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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader notes trade conditions improve with data from Chicago journals showing higher furniture sales and auto manufacturing, rail revenues up, and a brighter economic outlook. It urges continued effort, predicts stronger times, and comments on spring weather improving crops and gardens locally.
Congress is poised to quit soon, raising expectations of a busi ness upturn. While this session produced steady legislation, it lacks the sensational acts of the prior session, and the country generally welcomes a vacation.
The article notes broad price reductions across popular car makes, with six to seven hundred dollar cars offering far more value than years ago. It contrasts this with other industries that raised prices under NRA codes, and says code price-fixing powers are being modified to give consumers a better deal.
Prices show the old law of supply and demand at work. Potatoes sold higher last year than this, with farmers often delaying sales to cover costs. Seed demand due to drought for crops like soybeans millet and sudan grass has driven prices up, creating shortages and likely higher farm commodity prices this fall and winter.
A Beloit Wisconsin clothing salesman recalls starting at age 16 by offering to work for a suit he wanted. The店 owner agreed, and now he has sold clothes to 15 000 hometown residents. The piece argues that bold initiative often leads to employment, even when jobs seem scarce.
Ernest Haycox argues that private business must stay solvent while public business can tolerate deficits. He notes waste and red tape in government enterprises, political interference, and the risk to managers who speak out. A future full cost report may reveal the taxpayer price of government in business.
The article recalls a faded era of strawberry and ice cream festivals once held at Earlville’s railroad park and later at church basements. It notes romance, lanterns, and teen steps as the festival declined and became a past tradition.
The Christian Science Monitor notes self reliance, manliness, and citizenship as core Scout gifts. It highlights the American 24th annual Buffalo convention, Baden Powell’s 1908 origin, and Scouts aiding police, fire services, and emergencies. The piece cites 3,000,000 members in 50 countries and argues universal Scout virtue could shape future statesmanship.
The Greene Recorder notes a drop in delinquent taxpayers and reports that since January the treasurer’s office has collected at least $10,000 in back taxes each month. The piece urges continued effort and resolve to improve the situation.
An analysis warns public schools in the United States have deteriorated. Many districts ended the 1983-84 year early or paused. about 175,000 children had no schooling. Subjects dropped, health work halted, staff reduced, oversized classes, and scarce textbooks and libraries threaten national achievement. Former Governor Al Smith cites neglect as a national risk.
The New Hampton Tribune notes Iowa has never faced a crop failure, with corn prospects turning favorable despite fears this spring from drought. While pastures hay crops and small grain yields suffer, the corn crop offers renewed courage to farmers facing tough times.
Washington observers question Professor Tugwell's Senate testimony during the agriculture committee inquiry. Critics say his answers avoided firm positions on planning and the Constitution while he cited earlier speeches to claim support for change. Some reporters note his conduct appeared smooth yet evasive, raising doubts about candor and independence.
County items note veterans affairs farm program checks to Bremer farmers, court guardianship disputes, deaths in Waverly, hospital staff elections, and local visits. Notables include A C Kohlmann as VFW district commander, Lynn Osincup to Rotary Convention, and Mrs Pelton death in San Jose born in Bremer.
Warren towns residents visited and hosted at several homes over the weekend. Henry Hennings hosted Friday and Sunday guests. Emil Pries helped at John Wohlsein's. Ernest Kuker had a birthday party. Elma and Bremer visits linked to Wm Michael and Wm Oestman. Velda Flege returned home with Rohde family. Arthur Pries and Dahlia Pries frequent hosts in Hennings and Hennings homes.
Sunday school at 9 a m and German service at 10 a m. Ladies Aid social and supper Thursday afternoon. Orchestra practice Thursday 7 p m. Senior choir rehearsal Thursday 8 p m. Pastor A Hanff leads.
E F Byers pastor announces no Sunday School with Children's Day service at 10 AM and Christian Endeavor at 8 PM Visitors welcome. Ladies Aid to meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs M W Bennett’s home with Mrs Bennett and Mrs Fred Warnke hosting. Practice for Children’s Day on Thursday and Saturday at 2 PM and evening rehearsal at 8 PM.
The 200 enrollment marks indicate strong support for religious training for youths. The station urges regular, punctual attendance with prepared lessons and notes efficient use of time. German services are at 10, with Pastor Thomas away at the national convention in Cleveland. Rev Pfeiffer will serve in emergency.
SPRING FOUNTAIN Mr and Mrs Herbert Bodermann and sons Duane and Robert spent Thursday evening in the Albert Rieck home. Numerous others as well in Waterloo and Sumner including Kukers Sommer Meyers and Rieck family members visited or hosted over the weekend and Tuesday evening.
Tripoli council met June 5 1994 with Mayor presiding. Members present Ambrose Suhr Heinemann Krueger Meier. absent none. Minutes approved as read. Bills allowed including Mirick Struck Crinklaw Buechele and others for salaries labor and supplies. Adjourned after routine approvals. A W Buechele town clerk.
Relatives and friends crowded the Ernest Ostrogge home Sunday to celebrate Mrs Ostrogge's birthday. Ewald Thieman family and a daughter visited Herman Krief’s home. Attendees from here attended John Pries’s party in Denver. Elmer Schweer and son visited her parents near Readlyn. Martha Wedemeier helped at the Ostrogge home last week.
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