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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1934
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader weekly edition published every Wednesday is the Bremer County official paper. Edited by L E E 0. Peacock as editor and publisher, the paper has operated since 1894 with a subscription price of $1.50 per year.
The Washington correspondent reports on Literary Digest polls asking if the public approves Roosevelt's first year. Some residents doubt reliability, fearing premature judgments about the New Deal. Analysts warn against rushing verdicts before November 1936, noting undecided yet cautious attitudes among local voters.
The writer questions the value of the Literary Digest poll and contemplates marking a ballot yes or no or both. They express doubt that the poll affects readers or journos and remark that voting won’t influence those who think for themselves. The tone is sardonic about the poll’s usefulness.
President Roosevelt will ask Congress for authority to launch a government directed program to build new homes and renovate old ones after a three month housing study. The report shows half of 54,300 homes surveyed lacked baths, with aims to improve living conditions and boost construction demand. Senate approves Wilcox municipal bankruptcy bill amid party lines and business opposition. Senate finance committee backs a tariff bill enabling reciprocal deals with minimal vote record.
Opposition argues the administration shifts to evolution not revolution as the recovery program endures renewed scrutiny. Roosevelt Tugwell and Hull push the line while aviation drills near New York Harbor on May 31 dramatize military readiness. Depositors await $4 million from closed banks as dead checks linger. A misread note shows a woman now serving as Secretary of Labor with forms addressed to the Secretary.
Notice to all property owners to clean back yards alleys and debris by May 16. If not done the street commissioner will perform the work and charge the adjoining property owner. By order of Mayor C L McCumber. NRA Rules dialogue follows in quotation.
A collection of quips and observations from Philadelphia, Boston, and Montreal papers. Jokes on snow clearing and neighborly sparring share space with a Boston youngster’s amused reaction to the countryside. A feature on evolving fashion and cosmetics traces attitudes in England and Montreal society.
By special execution from the Bremer County District Court clerk the First State Bank of Fredericksburg Iowa wins a judgment against Henry Braun Jr and others for 3163.09 plus costs. The sheriff will sell the described real estate in 1934 at 10 a.m. in front of the Waverly Court House to satisfy the judgment. The property lies in sections 10 and 11 of township 93 range 12 west. Sale conducted by Sheriff Frank Sager with Geiser Donahue as plaintiff’s attorneys.
Lookout Lodge No 395 A F and A M Sumner Iowa mourns the death of Ivan I Meyer of Savannah Illinois a loyal member long removed from active duties but kept in good standing The lodge drapes its charter in mourning and records the resolutions for publication in the Tripoli Leader and a copy is sent to the bereaved family May 8 1934 signed by W H Warner Lee C Peacock and F J Wells committee
A fragment lists assorted prices for Tripoli markets showing 10¢ 8c 3.00 and 2.20 with ranges from 1.50 to 5.50, but no clear item or date context.
Under Scoutmaster W H Meier and assistants John Simpson and G H Doty, Tri Poli's new Tenderfoot candidates were tested on the twelve points of the Scout Law. Ten boys named include Harry Schlichting Jack Hale Lavern Bathke Everett Ambrose Earl Kuker William Kuker Jack Byers Eddie Schroeder Roland Lamb and Robert Crinklaw. The article urges citizen support to fund the self-supporting troop through small weekly earnings and odd jobs, with weekly calls for magazines and help.
City residents report many dogs roaming after dark causing property damage and disturbances. Mayor issues notice ordering dog owners to keep dogs tied at night to prevent incidents.
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