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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1934
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader argues the fault lies with union leaders fueling unrest, not the workers. It condemns high salaried organizers and alleged agitators who push demands and actions workers would not otherwise take.
John Dillinger, renowned desperado, was shot and killed Sunday evening in Chicago. The public narrative highlights his evasion of capture over months and notes a broader decline in crime with federal aid aiding in the pursuit of criminals.
The Tax Board reports first quarter collections from 23,000 permit holders exceed one million dollars. This group is about one third of the total 68,000 permits. The largest return so far is forty three thousand dollars, signaling target revenue with improving business conditions.
The piece argues both parties decry federal expansion yet add departments and payrolls when in power. It claims Hoover left office with 30 000 more federal workers than at inauguration and Roosevelt added 80 000 in his first year. It warns that one in eleven adults now has a government job.
The Iowa State Department of Health urges that many drownings come from non-swimmers and stresses that learning to swim can save lives. It advocates supervised pools, open access to swimming education, and making swimming part of every child’s education to reduce water tragedies.
The Albia Union Republican argues the New Deal expanded federal employment with 89000 non civil service jobs over 15 months. It cites 659086 total executive branch staff, 40 alphabet agencies with quotas, including 15000 Home Owners Loan Corporation appointments and 5000 AAA posts, many outside civil service. The piece warns of patronage abuse, costly government, and a day of reckoning.
Bloomfield Democrat notes a bronze plaque at Bonnie Parker’s grave praising her as a brightening influence, echoing: the flowers are sweeter by the sunshine and the dew, so this old world is made brighter by the lives of folks like you.
The essay urges wealthy individuals to give while alive to maximize joy and community impact. It argues many wait for an afterlife bequest, overlooking the pleasure and tangible benefits of funding enterprises now. It contends the best charity is hands on, enabling direct, immediate help.
The Charles City Press discusses Prof Warren S Thompson of the Scripps Foundation predicting U S population will rise to about 135 million by 1950, then fall to current levels over 30 years. It imagines shifts in real estate business prospects and life, noting less booster nationalism and a shift toward quality over quantity with steady technological progress.
The Sumner Gazette notes disputes over who bears the cost of collecting the old age pension tax. Polk county withheld funds, Gov. Clyde L. Herring calls it petty politics, and Black Hawk county cites 2770 dollars in collection expenses. The issue questions whether counties or the state should pay as legislatures add burdens. If Attorney General O Connor’s ruling stands, counties must cover the full collection expense and forward it to the state treasurer.
A Madison County story contrasts government aid with a farmer who lived within his means. The narrator recalls a young farmer who weathered droughts and economic storms, built a solid home and farm, and asks whether constitutional rights to opportunity are safe as policies shift toward redistribution.
John Simpson and Herman Sien returned from a week in Chicago world’s fair. Numerous residents hosted or visited relatives and friends, including the Shipp and Kuethe families, the Pockels of Plainfield, and the Fink and Jacobson households. Several locals traveled to Chicago and Des Moines for events and vacations, with CCC service, hospital trips, and family reunions among the highlights.
A mother confronts her daughter about an unintended kiss with a young man. The daughter insists the kiss happened against her will and reflects on the confusion and social implications within their family.
Seven prominent Atlanta women chose the best embroidery piece by J. J. Hardy of Americus Georgia, an eighty one year old lifelong embroiderer crippled since age twelve whose hobby became a life work as noted by the Indianapolis News.
Transfers through July 20 list N C Nolting executor to Ollie M Boyd and Ruth Diekmann 26 acres and undivided interests in sections 21 and 16. Louis Stieger and wife to Walter G and Lucille A Voecks $4100 Lot 2 Block 20 Waerl y Sturdeant addition. Will Stafford and wife to Irve A Stafford $50 Lot 6 A F Southwick subdivision ne of lot 6 sub division of se T M a 3-91-14.
Sunday school at nine. English services at ten led by Pastor Theo A Thomas.
A petition in equity was filed Friday in the district court at Waverly seeking a restraining order against Sumner officials and the Fairbanks Morse Construction Co. Plaintiffs include C. W. Pennington, F. J. Bartels, E. F. Poehler, W. G. Krause, freeholders of Sumner, and the Central States Power and Light Corporation. Defendants are the Town of Sumner, Mayor H. C. Frank, Clerk H. W. Bathke, Councilmen W. Weiskirch, H. H. Wescott, W. J. Hughes, J. D. Hochberger, H. H. Niedert, and the Fairbanks Morse Construction Company. The note references a Mourning pal light project and indicates site clearing near the waterworks, but work will halt until September term.
The article explains leaves represent nature's energy storage and decay into soil. It advises not burning leaves weeds waste hay or straw but plowing under or piling in a corner with a small amount of earth to rot and enrich the soil.
St John s Lutheran led by Pastor E A Hanff holds Sunday school at 9 00 a m and a German language divine service at 10 00 a m An offering for the Treasury of Aids will be collected during the service.
Congregational details a 9 30 Sunday school and 10 45 morning worship with a sermon on Christ His Institution Their Place in the Community. Christian Endeavor at 8. Church picnic tomorrow Thursday plans to leave at 9 30 from church bring covered dish sandwiches and own dishes. Choir practice Thursday at 8.
Family expresses sincere appreciation to all who assisted during illness and burial of beloved brother John Debel. Gratitude also given for flowers and support in this time of sorrow.
Families of Charles Kellner thank all who offered sympathy and aid during his death and burial. Gratitude extended for floral tributes from Joe Kellner Mrs. Thomas OConnell and John Kellner.
Industry leaders warn that postwar dieting trends have reduced potato consumption in Great Britain. They say fewer spuds are eaten as doctors claim potatoes are fattening, and growers anticipate a shift away from the slimming craze.
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled references to relief, medical terms, and a plea for action. Mentions Adlerika, gas, sleep issues, and a person named Sorg with unclear context. Unable to determine concrete event, entities, or date from the fragment.
A testimonial from Mrs. Carl Wilson touts Kruschen Salts costing a bottle per month. She says three bottles reduced her bust by six inches and she lost 45 pounds in three months by taking a half teaspoon daily in hot water each morning. The copy promotes safe weight loss and added attractiveness and notes Kruschen Salts are available at drug stores worldwide.
Doctors urge daily iodine intake for all ages to prevent goiter and thyroid issues. The sea provides iodine through fish like salmon and cod, with canning not reducing iodine. Recipes include Salmon au Gratin, Lator Salmon Mold, Codfish in Cream Sauce, Codfish Flakes in Cream Sauce, and Chicken and Oyster Patties, each yielding multiple servings and highlighting two to three fish meals weekly.
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