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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1931
Page
4
A compact price list shows options for yearly, six month, and triage plans with corresponding amounts in dollars. The figures appear as $2.00, $1.00, and $0.50, suggesting tiered access or subscription terms.
Voters in the Independent School District of Tripoli are urged to approve a $55,000 bond issue on February 11 to fund a new high school building and expanded grounds. The editorial argues rising enrollment, need for higher courses such as Smith Hughes and commercial programs, and benefits to the community justify better facilities while promising cost control within the bond limit. It stresses duty to present and future generations to provide educational opportunity.
The American Red Cross faces its greatest peace-time emergency due to the 1930 drought. Southern Missouri Arkansas southern Illinois and Kentucky are hardest hit with widespread supply relief needed for 186 540 people in one state alone. Water shortages kill livestock and cold weather worsens conditions as Tripoli Chapter pledges 100 and calls for local donations to support relief efforts.
The writers who predicted scant snow this winter and ample rainfall last spring for 1930 have again misjudged the weather outlook, sparking renewed skepticism about speculative forecasts from meteorology columnists.
A Alabama is noted as fortunate as its legislature conducts a ses sion only once in four years. The comment highlights the unusual four year cycle and the perceived benefits of the long interim between sessions.
A subdued Senate and President Hoover clash over recalling three Federal Power Commission nominees. Hoover argues constitutional appointment with Senate consent prevents reconsideration. The episode exposes political grandstanding, risk to executive balance, and prompts calls to focus on urgent appropriation bills before March 4.
Washington snapshots reveal the Republican plan for Hoover's renomination and reelection campaign. Robert H. Lucas executive director of the Republican National Committee urges precinct leaders to defend the President and wage an aggressive campaign to 1932. The letter lauds Hoover as a business expert who upheld wages and living standards and kept many employed amid a growing unemployment crisis. Alfred E. Smith's letter to Senator Wagner seeks apology for distributing a prior circular in campaigns last year, with Smith denying making the quoted statement.
Charles City debaters arrived to contest two debates with our teams at 3 40 PM on Monday. Both squads performed well though turnout was light as late arrival shortened audience time. Semester averages list top seniors Elda Hagen 94 Berdine Bockhaus 91 Lucille Korte 91.
In the opening game of the season Tripoli lost to Frederika 16 to 34. Jacobson led Tripoli with an early basket, while Jordan of Frederika sparked the offense with two early three pointers and continued scoring through the second quarter. Brouse officiated.
Fremont District No 1 reports teacher Leona Keough. Library inventory shows about 310 books in good condition. Attendance near perfect last two weeks with only Monday absence due to bad roads. Roberta Brewer Winifred Chapin Doris Chapin maintain perfect attendance. Dorothy Klemp missed one day for grandmother's funeral. Marie Walter Earl and LaVera scored 100 percent in geography test Monday.
Mr and Mrs Louie Platte spent Wednesday evening at the Fred Platte home in Denver. Henry Henning Jr was a Tripoli shopper Thursday afternoon. A number from the area attended the Firemen's Dance in Tripoli Wednesday. Neighbors helped Ernest Struck move day Friday to the Carl Kuker place. Will Bang and Ernest Redies were Waverly business callers Saturday forenoon. Mr and Mrs Gustav Redies...
Des Moines resident Lawrence Coleman recounts relief from stomach trouble after three weeks using Konjola a medicine with 32 ingredients. He reports improved appetite weight gain and better sleep and recommends it for stomach troubles dizziness constipation and allied ailments sold at H H Sorg drug store in Tripoli Iowa and by local druggists.
Mrs August Fredericks and Miss Esther Lohmann spent Sunday afternoon with Ernest Redies. Tripoli callers included Mr and Mrs Ernest Quade Hermann Pichelman and Mrs Stanley Pichelman on Friday. Adela Lohmann stayed at Waverly with Christ Stehn from Saturday to Monday. Families at Waverly and Verns courted others, with visits to Henry Kuker ill Dietrich, and Carl Behrends at the county seat Monday.
Birthday observances were held at the H F Krueger and Herman Groening residences Thursday evening for the ladies. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Wernard Diercks and children, Paul Schaefer and families, F F Moeller and families, Clarence Detterding, Ed Schoenbach, and more at various homes in Denver and nearby towns. Norma is celebrating a birthday Monday. Stanley Koch has a limb infection.
A weekly roller skating event will be held every Thursday night at the Tripoli Opera House. Organizers promise good skates and a friendly atmosphere for all attendees.
A large company leader in its field seeks a good man to call on farmers in a county area. The firm remains steady despite general slumps. Requires good references and farm experience preferred. No sales experience needed. Only investment is time and car. Write 209 Pearl St Cedar Falls Ia or call 833 M for details.
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