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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1933
Page
4
An editorial reflecting on July 4 and 157 years of independence. It warns that power shifts to government bureaus and Washington, with rising taxes and costly laws threatening liberty, urging citizens to govern themselves to ensure happiness and usefulness for all.
The automobile industry leads gains with higher car sales over the past two months than a year ago. Railcar loadings rise as employment grows, with 1,629,000 workers finding jobs since end of March. May miscellaneous taxes set a peace-time high at 99,066,122 dollars, driven partly by 3.2 beverage receipts, showing broad business revival and regional variation in improvement.
Wheat markets rise to a three year high while flour prices climb. a July 8 tax on flour could push costs higher. World wheat surpluses fade due to crop failures, suggesting tighter markets. The article notes cautious Fourth of July safety reminders and urges careful behavior to prevent accidents.
The Iowa Press editorial argues prices rise faster than wages, urging orderly, sustained value growth. It notes commodity gains outpace wage increases, warns rapid inflation harms wage workers, and calls for wage growth to match rising prices to sustain recovery and employment.
Press reports claim Utah buyers are purchasing a Indiana made washing machine train load with seventy thousand silver dollars. The idea would circulate silver currency to aid Utah's people and possibly others, noting silver coins have scarce value and are often kept as souvenirs.
The piece argues Iowa politics under Brookins Institute and Governor Herring is failing to improve governo ment. It contrasts North Carolina’s rising state debt and increased wage costs with criticism of importing Washington bookkeepers to map state government. It warns that lessons from South Carolina’s Gard ner and political machines do not apply to Iowa, urging a grounded public temperament over bookkeeping.
Decorah Public Opinion notes a one cent per gallon rise last week due to a half cent state tax and one cent federal tax, totaling 44 cents per gallon. It urges federal taxes be limited and for gasoline taxes to fund highway improvement only, arguing motorists deserve fairer taxation.
The Union Pacific plans experimental operation of a three car streamlined motor driven train with light metal cars and minimal undercarriage. It aims for speeds up to 110 mph peak and ninety mph sustained, using airplane and automobile tech to enhance long distance travel and comfort.
The Pathfinder notes that CCC forestry camp quotas are nearly full and about 250000 to 275000 recruits are expected by July 1. Robert Fechner says competent workers will receive pay increases, with base allowances of 30 dollars monthly rising to 36 for eight percent and up to 45 for five percent of the workforce.
A Washington reporter assesses the seventy third congress adjournment, detailing Roosevelt’s extraordinary recovery program, new powers for the president, and the sweeping, controversial departures from prior policy. It notes banking, agriculture, industry, finance reforms, and the risky path ahead as recovery begins.
On Friday June 23 Bennett's team defeated Fink's 11 to 3 with Jim Bennett pitching and Parrott catching for the winners while Fink pitched and Frese caught for the losers. The feature was Harley Sorg's sensational running catch in center field.
Contrary to belief it is possible to wash fine draperies hangings and furnishings slip covers with minimal risk by following care steps. Shake dust, use tepid suds with mild soap, avoid boiling, gently swish and squeeze, rinse lukewarmly, hang to dry away from direct sun, and iron damp with a medium hot iron. A free booklet on care of delicate fabrics is available from the National Household Service in New York.
The Siegel congregation marks its annual mission festival with morning and afternoon services. No Sunday school or church services next Sunday. The pastor Theo A Thomas will lead the morning sermon as the Siegel members attend.
The Congregational Church led by E. Forrest Byers announces a Children’s Day service at 10:00 replacing Sunday school and morning worship. Christian Endeavor at 8:00 features a question box discussion, round table talk, special music, and all ages welcome.
St John’s Lutheran under Pastor A Hanff offers two Sunday services at 8 30 am in German and 10 am in English with a Sunday school between. The Ladies Aid will meet afterward as worshippers are invited to come and rest in God’s presence.
A curious memorial hotel stands at Margate City, New Jersey, built as a memorial to an elephant beloved by its owner. The structure features a body 38 feet long and 99 feet in circumference, a 65 foot high howdah sunshine room, and two hind legs housing spiral staircases. The hotel has 22 windows and six rooms, and is visible eight miles away.
Tripoli markets list eggs light hens heavy hens heavy broilers 2 percent and over leghorn broilers roosters ducks five pounds and over good hogs sows veal calves with price tiers not specified.
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