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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1934
Page
4
Industrial News Review notes that individual farmers struggle to stabilize conditions, while organized cooperatives in milk, cotton, fruits and other products show progress through elected directors and trained executives. The piece stresses unity as strength for farmers and workers alike.
A plea urges local drivers to slow and watch for children crossing to and from schools five days a week. It argues the majority of safety rests with motorists and suggests police enforcement on drivers who race past schools to impress the duty of care on the public.
Early returns show a sweeping Democratic victory across the nation with strong leads by Democratic candidates. Republicans made inroads in some districts, but the final tally is expected to widen Democratic dominance. The campaign was long and spirited, with voter fatigue and post election hopes for a business pickup as politics recedes.
About two million Sunday School teachers provide essential weekly work. The text honors both men and women for their demanding role with children, praising the ethical cultural and religious value of their services and urging continued appreciation.
The passage notes clerks understand shoppers well including debts, payment habits, temper, pride, humility, and generosity, asserting their intimate knowledge of a customer’s character. It emphasizes the depth of retail insight into personal finance and behavior.
Editorial reflects on Reginald S. Tracy known as Reggie, a retired farmer in Iowa with large land holdings and church standing, whose arrest for conspiring against his wife and hiring an ex convict to murder her shattered his reputation. The piece laments how a life of probity collapsed under the weight of a personal betrayal and public disgrace.
Eldora Herald Ledger outlines a new government approach to crime fighting. It emphasizes using federal facilities and trained agents to assist local law enforcement when state agencies struggle to solve crime. The piece frames bi partisan support as essential for public safety.
The Hampton Chronicle notes Massachusetts Middlesex County tops hog farming, receiving $375,000 from a hog reduction program. Farmers use hotel garbage to feed sows, selling five week old pigs to other farmers. Uncle Sam pays five dollars per pig not raised, while typical previous year prices averaged a dollar and a half. Some Yankee farmers earned up to $10,000 for a 25 percent production cut.
The Reinbeck Courier comments that the Iowa liquor commission rarely spends its revenue from liquor sales. Citizens have little right to challenge the commission beyond its handling of liquor funds and performance. The piece urges acceptable management rather than financial critique.
Police killed the outlaw Pretty Boy Floyd near East Liverpool Ohio on Monday. Four bullets hit him in the back and he died moments later. The piece argues killing criminals deters crime and reflects on justice and safety.
Washington News discusses changes in political tactics emphasizing modern media and public information. It notes how attack politics once common now faces skepticism, cites Pennsylvania contests involving Guffey Reed and Roosevelt, and mentions Indiana’s Minton vs Robinson as another heated race with McNutt opposition.
A traffic police chief warns that prominent stickers on traffic signs distract drivers. The Stop McNutt-Vote Republican signs, traced to headquarters, sparked republican county chairman comments on misplaced enthusiasm and safety concerns amid busy streets and heavy traffic.
Washington reports campaign bitterness grows as charges fly over Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans to three Pennsylvania businesses pledged to the Democratic campaign fund. Senator Reed accuses, Governor Pinchot probes conspiracy to conceal expenditures with Donald Russell informed. Byrnes calls for Pinchot information for a Senate campaign finance inquiry.
The controversy over federal relief and emergency funds intensified as a Democrat said hunger is not debatable and a Republican accused vote buying at the White House. Hopkins offered the first answer and Roosevelt announced a July 1 1935 restoration of the 5 percent pay cut amid price rise talk. Officials deflate the central bank idea raised at the White House by opponents. Grubb ruled the NIRA unconstitutional while Belcher faces related indictments, challenging power delegation and due process claims.
Frederika and vicinity residents visited relatives and friends across Iowa. Guests included the Kerssens in Deer Creek and the Deases in Frederika, with weekend trips to Madison and New Hampton. Notable items: a 30th wedding anniversary for Will Propp of Tripoli, and the birth of twin girls to Carl Zabel.
Augusta Hooper assisted at her daughter’s home in Siegel. Rev. H Kumpf and wife from Luana visited Schwemm parents. Mrs. Schwemm’s health improved to sit up briefly. LaDonna Mae baptized at Horton area church with sponsors Mrs Hartmann and Mrs Schweer. Several couples and friends visited neighbors and hosted meals across Polk and Grove Hill areas.
Court in Brem County Iowa opens with grand jury empaneled including Freddie Bentman Fred W Pichi Albert4 er Fred Bock J A Sper Frank Sehwake Clyde Beni Freddie Bergman foreman Mayme Breckner Clay Herman Mensching bailiffs First report Tuesday excused Wednesday State of Iowa Elmer Spies bound over on liquor nuisance charge for lack of sufficient evidence State of Iowa vs A Sharp dismissed for lack of 7 Wednesday election day adjourned noon to resume with trial work planned for term Evidence set and prepared
Many from this neighborhood attended the surprise 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Strick at Bremer. Names listed include Bert Bennett August Kelling Carl Kirchhoff Dick Kirchhoff Adela Lohmann Art Redies August Fredericks Ferdin and Carstensen Henry Henning sr Ernest Redies Wm. Behrends Harry Lindenberg Albert Kruse Herman Schumacher and others. A guest lunch was brought and served.
John J. Chadwick thanks the Legion Auxiliary and the Woman's Relief Corps for their consideration in observing his recent birthday anniversary and for their kind deeds which will be cherished.
The family of H. C. Deterding expresses heartfelt thanks for kind expressions of sympathy during illness, heat, and burial. Grateful for flowers and assistance from all who helped. Mrs. H. C. Deterding and Children.
I express heartfelt thanks to all who remembered me with flowers cards and handkerchiefs during my recent illness Your kind deeds and expressions will long be remembered Mrs A H Panzer
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