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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1933
Page
4
The Pathfinder lists ninety five words deemed most inspiring in English. Words include Almighty achievement ambition beauty courage devotion faith greatness heroism liberty life love justice knowledge peace pride perseverance power prayer progress royalty triumph truth and victory.
In Bremer County the editor notes widespread price stagnation for telephone service, electric light, railroad freight, and farm machinery, contrasting with falling farm commodity prices. He urges rate reductions and broader tax relief to aid farmers, stating many have cut service while others struggle with high costs and franchise constraints.
Hearst papers lead a broad movement urging Americans to buy American made products. The push parallels other nations and a House bill passed 150 to 18 to require U S government departments to purchase United States produced supplies. Foreign imports, including 89 million Japanese lamps by 1982, undercut American industry with cheaper, higher current consuming items.
The piece recounts efforts to abolish lame duck sessions in Congress, noting initial Senate moves in 1923, repeated failures in the House, and success in 2024 as the constitutional amendment nears ratification by enough states. It highlights liberal and progressive pushes and commends congressional efficiency.
The article warns that national debt climbs with deficits from 1931 1933 and 1938 per capita cost at 34387 reflecting a 500 percent rise over 15 years. Treasury estimates predict federal debt reaching about 19240000000 with cumulative deficits totaling 3250000000.
Editorial argues 400000 deposited at the Iowa Falls postal savings bank drains local funds as two local banks closed leaving a post office that does not loan or clear checks. It urges the federal government to stop competing with national banks, keep oversight, and return money to work in its home communities.
A proposal suggests exempting idle farm lands from taxation to reduce over production, aiming to lift low prices for crops and livestock. Supporters argue idle land would pause cultivation and raise prices, while taxation pressure currently forces farmers to cultivate regardless, enlarging surpluses and starvation prices.
The Rockford Register reports that poor relief costs have risen from 300 dollars daily six months ago to 500 dollars daily now, threatening to exhaust the poor fund and other uses. Banks in Charles City warn they will not cash county warrants next year, signaling potential treasury shortfalls. The county must decide whether to divert road funds to relief duties or strictly follow the law.
Historical note recalls Iowa's 86 year history with only three democratic governors Briggs Hempstead and Boies since statehood. Clyde Herring becomes the second democratic governor since the rise of the Republican party and first since 1894, ending 38 years of Republican rule.
The Hampton Chronicle argues deficiency judgments give mortgage holders leverage after taking property for less than loaned. It condemns current law, urges Iowa legislature to ban all deficiency judgments to curb unfair advantage and protect financially distressed mortgagors.
James P. McDonnell of Buffalo Minnesota and vice president of the Minnesota Taxpayers League argues for full public disclosure of receipts and expenditures in all county and local units. He says open reports enable taxpayers to track government actions and protest when needed, tightening fiscal oversight.
In a sharp portrait of Washington dysfunction the piece laments filibusters and stalled reforms as 95 of 96 senators back a measure while one blocks action. It cites Horatius as a symbol for today’s impasse and criticizes Huey Long and party wrangling over branch banking and monetary bills. Premium outrage blends with humor about Florence Ziegfeld’s vanished revue.
Washington snapshots report the senate foreign relations committee favoring a joint resolution granting the president power to join with other governments in embargoing arms exports after determining such shipments aid aggression. President Hoover urged action while President-elect Roosevelt voiced long-time support for embargoes on arms to belligerents. The piece also covers the American Legion opposing cuts to veterans benefits and demanding continued care for the disabled.
The report notes Senator-elect Mc Adoo of California defends wartime price fixing by the government to curb depression. It covers his town arrival from California, a Senate chamber visit with adviser Byrnes, and discussions with Roosevelt associates.
Democratic factionalism surfaces as Utah lawmakers split over former Governor George H. Dern for interior secretary. Senator King backs Dern, claiming broad Democratic support in Utah and nearby states, while D W Ewing leads the opposing camp. King plans to travel to New York to query President Roosevelt about Dern's chances.
A senate judiciary subcommittee in its first meeting since hearings favors rewriting the Col lier 3.2 percent beer bill to satisfy constitutional requirements without doubt. Senator Blaine notes overwhelming support for language changes. President Hoover, in a new message urging bankruptcy law revision, stresses debtor protections while reiterating creditor safeguards.
Autograph dealers price Calvin Coolidge signatures at 2.50 for a plain signature and 12.50 to 25 for letters depending on length. Other presidents show varied values: Taft 2 dollars, Theodore Roosevelt 5, Wilson 10, McKinley 5, Harrison 20, Washington 50, per the Charles E. Lauriat Company.
A four month old, Frank Michael Cammarano, was found murdered in his crib with three stab wounds to the heart. The knife remained impaled in the mattress, suggesting a vengeance crime. Police deem the act a serious violent offense and express pessimism about deterrence.
An old tip claims ivory soap coats clothespins to prevent freezing on lines in cold weather. After soaking and air drying without rinsing, pins supposedly stay unfrozen, stay intact, and can be used to hold garments without smoking or imparting odors.
The procedure describes mixing rich ivory suds with kerosene to form a thick emulsion. After stirring, spread the emulsion on the window pane and let it stand about thirty minutes to soften putty for easier scraping with a thin-bladed knife or razor blade.
Instructions describe wetting hands and rubbing on Ivory soap to produce a thick dry lather, then rolling the cake. The fragment implies a preparatory method for cleansing or shaping with soap as a step in a process.
A newspaper tip explains rubbing Ivory soap along door edges and cabinet grooves to prevent sticking. It advises greasing window ropes and sashes that bind, noting smoother up and down movement with regular soap application for better operation.
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