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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1931
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader notes hitchhiking grows unpopular as motorists face risks of criminal harm and wrecks. It cites laws in three states and urges drivers to pass by loiterers to curb the nuisance.
A decade ago most county seats in Iowa had two or more papers, now over 70 county seats are served by a single newspaper. Mergers have reshaped the industry with towns under 1,000 losing papers, while Waverly and Osage recently consolidated. Bremer county drops from eight papers to three, promising better service and advertiser reach.
The passage urges farmers and business people to keep detailed income and expense records. It argues that organized ledgers reveal leaks, foster conservative dealing, and promote thrift. The task becomes easier with routine practice.
The piece argues taxes rise yearly as officials seek new revenue methods rather than cutting costs. It claims government operates like a failing business due to political influence, and if politics were reduced taxes would decline more quickly. It emphasizes state county and local bodies.
Dry weather has aided a grasshopper outbreak, with Dakota states and Western Iowa reporting extensive crop damage. Nebraska corn fields are described as devoured by pests, and a united effort is urged to combat the plague, as Eastern Iowa notes a rare, discouraging outbreak.
Farmers will finish threshing in this section this week as many are through already. It’s a warm task this year and they are glad it is nearly over. The sun has been intense at 98 in the shade and the price for their crop is low for the labor involved.
The year shows a drop of 50,000 passports issued, indicating many Americans will stay home to explore domestic scenery. Despite this, tourists are not finding it hard to rent cottages in lake regions, suggesting continued domestic leisure travel.
The home town merchant is the backbone of the community. He supports residents through stress and strain, making it possible to have the things they want when they want them.
In Washington observers see Roosevelt building momentum for the Democratic nomination aided by Pennsylvania leader Joseph F. Guffey who pledged support for Roosevelt and could deliver 60 of Pennsylvania’s 72 delegates. Farley reports broad support across the west and midwest, with leaders in North Carolina Virginia Georgia and Iowa weighing in.
Iowa farmers report severe drought and heat threatening corn and oats yields across multiple counties including Howard, Cedar, and Humboldt. Threshing rushes amid dry soil, pasture failures, and grasshopper damage push hay prices up while some regions see slight oat gains and corn starting to fire. Rain is badly needed to avert further loss.
The Behrend family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during the long illness and death of their husband and father Mrs. Maria Behrend and Children also thank for the floral tributes.
Mrs. Frank Koch of Tripoli appeals for the return of a purse containing a key and papers found Saturday night at the Tripoli Mercantile Company. Also in brief, H. H. Buhr Garage advertises good used cars for sale including several Chevrolet and Ford ton trucks, all reconditioned and in good running order.
Dietitians promote pineapple as a digestible aid for heavy proteins. Recipes include Luscious Lamb Roast with Pineapple, Armenian Lamb Shortcake, Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple, and Juicy Pork Pineapple Pork Chops, detailing pineapple integration, sauces, and baking steps.
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