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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1931
Page
6
A nostalgic guide to hosting on a warm Moor or hillside manor, detailing easy summer hospitality. It covers setting a rustic courtyard table, ready kitchen shelves with fruit juices, gingerly prepared punch drinks, and quick treats. Included are four drink recipes Four Fruit Fizz Havana Special Cherry Rickey and a Tomato and Celery Cocktail with practical prep notes.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beisner and George Dietz visited Cedar Rapids Saturday and returned Sunday. Mrs. Will Bauer called at the R. A. Michael home, and Art Bunger family attended a Carl Hunemueller birthday. Ed Erdman and Clarence Beisner dined with R. A. Michael. School opened Monday with 26 pupils. Clarence Beisner attended the Independence fair. Fred Detterding recovers after silo pipe accident that broke his nose. Fred Matthiesen works as carpenter at Fred Degelau’s. The Schwemns from north of Tripoli were visitors to Rev. Dilges. R. A. Michael family and the Voecks Scharnhorst party attended an evening gathering.
Prof Dr Otto Hahn of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute in Berlin says the earth's age is about 2 billion years. He bases this on the amount of lead in the planet and the decay of uranium and thorium into radium and eventually lead, noting recent advances in radioactivity support the estimate.
Iris asks why his father married her mother. He confesses being a fool and laments the marriage. Iris notes the sadness of Mother’s union, prompting a sharp reply from her father.
A soldier seized a suitcase on a London railway, blood evident as a detective pursued. He was later court-martialed and found guilty of stealing six pounds of fresh meat from the company kitchen.
St. Louis headquarters announced salary reductions up to 20 percent for officers of the Missouri and Texas railroad and for employees in supervisory roles. The measure targets executive and supervisory staff amid ongoing financial adjustments.
In dialogue, Mr. Stormington Barnes argues the modern theater educates, but only for those taking dancing lessons. The exchange frames theater as a vehicle for specialized education rather than broad moral instruction.
Thomson proclaims he is right while Johnson bets his pocketbook. Johnson counters that the pocketbook is empty, and Thomson agrees the stakes are equal. The exchange highlights a humorous bet between two rivals with contrasting fortunes.
In a comic exchange Pauline refuses Paul’s kiss threat and warns him not to strike her hard while he insists on taking a kiss, framing a humorous domestic squabble rather than real peril.
A playful exchange marks joy in a family moment as a doctor confirms a new baby brother for Joan. The dialogue shows relief and affection within the household, contrasting with previous worry and highlighting family bonds.
State game warden W E B Albert confirms an open season for ringneck pheasants will occur this year though exact dates and affected counties are not yet announced. Details through the fish and game commission information service in the near term. Pheasants are plentiful and hunting promises good sport.
There is confusion over the pheasant bag limit this season. Hunters may take up to three imported pheasants per day, not the season limit in one day. This is outlined in Section 1768 of the 1931 82 Iowa fish and game laws. Copies are available from the fish and game commission.
In southern Iowa last year every county received ringneck pheasants and eggs in varying amounts. Pheasants numbered 11 224 and eggs 12 005. Birds are doing fairly well but require protection to ensure hunting when the season opens. I believe there are enough real sportsmen to protect them from hunting out of season and from predators. Shooting a Rifle Over Water Tom Johnston supervisor of dep
The Iowa Fish and Game Commission urges strict enforcement of a law banning rifle shooting on or across public waters, enacted July 4 1929 for public and stock safety after ricochets and fatal incidents. Shotguns over water remain allowed. Spirit Lake note reports Lawrence Jensen's 12 pound pickerel near West Okoboji after a 20 minute battle. Jensen recovered the fish after it fell from the hook.
C E Willey editor of the Lewis newspaper advocates using dynamiting to clear streams. He argues for drastic waterway action to improve flow and prevent floods, citing local conditions and historical grievances against stagnant channels.
An old family doctor endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative suitable for women and children. The ad claims it helps bowel movement, eases headaches, and suits delicate constitutions, with a familiar taste and wide availability in drug stores.
Lou Stud yvin reports dynamiters damaged his Botna River farm hole and stole a sack of fish. A boy identified the culprits, who were fined heavily. In Wisconsin Janesville, a farmer raises pheasants on 15 acres selling to the state and sportsmen. He keeps 420 hens 80 cocks and plans eggs and birds, with prices cited for fancy and ordinary eggs.
Iowa sportsmen gather in Waverly October 7-8 for the annual Izaac Walton League session. The two day meeting promises topics of greatest importance and no sportsman should miss the event.
A garbled OCR fragment shows scattered phrases about a man at a window, piano playing, voices, and a mother figure. The readable bits suggest stray dialogue and misaligned text with no clear event, names, dates, or places to anchor a coherent news item.
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