Looking Backward In the Leader's Files
Activities and visits across Tripoli and nearby towns are noted. Clerking shifts at E L Kelsey's restaurant, 110 street teams in Tripoli hint at business activity. Local marriages, injuries, personnel moves, and farm labor changes are recounted along with past market prices and regional travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Betcher
E. L. Kelsey
Tripoli
Henry Hankner
Waterloo
Peter Goodenbour
Kelly
St. Paul
Mercantile
Vina Panzer
Henry Harmening
Amanda
Wm. Haase
Rev. Schlueter
Adolph Bierman
Siegel
Adolph
Erwin Ladd
Ambrose Boys
Ten Years Ago April 4 1923 Tripoli News Briefs
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs H G St John of Waverly and Mrs Christine Bang. a marriage between Arthur Tegtmeier and Ida Boeckman. a farewell party for Mrs Albert Kuhrt. Charles Chapman resigns from Tripoli Lumber Co. for Des Moines. Amelia Rohrssen wed George Bisby in Waterloo. local happenings in Tripoli and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. St. John
Waverly
Bell Telephone Company
Christine Bang
Huebner
Readlyn
E. Steck
Evangelical Church
Arthur Tegtmeier
H. H
Waterloo
George Bisby
Henry Tegtmeier
South of
Town man buys Lahman residence in east part of town
A town resident purchased the Mrs Lahman residence in the eastern part of town and he and his wife moved to Tripoli last week, according to local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Five Years Ago March 28 1928 Notices
Obituaries note the death of W H Farrow long a Tripoli business figure at his Hood River Oregon home on March 20. H C Bruns of Denver dies after gallstone operation at Mercy hospital. C W Bennett visits Lovewell Kansas relatives Della Carstensen and J F Keough. Blanch Schneer returns home after helping care for Mr Dohrman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Farrow
Tripoli
Hood River
Oregon
H. C. Bruns
Denver
Mercy Hospital
C. W. Bennett
Lovewell
Kansas
Della Carstensen
J. F. Keough
Bremer County Court Opens Term with Grand Jury Impaneled
Judge M H Kepler opened the Bremer county district court term as grand jurors were impaneled led by foreman Ernest Seehase with bailiff Herman Mensching and clerk Mayme Brechner. Civil calendar entries included multiple civil actions with several default and dismissal rulings, judgments for plaintiffs, and a pending trial for Forrest Russell set for Thursday this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Kepler
District Court
Bremer County
Ernest Seehase
Carl Hoppenworth
Fred Bremer
R. C. Horsley
Fred Schield
Chas
Bills
Lydia Hograte
Herman Mensching
Mayme Brechner
C. A. Pepin
Robert Townsend
Alta I. Mason
Buechele Lumber Company
L. W
Sophie Swinton
A. E
Blanche Quackenbush
Chas Shearn
Bert Jones
Jess Williams
August Propp
W. H
Clara Bany
Louis Bany
R. E. Laird
Elsie Kleinschmidt
Farmers Elevator Company of Plainsfield
Hillis
Elna Creger
Otto H. Lichtenstein
John F. Comstock
Eugenio Dianelli
Forrest Russell
E. M. Russell
Os S. D. Orcutt
Suzanne Marries Jack Dawson Upsets Engagement Details
Mrs Nayber voices shock as Suzanne marries Jack Dawson, the very man she was once betrothed to, prompting astonishment about the wedding.
Iowa death rate falls slightly in 1932 report
The Iowa Department of Health reports 25,388 deaths in 1932, a general death rate of 1.2 per 1,000, down from 1.3 in 1931, with the 5-year average at 10.4. Violent and accidental deaths totaled many lives, including 400 automobile fatalities and 63 accidental shootings, with drownings, falls, and machinery incidents making major contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Iowa
Iowa State Department of Health
Going Nowhere Prompt Provokes Family Pause
Children play in the yard as mother warns them to stay. On leaving for groceries she hears the youngest ask the oldest where you go when you go off the premises. The elder replies that going nowhere means stay right where you are, a delay for mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Pimmy
A Nasty Fall
A schoolmaster scolds William for tardiness and Jones admits a nasty fall from sleep after his mother’s call. He explains he dozed off again, delaying his arrival.
Twins Born After Quieter Hours In Chicago
Patrolman Milford Mygren reports a quiet night at the desk as he learns he has become the father of twins, confirmed by the desk sergeant in Chicago. The Washington Star notes the unexpected happy outcome following a restrained shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Mygren
Chicago
Washington Star
Sleet Damages Wide Iowa Telephone Network
A weekend sleet storm on March 18 coated lines with a thick ice sheath, damaging Northwestern Bell facilities by about 100000 dollars. More than 100 towns lost long distance service, and hundreds of rural lines were harmed especially in the east. Crews totaling 450 repaired roughly 10000 wire breaks and over 500 poles, restoring most long distance circuits by Tuesday afternoon March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iawa
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Denison
Sioux Rapids
Mason City
Decorah
Red Oak
Indianola
Oskaloosa
Maquoketa
Des Moines
Sioux City
Dubuque
Iowa Falls
Spencer
Mildred E Smith Seeks Re election In May
Mildred E Smith announces candidacy for re election as Bremer county superintendent. In three years she has visited two to three schools per site to inspect rooms and teach classes when needed. Reading emphasis and dental hygiene progress led Bremer county to twelve 100 per cent schools. She credits teachers and boards for economical school operation.
