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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1931
Page
4
A safety notice advises children to stop look and listen before crossing streets. It emphasizes waiting for traffic to pass and crossing only at right angles, crosswalks, or intersections, and walking while crossing.
The Tripoli Leader discusses the new veteran bonus loan law allowing ex service members to borrow up to 50 percent on compensation certificates. It cites Will Rogers on debt, argues the plan may strain the treasury, but notes many veterans face hardships and could benefit now. The piece urges fair regard for veterans’ abilities to manage finances.
The drought weighs on crops and crop prices across 21 states, pushing farm product prices to multiyear lows. Government figures show January farm price indices at a 68 point drop from the year before, while farmers plead for relief as wages and salaries resist cuts.
Under Governor Turner, several appointees face ousters while others resist the shakeup. Willard D. Archie of Sidney is named to replace Clifford L. Niles as State Highway Commission chairman, a move the Leader notes removes a valued and highly capable member from the commission.
Observers concluded the State University probe may end up as a farce. Public interest remains low as Des Moines papers publish testimony that fails to captivate readers.
The piece notes Americans feel overtaxed while Denmark organizes a long list of taxable items including state and local categories as well as household goods. It highlights categories such as income, houses, water, beer, automobiles, documents, benzine, road, theater, and a bachelor tax in a satirical tone.
Bids for erection and completion of a one room rural school in Fremont Township Bremer County Iowa close Monday March 16 1931 at 10 a m Sealed proposals addressed to R Michael chairman building committee District No 2 may be viewed via Route 2 Tripoli Iowa Bond of 500 required for contract fulfillment Board may reject all bids Dated February 24 1931 J P Snelling Secretary of the School Board (8 3)
The piece rails at Senate maneuvers and veteran benefits, citing Barnum’s sucker line, criticizing tax politics and Muscle Shoals scrutiny. It mocks demagogy, warns against overzealous officials, and likens Washington to a circus or lunatic asylum in its pomp and waste.
Congress barrels toward adjournment on March 4 with plans to override President Hoover’s veto of the bonus loan bill sustain his veto of the Muscle Shoals compromise and push the Norris constitutional amendment abolishing lame duck sessions. The Lenty-first Congress prepares final action on appropriation bills and a few precarious measures.
Dr. C. A. Stewart of this city was elected to the executive committee representing Bremer county on the Cedar Valley Veterinary association. The newly organized group includes seven counties and met at Waterloo Monday evening at the Hotel President with 45 in attendance from 15 counties and several distinguished guests.
A stream of birthday observances spans Artesian and surrounding towns. C Moeller in Denver, Wm Beisner, Louie Bresse, J C Huck, H C Pries and others hosted relatives and friends for birthday anniversaries. Families including Schaefer Moeller and Dierchs marked celebratory gatherings with kin across several evenings and Sunday visits.
Bremer Mr and Mrs John Heine visited Mr and Mrs Leo Stenzel in Waverly over the weekend and traveled to Denver to visit relatives. Ewald Neindorff of Waterloo joined Lawrence Heine’s family Sunday. Otto Matthias visited relatives in Waverly and Herman Meine called on Mrs Meine’s mother, Mrs Carl Luhring. Albert Kaiser moved to a rented farm east of Frederika while Jake Hess moved onto the Kaiser farm near Janesville. R F Thiemann and Blanche Pape visited Tripoli. Pape vacationing with Thiemann’s sister.
The story Gifts of the Magi first appeared in the New York World on December 10, 1905. O Henry reportedly drafted it in two hours with a lead pencil, never rereading and feeding pages to an office boy as he finished each page, declaring it would fill the space.
The revolving stage originated in Japan around 1600 with the Doll theater where large dolls were moved openly by doll masters. It enabled intricate scenic effects. In 1896 Lautenschlager devised a revolving stage in Munich.
A compact quotation reflection on originality in modern writing. It cites Goethe’s view that true novelty comes from presenting ideas as if unspoken before, rather than merely pursuing newness. The note invites consideration of how authors shape perception through fresh framing.
A quotation compares judgment to a clock, saying the simplest device can tell hours while only the most elaborate can discern minutes and seconds, highlighting the smallest time distinctions. Fontenelle is cited.
Farmers praise Josh for keeping hired hands content by returning home to join them in play and companionship, including pinochle sessions that boost morale on the Corn farm.
The article defines euthanasia as a painless death for the hopelessly ill, tracing its term to Greek origins. It notes the concept as a scientific approach to ending suffering, highlighting the philosophical and ethical dimensions of the discussion.
A sugar loaf sea describes pyramidal waves formed with little wind. The term denotes a sea state where waves rise in sharp, neat peaks resembling a pyramid, typically in calm or lightly breezy conditions.
Church Notes announce Sunday School at 10:00 a m Worship at 11:00 a m Mr Seeger will deliver the message Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m Bremer County C E Rally at the church basement Friday March 6th Banquet to begin at 8 00 p m Toasts and musical selections by Sumner Evangelical Verely Evangelical Sumner United Brethren and Tripoli Congregational churches
St Johns Lutheran offers a Passion service Friday at 7 30 p m in German and a Sunday service at 10 30 a m in German. Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m. The Ladies Aid gathers at Mrs E Fink’s home Thursday afternoon with Mrs Fink and Mrs Fred Dickmann hosting. choir practice Thursday evening at 7 30.
St Peter s Evangelical Church posts a Lenten service for Thursday at 7 30 pm with Rev Hack man preaching. Sunday School at 9 30 am and Divine Service at 10 30 am. Monday features orchestra practice. Afternoon ladies id and Friday evening men s choir directed by Pastor Koehler.
Local notes record visits and calls among the Hennings family and neighbors in Bremer and Waverly areas. Names include Arthur Elmer Henry Helena and Anna Hennings, Pries Geffert Oestmann Wedemeier Anhalt and others with several farm moves and business calls noted during the prior week.
An electrically operated "Vight box" is used in Germany to detect forgeries and counterfeits by placing currency and checks over the eyepiece to reveal watermarks and other identifying features.
The noble lineage marker von appears in German surnames meaning of or from. This prefix indicates aristocratic origin or land association in historical contexts. It helps trace territorial titles and family estates across eras.
The Independ ent District of Tripoli in Bremer County Iowa announces its annual election at the Tripoli Town Hall on the second Monday in March 1931 from 12 noon to 7 pm A director will be elected for a three year term to succeed Louis Rohrssen Dated February 24 1931 M W Bennett Secretary
A concise quotation from Ruskin about the impact of a woman's love, courage, and discretion on a man’s life, noting that no man lives rightly without such influence.
An Atlantic Constitution quote on the self noting that the true identity lies in the moments that come easiest and linger longest, shaping personal character. It emphasizes the lasting impact of everyday choices over flashy episodes.
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