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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1934
Page
2
Miss Nora Workman, home demonstration specialist, urges rural women to consider wall and woodwork finishes to brighten rooms. She notes interior color choices, plaster options, and wood finishing methods, along with a long list of 4‑H dairy club regulations and a Johnson quotes snippet at article end.
Preliminary plans for Bremer county 4-H fair expand beyond 1933. All boys should start projects promptly. The dairy calf club aims to build good high producing herds and train efficient dairy men. First year focuses on selecting the dairy calf.
A small twister struck near Readlyn Wednesday afternoon causing widespread damage. Barns shifted, doors torn, and windows broken as hail and wind battered buildings. Livestock injuries and downed power lines were reported along with uprooted trees and fence damage. The storm tracked along highway No. 10 toward the northeast impacting nearby Oran area.
Legal notices record transfers in Bremer County including sheriff Frank Sager to National Life Insurance Company for 12302.05 dollars under section 2-91-12 transfers between I H McDaniel and Bert Sidmore for one dollar under section 14-93-12 Fred C Peters to H J Hank ner for one dollar under sections 8 and 17-93-12 Emma B Kinney to C H Kinney for one dollar and lot details in Harmon LeValley additions Waverly Delilah Wheeler to Ira Wheeler for one dollar lots 3 to 6 in block 92 Harmon LeValley's addition Waverly Emma Bredow to Martin Bredow for one dollar 33 feet of lot 6 and west 33 feet of lot 5 subdivision ne4 nw% 93-11 George Orchard to Mayme Orchard for one dollar two thirds int lot 2 fraction 1 block 1 Waverly Iowa.
Listing of Democratic and Republican candidates filed by May 5 for county offices including auditor H J Stumme treasurer R F Schmidt clerk H C Richmann sheriff Ed F Platte and coroner F C Koch plus statewide posts governor Clyde L Herring and others. Republican slate names include treasurer M W Bennett sheriff Orin B Green with multiple district and congressional hopefuls.
Local dealer J. A. Nienhaus cites preliminary 1933 figures from B. F. Goodrich indicating over a ten percent rise in unit Silvertown sales with Life Saver Golden Ply tires. He attributes the gain to improved heat resistance preventing ply separation and to higher highway speeds raising tire demand amid safety concerns about blowouts.
A light exchange unfolds in a church pew as a wife praises a stranger’s striking coat and a husband confesses he dozed, suggesting churchgoing draws mixed reactions and a quiet spark of shared amusement among attendees.
A wry exchange contrasts a father’s view of a committee as a timewasting body with a boy’s question guiding the joke. The quip reflects how committees are perceived in everyday life and humor.
A physician notes that many diabetics can manage themselves with proper diet and exercise, reducing or avoiding insulin. He outlines basal diets, when to use insulin, and the role of urine testing, diabetes education, and risk of overindulgence in sugars. He advocates personalized supervision via a personal service similar to existing collective efforts.
The Tripoli Leader advertises its service for job printing needs. It invites readers to contact the office for printing of cards posters and other paper goods suitable for businesses and events.
Friday May 4 the high school commencement play presented by the class of 1984 under Miss Very Sturch portrayed the Heathers family life with Papa at the center. James Bennett as Papa and Marie Geffert as Bessie led a strong cast including Viola Williams Bert Harmening Pay Krueger and Dahlia Krueger guiding the audience through a tale of family power and rebellion with competent performances throughout.
A quirky exchange shows a traveling salesman and Cactus Joe debating a new setup. The dialogue hints at a scheme where a young man with a racket is given a ticket and told to write to friends about his success in the big town.
Dr Emil's Adla Tablets promise relief from burning gnawing stomach pains and neutralize acids. The ad warns of serious stomach trouble if symptoms persist and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by H. H. Sor Druggist.
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