piece contrasts humor and sentiment as it explores how a life story can be told in fragments across locations and scenes.
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