This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1934
Page
6
A 1934 Chevrolet introduces Knee Action independent front suspension. The welded oil bath unit lets front springs match rear in frequency for a smoother ride, improved handling, safety at speed, and better tire life. The rigid frame attachment and compact front spring unit support vertical wheel motion via steel arms.
January hints suggest a rose tea party using pink glassware rose colored sugar and pink confections. It notes rose themed decor pink aprons doilies and Venetian glass as attractive elements. Practical tips cover window cleaning avoidance wind for cut flowers daily water changes and stem clipping. Drip coffee advice follows.
A practical guide explains that the drip method is the simplest purest economical way to brew coffee. Use a covered pot and a small muslin bag, fill with fine ground coffee, and pour boiling water through once to extract flavor without tannic acid.
A copyright notice states that Copywright 1933 was issued by The Bonnet Brown Corporation of Chicago. The item likely notes authorship and rights assignment for a publication or product associated with the firm in that year.
Briggs notes trade progress after his absence with manager reporting steady sales on time. He confirms the business runs like clockwork and praises punctual sales as he reviews the books at the Chelsea Record.
Farmer Cortassel praises his helper Josh for criticism of his speeches. Josh notes the president’s college laws are clearly written. A Sophomore jokes he is not a runner but specializes in weight events, reflecting a play on language and student life.
Cartoon style panel features a talking donkey remarking on large ears. A companion quips that nature never makes mistakes, prompting a humorous exchange about facial features and pride.
Twenty five years ago in the Leader's Files notes Shell Rock barbering, Osage lumber yard transfer, a seven year old boy's fatal fall in Til, deaths of Mrs Koch in Gridley Kansas and funeral attendance, Bertha Feldt helping at the Tripoli House, local travels to Sumner and Lisbon North Dakota, and market prices from that era with eggs at 25 cents and hogs at 5 75.
Ten years ago on January 23 1924 notable local deaths included Carl Luhring at Clasen hospital after an unsuccessful operation Mrs Carolina Schoenfeldt of Tripoli aged 72 and a half Lavera Kirchhoff three died of scarlet fever and double pneumonia Miss Martha Leckington who ran the Tripoli House left for Madison Wisconsin and Esther Buchheiser formerly a Tripoli junior high teacher died in Meeker Colorado
Five years ago on January 23 1929 Mrs August Bierman died at her Douglas township home near Siegel Lutheran church aged 77. John Senne and wife returned to Glasgow Montana after being called by the death of Christ Senne, John’s father. Gustav Sievers of Bensenville Illinois spent a few days with Ernest Dettmering in this city. Dr Elmer E Dunkelberg, a former local physician now living in Wisconsin, visited here Monday to see old friends.
Week ending January 19 items list transfers including Frank Sager sheriff to Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co for 11034.97. F Dohrmann to Raymond Dohrmann for 1. T H Hicks to Waverly Savings Bank for 1. Cedar Rapids National Bank to Merchants National Bank for 1. Merchants National Bank for 1. Nathan F Elliott to George S Elliott for 1. G O Van Derveer trustee to Bremer County IA for 208. Parcel details cover several sections and tracts in 9 townships.
A courtroom exchange reveals a witness confirming prior appearance in a suit case. The judge asks the suit type and the witness replies describing the blue serge attire. The line blends legal setting with a witty quip.
The piece describes a daughter arranging a small piano scene while a character called Old Grump praises it, saying it is about time for some peace and quiet. The exchange hints at domestic harmony and a moment of leisure. The mood shifts from gruff to satisfied.
A pupil asked who started Thanksgiving and a schoolmate replied that it was started by the Turks. The exchange reflects a playful, though incorrect, classroom misunderstanding about the holiday’s origins.
Tripoli junior high lost 57 5 to Sumner but Tripoli first team won 30 18. Next they beat Plainfield 51 12 in junior and 38 24 in senior contests. Officials 96 Carpenter and Chestnut of Waverly. Next home doubleheader vs Nashua at 7 30. Admissions 10 and 20 cents. Also notes on pine spruce fir and hemlock trees by Miss Chesebro.
Fourth grade students visited the assembly room to hear a ventriloquist. Kenneth Shipp has been absent since Thursday due to chicken pox. In science class, students study evergreens and examined five kinds brought to class: pine, spruce, hemlock, fir, and arborvitae.
Angela M. Keyes writes of Ag nese an Italian blind vendor who selects the finest fruit. Children help unload and arrange the stand which becomes the market’s most attractive. Students drew fruit pictures and posters in art class and judged by neatness and proportion.
The note outlines a history review on the Revolutionary War with a test planned for Wednesday. It recalls reading class work on the poem Find a Way, with students memorizing one stanza each. It cites last Friday's speed and comprehension tests, a memory comprehension average of 76 percent, and a reading speed of 178 words per minute, noting Margaret Holmes achieved a perfect comprehension score.
In geography the class studies Russia as the last country of Europe and will begin Asia. English focuses on prepositions. Sevenths graders wrote poems such as I Want to Be a Teacher of a Little School describing a small schoolhouse beside a pool.
A short verse speaks of a small school where a teacher uses themselves as a tool to guide children and impart the golden rule. The lines imply hands on instruction and moral education shaping young minds.
A pair of hobby poems express wishes to become a cook and a seamstress. Violet Shipp desires baking pies cakes and tarts to content her heart while Iris Cmelik hopes to craft a neat dress. Both lay out playful personal aspirations.
Eighth grade notes include expanding newspaper headlines in English class. Students presented talks on headlines and bonds while studying a poem The House By the Side of the Road. Gretchen and Veronica Hanff return after two weeks absent.
Public returns to liquid laxatives with senna as the active, gentle helper. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is advertised as safe for children, regulation of dose, and a predictable bowel movement within weeks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.