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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1932
Page
6
Tripoli Iowa second class mail under 1879 act. Established since 1894. Subscription rates: yearly in advance two dollars, six months one dollar, three months zero. Official paper of Bremer County.
The letter thanks advertisers correspondents and subscribers for a trying year. It expresses optimism about 1933 noting general business conditions improved and that readers should enjoy a carefree Christmas and share in the good things expected in the new year.
Postmaster James F. Martin at Santa Claus, Spencer County, Indiana, handles an avalanche of Christmas greetings and letters from children nationwide and abroad. Demand has surged due to publicity drawing requests to remail cards and ensure Santa Claus postmarks, with many items at risk of going to the dead letter office unless groups volunteer to reply.
The article argues public hopes for rapid beneficial legislation fade in the current lame duck session. It cites Senator Capper saying only routine business will pass, with a new deal likely only after a special April session. Optimism wanes as Washington marks time through the next three months.
In a Christmas appeal the writer urges the community to assist the needy with clothes and food. The call stresses personal action, delivering aid directly to families and finding personal reward in helping others during the season.
A quote denounces government involvement in industry as unconstitutional and harmful. It argues that state support for one class creates competition with private firms, increases federal bureaus, and shifts costs to taxpayers. The speaker questions why government should back private business and then seek deficits from citizens.
The Iowa Press Fran a editorial argues Hoover’s moratorium kept Europe from defaulting on war debts to the United States. France, angry at Germany relief, faces strain as U S decisions affect payback. The Chronicle supports debt payments with flexibility and criticizes blanket cancellation proposed by Henry Wallace, noting Wall Street lenders back such cancelation.
West Union Afro-Gazette argues for income tax based on ability to pay rather than property ownership. It notes property bears 97 percent of taxes and urges replacing the visible property tax with taxation of net earnings to achieve a fairer distribution amid political shifts.
Nearly $100 in scrip is circulating in Rock Rapids as part of a municipal relief plan. Workmen on city projects receive twenty cents an hour plus two fifty cent scrip notes and sixty cents cash daily. Each time scrip changes hands a one cent stamp is added, and after fifty four stamps the bill is cashed for fifty cents. The scheme aims to create new business and relieve unemployment by spreading the money through local trade.
Louis Murphy files a campaign expense report showing $4,643.50 of his own funds spent for the bid for United States Senator. The report notes $1,000 from an anti prohibition association and other contributions above $5,000. Senator Brookhart reportedly contributed $1,929.80 to stay on the payroll amid the election machinery.
The editorial argues the state primary law has harmed both major parties by replacing old party bosses with a new set of leaders, creating a fractured system. It contends repeal or modification is urgent for the Democratic opportunity, urging action to redeem pledges and defeat parties failing to do so.
The New Hampton Tribune-Gazette urges readers to back local bakeries as several shops in towns like Hawkeye have closed recently. It argues outside bread wagons threaten small bakeries and stresses community support is vital for two New Hampton bakeries and local families dependent on the industry.
Tama News-Herald argues against county consolidation claiming it will raise taxes and distance government from citizens. The piece warns that merging counties moves public affairs farther away, making it harder for residents to see, reach, and influence officials in a timely manner.
A mix of alarming events and calm leadership marks Washington as gun brandishing intruder in the House prompts near panic. Representative Maas coolly handles the crisis while McFadden’s impeachment push highlights party fault lines and voter frustrations with primaries and political machines.
Washington reports President Hoover weighing a bipartisan commission to meet foreign debtors and address overdue installments. The proposal, detailing three Democrats and three Republicans, aims to ease tensions before the June 15 payments and prevent a recurrence of a prior debt dispute between the United States and France.
It notes that while today force is rejected for debt collection, during Andrew Jackson's presidency and Louis Philippe's reign policy was unsettled. It asserts that Congress and the French chamber of deputies controlled state finances, shaping debt policy across eras.
A resolution introduced by Representative Knutson of Minnesota to bar importing securities of France and Belgium and to prohibit advertising them in U S newspapers wins broad Senate approval in spirit. Senatorial supporters say the move expresses public resentment toward the defaulters even if not enacted into law.
Testifying before the house committee on departmental expenditures, J Clawson Roop, director of the budget, said that it would be wiser to have the recommendations reconsidered and stored for future review. The remarks emphasized cautious fiscal planning amid uncertain funds.
The piece outlines Senate questions on savings from Hoover era orders, fights over confirmations, and potential naval nominations near Roosevelt’s inauguration. It notes Theodore Roosevelt Island’s future park links and possible Roosevelt memorial form, then warns about circulating counterfeit money ahead of Christmas.
Reg Kennedy caught the world record smallmouth bass weighing 13 pounds 8 ounces in Lake Gertrude, Lake County, Florida. His line broke as the fish neared the boat, but he secured the prize and saved the catch, losing his rod in the effort. Kennedy credits luck to his red hair and fishing with a red-headed plug.
The Fishers' "Pigeon Route" tests use carrier pigeons to carry messages from boats at sea to the home port. Many boats lack radio, and even radio-equipped ships may need a backup. If trials succeed, the pigeon service could expand across the Danish fishing fleet.
Proponents view the Appalachian trail as a 1300 mile footpath for hikers from Maine to Georgia. By 1929 about 500 miles have been built mainly in New England New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Virginia. The route avoids roads and lowlands to grant access to mountains and wild country for tramping camping and recreation. It follows the crest line of the Appalachian system offering skyline views from mountain summits where feasible.
A brief exchange quotes a man urging prudence before marriage and another replying he has little money. The two lines reflect cautious views on finances and commitment in a light, personal note.
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