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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1931
Page
4
The article notes railroads west of the Mississippi set a new two cents per mile passenger rate at the start of the year, lower than the prior decade. It argues lower fares could boost long trips, with freight rates potentially following to aid farmers amid generally falling prices and shifting transport competition.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls bygone days in Tripoli with lines about head shirts, horse hitching, no wristwatches, $2.50 weekly wages for maids, cigarette cards, tonsils, Sabbath keeping, lanterns on wagons, mud filled roads, straw ticks, wash tubs on Saturdays, Mother Hubbards dresses, carpeted brick steps, and stylish congress gaiters. It muses memory as a sign, not aging.
The Leader announces an appeal for former Tripoli residents now living far away to write in from Alameda California and other distant places. Readers in distant corners of the United States are invited to share letters, which are typically read with interest by locals and would be enjoyed weekly.
A recent government report shows Americans hold more money in savings than ever, challenging the idea that people spend beyond their means. The piece notes overall money in circulation has fallen from earlier years and suggests much funds may be hoarded and not circulating to benefit the public.
The year closed with the lowest average prices for farmers in years as most commodities sold for less than the cost of production. Experts believe drought strapped 1930 production reductions will tighten surpluses soon, raising farmer prices and, in turn, spurring general business improvement.
The article argues that the proposed tax hike will go before the Iowa Assembly this year and that higher revenue from Des Moines through taxation will be used for spending, implying it will be easy to find ways to dispose of the funds.
The Waterloo Courier’s December 31 issue shines with a 72 page industrial edition detailing Northeastern Iowa’s 1930 progress. It reflects extensive preparation and a strong focus on industrial developments during the year.
The Capitol faces eight weeks to push appropriations and bills before March adjournment. Senate conflicts over Norris, Lucas, and power reforms threaten delay. Proposals to redeem WWI veterans certificates, prohibition funding, Muscle Shoals, and the Capper Kelly measure loom large as Borah accuses critics of political posturing. A continuing resolution is proposed to forestall filibuster, but risks partisan backlash.
Edwin H. Fink writes from Alameda to Tripoli Leader in 1930 praising the weekly and noting Alameda’s growth. He describes proximity to Oakland and San Francisco, new air facilities, airports, and beaches, and shares personal updates about residence, travels, and greetings for the new year. He encourages more subscriber letters from Tri Polites and mentions classmate Glenn Anderson.
East of town Mr and Mrs Conrad Lampe near Plainfield and Will Rieck and family spent New Year s day at Henry Seehase home. John Nuss died at 84 after living with his daughter 11 years. Funeral at Buck Creek church. Will Rieck assisted with butchering at Henry Specht Jr home. Residents and visitors from Brandon Sumner Readlyn and nearby towns marked New Year festivities.
Mr and Mrs Henry Beisner hosted New Year’s Day visitors at the Will Beisner home. Will Hunemueller and son Donald joined Art Bunger and family at a birthday gathering. R A Michael and Fred Matthiessen assisted Art Bunger with beef butchering. The church committee met at Rev Dilges home and the annual meeting occurred Tuesday. Ruth Michael returned to Waverly for school. Joe Kelling of Denver visited the R A Michael home with other neighbors.
Mrs. Herman Schuldt will entertain the Thimble Bee club January 8 and all are urged to attend the officer election for the coming year. Ewald Remmers and family visited Herman Walter. Ernest Stiubey bought an oat hull er and seeks farmer patronage for feed grinding. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Griese Friday of last week. Rev. Herbert Groening resigned at Manchester for seminary study. Miss Cora Rohrssen home from Des Moines hospital work. Mrs. Henry Becker ill. New Year’s Eve watch party at Ernest Steege home. The “It” club met at the Epeneter home with college friends home on break. Herman Bast may discontinue blacksmithing to build a filling station on the corner.
Bremer County records show Poehler transferring lots 13 and 14 in block 13 Tripoli for 4000 dollars. Diekmann to Koch and Poehler 1 dollar for same lots. Nellie A Nuss to Rae Schild 7700 dollars for portions of section 19 93 14. Hecke to Muench 1 dollar for lands in section 5 98 13. Coddington admr to Laird parcels in Waverly and section 31 93 11. Cullinane to McKeown 1 dollar for e5 acres in section 34 93 12. Sager sheriff to Eg gabroad 4415 34 dollars for w32 percent acres in section 21 93 14.
Residents visited relatives over the holidays. Grandmother Bruns and Mrs. Schmidt are ill in Waterloo. Visitors included Wm Mohling and Mrs. Albrecht. Mission society meets January 7 in Waverly. High school basketball lost 28 to 24 at Janesville. Shell Rock hosts this week. Mrs. Steege entertains bridge group. Rev. G H Krueger and Mrs. Steege listed as ill.
The Town Council met with Mayor McCumber presiding and all councilmen present. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. A motion to approve claims was carried. Listed are labor, supplies, printing, salaries, service, and expenses for multiple individuals and firms including Waterman Sommers Parrott & Sons Tripoli Leader Tripoli Mercantile Co Buechele Lumber Co Kimbal Debel Fink Farmers Store Ambrose Auto Co and W G McKeown. Meeting adjourned by City Clerk A W Buechele.
District Court of Bremer County Iowa appointed the undersigned as administrator of the estate of John Pavelec deceased on December 29 1930. All creditors must file claims with the court and debtors pay the administrator by that date. Dated December 29 1930.
Professor John Dewey, Columbia philosopher and national chairman of the League for Independent Political Action, urged Senator George W. Norris to lead a new third party. He argued the issue is whether government rests with the people or with powerful economic groups seeking privilege.
Senator Borah of Idaho and Senator Norris of Nebraska both reject forming a new party. Borah, long speculated as a possible head, says he will stay a Republican. Progressive Republicans at odds with Hoover also vow not to abandon the GOP for a new allegiance, likely affecting Democratic support in 1982.
Secretary Hyde and Senator Caraway discussed Christmas cards sent under the free mailing privilege. The senator said he was told the Secretary sent greetings under official business. The Secretary replied the cards were not personal but the department's standard holiday greetings to cooperating officials and agencies.
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