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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1934
Page
4
The paper notes America’s mounting debt amid a run of “greatest” conditions and critiques the era’s political climate. It then discusses shifting views on married women working, arguing that married women in business displace men and should not compete with their husbands’ earnings.
A call for motorists to share the road and drive fairly. The piece argues selfish driving causes many accidents and urges drivers to consider others to reduce incidents.
The piece argues that state controlled liquor stores struggle to curb bootlegging as prices for hard liquor remain high and bonded goods costly. It notes much of the market uses poorer blends and that enforcement by state, county, and city officials will likely intensify as supply and demand balance over time.
Unrest grips Europe as Hitler’s Germany wields iron rule amid purges. Reports say he cracked down after June 30 and July 1 with terrorism, shooting Kurt von Schleicher and allies, while many Germans oppose his regime. The crisis threatens to reshape world affairs.
Editorial argues Congress approved 8.5 million dollars for wildlife promotion and conservation. It notes President Roosevelt named J N Darling, Thomas Beck, and Aldo Leopold to study conditions. Iowa’s 25 year plan led national efforts, with funds to acquire nonproductive lands as breeding sites and to establish a waterfowl flyway. It mentions a shelter belt idea spanning 100 miles from Canada to Texas, its doubtful link to the wildlife plan, and potential forest restoration benefits.
National Safety Council surveys show drivers under twenty cause 30 percent of all accidents. A thirty-year-old driver is 20 percent safer than someone under twenty, while a forty-year-old is safer than those aged twenty to thirty. Fifty-year-old drivers are twice as safe as those thirty years younger.
Parkersburg Eclipse warns readers about summer swimming risks as drought lowers river levels and rivers and streams may carry sewage. The piece urges parents to keep children from natural water sites until rain flushes contamination and water quality improves.
Editorial criticizes the sales tax law as fair to all and says taxing the ordinary man will educate public spending. It warns that continued taxation of the burdensome rich supporters will provoke revolt and moral reflection.
The Iowa liquor store plan fails to cut bootlegging as high prices deter customers. In Oelwein five staff plus rent create over $600 monthly overhead, with political influence cited as shaping staffing. State stores charge $6.25 per quart for champagne, while alcohol at $5 per gallon offers far stronger potency, keeping bootleggers afloat.
Canadians show strong interest in Roosevelt style reforms. The piece argues the New Deal’s ideas could influence Canada and possibly other European nations, with slogans featured in the campaign highlighting its broad appeal.
Henry P Fletcher head of the Republican National Committee attacked what he called the excess nationalism of the New Deal while Democratic leaders argued over its implications. Senator Borah condemned monopolies and bureaucratic controls, urging reform of six causes of economic distress. The piece notes bipartisan debate ahead of November elections and calls for open discussion to help voters understand the issues.
Merrill Bennett returns home from a Dakota trip where he played ball and the team split up. Chas McCumber and wife moved to town after seven weeks on their farm with Seth Richards nearby. C H Franklin came back from North Dakota on business. F H Buhrow married Carrie Young at Estherville on June 23 and will reside there. Nels Debel returns from Fonda and plans to stay a while. Local prices 25 years ago: eggs 18c, butter 28c, potatoes 60c, veal 5c, hides 8c, chickens 11c, hogs 7$, corn 60c.
Ten years ago on July 9 1924 local residents visited Clear Lake and Oakdale park while families took trips to northern Minnesota. A seven year old suffered blood poisoning from a rusty nail. Movements include Mr and Mrs Peter Goodenbour Mrs Bertha Lewis and others visiting relatives. Market prices list eggs heavy hens broilers hogs veal and other meats with small regional variations.
Five years ago on July 10 1929 a fire of unknown origin consumed the large barn and its contents on the Harry Schmidt farm located one and a half miles northwest of Tripoli about 9 30 Saturday evening. Some livestock escaped unharmed. The report also notes a local hospital appendectomy and social visits, plus market prices for eggs hens broilers hogs and geese from that period.
Idaho Senator William E Borah denounces monopoly and bureaucracy in a Fourth of July speech. He criticizes the national GOP for avoiding the issue and warns the other party leaders they cannot smother the topic. He hopes to report progress via radio by mid October.
Transfers involving Estella May Fox Clarence Albert Kerns and others recorded for week ending July 6 show property exchanges across townships in sections 22 91 11 28 91 11 16 17 21 92 14. Notable deeds include Fox to Kerns, Kerns to Fox, Colyburn to Rossiter, Pichelman to Kammeyer, Murtagh to Bryan, Readlyn Savings Bank to Meier and Kerns to Bruns with interests ranging from full to fractional in multiple parcels.
St. John’s Lutheran with Pastor E A Hanff hosts Sunday school at 9 A M and a German Divine service at 10 A M Orchestra practice is set for Thursday evening at 7 o’clock.
E F Byers pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 the morning worship at 10 45 with sermon on Waiting Christian Endeavor meets at 8 00 Choir practice Thursday at 8 00 and an ice cream social on the church lawn Friday evening.
Theo A Thomas, pastor, announces Sunday school at 9 oclock and German language services at 10 oclock. Installation of new members will follow.
Mr and Mrs E W Ribbeck and sons of Sumner Mr and Mrs Rob ert McAloon and son of New Hampton left Friday on a two weeks fishing trip in northern Minnesota. Mr and Mrs A H Wolff and son Ronald were Sunday guests in New Hampton in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs H W Tank. Mr and Mrs Frank Portan and son of Nashwauk Minn came Thursday for a visit in the home of Mr and Mrs H F Wood. Saturday they left for Chicago to attend the world's fair. Miss Gladys Garnier of Maynard visited in the home of Margaret Cady Thursday night. John Frank of Readlyn spent the weekend in the Fred Frank home.
Misses Yvonne Tibbitts and Strumpell family members left Monday for Camp Hitchea near Cedar Rapids for a week. Catherine Smith visited City Tuesday to Friday with her sister Virgin, a student nurse at the university hospital. Mrs Zella Soo from Los Angeles accompanied Margaret Wilhayy and J Torkelson and nephew Robert Swenson to Sioux Rapids for the Fourth of July with B J Torkelson. Mrs Frank Shewager of Pendleton Oregon was here late last week for her father Henry Ju Chow’s illness. Mrs W C Tibbitts Spent Sunday in the company of Dr P E Gardnerton, while Mr and Mrs G W Dickinson hosted visitors who went to Lincoln Nebraska after a week with relatives. Dr and Mrs T J Pease and family from Washington visited the Fourth in Alma Pease's home. Florence Groner visited New Hampton Friday.
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