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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1932
Page
4
The Leader newspaper, Tripoli Iowa, supports Governor Dan Turner in the November election. It notes Iowa tax cuts under Turner and anticipates further reductions of 8 to 10 million dollars the next year, claiming ten million savings in 1932 and an 18 million total over two years. Editorial urges taxpayers to back Turner.
The two major political organizations shift focus to the farmer vote, especially in the west and middle west, as three weeks of campaigning unfold. Advocates urge agriculture to gain equal status with industry, restore purchasing power, ease mortgage burdens, and secure prosperity for the 30 million rural residents.
The writer decries nightly radio talk for repeating doom and blame without productive ideas. He urges political speakers from all parties to present workable plans to ease the public’s burdens rather than endless criticism. The public now seeks actionable solutions to lift the nation from its predicaments.
The Leader endorses Congressman T. J. B. Robinson of Iowa's third district for reelection. It praises his credit to Iowa and constituents, fair representation, and aid to agriculture. The editor notes a clean Washington record and calls for returning an experienced representative familiar with state and district needs.
The Leader notes Occident Flour ads from Russell Miller Milling of Minneapolis as part of a third series of campaigns with local dealers. The message signals the firm's confidence in a general business upturn and its substantial newspaper advertising across multiple papers.
Editorial from Monroe County News discusses Louis Murphy running as a Democratic candidate for U S senator. It argues his repeal stance may polarize Iowa voters, praises his blunt honesty, and asserts anti Murphy forces use prohibition fear to obscure broader issues facing the state and the nation.
Delaware county grapples with the burden of a family of twelve, eight in an orphanage, one in a state home for feeble minded, another in reform school, all supported by the county at nearly 150 dollars per month. Debates linger as some oppose sterilization despite the heavy social and financial costs.
A reflective piece praising Governor Dan Turner for honesty and genuine Iowa representation. It argues his stance aligns with farmers and small-town folk, long warned of tax changes, and remains true to ordinary Iowa citizens rather than capital elites. The piece credits Turner with foresight on tax reform and voter trust.
An antiquated health tonic urges choosing whole milk over sweets to aid agriculture and improve health. It extols buttermilk and clabber from skim milk as beneficial, claiming lactic acid bacteria refresh the system, aid digestion, and boost vigor, with a humorous note about cows.
A commission studies rail transportation to avert bankruptcies by eliminating duplicated train service while the government pursues a Mississippi dam program to support barge lines. The clash between rail and barge interests centers on funding and competition as reforms await.
Governors met in Sioux City to hear farm strikers and deliberated on actions. Senator Brookhart was sent to Moville to press for a special congressional session before the election, believing it would aid farmer malcontents but anticipating no session will be called or yield results.
A roundup cites rising business signals from 199 chambers of commerce and trade groups, while Lem Harris warns of a farmer march on Washington as December congress meets. Republicans praise Coolidge, Democrats critique, and lawmakers weigh Volstead act changes amid Hoover monetary concerns.
A forthcoming October 20 gathering of Negroes in Washington signals continued Republican insurgency over President Hoover. Sponsored by Howard University professor Emery Smith and others, the event aims to oppose Hoover’s bid for reelection while Democrats point to Coolidge for blame, though Coolidge is not a current candidate.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with sermon titled Regard Duty Not Consequences led by minister E Forrest Byers Y P S C E at 7 30 Roberta Brewer in charge,no choir practice Thursday due to musical tea in the church basement Friday at 8 00.
St John’s Lutheran led by Pastor E A Hanff offers Sunday school at 9 30 with divine service at 10 30 in German. Junior choir practice Thursday at 6 45 followed by Lutheran Chorus at 7 20 and Senior choir at 8 00.
The U P league will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m Choir rehearsal Friday night Sunday services at the usual time and Sunday school at 9 30 German services at 10 30
The panel for the November term district court to convene in Waverly on Monday November 7 was drawn by Clerk J H Schwabe. Judge T A Beard of Charles City will preside. The list includes John Kasemeier Sumner C E Ladage Waverly Carl Bergman Plainfield Craig Alcock Frederika George Briden Janesville L H Brandt Waverly F L Bucman Denver A H Matthias Denver C E Alcock Frederika Louis Voelker Readlyn Leonard Dorn Denver WF M["eyerhoff Readlyn"] L F Hinrichs Readlyn WD Christman Nashua Jessie Shadbolt Waverly August Blume Sumner William R Lang Sumner Peter Garden Sumner FJ Bartels Sumner H H Tietje Sumner Elmo Schilbach Sumner Walter Rucker Tripoli Alfred Krueger Tripoli WN Clewell Waverly Louise Protengier Waverly AL Lindner Waverly George Lindner Waverly
Lawrence Nissen and Mamie Blaine appear in a brief Waverly district note alongside references to Waugh and Althea. The fragmentary OCR hints at community names and possible family links without clear action or context. Further text needed for a full summary.
Bremer Mr and Mrs C J Mary attended dinner with Lute Leitha while Gerhart Meyne owns a Chevrolet coupe. Mr and Mrs Arnold Pries of Galena Illinois visited in the Pries and Will Rucker home from Sunday to Wednesday of last week. Mrs Irwin Arns reports a sqay ball bush in bloom with a spring bloom and two blooms last year.
A cemetery stone in Upper Gap Dusky Ohio bears Christianity wife of John Hage died February 31 1869. Some say the stone cutter erred while others suggest Hagg favored a new colony with a 31 day February or a month longer than 28 or 29 days, exposing a dispute over calendar dates.
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