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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1932
Page
4
Bremer County faces high secondary road costs funded by property taxes. Editorial urges legal changes to allow optional 17 mill levy reductions and considers raising the gasoline tax by one cent to fund roads. Notes Lyon county savings from not levying the mandatory road levy and discusses impact on taxpayers.
President Hoover calls on Americans to end hoarding as over a billion dollars sit hidden in drawers and vaults. He warns every hoarded dollar destroys credit and cripples the economy, saying circulating money fuels growth, and recovery depends on dollars returning to circulation.
The article notes potential political upheaval at the state house as charges target Lieutenant Governor McFarland for past business deals, Treasurer Johnson for drunk driving, and State Auditor Long over expense padding. It suggests these officials may be politically finished regardless of guilt.
Lewis F. Wheelock, investment broker in Des Moines, was convicted of driving while intoxicated after a fatal car crash that killed three people. He received a one year jail sentence, far below the ten-year term contemplated, as critics call for harsher penalties for drunken drivers on the highways.
Merchants are urged to advertise this year to boost sales and profits. The text argues that advertising acts as seed that will grow if given a chance, noting that people spend more in towns where merchants advertise freely. It emphasizes inviting the public to engage with local ads.
Editorial from the Iowa Press discusses Oscar Gorman's proposal for county farmer organizations to hold hogs and sell only when called, pricing young hogs at 5.50 and old fat hogs at 5.00. It stresses loyalty to a cooperative, need for financial backing, and shifting farmer leverage from taker to setter of prices, with cooperation as the key to the solution.
The United States per capita tax now exceeds 100 dollars, a rise from 12 dollars in 1918. The piece argues taxes grow because governments spend, debt tightens its grasp, and reducing taxes is harder than increasing them. It warns severe measures are needed to ease debt and avoid value loss.
Humboldt Republican recalls the 1921 transfer of the U S government to Republicans, noting a debt drop from 26 to 16 billion and interest cuts. It argues steady tax reductions 1921 to 1928 and a sinking fund plan, warning against raids on the treasury yet urging restraint toward the current administration.
In a note from Britt News-Tribune the trend toward eight-page editions is linked to a broader low mood beyond farmers. The writer cites consolidation in towns like Osage and New Hampton as evidence, urging readers to recognize distress across businesses and professions, not just agriculture.
The New highway commission may pay 783000 to four counties Louisa Buena Vista Sac and Ida that refused to join 84 counties lending credit to the state until a state bond issue covers local road bonds Critics warn of political bargaining and favoritsm while Madisonia questions the board approach and 84 county covenant The piece notes trunk highways and gaps and asserts the policy violation harms taxpayers and road supporters.
A large bipartisan majority in the House passed a resolution to form a seven member economy committee to draft a consolidation plan for federal departments and independent bureaus. President Hoover weighed in with support, while Mills proposed temporary gasoline tax levies to help balance the budget amid relief needs.
The article notes a mounting postal deficit potentially surpassing 200 million dollars this year and proposes trimming the free government use of mail, plus curbing franking abuse by officials. It also reports quick Senate confirmation of Benjamin Cardozo as associate justice and a boycott controversy over Mrs. Hoover wearing a cotton dress prompting reactions from Kappa Alpha Theta.
Arthur Brisbane reports researchers ordered by Cyrus H. Curtis estimate 800,000 men are engaged in bootlegging directly or indirectly. The column notes vets blame prohibition for rising unemployment across the country.
In Petersburg Indiana Clyde Spade, the city water works night watchman, slept through alarms after signals failed. Six alarm clocks set for the same time could not wake him, so a car horn horn was rigged to blow in his ear. The horn works but annoys residents a quarter mile away.
The Smithsonian Bureau of American Ethnology issues Dr. John R. Swanton’s account of Choctaw legends showing a widespread southern Indian flood myth. The tale recalls mankind perishing in a great watery judgment due to wickedness.
The article argues that health is largely determined by daily habits of living. Preferences in food, cooking methods, ventilation, clothing, and hygienic body care all influence whether health is helped or harmed by our lifestyle.
Highway to be vacated after February 6 1932 has been reported in favor of vacation. Objections or damages must be filed in the County Auditor's office by noon April 5 1932. Otto Buls Jr Ernest Schumacher Henry Martens Celia Popp Joe Lien named. County Auditor H J Stumme signs.
R B Eckles announces run for State Senator 39th district comprising Butler and Bremer counties in Iowa. Primary election set for June 6th under Republican voters. Aplington source details.
Fred Rewoldt Jr announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Bremer County Attorney, subject to Democratic voters at the June 6 1982 primary election. The announcement specifies the office and party and calls for voter support.
H W Stine declares his bid for the Republican nomination in Iowa's 39th Senate District comprising Bremer and Butler counties in the June 1932 primary. He states the race rests on Republican voters' will and signs the notice April 11.
For the office of County Attorney of Bremer county subject to the declaration of the Democratic voters at the primary election on June 6, 1932. Harry H. Hagemann appears as a candidate.
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