Firestone talks on war rubber supply gains audience
Harvey S. Firestone Jr. hosts a radio series on World War I rubber shortages, detailing Germany's struggle for rubber and a dramatic U.S. wartime rubber control. The program airs on NBC Red Network with Lawrence Tibbett and draws millions of listeners weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Harvey S., Firestone, Jr
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Mr. Firestone
Red Network
N. B.C
E.S.T
Iowa Refuges Policy Sets Two Refuge Classes
In an executive session the state fish and game commission and the state conservation board agreed on a 25 year plan for Iowa refuges. The policy creates two refuge classes: protective refuges to safeguard rare species with parks aiding administration and additional areas needing purchase lease or improvement. productive refuges to support waterfowl and upland game with targets including breeding grounds rest grounds and winter cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Fish and Game Commission
State Conservation Board
Iowa Fish Survey Targets Southern Recreational Needs
An intensive study proceeds to identify best sites for new lakes in southern Iowa. The game survey in the region is underway with reports due in a few weeks, per Mr. Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Crane
Pond donation aids Maquoketa river restocking
Deputy game warden Carl Hinkleman offers his three acre pond southwest of Maquoketa for the Izaak Walton league. Fish will be raised for restocking the Maquoketa river and tributaries with brook bass to be moved to the river when large enough. Judge George W. Wood of Waterloo joins advisory board of the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation, the only Iowan on the board, supporting Jack Miner’s work for wild fowl in Kingsville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hinkleman
Maquoketa
Izaak Walton Leaguge
George W. Wood
Waterloo
Jack Miner
Helping the Game Birds There have been times this win
The fragment hints at a sports or wildlife piece noting a win and ongoing effort. Key figures or teams are not clearly readable, but the tone suggests a retrospective or commentary on improving birding or game bird games and the factors behind a recent victory.
Birds fed by sportsmen groups across the region
The article notes widespread aid for game birds as winter eases. Sioux City donors have supplied 10,200 pounds of feed in 100 pound bags, Spirit Lake officials report 40 bushels of corn and oats provided, and Hawarden and Spencer communities help raise funds and transport feed. Lead poisoning caused a few deaths despite no starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Schuenke
Sioux City
J. M. Hardman
Spirit Lake
Cily League
Grover Lake
Russ E. Metcalf
Hawarden
Mr. Albert
Local Sportsmen Show Generosity in Feed Donation
Deputy game warden Bill Schuenke of Sioux City writes about William Felton, a respected local sportsman, donating three tons of bird feed. The feed, mostly Felton Seed Co floor sweepings, was packed in 100-pound bags and distributed to feed game birds and song birds until sleet thawed. The gesture underscores sportsmen as conservationists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Schuenke
Sioux City Way
Wm. Felton
Sioux City
Felton Seed Co
Prairie chickens roam East Cascade amid urban streets
In Dubuque county deputy game warden John Fahey notes two prairie chickens have taken residence in East Cascade for weeks, appearing undisturbed by traffic. He reports abundant pheasants in the western county and 300+ birds across two 600 acre Richardsville farms, with three coveys of quail averaging 18 to 30 birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fahey
Dubuque County
East Cascade
John
Richardsville
Anna Backes
Anthony Anderson
Department
Albert
What One Farmer Did From Garner Hancock County
A Garner Iowa farmer in Hancock County performs a humane deed that merits credit. The account highlights the farmer's actions and the positive impact on the community, underscoring generosity and local stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Hancock County
Footwear through Roman to medieval fashion
The text traces footwear from Roman laced sandals and caligae to soldier boots, then medieval cork soles and rush padding. Fourteenth century shoes curved outward with splayfooted look, while Fifteenth century long toes required moss stuffing and raised tips fastened to the knee. Clogs and pattens protected feet outdoors.
Multiple Local Incidents Reported From United States and England
A Boston man threw his land lady from a second story window three times over rent then had him arrested. In St Joseph Missouri a jury panel for Walter T Powell and his wife in a murder case includes alleged victim John Brown a former constable. In Bradford England a bottle of hair remover marked poison was sent back after a druggist warned the public. A New Jersey man in many layers of clothing was detained as a suspicious character claiming he was insuring against loss while his wife shopped at a rummage sale.
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St. Joseph
Walter T. Powell
John Brown
Bradford
England
New Jersey
Need for Frankness Stray tale on truth in love and quirks
A couple in a rustic setting discuss frankness and secrets in a dialogue that pivots to a humorous quarrel over who squeezes toothpaste from the top. The exchange reveals personality traits and the playful tension of intimate honesty.
