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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1932
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader, established in 1894, is the official paper of Bremer County. Subscription rates are yearly in advance two dollars, six months one dollar, and three months fifty cents.
Editor argues the soldiers bonus is preferable to the Garner proposal which would add about two billion dollars in debt. The piece notes unemployment concerns, the 2300 post offices proviso, and widespread opposition from chambers of commerce and cities, urging payment to veterans over new debt.
A year of change sees many top figures and voters doubt the amendment's aims and fairness of enforcement. Support grows for a unified liquor plank in party platforms this month, aiming to depoliticize repeal and end partisan wrangling over prohibition.
The public批 expresses disgust with Garner and Hoover bickering and urges bipartisan cooperation to clean house in Washington. Citizens seek government economy, consolidation of bureaus, and elimination of wasteful spending to save taxpayers' dollars.
The season warns parents to bar children from swimming or wading in unknown streams and lakes. Unattended youngsters face deep holes and drowning risk, even good swimmers can be unsafe. Emphasis on prevention and care this year.
A few years ago Primary Road 93 was extended from Sumner to near Fayette along Primary Road No 11. The writer notes the extension adds little to the system and that the eastward segment from Sumner is among the worst roads found on a summer drive. He would not direct motorists to use this route to reach Northeastern Iowa parks.
The piece encourages more summer family reunions and homecomings despite tough economic conditions. It argues these gatherings strengthen family ties and friendships and foster a home-loving sentiment that influences daily life.
A speaker argues that many intelligent citizens carefully evaluate autos, houses, and garments before buying but refuse to examine government spending with the same thorough and value-focused approach.
The piece suggests a hypothetical country tour to compare our town with better and worse examples in nearby states. It argues that seeing thriving places would spur citizens to improve local streets, shops, homes, and public spaces, cultivating a peppier, more ambitious community. Those with resolve can achieve substantial progress.
Newton Record argues for a public guarantee of bank deposits to protect depositors and bank stockholders after Durant's failed bank, where stockholders lost their investment and were ordered to pay 46 000 to the receiver. It notes the cashier’s despair and that laws penalize bank stock ownership, calling for a safe, sane, equitable remedy.
The Reinbeck Courier argues that lawmakers and public employees enjoy income tax exemptions while shaping and spending large public budgets. It contends presidents and congressmen should bear higher taxes to curb lop-sided budgeting, noting the sympathy gap between heavy taxpayers and exempt officials.
In this Sumner Gazette item residents are urged to count blessings amid worries about the economy. A financing rating representative noted Bremer County’s strong position after touring nearby counties, underscoring that Bremer is better off and urging locals to quit dwelling on hardships.
Tripoli 18 Fredericksburg 0 in a lopsided game with innings 301 012 for Tripoli and 000 000 for Fredericksburg. Hahn and Gherky had two base hits. Holmes to Matthiesen turned a double play. Gherky struck out 9 and Zipse 6. Umpire Krueger.
A pleasant gathering honored the June 9 birthdays of Mrs. Eichmann and daughter Janela Ann at the Eichmann home. Guests included multiple families from Readlyn near Fredrika and Waverly, with afternoon entertainment, supper, cards, visiting, and a late luncheon.
The third annual Drape reunion was held Sunday June 12 at the Biermann home near Siegel. Ninety guests from multiple states attended a picnic lunch at noon, with a children’s program and games in the afternoon, and plans for next year’s gathering near Fredericksburg.
The Wisconsin plan aimed at $8 million revenue hits workers and small earners, not bankers or magnates. Notices go out based on three year income averages, due July 1, and critics warn pushing taxation onto working people could trigger a political backlash against Governor LaFollette.
The Afton Star Enterprise condemns a House vote 88 to 44 rejecting an amendment banning hiring relatives who do not perform the listed work. The piece labels it petty graft, warns such dishonesty could extend to other abuses, and urges replacing lawmakers or changing the system to ensure accountability.
Zimdars Shows, a carnival company of about 125, will open a weeklong engagement at Prestien lots starting Monday June 20 and running through Sunday June 26. The motorized show carries six shows with four rides and includes a colored minstrel show, athletic act, monkey motordome, Hawaiian singers, and a jungle show. Several Tripoli young men are employed, and the outfit is reported to be among the road’s best with first-class equipment.
George Woodruff aged 87 and Joseph Doran aged 94 of Montfort have been longtime neighbors and friends since the Civil War era. Woodruff fought for the Union while Doran served with Confederate ranks.
Washington News surveys a string of political shocks as Rockefeller Jr and Mott push for reform on prohibition while Roosevelt presses repeal. Veterans protest in Washington and Brookhart faces retirement. Senate fights over federal pay cuts and furloughs amid budget balancing. The piece laments poor economic candor and criticizes officials for evasive accounting.
A Saturday afternoon stroll in Ellenberger woods leads a literary aunt to recite the Greek myth of Apollo and Daphne to her six year-old niece. The aunt, in her zeal, grips a beech to mimic sun god and Daphne growth, provoking the child’s blunt request to “make up a good one.”
An article defines an orchestra as a band of performers on various instruments suited for concerted music and opera accompaniment. It also reports 23 000 pines planted in Arena area over four years and 15 000 pine seedlings sent to Crawford county 4 H clubs for planting.
Frederika Methodist church schedules Children Day services for Sunday morning June 19 at 9 30 featuring four classes The Sunbeams Gods Workers Little Jewel and Live Wires the Primary and junior pupils will present music and singing A sermon by Rev A W Gable will conclude with baptismadministered at the close of the service.
Charles Lathrop Pack extols trees as man’s loyal allies since early humanity. He argues forests shaped North America’s settlement, enabling rapid exploration, colonization, and national development through abundant wood and vast forest influence. The piece frames forests as essential to civilization’s progress.
WANTED S F BAKER & CO of Keokuk Iowa can give responsible man employment in this locality. Previous selling experience not needed. Your car is the only investment required. Liberal commission. Steady employment. Write at once.
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