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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1931
Page
3
A nationwide Twenty Word Cigar contest has awarded 100 automobiles to winners across the United States. Winners include doctors dentists housewives salesmen and laborers with daily prizes until further notice. Each twenty word slogan on a cigar band earned a Ford Chevrolet or Plymouth worth about 40.
Sumner high school won its fourth game of the season by routing Fayette on the local field. Captain Llewellyn scored two touchdowns and the extra points, with Schug and Pease adding scores. The day also featured Cedar Valley golf results and local civic notices including a butter tub factory project by Menasha Woodenware and Pennington Supply.
The text surveys historical estimates of atmospheric oxygen by weight. It cites textbooks listing about 28 percent, Hempel's Gas Analysis averaging 23.15 percent, Ramsay's USGS bulletin at 23.024 percent, and Leduc at 23.2 percent.
The Swiss legation notes that Zofingen, a small town in Argovie, has lent its name to a student society organized over a century ago with chapters in universities across Switzerland. The Washington Star reports the origin and spread of the society.
Leader's Large Correspondent Staff compiles quick notices of local actions and events. The column highlights varied activities from residents, including gatherings, community projects, and personal milestones in a concise roundup.
The Frederika Ladies' Aid Society holds a bake sale at R A Grover's general store Saturday afternoon. A reception for Frederika public school teachers at the high school Wednesday drew many friends. The board named Mrs Watt of Oelwein to finish the year after Mrs Marvel Stensboll's resignation. Numerous local visits and travels are noted, including attendance at a funeral in Central City and various social calls among Frederika, Waterloo, and surrounding towns.
Old Tripoli residents and neighbors made multiple Sumner area visits during the week. The Heideman and Jahnke families were guests, with trips to Denver Waterloo and Readlyn noted. A school program is planned for Thursday night October 22 with lunch to follow.
Fremont residents and relatives share Sunday visits and weekend activities across nearby towns. Families including Koch, Kieffer, Sell, Snelling, Chapin, Woodcock, Rathe, and Sverdahl connect at homes, farms, and a Chapin school meeting featuring a county agent talk and a free movie.
Quote about advocacy joy from G. K's London Weekly invites readers to read the Business Bringers feature. The excerpt frames persuading a jury senate or mob as a form of joy for a advocate, highlighting the persuasive craft behind public influence.
Potter siding notes a Hallowe en program at School No 7 Fremont Twp on October 21 with Miss Martha Wedemeier teaching. Various local residents reported attending or visiting during the week including funerals, calls at homes, and a farming mishap near Tripoli involving Will Dohrman and Wi Schweer.
A London exchange features a warden scolding a prisoner for little work while the inmate insists he cannot be fired. The dialogue captures a tense, defiant tone with a dash of humor as the prisoner challenges authority.
The feast of the Three Kings is observed by Greek Orthodox worshippers who toss a cross and a live dove into the water as a blessing ritual.
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