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Miss Smith
Iowa
Bremer County
Rocking the Baby and the hiccuping midget motor
A Santa Fe Paper tale reports a driver speeding a tiny auto at 50 mph on a major highway. The car allegedly sui jumps five feet every 50 feet, prompting a patrolman to stop the vehicle. The driver blames hiccups for the antics, saying the car is fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Paper
Odd Wool Journey Sparks Living From Plain Trousers
A dialogue notes that the fabric's journey passes through Australia, England, Scotland, Saxony, and Berlin before a suit is made, ending with a claim that many profit from the product though it was never paid for, citing a Swiss publication Olten’s De Woche in Bild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Saxony
Berlin
de Woche
Bild
Olten
Switzerland
Bargain Offer Sparks Frustration at Garage
A nervous customer stumbles through a car offer in a local garage. The garageman agrees to forty dollars after the man struggles to express a higher price, insisting he meant fifty. The scene captures a humorous, stammering exchange over a used auto.
County Seat News Items of Interest
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wiegmann of Allison and is well known to many Waverly residents who have seen him on visits to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly Publishing Company
Henry Wiegmann
Allison
Waverly
Webster named manager of Waverly team in Cedar Valley league
George Webster will manage the Waverly baseball team next season, succeeding Frank Gambaiani who led the club for two seasons. Ed Kohlmann was reelected secretary and Mike Rhode Lefty Flood and Frank Rhode were elected directors. A league representative meeting is planned for the latter part of the month to discuss season plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Webster
Waverly
Mr. Webster
Frank Gambaiani
Ed Kohlmann
Mike Rhode
Lefty Flood
Frank Rhode
Waverly Selected for Iowa Bandmasters Convention
Waverly Community club president W H Mooney announced the Iowa Bandmasters Association has approved the city as this year’s convention site. The event may occur late May and is expected to attract about 400 musicians 60 bandmasters and 30 bands to Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Mooney
Waverly
Iowa Bandmaster’s Association
Saylor Re-elected President of Waverly School Board
Waverly organization meeting last Monday elected W. W. Saylor as president with H. L. Leslie and Anson Woodring named as directors. Leonard H. Raecker spoke before the Iowa Falls Rotary club and Ellsworth Junior College students. Bernard Winder of Richland Center arrived to assume as Car nation Milk plant foreman. his family will join later. Helen Wright spoke on her Europe trip at the Better Homes meeting hosted by Mrs. Joe Russell. Officers were also elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Saylor
Waverly
H. L. Leslie
Anson Woodring
Leonard H. Raecker
Iowa Falls
Winder
Helen Wright
Europe
Better Homes Department
Joe Russell
Local residents noted in community notices and movements
Elected officials include Mrs. John Neubauer as chairman and Mrs. George Walker as vice chair man. Several residents returned from visits in Cathage and others prepared for hospital observation or relocation. Notable events include deaths, travels to Iowa City and California, spelling contest representation, and property transactions among local families.
Origin of billiards traced through ancient roots
The article explores conflicting claims on billiards origins across Spain France Italy and Germany. It cites Cotton’s Compleat Gamester and a second century Irish king with brass balls and cues, noting lawn play akin to croquet and Crusader influence, and explains hoops gave way to pockets on indoor tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
France
Italy
Germany
Cotton
Ireland
Europe
San Francisco Chronicle
April Fool Day Party Menu and Prank Ideas
A playful article outlines April Fool's Day party plans with red and white balloon decorations, domino games, and humorous partners. It includes a Will Rogers hat lasso dance, a cracker relay, and a jig-saw centerpiece game. A red and white supper menu features Clown Cocktail, Chicken and Ham Shortcake, and festive recipes for eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler and Woolsey
Burns and Allen
Ed Wynn
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Anderson
Poway Brows
British Guiana
Mildred E. Smith
Bandmasters Convention
Waverly Briefs
John Neubauer
George Walker
J. D. Donahue
Alita Carson
Cathage
George J. Kaiser
Emma Stufflebeam
Dress Club
Bates
First Street
F. A. Holloway
Iown City
Holloway
University Hospital
Chicago Rock Island Railway
Cedar Rapids
Richard Stephenson
Isabel Holsworth
British Columbia
Canada
Stephenson
Alfred Hanson
Hayfield
Minn
Carnation
Mississippi
Jane Ingham
Lynn Ingham
John Burns
Washington, D. C
California
Decker
Jacob Decker
West
C. R. Baker
George H. Hastings
Bergen Lumber Company
Charles C. Babcock
James B. McDonald
Seventh Sire Southwest
Louisa Bruns
Leo Gorman
Louis Steger
William Heiberg
New Lutheran Mutual Aid
William Howard
Nellie Mooney
Second Street
Steger
William Kaiser
Ups
April
Will Roger
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