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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1932
Page
4
The Tripoli Leader urges readers to maintain confidence in the U S economy, arguing education spending is safe, banks are sound, and unemployment is overemphasized. It highlights farmers not mortgaged, and claims America remains stronger with potential for continued prosperity.
Commencement pictures reflect hopeful graduates and flowers as Bremer County joins the nationwide graduation season. The piece urges citizens to value education, support school systems, and ensure every child has a fair chance at a quality education amid shifting educational dynamics from big cities to smaller towns and county schools.
Voters weary of Brookhart after his hometown campaign stop. Critics say the talks echo prior Wall Street and Big Business themes with little new policy substance. As a two term US senator from Iowa, he is urged to present action over rhetoric during the June primaries.
In Iowa the focus shifts from hidden cash to bank closures. Officials report nearly three million dollars in funds tied up by bank failures, excluding private and corporate money in closed banks. The situation underscores the impact of bank turmoil on state liquidity and access to funds.
The dairy sector has grown into a major national business with annual dairy product output approaching three billion dollars, rivaling the size of the large automobile and steel sectors. The note highlights the surprising scale of dairy byproducts in the U.S. economy.
Editorial notes three developments: the Goldsborough Honest Dollar bill moves through House committees, federal reserve purchases rise to 100 million weekly, and a $2.9 billion veteran bonus proposal spurs inflation pressures. Farmers favor inflation with dollar stabilization at 1926 levels and urge constituent outreach to congress.
The New Hampton Tribune Gazet te notes unemployment as a major national issue. It discusses labor-saving machinery, low morale, and government costs. It mentions pressures for shorter work weeks, reduced hours, and a potential shift of some workers back to farming to sustain families.
A Northwood Anchor opinion denounces the push for a public vote on liquor prohibition. The writer likens voting on booze to autocracy and war powers, accusing supporters of double standards and echoed patriotism while condemning legal obstruction and misguided liberties rhetoric. He ends with a sharp insult toward the public.
Governor Dan Turner challenged the Federal Reserve system during a governors meeting, arguing it harmed agricultural regions while Eastern financiers controlled it. He labeled the Fed as the most destructive financial institution since the nation's founding, blaming Democratic leadership and Wilson era legislation for economic distress.
A citizen confronted with a pleasant salesman of illegal liquor who cites friends as customers faces a moral puzzle. Should they report to authorities and risk social ostracism from good citizens who share the same vice, or remain silent to avoid becoming a target of scorn? The piece probes whether good citizenship can disentangle this tangle.
The piece argues that Al Smith should back Governor Roosevelt, praising him as the man who twice nominated Smith for president and agreed to run for New York governor to help win the Empire State for the Democratic candidate.
A Hampton farmer praises Congressman Tom Robinson of Hampton for strong farming advocacy and hard work in Congress. He cites Robinson’s role on McNary Haugen, loyalty to farming interests, and support from long-time tenants and ex-service and labor groups, urging renomination.
Miss Edna Wehling underwent an operation at Allen Memorial hospital in Waterloo for car trouble. Lake Yyda Minn. visitors repaired Dr Epenezer's cottage and fished, returning with wall eyed pike. A joint shower honored Mr and Mrs Clarence Beisner and Mr and Mrs Clarence Detterding after their west honeymoon. Readlyn beat Denver 7 to 4 in baseball. Denver High School baccalaureate and commencement were held with Prof Fred Schoenbohm and Prof Ells as speakers. Graduates include Harold and Harold Guenther, George Schrader, Kenneth Knapp, Eugene Heinrichs, Fred Epeneter, Donald Bolte, Dorothy Schoenbohm, Bertha Gugenbuel, Mary BE, Epenezer, Ethel Steege, and Esther Bloeser.
Thomas Murphy, 75, longtime resident of Waverly, buried in St Mary’s cemetery after dying in Manly following a throat ailment. In Chicago, Miss Erena Bredow wed Leo J. Kramp at St Andrew’s Lutheran, the couple planning to live in Chicago with Kramp employed by Swift & Company. Ramona Blain, five, injured eye while sewing, with prior dog bite incident noted. hope remains sight in eye.
Mrs. George Pinney of former Waverly ties is critically ill in Cedar Rapids as daughter Mrs. Margaret Wirt travels from Whipple Arizona. Husband died recently. Waverly Briefs report Ben Kaufman jailed on a stolen car charge, refusing to name accomplices. Other notes include hospital cases, a library meeting, a fall, a newborn girl Jeannene to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sohrt, Wartburg reunion plans, a May Queen pageant, a minor break in at Waverly Oil Co., and summer visitors from Omaha.
