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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1933
Page
4
In a Bremer County editorial the editor urges Iowa farmers to unite through cooperative purchasing and selling to gain power against middlemen. It argues the farm relief bill won’t solve all troubles but can avert crisis with farmer-led organization and collective effort.
Public sympathy for farmers remains high but recent western Iowa uprisings harm the cause. A Lemars incident where farmers beat a mortgage foreclosing judge, threatened him, and confiscated his freedom shows mob rule yields regrets. Beating officials will not improve loan prospects for farms or public support.
Local residents report weekly piles of handbills harmed by wind littering porches shrubs and lawns. Flyers clutter mail slots and doorways while trampling soft ground and delicate plantings. A stricter measure is urged to protect yards and prevent further damage.
The piece argues against giving to street beggars in hard times, noting most are impostors who beg as a business. It urges charity that enables self help and warns against fostering a generation of dependents through sympathetic impulses.
The text notes a trend of people moving from cities back to rural areas, fueling growth in towns and villages over the last two years. It argues against dividing the population into city dwellers and farmers, highlighting a rising class of small-town inhabitants who will soon account for about 25 percent of the total population.
Bright days return and the old house needs work. A small, cheap project can enhance curb appeal and raise property value while providing employment. Many would be surprised by current remodeling costs.
Editorial argues cutting gold content in the dollar by half would double the price of farm produce and reduce real debt burden. It contends Iowa's economy suffers from an inflated dollar and that lower gold content would restore purchasing power, helping farmers like corn producers to regain financial balance and tax burdens.
The piece discusses the surge of high salaries in public office and private firms as prosperity grows. It notes sharp reactions as top earners command ever larger pay while others hope for steady cash flow.
The Albia Union-Republican cautions readers about rumors that Smith W Brookhart may join a Democratic farm relief program in Washington. It notes Iowa’s wary public mood and warns against elevating Brookhart, recalling his past opposition and public nuisance label. The piece expresses hope the rumor is unfounded.
The Eldora Herald Ledger notes inflation may temporarily burden public payroll workers including teachers and officials. At a United Farmers county meeting a proposal urged delaying next year’s teacher hires and wages until conditions improve.
The Monroe County News questions a new state banking law, arguing it may be too stringent for public good. It advocates sound banks, at least one in every trade center, with depositors’ security and a bank guarantee to restore liquidity and thaw frozen assets.
A Lakota farmer sought a $300 loan at a local bank. When asked for security he listed 40 cattle, 6 horses, and 20 hogs worth $1,200, but the banker asked for total head count. With 66 livestock in all the banker approved only $6.60, citing past mortgage troubles, and the loan was refused.
Iowa embraces beer yet licensing and taxes threaten price. Centralization of dispensaries may be needed to profit while consumers face high costs. Dwellers blame state and national waves of legislation for keeping beer prices and labor costs high, suggesting lawmakers miscalculated the market.
Washington readers confront a swift moving inflation program with conflicting claims from Roosevelt aides and senators. The piece notes a climate of fear among Democrats and some Republicans about losing public confidence while supporting or opposing monetary expansion.
Premier Ramsay MacDonald sails back to England with no formal agreement in hand. His talks with President Roosevelt aimed to ease tensions and give momentum to currency policy debates. The visit raises cautious optimism while warning that outcomes depend on future actions.
The President suggests possible readjustment of European war debts and entry into a consultative pact with Great Britain and France. He would reserve American freedom of action while pledging to state the U S policy in disputes involving potential League of Nations isolation of an aggressor.
President Roosevelt holds a unique position in talks with Prime Minister MacDonald and other leaders. He can state with assurance that Congress will approve executive agreements, ending long standing doubts that hindered relations between the presidency and foreign diplomats.
Congress votes 41 to 26 to grant President Roosevelt permissive power to monetize silver against gold at a ratio he chooses. The action marks a decisive move toward inflationary policy and sets a precedent for presidential control of monetary affairs.
The senate moves to empower the President to monetize silver at any gold ratio and to finance WWII veteran bonus payments with cash. Senator Robinson of Indiana offered an amendment directing the treasury to print about 2.23 billion dollars in treasury notes to cash the 1945 maturing bonus certificates.
A historical analysis warns that inflation could surge if money is expanded without restraint. It contrasts monetary expansion with disciplined policy to prevent rapid price increases and preserve economic stability.
A congressional measure for regulated currency and bank credit expansion eclipses free coinage debates. The inflation amendment to the farm bill grants the President wide discretion to improve U S conditions and potentially reestablish a gold standard through international accords.
The House grilled the judiciary over pay and conduct. Virginia's Clifton A. Woodrum urged cutting judges salaries protected by law. Virginia's Howard W. Smith pressed for an inquiry into Judge James A. Lowell of Boston after a Negro suspect in a Virginia murder case was freed.
Gerard Swope of General Electric and William Green of the American Federation of Labor urged Congress to apply the shorter-work-week law to all industries to meaningfully cut unemployment. They told the House labor committee that restricting the plan to goods for interstate shipment as in the Black thirty-hour bill would not achieve the goal.
Senator Wendrick of Wyoming moved to confirm Nellie Tayloe Ross as the first woman United States mint director but faced a Senate objection from Senator Reed of Pennsylvania. President Roosevelt had sent Ross’s name to the senate, and a push to expedite the confirmation was dropped after Reed objected to dispensing with committee review.
A historical passage contrasts Taft’s presidency with Roosevelt era advisers. It notes critics claim the White House is surrounded by financial men but calls this an exaggeration. The piece argues sound money supporters should maximize surrounding influence.
A newspaper snippet notes Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt’s growing popularity fueled by her informal approaches. The piece hints at her approachable manner and frequent appearances as key factors in widening public appeal.
The First Lady dropped in on Washington friends without notice. She toured old houses with antique furniture and rang a doorbell before anyone answered. She later motored to Virginia to visit a Washington woman’s infant.
Rep W W Koch of Bre County returned to the state treasury over five percent of his pay from the forty fifth general assembly. The total amount was fifty dollars. He said it was fair since other salaries were cut and he voted for reductions.
A 1 dollar dinner for four features a sparkling tomato frappé starter and meals built around corned beef hash with stuffed green peppers, cabbage salad, bread and butter, and apple pie. The recipe notes describe tomato frappé, green pepper fillings, and a demi tasse ending.
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