This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1934
Page
4
The piece warns of reckless driving as speed fuels crashes in crowded streets. It laments casual acceptance, urges a widespread safety mindset, and questions who is to blame for deadly outcomes. Public awareness is urged to curb dangerous behavior.
The American Bar Association, at its Milwaukee convention, called for removing the "lawyer-criminal" from the profession. The statement suggests a housecleaning effort to curb crime by cleaning up unethical lawyers and judges, a move welcomed nationwide.
The piece discusses ongoing bootlegging of legal liquor despite state controls. It notes many avoid buying licenses and pay extra to obtain hard liquor from license holders. It calls liquor control a perpetual, difficult problem with evolving enforcement challenges.
The corn loan program during last winter saved Iowa and Midwest farmers millions, yielding profits for farmers and preventing losses for the government. Speculators were the only losers, as farmers sealed their corn and avoided higher future prices. The loan bill is seen as a model for future relief efforts.
A year after the textile code limited hours and raised wages, 500000 workers have left mills in the greatest strike in American history. Both sides refuse to yield as talks fail and a broader national strike looms, threatening the NRA's future and employer employee relations. Purchasing power will fall by about 7 million dollars weekly during the stoppage.
The piece cites Harry Hopkins announcing 10,000,000 unemployed and a $1.5 billion winter relief program favoring public works over dole. It criticizes old shovel and wheelbarrow methods, urging modern equipment to multiply productivity and reduce waste, citing a road project costing 3.25 dollars per yard versus 0.17 previously. It argues for efficient spending and urges no more wasteful public spending.
A Chicago woman killed her husband for coming home late, warning that if such acts became common, breadwinners would be wiped out and women would regret not tempering their punishment or controlling temper.
In a Mitchell County Press meditation, the author argues that unemployment reveals personal responsibility. He stresses preparation, performance, and self-examination, noting that the world pays for service but not merely for existence and that many jobless are outmatched by more capable alternatives.
A friend laments the family’s preference for century old furniture while insisting the car be the latest model. The note captures a light domestic quip about modern autos versus aged furnishings during a house hunt.
The plan lowers the state property levy by applying part of the sales tax, eliminating half the property tax and saving $1.10 per $1,000 of value. Humboldt county would see about $20,000 in tax changes, but voters would have paid the amount via sales taxes. The shift pushes tax payments into daily spending rather than semi annual bills, challenging any Republican control with Dan Turner as governor to fund the sales tax without extra hardship.
In a column reflecting on hindsight versus foresight, the author weighs how innovation disrupts labor, citing Howe, Morse, Bell, Edison, Whitney and others who advanced progress at the cost of workers. He argues readjustment follows change, praises individual effort, then notes Hoover’s new public reflections on liberty and central planning, with Young’s farmer remarks underscoring distrust of government interference.
Upton Sinclair meets with President Roosevelt in Hyde Park for a frank two hour discussion. The topics remain undisclosed but Sinclair claims sympathy from the President for his California poverty effort. The meeting influences Democratic prospects in California and labor mediation dynamics.
Textile mill owners argue they cannot pay higher wages and back their claim with a report by Leon Henderson, head of the NRA division of research and planning. The report, from a spring textile settlement, states that under current conditions there is no factual basis for a general rise in cotton textile code wage rates. It also notes criticism of the administration's farm policy from former President Hoover and Owen D. Young.
Rev Armin Haeussler resigns at Grace Evangelical Church Grosse Pointe Park and accepts a unanimous call to St Lucas Evangelical in Evansville Indiana. He leaves in the fall after eight years with the Grosse Pointe mission serving about 430 people and reducing its debt. He previously led Emanuel Church at Royal Oak in 1917 before health issues paused his ministry. He serves on Evangelical Deaconess Hospital board and Detroit Council of Churches executive committee. Mrs Haeussler is organist of the Detroit Evangelical Choral Society.
Secretary Wallace and Chester C Davis AAA administrator defend New Deal farming programs against critics Hoover and Young. They assert approval from the majority of farmers matters most, signaling strong support for agricultural reforms despite opposition.
The administration outlined a plan for nationwide farmer balloting to decide continuation of government farm controls. Secretary Henry A. Wallace announced six regional conferences where Agricultural Adjustment Administration officials will consult with local farm leaders on conducting the referendum, responding to Hoover and Owen D. Young critics of regimentation.
Donald R Richberg defended the New Deal in the National Radio Forum of The Washington Star arguing increased freedom for workers. Henry A Wallace predicted Cuba export needs from a large land area while the State Department noted favorable results from the Cuban pact and planned talks with Colombia and Belgium. Senator Nye's committee exposed armament promoters who denied danger, claiming their growth served peace despite risks to civilization.
A proud mother shows a newspaper claim that her son ran a record breaking time. She asserts the report is true after witnessing a morning track scene where the track appeared to burn with his speed.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 46 with sop hon tonic The Value 9 Man s Service Christian Endeavor at 8 Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 30 Mrs C H Smith and Mrs Russell Meyers hostesses Choir practice Thursday at 8 pm
The church led by Pastor E A Hanif will not hold Sunday services this week. A mission event will be held at Douglas and Rey with Raum and Dias ter involved. Junior choir practice Thursday 6:45 pm, intermediate 7:20 pm, senior 4 o'clock. Orchestra rehearsal Monday 7 pm. Choir school at Sq.
St Peters Evangelic with Pastor Theo A Thomas schedules Sunday school at 9 am. German services at 109. Meeting of the Ladies Aid Society Wednesday at 2 pm.
In a rustic exchange, Farmer Corntessel notes his son Josh is overseeing a brain trust with two hired men to advise on running the farm, signaling a shift in management and decision making.
A fragment shows Hobbs and neighbor Todds negotiating a casual exchange. Hobbs admits ownership of Todds' vulcanizey while Todds offers use of Toggs' jack in return, reflecting a light, informal barter.
A dinner gathering described by a wife and husband as guests were bound and robbed. They question whether waiters collected tips in the regulation manner.
A tourist remark about Glacier park insults native people, while a guide retorts that all Indians are college graduates. The note ends with an ad urging readers to remember the Tripoli Leader for job printing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.