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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1933
Page
4
The local paper notes the forthcoming processing tax taking effect November 5 and examines potential impacts on pork prices, hog production, and corn acreage. It cites USDA views on oversupply, the need to cut production, limited export demand, and uncertain consumer prices affecting plan success.
After four years of guesswork, the piece argues the core cause of downturn was debt not Wall Street or the rich. It asserts the solution is wiping out the debt, a long hard job with heavy penalties for past economic sins, while hoping for better days ahead.
A 1931 delinquent tax list appeared in a Chicago newspaper on October 31, spanning 394 pages. The list was printed in small type and weighed over five pounds per copy, making it impractical to estimate the total descriptions.
The piece notes widespread speculation over a possible European war in coming years with observers predicting varied timelines. It cites multiple locales where conflict could erupt and accuses European nations of large arms spending since World War I and of repudiating debts to the United States from the last war.
The term chisser notes price-cutting by government sellers. Critics say post office advantages like free postage and tax exemptions allow the government to undercut private printers, raising questions about bookkeeping and efficiency.
Editorial weighs production and wages with hog numbers. It argues broad job growth would fail to curb hog surpluses, citing 1922-25 hog slaughter and 1933 outlook, noting export demand collapse keeps prices low even if employment returns to prior levels.
A Hampton Chronicle letter argues for a sales tax over income or property taxes, claiming income tax is uncertain and property tax is a holdup, while a sales tax would be paid in small installments by the public with little noticed impact and questions current tax payment methods.
Cresco Times highlights Governor Herring's inconsistent remarks on supporting the Brookings plan for state government reorganization. It notes his Washington trip to study Brookings and the $25 000 paid for the survey, with critics saying the tax revision portion is the only public part and further criticism suggesting the governor may have disowned his own idea.
Washington reports farmers are bootlegging flour after a wheat tax allowed grinding for family use without tax. Farmers ground extra wheat to sell to others at lower prices, undercutting dealers. Today this section notes farmers have no wheat to grind, but predicts outsiders may ship flour from neighboring states.
Editor Long of the Manson Journal notes three of four local boys appointed to the reforestation position failed to enlist for winter. None of the three who refused have winter jobs. Three replacements were named, but only one will go. The others may become county charges in Calhoun county this coming winter. He cites John Smith of old Virginia who said that he who would not work should not eat.
The Bloomfield Democrat argues safe driving requires driver examination. Until laws pass, pressure should curb reckless driving. The piece warns that reckless driving nears national tragedy and notes many know lane driving rules but fail to apply them, contributing to rising highway accidents.
The Spencer News-Herald argues inflation should not advance until farm prices reach parity with other prices. It urges controlling inflation to lift farm prices first, citing President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace on the impact of inflation on both farmer income and the goods farmers buy.
A reflective column compares biblical patience with postwar American hesitancy as the nation navigates Roosevelt era policies. It notes fresh federal actions, including NRA code penalties and salary disclosures, while warning against impatience as the Ship of State sails toward prosperity amid mutinous tones and sweeping government power.
Preview of President Roosevelt's uncertain currency plan and cabinet uncertainties. Reports note Geneva disarmament unity, R F C stock purchases for banks, NRA enforcement, Ford strike actions, and a broad federal inquiry into executive compensation. An embargo on foreign whisky and wine signals repeal preparations as industrial policy and liquor questions unfold.
The piece notes district attorneys appointed by Hoover resisting Roosevelt era removals, with unseen names and districts. It cites suspected actions in West Virginia North Carolina and Texas, plus possible resignations. It also covers mobilization efforts by Christian associations, bankliquidity figures, and a Congresswoman Isabella Greenway taxicab anecdote, reflecting 1930s policy and culture.
Mrs Elizabeth Lemke and daughter Adella of Wall Lake Iowa visited here with her sisters and brother Mrs Herman Keding Mrs H J Bunger and Henry Martens and Mrs Henry Martens from Saturday to Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jack Smeby of Minneapolis came Friday to visit sister Mrs P A Goodenbour and relatives. They returned home Sunday. Mrs Bertha Lewis Coggan joined Saturday evening visiting at Goodenbour home.
A New York real estate man has brought suit to force a cemetery to pay taxes, contrasting with the wish to say goodbye to the tax collector at the grave.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of October 1933 the District Court of Bremer County Iowa appointed by will or law the executor of the estate of Henry Schlicht deceased late of said county. All persons indebted to said estate will make payment to the undersigned and those having claims present them to the court for allowance. Dated this 18th day of October 1933. Mrs F W Hale and son Francis left for Oskaloosa to assist daughter in moving to Galesburg Ill where Mr Fye is employed with J C Penny Co transferred from Oskaloosa to Galesburg after two years residence.
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