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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1931
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader editorializes on economics and hard times, comparing business depression to spinach for its hard swallow. It urges readers to learn life values, balance material pursuits with spiritual well being, and emerge wiser. Editor Lee Peacock reflects on collective responsibility and resilience in Bremer County.
Tom Purcell argues Henry Ford cites national prosperity while blaming Congress for farm- machinery tariffs. He claims Ford shifts production to Ireland with cheap European labor, then ships tractors back duty free, urging unemployed Americans to work in Detroit at fair wages instead of subsidized European labor.
The Leader argues that keeping a full set of books benefits all workers by tracking income and expenses, revealing leaks and promoting thrift, though it does not support the tax in its current form. The piece calls for stronger arguments to support the tax proposal.
The 1930s saw stage coach passenger totals reach thirty million in California alone. The motor bus emerged as a phenomenal, job-creating form of transport over the past decade. Bus lines currently underpay for highway use, lagging in tax reform, yet future public highways will be largely funded by them.
Legislators say the Assessor Bill, voted down by the house last week, will be reconsidered and likely become law eventually. They argue if it is beneficial it should be enacted sooner, noting many do not know the bill’s merits.
Townwide appeal asks residents to tidy yards, remove rubbish and ashes, and spruce up properties as Tri poli strives to be the cleanest town in the area. Local officials rally volunteers to start immediately and set examples for neighboring communities.
Obituary notes the death of U S Capital with a private funeral. It mocks mourners and features Washington political satire. The piece then surveys Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois and his claims on Prohibition, party tactics, and 1932 plans. It lampoons Hoover, cabinet roles, and insular policy while imagining a Democratic Progressive alliance led by Hull and Lewis.
President Hoover, aboard the battleship Arizona, heads for the Caribbean with planned visits to Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The trip aims to offer rest, project U S policy, and reassure residents of the islands that they are within the United States.
Carlton Lindner aged 26 died suddenly Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. at Borchert hospital eleven hours after appendicitis surgery performed by Drs. O Keefe and Borchert. A young progressive farmer, he lived on Mrs. L. C. Bang's farm west of town and is survived by his wife and a year and a half old daughter. Funeral plans not announced.
Mr and Mrs H C Koch visited Fredericksburg to see Mr and Mrs William Moehling who has largely recovered from February illness. L J Smith and Mrs Ruth Husband toured to Nashua visiting Mr and Mrs Harry Strawson. Guests included Miss Francis Strawson Miss Alice Keate and Miss Kathryn Tracey. Funeral attendees for George Richardson included the Andersons, Glen Anderson family, Mary and Ruth Anderson, Charles George, H W Bockhaus and Woodrow, and Mrs Henry Mathhiesen. Mrs Hale's Cedar Rapids trip interrupted by her absence. Berdine Bockhaus visited Oelwein with her parents and grandmother Mrs Mary Bockhaus.
Henry Christian John Rieck born April 13 1889 in Dayton township died after years of illness at age 41 years 10 months 30 days. He married Hilda Sell November 26 1914 and left two sons Lorenz and Arnold and a widow. Funeral at St Pauls Lutheran Sumner with burial at Buck Creek Lutheran cemetery. Rev Theodore C Kiatt officiated. He lived in Buck Creek 30 years and moved 11 years ago. He was a devout Lutheran and survived by his father William Rieck and step mother, two brothers William and Elmer.
Bremer group from War ren and Jefferson townships plans a home talent show titled Wild Oats Boy at Frederika High School on Friday evening March 27. The event features popular songs by the group and school orchestra music, with admission set at 25 and 10 cents to benefit the school. Mrs Paul Schaefer celebrated her birthday with relatives and friends in her home Wednesday evening. Esther Pries of Waverly visited her mother Mrs Martha Pries for several days last week. The Farmer Cooperative Elevator Co recently installed a new feed mixer and will sell poultry and livestock feeds under the Felco brand name.
Art Bunger Henry Detterding and R A Michael with Fred Diekman and H H Schlicht went to Mason City Friday to scout building blocks for the new school. Mr and Mrs Art Bunger visited Henry Beisner, and R A Michael visited Art Kelling in Waverly. Mrs Leo Wilbrant visited Waterloo since last Thursday. Art Bunger visited Postville Monday. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Ernest Oltrogge and Henry Steidtler near Readlyn.
Doings of Iowa General Assembly continues with disputes over expenses and salaries. Attorney H V Byers seeks a temporary restraining order to halt the university probe, arguing constitutional issues. Progress on reducing public official salaries remains limited as bills fail, including a proposal to cut highway commission pay.
The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of their father Wm Mahlstedt Sr. They also thank for beautiful floral tributes.
The Clerk of the District Court in Bremer County Iowa announces that a document on file is believed to be the last will of Ludwig Gaede deceased. A probate hearing is set for April 6 1931 at 10:00 A M at the Court House in Waverly to determine admissibility of the will.
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