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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1933
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader notes towns in Bremer County discuss using federal funds from the industrial recovery act to cover up to 30 percent of project costs for sewage, schools, roads, and town halls. Editor Leed urges quick action to curb worsening unemployment with public works now.
The article argues that rich individuals escape income tax by creating or exploiting losses and by concealment. It notes that while low earners face higher taxes, financiers with millions can sell securities to claim losses and repurchase soon, delaying or avoiding payments. It cautions that such practices reveal flaws in the tax law.
The speaker urges cutting government spending and reforming debts to lessen reliance on federal aid. They warn that debt and taxes hinder self reliance and call for strong leadership to declare emergency measures successful and guide normalization without constant government intervention.
The past year shows a tourist decline to foreign countries and Canada due to the See America First movement and a weaker dollar. Beer legalization in more states cuts Canadian travel as tourists stay home for summer resorts and 3.2 beverages. The high cost of the eighteenth amendment drives millions abroad for entertainment that could be enjoyed at home.
The text notes rural communities remain slow to improve while industrial centers especially in the East show better news. Agricultural districts report higher farm prices in the past three months but remain too low for prosperity. A further price rise similar to March 1 trends could aid the Middle West significantly.
The Iowa Press notes a change in public attitude toward government aid. Citizens increasingly expect federal help for poverty and infrastructure, while individuals hesitate to fund local needs. The piece contrasts past community-driven efforts with current tax burdens and reliance on government support.
The speaker calls the dole system a mistake and argues relief funds should fund job creation even if not needed. He condemns short sighted planning and warns that reliance on luck undermines American initiative and risks long term social and economic problems.
An Iowa land value analysis notes the 1933 farm landscape differs sharply from 1919 promises. The agriculture department puts March 1 average land value at 68.26 per acre, about 119.42 overall and 23 percent of 1920 levels, reflecting income and cost dynamics that push farmer gains while consumer prices stay steadier.
A local man complained about flour cost increases then admitted he used five sacks yearly. He said the rise would barely affect him if it restored prosperity. The piece argues raw material prices control production costs and that low farm prices harm the nation. true prosperity requires higher prices for all, including labor, and price gouging is not a sign of prosperity.
The piece denounces gasoline taxes as unjust for auto and truck owners who fund general state and national expenses. It argues lawmakers ride a convenient pack horse by taxing car owners for highway upkeep while avoiding broader tax reform, predicting a revolt when owners finally squawk against the inequity.
The American Legion’s position on reducing veterans compensation is seen as potentially stirring wider opposition. Critics label the group as treasury looters, while the government may face more resistance from other quarters than from the Legion as cuts affect departments.
Farmers Union Mutual Life Insurance, linked to Milo Reno, faces trouble as receivership is requested by Scott county farmers Fred W. and Herbert A. Bolte. Plaintiffs allege financial transactions that rival past investigations. Farmers who hold policies may lose coverage.
Francis H. Sisson explains how credit grew from bankers confidence and depositor funds, fueling loans and investments across farms, industry, and households. When 1929 shocks hit, asset values plummeted, borrowers failed, and banks bore the losses without harming depositors, proving banks shared in national risks and burdens.
Sunday school meets at 9 30 with an annual picnic planned for Thursday July 20 at Sumner. Cars depart church at 10 30. Bring sandwiches covered dish and eating utensils. Morning worship at 10 30 with sermon titled A Christianized World. Christian Endeavor meets at 8 00. Last Sunday Endeavor picnic at Chapin's Grove with kitten ball and swimming. Another picnic planned for the first Sunday in August. No choir practice this week.
St Peter s Evangelical Church led by Theo A Thoma pastor offers Sunday school at 9 and German services at 10 o clock.
St John’s Lutheran led by Pastor A Hanff offers Sunday school at 9:00 a m and a German language divine service at 10:00 a m The notice invites worshipers to find rest for body and soul truth for doubt and fellowship to dispel loneliness.
The augur was a respected Roman official whose prophecies guided state actions. Two augurs were common to handle workload, later increased. Their predictions rested on birds and mystic signs known only to the office holder, who passed secrets to successors only at death.
Local residents near Rudd share visits and traveling tales from a busy week. families and friends gathered for meals and trips to Waterloo and Cedar Falls while relatives dropped in from Des Moines Oskaloosa and Readlyn. several outings are noted including a church picnic, a fishing trip, and a birthday visit to Hawkins in Des Moines. professional updates mention Harold Frese completing TIITC studies and a hospital stay for Mary Carsten sen.
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