Congregational Church led by J F Byers offers morning worship at 10 with a sermon, Sabbath school at 9 for all ages, Y P & C E at 8 p m on the topic How to use Music in Worship, choir rehearsal Thursday at 8, special music at all services, with a hearty welcome to attend.
A church notice lists Sunday school at 9:00 a m and divine service at 10:00 a m led by pastor A Hanff. The record notes the location as the city church and preserves the day’s schedule for parishioners.
FOR SALE Dodge Cap With enclosed top In good mechanical condition Equipped with five good tires Will be sold Very reasonable See Rudolph Piegers Tripoli Phone 46-1 (20) FOR SALE PLANTS PARCEL POST prepaid Mastodon and Progressive Everbearings Jo Dunlap to Concord 10¢ Moore's Early 15¢ Currants 25¢ Gooseberries 20¢ Asparagus 1¢ each Nurseryman Schmidt Waverly Town (1311) REAL LOW PRICES ON GOOD used cars 1928 Graham sedan 825 1930 Whippet Six Sedan 925 27 Chevrolet Tow Truck with drain box 100 1927 Pontiac coach 95 1927 Star Coupe 75 1025 Essex coach 65 1931 Willys Six (NEW) 550 Beisner Motor Company Tripoli Iowa The homes of the Graham and Willys (6tf)
Harold W Traeger announces candidacy for county auditor on the Republican ticket, subject to June primaries. Bremer County sheriff candidate Albert Ostrogge seeks Democratic primary support for June 6, 1932. W. C. Hoth runs for county treasurer on the Democratic ticket in the June primaries. J. H. Schwake seeks District Court clerk post in Democratic primaries in 1932.
John M Ramsey of Clarksville Iowa announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator of the 29th district comprising Bremer and Butler counties, contingent on winning the June 1932 primary election.
A candidate for Bremer county treasurer in Iowa seeks Democratic voter support in the June 6 1932 primaries. Waverly is listed as the locale for the notice and appeal.
Waverly Iowa letters favor ND F Schoephoester for county recorder and John Griese for supervisor. Both seek Democratic nominations and urge voter support in the June primaries.
H W Stine of Clarksville Iowa announces candidacy for state senator in the 39th district Bremer and Butler counties with June 1932 Republican primary. WM Koch seeks state representative nomination for Bremer County 72nd district in the Democratic primary on June 6, 1932.
A political notice in Iowa lists H. J. Stumme as candidate for Auditor of Bremer County, subject to Democratic voters in the June primaries, and R. B. Eckles as State Senator for the 39th district (Butler and Bremer counties), subject to Republican voters in the June 6 primary, with address Aplington Iowa.
A candidate announces self as a candidate for the office of supervisor from the second district subject to approval by Democratic voters at the June primaries in 2011. Ernest Buls.
A partial public notice states WM A Meyers declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for county office. The fragment confirms the bid but lacks full details on position or date.
C G Schwem stands as candidate for the second district supervisor on the Republicas ticket. The brief note notes the Republican line and the district affiliation, highlighting the candidacy without further details or platform points.
A brief county notice urges support for Frank Sager in the sheriff race. The message repeats the name and asks for backing, indicating a local election context and campaign emphasis.
Fred Rewoldt Jr announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Bremer County Attorney with the primary set for June 6, 1932. He states the nomination is subject to Democratic voters wishes.
A candidate named D. H. Murphy seeks the nomination for district court clerk subject to voter approval at the June primaries. The short item notes the procedural step toward election and the official designation.
Harry T. Hicks declares candidacy for Bremer County treasurer subject to Republican voters' approval at the June primary.
The Clerk of District Court candidate Herman Richmann seeks the Democratic nomination in Bremer County with the June primaries subject to voter approval.
The office of County Attorney of Bremer county subject to the declaration of the Democratic voters at the primary election on June 6 1982 lists Harry H Hagemann as a candidate.
A local notice announces T Moulds GEO declaring candidacy for county recorder on the Democratic ticket subject to voters at the June primary. The brief public appeal requests support from readers.
A Republican candidate for county supervisor from the second district appears on the June primary ballot subject to voter approval. The item notes the 2011 context and party designation.
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