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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1931
Page
4
In a March 3 1879 act paper Tripoli Leader notes beauty and cleanliness as a town asset. Editor Peacock urges residents to improve appearance this spring to attract residents tourists and trade for Bremer County.
The piece argues President Hoover proposed higher postal rates while deficits blamed on free franking and subsidies. It questions shifting costs to the public, urges ending the franking privilege, and criticizes repeated tax or rate hikes as the easy fix that fails to reduce deficits.
Thirty years ago children obeyed school rules by force, but today pupils attend eagerly. The shift stems from more attractive instruction and a broader curriculum. Competition now animates athletics, debates, declamation, and other activities from first grade through senior year.
Gasoline has dropped to levels not seen in years with low test fuel at 1.55 dollars per gallon including tax. The editorial notes overproduction in recent years and predicts prices may rise once major companies consolidate smaller suppliers.
A Waterloo man awaiting work and in ill health attempted to sell property to buy a car for his son to enjoy. The act, while foolish, echoes a common pattern among parents who spoil their children with luxuries despite financial strain.
The text argues fines for intoxicated drivers arrive too late to prevent damage and compares this to bootleggers selling poisoned alcohol. It emphasizes the need for a plan that stops intoxicated driving before harm occurs and highlights the futility of post offense penalties.
A jubilant adjournment marks the Seventy first Congress with scenes of campus-like revelry in the House and a somber, procedural close in the Senate. Senator Thomas’s two hour filibuster blocked Nye resolution and key bills while Hoover vetoes Muscle Shoals. Congress ends nine months before next session as Hoover signs bills.
The House of Representatives closed its trying session in a spirit of harmony and good fellowship unmatched since before the war. After months of storms and battles, the gavel fell at noon and the chamber adopted a carefree, college-campus mood.
Packed galleries watched a vaudeville style show staged by the President's Cabinet and members of the Senate and House. From Speaker Longworth down, performers provided features with the Marine Band orchestra and the Interstate Commerce Commission chorus backing the bill.
Thirteen Senators retired from the Senate as Heflin of Alabama, a colorful figure, was the last to depart after a three hour wind up. He sat through the session with a torn throat caused by the filibuster and the oratory of a swan song leaving him voiceless.
Clayton County Press-Journal notes bread trucks challenge the town bakery as every business faces strain. It urges community support for the bakery and warns that home baked goods could curb city trade if buyers call for them.
The Denver school election favors Albert Brandt and George ahake as new directors. Sunday services in German and English begin at St Pauls church, with Lenten services and an illustrated lecture on The Trials and Condemnation of Christ. Community updates cover moves, anniversaries, visits, and travels among local residents.
Readlyn residents report a girl born March 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rathe. Local visits include Attorney Schiefelbein of Waverly, Mr. Pendergast and daughter Genevieve from Oelwein, and many relatives attending anniversaries, baptisms, and hospital recoveries. Notables attend 25th wedding anniversary for Herman and is Denver-bound.
Mr and Mrs John Wolfgram and family visited M A Woodcock home Wednesday eve. Henry Rathe visited W J Peters home Wednesday eve. Fred Niemeyer family visited Will Towne home Sunday eve. Edna Schulz returned Tuesday from Herman Schuldt home in Denver. W J Peters and son Ewald were Waverly callers Saturday afternoon. La Vern son of Will Droste ill with tonsillitis. Rudolph Koch and sons visited Oliver Bunger Sunday afternoon. Henry Schmidt daughter Darlene and others helped H C Kuhrt celebrate his birthday Wednesday eve. Fred Rathe birthday party with friends Sunday. Will Essman and daughter Mildred spent Sunday afternoon with H A Buhr. Augst Tonne spent Sunday with Clarence Tonne. Ed Bunger family, Art Peters family, F C Holm spent Wednesday with Theo Peters. Fred Dohrman spent Sunday with Will Dohrman. Elmer Sassman family visited Art Sassman Sunday. Theo Peters family spent Sunday evening with Henry Blasberg.