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Ralph
Gloria
University twins study finds twins rare among twins
Officials of the Institute of Child Welfare at the University of California report results from a yearlong study of twins. The findings indicate twins rarely have twins, twin mentality appears normal, and older mothers tend to have twins more often than younger mothers.
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Institute of Child Welfare
The
University of California
Looking Backward In the Leader's Files
Eighteen years ago on a March 4, 1914, page, local notices recall deaths and moves. Mrs. Fred Garland dies after a year’s illness, Henry Thies family relocates near Appleton, Minn, and Otto Letteaur moves to a Frederika farm. Ralph Somer leaves Waterloo for Mr Scheve’s farm with wages cited. Miss Florence Munger visits from Waverly with Dorothy Pockels. Numerous farm relocations, resettlements, and local business notes follow, including Kertz’s Chicago/Dubuque/Milwaukee trip and Louie Fink’s Des Moines bookkeeper position. Tripoli market prices for hogs, oats, butter, eggs, and corn listed.
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Fred Garland
H. L. Moeller
Henry Thies
Appleton
Minn
Otto Letteaur
Frederika
Ralph Somer
Henry Scheve
Knittle
Ralph
Waterloo
Mr. Scheve
Florence Munger
Waverly
Dorothy Pockels
A. D. Hoppenworth
Tripoli
W. D. Kuker
Dietrich Dettmer
Louie Schuldt
John Kertz
Chicago
Dubuque
New York
Milwaukee
Louie Fink
H. C. Fink
Louie
Des Moines
Local flood delays and road danger reported
Heavy rains Tuesday night and Wednesday caused flash flooding across the region with rivers roaring. J G Bunger nearly drowned as his horse was lost crossing a two foot deep swift-water road. Rettig and Bennett escaped a Baskin Creek crash while en route to Waverly hospital. John Bahlman Jr was injured when a wagon wheel hit a rut. Weekend storm described as the worst in years. Rev Cameron of Baraboo, Wis., to preach at Congregational church next Sunday at 11. Miss Alberta Bockhaus hosted a party with Tripoli Mercantile Co. manager and wives. Mrs Art Sommer and two children left for Westgate to visit relatives. Victor Oltrogge, student at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, visited home this weekend.
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J. G. Bunger
R. W. Rettig
M. W. Bennett
Waverly
Cameron
Baraboo
Wis
Congregational
Alberta Bockhaus
Tripoli Mercantile Co
Art Sommer
Gladys
Glen
Westgate
John Greene
Fox
Victor Oltrogge
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
F. C. Oltrogege
Five Years Ago in Local News March 2 1927
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Louisa Lamb at 76 from apoplexy and William Wiese after years of dropsy. A farewell party greeted Will Towne and wife in Fremont. H H Nevermann visited Denver uncle H H Wente with a broken hip. Art Slack heads to Des Moines for a Ford plant mechanics course. Wedemeier family moves from north town to Dunkerton.
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Louisa Lamb
William Wiese
Leroy Township
Will Towne
Fremont
Hearst's Comet of Garner Now a National Drain
Washington's William Randolph Hearst claims a new comet in John N. Garner, Texas Speaker of the House. Garner rises from obscurity as party figures from Texas rally behind him for the Democratic presidential nomination amid opposing Roosevelt forces and cross-state political maneuvers in Georgia, Ohio, and the West.
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William Randolph Hearst
William
Hearst
John N. Garner
Lone Star
Garner
Altho
House
White House
Texas
Sheppard
Connally
Jack” Garner
Congress
Mr. Garner
James Ferguson
Dan Moody
Ross S. Sterling
Thomas B. Love
Hoover
Washington
Roosevelt
Georgia
G. H. Howard
Atlanta
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
San Antonio
Howard
Warm Springs
Herber Hoover
Democratic House
Illinois
Joseph J. France
Maryland
North Dakota
Ohio
Brown
Republican National Committee
Blanton
Representative Shafer
Wisconsin
Madison Square Garner
Tripoli Leader Promotes Best Display Advertising
A brief note highlights the Tripoli Leader's display advertising options. It emphasizes visibility, local reach, and affordable rates for businesses seeking effective newspaper placements. The piece underscores simple steps to place ads and maximize audience engagement.
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Tripoli
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Venice Blvd
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