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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1933
Page
4
An editorial contrasts razor blade pricing with corn value to show a widening gap between factory profits and farm incomes. It criticizes big business for high consumer prices while paying farmers low commodity returns, urging fair pricing to revive the broad market and sustain industry.
A New Year message calls for a clear mind a strong heart and stout hands to pledge a more prosperous and satisfactory 1933. The note urges unified determination and collective effort to achieve better outcomes.
The Iowa Press argues that rising postal savings deposits in Dubuque reflect fear that drains local banks and retards prosperity. If funds return to banks, credit would improve. the trend is likely nationwide, and restoring public confidence is key to normal business activity.
Reports from Cerro Gordo county treasurer say no bids were received for any of the 7000 parcels offered at the delinquent tax sale. A review notes in many counties bidders also failed to appear, prompting questions about possible prearrangement and future plans for unpaid properties.
The Northwood Anchor notes a worrying mood of intimidation as a Wisconsin farmer, Max Cichon, used a gun to deter foreclosures. Sheriff’s posse and twenty deputies forced surrender while aiming to serve papers. The piece warns that threats and mob-like tactics spread as unions seek a six hour five day week and farmers threaten action at court houses.
A humorous column recalls a cold day scene with a high school boy hatless and underdressed yet wearing fine gloves, followed by a girl in silk stockings and fur, and a proud mother in a fur coat with a young boy in short pants, all observed in one street encounter.
Humboldt readers see two Winterset high school boys expelled after a search reveals a half pint of booze. The piece argues youth mistakes and the school liberty expose decency and the need for accountability, noting future consequences and the imprudence of immorality.
Under financial pressure, proposed consolidations of state departments arise from those claiming vision. Critics ask if past efforts were unnecessary and warn against penny wise and pound foolish ideas. Public records must stay accurate and work must continue regardless of consolidation plans.
A short reflection condemns people who unjustly criticize public officials while seeking personal gain. It argues such critics are self serving, tear down rather than build up, and prioritize cash over community progress. The piece implies public corruption and anti civic spirit among many readers.
Washington leaders lament a do nothing congress as the Ship of State is steered by many inexperienced hands. The piece warns of delayed relief, budget battles, and possible March 4 changes while noting Roosevelt’s optimistic tax and spending plans may fall short. It ends with a Browning quote about patience.
Republican leaders counter Democratic claims over responsibility for an expected extra congressional session. Discussions begin January 5 on a federal six hour day five day week for industry, with Senate action led by Democrat Senator Black. Senator Borah proposes taxing brewer profits tied to 3.2 percent beer. Philippine Island independence bill moves toward approval against possible veto. South Carolina merchants reportedly sell cigarettes at one cent, amid an odd anecdote involving an egg and a customer.
Senate members debate easing the dollar to raise crop prices and reduce debts while Roosevelt nears entry. Glass-Borah extends national bank circulation, with many viewing it as inflationary. House leaders search for revenue to balance the budget. Hoover era sales tax plans waver. Domestic farm relief and foreign policy bridging hints surface as Day and Williams head to Geneva for the world monetary conference. Hoover signals retreat from international issues, leaving Congress and Roosevelt to face fiscal and policy tremors.
Iowa State College reports in its fourth bulletin on the Iowa Farm Mortgage Situation from 1915 to 1932 that farm debt in Iowa totals about 1.083 billion dollars with 45 percent of land mortgaged. The rise stems from 1917 to 1920 land purchases, while 1931–32 price declines triggered widespread forced sales and assignments to mortgage holders. Insurance companies and private investors hold major blocks, with private investors funding much of the 1915–1920 surge.
The narrative explains Camp Fire symbolism including the seven fagots on the ring representing the law seek beauty give service pursue knowledge be trustworthy hold on to health glorify work and be happy. Side beads symbolize ranks Wood Gatherer Fire Maker Torch Bearer and various craft honors represented by colored beads.
In English class last week students wrote original Christmas stories and read them in class. A program with games and gifts followed before a Christmas break. Five pupils scored 100 on a spelling test Iris Omelik Violet Shipp Edward Bunger Edwin Schroeder Donald Lee.
A sample of market terms includes eggs for light and heavy hens, heavy broilers, leghorn broilers, roosters, ducks with weights of five and six pounds, ducks under five pounds, good hogs and sows, and veal calves.
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