In Crane Creek neighborhood residents attended Mrs Will Lohman’s birthday last Wednesday. Fred Schneer suffered hog house and corn crib fire damage on Sunday at his place occupied by the Diehl family. The Michael and Brown families visited in Waterloo. Art Bunger and family joined John Bunger’s birthday party in Tripoli. Mrs Otto Bunger helped at quilting in Tripoli. Schneer christened infant son this Sunday by Rev Dilges. Walter Beisner and his mother visited Henry Beisner in Tripoli. Mrs Leo Wilbrandt of Washington planned an indefinite stay with Henry Beisner’s family. Ferson and Will Droste hosted Sunday visitors. Fred Matthiesen and John Bunger celebrated in Tripoli. Carl Ruebenow of Waverly visited R A Michael Monday.
Artsian residents and relatives from Winona Minnesota Denver and Readlyn visited and hosted gatherings from Friday through Tuesday with extended family including the Mueller, Meier, Diercks and Kuhlman households. A funeral in Chicago drew Wm Kallenbach and son Alfred, while Willard Kohagen marked his birthday with a large turnout. F. F. Moeller advertised a sale offering a 9x12 Floortex rug for 5.95 and a free 18x36 rug with purchase.
Bremer reports the Ladies Missionary group of Warren Evangelical church met at Mrs. A P Epley’s home. Neighbors planned a surprise party for Martin Lindner. Ed Leitha birthday party with lunch. Will Kallenbach and Alfred attend a relative’s funeral in Chicago. Willard Kohagen birthday party. Otto Matthias Denver trip. Martha Pries’ family visited in Waverly.
Claire Jahnke of Bremer visited his grandparents the Jahnkes in Old Tripoli on Wednesday. George H. Heideman made a Tri Poli business call Thursday. Fred Luebs assisted at Herman Plagens home Thursday. Mary Carstensen spent Friday at the Heideman home, then at the Plagens home, and with the Locbs Sunday. Viola Heine of Waverly weekended with relatives. Henry Lucbs plastered at the Heideman farm Monday. Old Tripoli school held its annual election with B. B. Bennett, Walter Schultz, Geo H. Heideman, Will Bergman, Will Schumacher and Herman Moeller present. Walter Schultz’s family visited Geo H. Heideman and sons Monday. Wm Schumacher helped celebrate B. B Bennett’s 20th wedding anniversary.
Church notes announce a German language passion service Friday at 7 30 pm and an English service Sunday at 10 30 am all are invited. Sunday school gathers at 9 30 am and choir rehearsal occurs Thursday at 7 30 pm. Jesus says those who hear the Word of God and keep it.
Sunday School at 10:00, worship at 11:00 led by Mr. Seeger, with evening service at 8:00 delivered by Rev. Hardcastle or Mr. Seeger. Christian Endeavor at 7:30, Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon in the church basement hosted by Mrs. Ruth Husband and Mrs. C. H. Schmith. Choir practice Friday at 7:30 at the Keough home. all singers invited.
In crossing streets do not run or walk too quickly. A car at 30 mph covers about 45 feet per second, so drivers must gauge both their speed and that of others. Maintain a normal gait when crossing, stop only if necessary, and move back to the curb if traffic nears. Do not stand in the street.
Fremont Township District No 2 invites sealed proposals for erection and completion of a one room rural school. Bids due March 16 1931 at 9 a m. Plans available from R Michael Route 2 Trip Town Bonds of 500 for bid security required. Board may reject bids and re advertise. Dated February 24 1931 Secretary J P Snelling.
The clerk invites all interested parties to attend the April 6 1931 probate at 10 a.m. in the Bremer County District Court to show cause why Ludwig A Gede deceaseds last will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk J H Schwabe signs the notice with deputy Harry Thoms seal dated March 5 1931.
Theo Slack states that parties making malicious false statements about his character will be fully prosecuted. He demands factual support and warns of legal consequences for further unfounded remarks. The notice emphasizes legal remedies and the seriousness of the claim.
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