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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1932
Page
3
The editor argues that public school operating costs have fallen yet rural districts pay high tuition to outlying students. He urges reducing taxes and tuition to reflect actual costs, noting some districts profit from rural tuition. Equalization to charge the true expense is advocated.
The mood and buying power decline cut liquor sales, while home brew grows. Bootleggers target the young more than in the past, and many sellers now rely on small quantity sales in cities and towns. Drinking appears higher among youths and girls, despite legislation.
A broad coalition led by the American Legion and AFL plus the Association of National Advertisers and the American Legion Auxiliary urges local action in Tripoli to employ idle workers. They push construction and home improvements as a quick way to put idle dollars to work, noting the town’s unemployment affects fifteen to twenty families.
The historic vote in the German republic showed President von Hindenburg with a commanding lead over Adolf Hitler who trailed by more than 7,000,600 votes. The result surprised Hitler and pleased Hindenburg, signaling a temporary end to the Hitler menace and a more stable world outlook.
The Leader argues voters this spring and fall will study a candidate's past history and ideas rather than charisma. They will seek better lawmakers by choosing men with qualifications and intellectual signs, even if opinions differ.
The editorial notes a discreet silence on the State Auditor office probe. It critiques Auditor Long for a tirade against committee fairness, warns it may hint at irregularities, and urges faith in the investigative process. It calls for accountability if charges prove warranted and urges calm innocence.
The House defeated the 2.25 percent manufacturers sales tax by 223 to 153. Senate leaders debated delaying action until after the national convention. Hoover voiced disappointment, urging redrafting, as Republicans and Democrats face a redefined, coalition House Senate dynamic and rising local tax rebellions.
Shelby county paid 6253 dollars as a gopher bounty prompting Editor David K. Brown of the Harlan Republican to urge supervisors to discontinue the payout. He argues county funds should not fight gophers and that farmers must clear their farms themselves. the idea has gained broad attention across the state.
Corydon Times-Republican notes Harry Lind of the Iowa Horse Breeders' Association predicting falling car prices and rising horse values. He suggests a shift back to horse farming on small 100 acre or smaller operations as tractors struggle financially, recalling past horse shipments to cities and costly auto imports.
Bread wagons from Des Moines and Omaha closed an Anita bakery after the proprietor fled town amid local discontent. Price wars by outsiders in Guthrie Center Panora Greenfield Adair and other towns threaten home bakers as residents lament shrinking small towns.
The republic county convention drew only twelve of twenty three precincts, a sign of the primary law’s erosion of party systems. The piece laments destroyed organization, muted ambition, and waning enthusiasm, calling the method costly and unsatisfactory yet insisting on not repealing it.
The high court is urged to decide if the constitution-makers included the governor in the lawmaking body or left districting authority to legislatures for choosing House members. Minnesota’s ruling is expected first, possibly with all three decisions issued together, before the term ends. White House grounds display a redwood planted by Mrs. Hoover, plus a cedar from Ferry Farm commemorating George Washington.
The district court of Bremer County Iowa designated on January 19 1932 Matilda Biermann executrix of the estate of Adolph Biermann deceased. Creditors should settle debts and claimants present authenticated claims to the court for allowance dated March 28 1932.
Bremer County Iowa clerk posts probate notice for Minnie Krueger last will and testament. 11 April 1932 at 10:00 a.m. set for probate at the district court in Waverly. Readers may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk J H Schwake signs and seals the notice.
Humboldt Republicans report a Humboldt school house speaker praised President Hoover for deporting Mellon. The crowd cheered as the speaker argued Mellon’s faults lay in frank truths about the nation, warning that Congress and the public ignored those truths and worsened the country’s condition.
A city editor notes hot stuff as slang for good tips and meals. The essay celebrates corn based dishes from creamed corn to succotash and corn fritters, contrasting American preferences with English views and hinting at national culinary pride. It mentions riovies dumplings and corn soup.
The twenty fifth anniversary of the Swedish Esperanto Society in Stockholm reports a member list exceeding 1,700 names as Esperanto spreading in Sweden. In Washington D C drought harmed trees prompting artificial feeding by drilling holes at the base and filling with meat and water.
Real low prices on good used cars from Beisner Motor Company and Wm Ambrose Gar age in Tripoli Iowa. Listings include 1929 Hudson Fordor $350 1927 Pontiac Coupe $125 1929 Ford Fordor sedan $300 1929 Chevrolet Six 1/2 ton truck $250 1929 International truck $250 Model T Ford truck $50 plus Model T cars from $25. Also 1928 Graham sedan $325 1930 Whippet Six Sedan $350 27 Chevrolet Tow Truck with box $100 1927 Pontiac coach $95 1927 Star Coupe $75 1926 Essex coach $65 1931 Willys Six sedan $550.
Analyzing calls to curb school and college sports, a Sheldon Sun editorial argues athletics enrich education, build character, and prepare leaders. It notes athletics foster fellowship, discipline, and respect for opponents, while large stadiums and facilities are largely self supporting and non tax payer funded.
Legal transfers for the week ending March 26 list multiple property trades. Mary J. Linn to John Earl Davis, Julia McDonald from Robert McDonald, Miriam C. Hoover et al to Margaret Brechner, Hilda Thiemann from C F Heidemann, F B Schuldt from Sophia Mohling, Theresa Anderson to Joseph Kreger, Anna D. Koerth to John O Connell, C W Hildebrandt to John Milus, and John Milius to C W Hildebrandt. Properties involve lots, blocks, subdivisions, and sections across Waverly Tripoli Frederika and surrounding towns with varied deed amounts and parcel descriptions.
The Independence Bulletin Journal argues city governance succeeds when parties stay out of city elections. It notes last year’s levy stood at 1512 mills with a slim chance of reduction. The editorial credits a strong business record to nonpartisan leadership and warns against party involvement in selecting city officials.
Veal calves in Tripoli market traded from 1.50 to 4.00 dollars per head amid steady demand as buyers sought lighter stock and ranchers tested feedlot prospects in the regional market.
The United States forest products laboratory warns that delaying between coats shortens service life of paints. It argues that applying a first coat in fall and a second in spring is not efficient. The quote adds a Thoreau remark about humility and heavenly lights.
C G Schwem announces run for supervisor from the second district on the Republican ticket subject to June primaries. He asks voters for support and notes the date code 11-11.
R B Eckles, Aplington Iowa, announces candidacy for State Senator in the 39th district comprising Butler and Bremer counties. Primary election decision by Republican voters set for June 6.
For county attorney, HAGEMANN announces candidacy for Bremer county office subject to Democratic primary June 6 1982. For state senator, John M Ramsey announces bid for 89th district Bremer and Butler counties subject to Republican primary in June 1932.
A candidate named Ernest Buls runs for Supervisor in the Second District pending Democratic voters approval at the June primary. The notice specifies the party affiliation and the election timing.
Support favored for John Griese in the Democratic column for the Second District supervisor race. The message thanks voters for their consideration and requests backing in the election.
J H Schwake of Waverly Iowa runs for the office of clerk of the district court in the upcoming June 1932 Democratic primaries, appealing to voters’ goodwill and party backing.
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