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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1934
Page
4
Editor Peacock states that banking cash levels are high, merchant trade has improved, and farm prices for hogs butterfat corn and small grain are up. Debts from past years remain a hurdle, but with fewer unforeseen disasters, 1935 should be one of the best years since the 1929 peak.
A Congress likely to act early on a bill to pay Federal Adjusted Service Certificates. Backers claim annual savings of 112 million dollars for twelve years plus 10 million in admin costs. The plan avoids bonds and taxes, benefits veterans, and would deliver 289 185.39 dollars to Bremer County exservice men holding certificates.
Widespread concern over winter hardships for wild birds prompts sportsmen and farmers to provide food and shelter. Heavy snows reduce ground food while drought last summer worsens water prospects, risking quail coveys and pheasant flocks. Simple, low time actions can save many birds, aiding future hunting and crop protection.
The piece argues crime dominates American society alongside social ills and liquor control. It cites a murder every forty five minutes, four hundred thousand engaged in crime, thirteen billion dollars spent on criminals, and twenty times more murders than Britain, framing crime as a principal national crisis.
The text states that road, car, and human factors determine crashes, with the human element being the most important. It argues nearly all accidents trace to human behavior, including drivers and others on the road.
Editorial urges pheasant hunters to enforce laws and curb bad sportsmanship across 27 northern counties. It cites the 1935 possibility of restricting hunting to game management areas and describes area rules, permit needs, tagging, and penalties for violators. It warns that continued violations could limit hunting to rabbits only.
A Northwood Anchor column critiques crime sentencing trends, arguing life terms are often shortened by parole boards. It warns governors reduce life sentences to fractions of their terms, allowing earlier release and parole to sheriffs. The piece laments rising costs of human life and property amid evolving penal policies.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports 48 carloads of Argentine oats arriving in Iowa for Quaker Oats and a Chicago shipload of about 840,000 bushels docked for distribution. The USDA cites five million bushels shipped since August with another 1.5 million contracted, while prices reflect high import costs. The piece questions tariffs and foreign competition, urging risk assessment for U S agriculture.
A Washington style critique divides the nation into three groups the thoughtful observers the self interested taxpayers and the smug. The piece warns labor’s leaders may abuse power and cites the Hamilton Woolen Company in Southbridge Massachusetts closing as a case of outside agitation and detrimental union pressure risking 1000 unemployed.
A reprint of Albert W. Atwood drawing on The Saturday Evening Post argues banks show many loan applications granted yet overall credit remains restrained as borrowers seek to reduce debt and banks insist on liquidity. It notes high cash reserves, reduced borrowing needs, and the risk of tying funds to long term capital while depositors demand on demand funds.
Congregational church led by E F Byers holds Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 Christian Endeavor at 7 30. Orchestra and choir rehearals Thursday evening. The Ladies Aid meets at four. Members asked to attend after the meeting with a covered dish and sandwiches.
The German congregation led by Pastor Theo A Thomas will hold English services and Holy Communion at 10 30 on Sunday No Sunday School New Year Eve and Day German language services at 7 30 and 10 00 respectively The Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday at 2 Choir rehearsals Thursday at 7 and 8
St John’s Lutheran under Pastor A Hanff lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and German divine service at 10 30 a m. New Year’s Day service in German at 10 30 a m. Congregation annual meeting set for January 3 at 1 o’clock.
Washington discussions reveal a prepared push for government acquisition of all railroads. Advocates, led by President’s advisers, cite a draft plan to take over railroads possibly via bond swaps, trading government bonds for railroad bonds, raising national debt and wiping stock value for shareholders.
Louise Dorothea Wilhelmina Boderman born January 5 1845 in Erdorf Germany. She married Ernest Boderman March 17 1867 and lived 57 years with him, raising ten children. They came to America in 1884 settling in Bremer county then Leroy township, later moving to Tripoli. She died December 18 1924 at nearly 80. Survived by four daughters five sons nineteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Funeral held December 22 at St Peters Evangelical church with Rev Theo Thomas officiating. Burial in St Peters cemetery.
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