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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1933
Page
5
Local notes and social items from Buchanan and nearby towns list visits, births, funerals, hospital stays, and relatives traveling. Notable entries include a January 30 birth to Lavern and family and multiple visits among residents of Waterloo Tripoli Waverly Fredericksburg and Readlyn.
Farmers Store Tripoli notes a 46 28 loss for the locals and a Tripoli seconds win over Frederika. Mrs Mary Schultz and sons visited Waverly and supper at Mrs Anna Ladage s. Community groups meet Quilters Royal Neighbors Ladies Aid and birthday party for Elvira Holmes. Socials include bridge at The Thursday Club and a sale near Art Geneke.
Mr and Mrs Randolph Gooden visited the Randoph Buhr home in Mason City Saturday and returned Monday. Mrs E C Claus and daughter Mary Ruth with Mrs Clara Claus visited Sumner Wednesday evening. They later visited Cedar Falls for a play Tutor Ticklers 1933 at Iowa State Teachers College. New Double D Cod Liver Oil marketed by H H Sorg. Nathan Sorg chosen to help direct the Washington Ball at Town State Teachers College on February 24, with duties on decorations. he is a senior pursuing a BA in education.
The article notes about 10,000 books on Napoleon forming a substantial Napoleonic library. It claims works have appeared roughly every 98 hours since his death 112 years ago, reflecting extensive scholarly and popular interest in his life.
A two headed snake, described as a remarkable freak, died in England recently. The creature’s two heads fought over food, leaving the body unable to eat properly and highlighting the oddity of the specimen.
A colonial-era description notes the Otomacas, a South American tribe, practice a marriage cycle that pairs all girls with elderly widowers and all boys with elderly widows, a custom said to produce a mix of youth and misery among participants.
America's 750000 coal mining workforce welcomes a new blasting method using carbon-dioxide cartridges that produce no odor or smoke and do not ignite coal dust or gas, promising a safer, explosion-free process.
Three women in Burma can charm king cobras to sway close and kiss them on the lips, a feat few men attempt. The piece notes the rarity of female snake charmers in the world today and highlights their daring skill.
In the forests of British Guiana nature grows a large variety of bush ropes twisted so evenly that they are nearly indistinguishable from man made ropes at a short distance.
A portion of Captain Kidd related funds arrives to support a Middletown church while camel fights bolster support for Turkey's national air service, reflecting diversified charitable heritage and international spectacle.
Ancient Athens celebrated speakers by throwing garments. About 600 B C Draco faced a crowd so eager they reportedly smothered him with robes during a famous speech.
A historical note explains unusual drug effects noting tincture of opium harms in small doses more than large, while wood alcohol damages the retina but spares other delicate tissues of the body.
The three major broadcasting networks of the United States spend an average of $100,000 a week for the long distance telephone lines that carry their programs from station to station.
Quackenbush was bound over to district court on $500 bond after a Tuesday arrest on larceny charges tied to a farm sale. The case centers on a 99 year lease and a penny auction at the Sophia Swinton farm east of Horton, with extensive witness accounts from Mrs Swinton’s son Spencer Swinton detailing prior rent and mortgage actions.
E Forrest Byers minister notes Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with sermon Greatness of Lincoln A children's story precedes the sermon weekly Parents urged Christian Endeavor at 8 00 and choir practice at 7 00 Thursday evening at the W H Warner home
The St Peter's Evangelical Church led by Pastor Theo A. Thomas lists Sunday school at 9 30, German services at 10 30, and congregation meeting at 1 30. Teachers meet Monday at 7 30, Ladies Aid Society gathering Wednesday at 2, and choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30.
St John's Lutheran led by Pastor E A Hanff holds Sunday school at 9:30 a m German service follows at 10:30 a m Junior choir practices Thursday 6 45 p m Lutheran chorus girls meet Thursday 7 20 p m and the senior choir begins Monday at 7 p m
Before the 1917 revolution Russia sought to curb socialist propaganda by repainting prison cells after each occupancy to erase hidden messages, reflecting strict controls on dissent and information.
The ancient sport was among the most dangerous, with fighters allowed heavy lead or iron guards on the hands, a practice that delighted undertakers.
Historical reports place Largest Harem King Wisea of Uganda at the height of his rule about fifty years ago with a harem estimated to exceed seven thousand wives. The claim stems from ancient chronicles and local lore about his vast household and authority.
In 824 B C at Susa Persia, Alexander the Great arranged the largest mass wedding in history. About 10 000 Macedonian soldiers married Persian women to seal the union of two empires, a bold political and cultural alliance.
Centuries past funerals drew scandal seekers as friends praised the dead while foes were allowed to reveal hidden follies and point out faults, creating a blend of praise and sharp exposure during rites.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Piegors entertained at a Sunday celebration for the host's January 31 birthday. A 12 30 dinner included Carl Tegtmeier Ricky Pie gors Ewald Kleis and family J A Koch Stanley August Towne. Afternoon and supper guests from Horton Frederika and more enjoyed music visiting cards and refreshments.
Mrs Walter Beisner was honored at a birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Beisner on Sunday. The event marked Mrs Beisner's birthday on February 4 with cards music and a 5 30 lunch. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Beisner of Denver Mr and Mrs Will Beisner Mrs Caroline Beisner Mr and Mrs Henry Steidtler and Mr and Mrs W F Krueger.
The Schultz family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father. Gratitude is extended for the floral tributes from Mrs. F. C. Schultz and children.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Carstensen and daughter Margaret of Cedar Falls visited at the Andrew Carstensen home Thursday evening. Calls and visits spread through Tripoli with neighbors and relatives stopping by the Geo Heideman, Will Bergman, Wm Wagner and Chapin households over the weekend.
One of history’s most remarkable boy actors, English youth William Betty, rose to fame in 1802 at age 11 for mastering heavy Shakespearean roles. So celebrated were his talents that the House of Commons adjourned to watch him perform Hamlet.
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