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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1934
Page
6
H H Buhr announces the new Improved Standard Six is en route to Tripoli and soon at the local dealer. He highlights Master features such as double articulated brake shoes, improved ventilation, stronger body structure, and redesigned exterior as it aims to keep Chevrolet’s title as the World’s Lowest Priced Six.
A string of district court entries shows multiple plaintiffs such as A. P. Bryan J A Tegtmeier J A Tegtmeier Clothing Co L D Jay merchants credit assoc bemer county Butler Bremer Mutual Telephone Co and others filing for transcripts of judgment against defendants including C B Wilson Perry Wilson Wm Mummelthei Ether Shipp and Mrs Ether Shipp with amounts listed like 1 00 59 30 60 26 10 99 39 70 and 22 60 reflecting judgments in various cases.
A motorist tells an officer his wife urged him to chase the car ahead to see the hat worn by a woman aboard. The exchange highlights a humorous traffic stop moment and the driver’s odd justification.
Ernest Moeller born June 18 1851 in Apelern Germany came to America at 14. He married Magdalena Carstensen July 12 1877 and farmed in Douglas township before moving to Tripoli. Survived by widow son Will brother and several grandchildren. two daughters and other siblings predeceased him. Funeral at St Peters church with burial in church cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Kries host relatives for a birthday celebration. A thirtieth wedding anniversary gathering for Mr and Mrs Fred Lahman. Families and friends visit Cedar Rapids and Charles City households. Numerous Sunday visits and dinners noted among Schwenne, Grebien, Quade, Brase and Meyne families. A correction clarifies Rev and Mrs C G Gerlach did not join a prior trip to Kimbal Minn.
A brief dialogue presents a boy asked about his actions in oversized footwear. He replies that he is growing into them, signaling a humorous or coming-of-age moment. The exchange highlights patience, development, and aspiration. The line captures a tiny vignette of perseverance and ambition.
The article explains true angina pectoris, its nighttime paroxysms, and the distinct symptoms. It covers first aid during attacks with amyl nitrite, nitroglycerin, and morphine, plus adjuncts like heat, rest, diet, and gradual lifestyle moderation to prevent future episodes.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co introduces a new high speed tire on display boasting over 50 percent longer non skid mileage. Local dealer William Ambrose cites five improvements including flatter wider tread deeper non skid and tougher rubber plus gum dipping for strength and blowout protection tested on fleets and races nationwide. The updates also apply to the Firestone Air Balloon wheel units for better traction and ride.
Public School notes describe eight grades voting for a national tree with choices American elm locust black walnut white pine hickory sweet gum and tulip tree. They will mail votes to the National Life Conservation Society in New York City. Last Thursday the third grade enjoyed a musical program by fifth and sixth graders.
Students learn cork from cork oak in Spain and Portugal used for bottles and life preservers. Paper comes from spruce in New England. wood pulp forms sheets for magazines and newspapers. Turpentine from Georgia pine sap aids varnish and paint. Rubber from Brazilian rubber tree yields tires inner tubes and hard rubber for receivers.
In English class we wrote letters of explanation about a ball breaking a store window after hours. The letters were read and criticized. We will study the poem The Little Brown Wren, arithmetic interest, and a new history chapter The Rise of the New West. Janice Goodenbour.
Veronica Hanff notes a week of math and social studies focusing on protractors angles and circles and building a magnetic compass. Students compare Iowa with other states in crops size and farms and create poppy posters for a civic project.
A broad English session discusses re evaluating all items and events accomplished so far. Participants consider scope, outcomes, and next steps across multiple topics and dates to sharpen planning and accountability.
A school notes progress on grammar arithmetic geography and science. The text mentions sub ordinating clauses and conjunctions, a geography workbook for Iowa, bacterial disease in physiology, and geometry topics on angles and figures.
The District Court of Bremer County Iowa appoints G F Johnson as Administrator of the estate of Carl F Mersbach deceased on April 12 1934. All indebted persons must pay the undersigned and those with claims should present them to the court for allowance.
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