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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1934
Page
4
A Bremer County editorial defends the American Legion against broad condemnation for a few members' misdeeds. It argues veterans serving in World War I performed real community service and should not be judged by alleged “play-boy” conduct at conventions.
The Leader praises Secretary Wallace as one of the most outstanding secretaries since the department's creation. It notes many prior secretaries were figureheads, and Wallace ranks third in publicity after the president and NRA head General Johnson. It concedes mistakes but credits him with elevating the department's prominence.
The piece argues that voters elect men based on character rather than ability and grant free rein with tax money. It notes difficulty attracting capable candidates as office pay is low and public abuse deters ambitions, comparing politics to managing a large enterprise.
The nationwide textile strike is needless and should have been halted early. It may trigger government relief feeding for idle workers, a policy Hopkinds endorses, raising questions about funding by taxpayers who already bear the burden.
The article argues that true tax relief requires cutting public expenses through stringent economy. It asserts that lowering the levy by shifting funds via sales, income, and corporate taxes does not reduce the overall burden. it merely shifts the load from property taxes to other taxes.
Editorial notes Henry Wallace secretary of agriculture visited Iowa for a tour of inspection through Kossuth county last Saturday. Readers express approval of his hands on approach and faith in the administration's farm programs despite NRA criticisms and past advisers. The piece favors continued adherence to administration plans and skepticism toward former policy dictates.
A Mitchell County Press reader notes a canvasser was surprised Iowans showed no resistance to a sales tax of about six cents on an average sale. He feared the tax, but found none. His goods target property owners who do not object to the tax that replaces part of their property tax.
The Wright County Reporter in Dows revives after a period of struggle as local businesses renew support. Publishers credit unified advertising at every general store for sustaining the community's business life and identity. The piece urges home trade, unity, and positive effort to improve the town and keep it from becoming a has-been.
A Reinbeck Courier item notes a farmer sealing corn at 45 cents a bushel and now offered 60 cents. He believes prices will rise further and plans to hold, arguing it is his business, though critics say he is gambling on foodstuffs and should not condemn others’ gambling.
Ackley World Journal notes a national debt of 27 billion dollars for 126 million Americans, equating to 216 dollars per person or 1080 dollars for a family of five. The piece argues local debt figures would similarly impress readers if evaluated at the individual level.
A commentary argues against using law to curb human fallibility. It contrasts prohibition repeal with highway patrols, suggesting laws cannot solve all auto safety issues and that public reaction may temper such bans. It emphasizes limits of legal fixes.
Nashua Reporter urges local farmers to join the government's corn fodder conservation program. It argues many have enough roughage for stock and that an $8 per ton guaranteed price will pay labor and bale costs while aiding drought‑stricken areas.
A Washington column critiques faith in the New Deal and Roosevelt, noting widespread belief without scrutiny. It cites criticisms of NRA policy, Ickes on property rights, and the tension between human and property rights as foundational to U.S. civilization, urging cautious scrutiny of policy and leadership.
Delaware & Hudson president L F Loree told railroad workers the seventeenth amendment allowing direct popular election of U S Senators is a failure. He urged a return to constitutional selection by state legislatures, praising Webster Clay Calhoun and other historic leaders as examples of genuine statecraft and public welfare. He warned that popular election does not ensure fitness and claimed today’s Senate lacks past upper-house standards.
The Treasury plans a new tax approach to cover an anticipated $500 million drop in next year's revenue as lapsing taxes on gasoline energy and some goods threaten the budget. A survey may favor re enacting these taxes or pursuing new ones to balance the fiscal year 36 budget amid spending worries and the budget director’s resignation.
The author suggests fraud and intimidation likely existed in New Orleans elections but argues they do not fully explain Huey P. Long's success. The piece notes that, as in many elections, the strongest candidates received the most votes, implying popularity mattered alongside malfeasance.
Discussion suggests Long’s drive to set up a virtual dictatorship failed to spur broad resistance in New Orleans. The electorate again rejected quackery, while Long’s faction appears to retain followers in the city as elsewhere.
Secretary Hull publicly supports the Nye committee investigation, stating faith in its righteous aims and exposing vast abuses in the munitions trade. His bold stance signals State Department alignment with the probe, which may involve high-placed officials abroad.
Amid disclosures of the munitions inquiry war veterans groups prepare to renew a legislative push for a universal draft. The proposed constitutional amendment would conscript property and profits as well as manpower in war times, reflecting broader wartime controls.
The American Legion Auxiliary Third District officers met in Dike on Thursday September 13 with the District Committee Women. Mrs Claire Cullison led a school of instruction for 18 attendees. A noon lunch was served by Auxiliary members with district officers Mrs E C Claus and Mrs Clara Claus present, joined by Bremer County Chairwoman Mrs J B Sickles Janesville Black Hawk Chairwoman Mrs T A Toenjes and Mrs Raines of Waterloo.
Mrs Adolph Miller and daughter of Sumner visited in the Charles Krueger home on Thursday. Aug A Buhr and daughter called on Friday. Sunday visitors included Louie Pries family of Plainfield Ernest Nuss and daughter Henry Schedtler family and Robert Bentow and son and Fred Zell and son. Carl Moehlis family visited east of Readlyn. Luther League members held a picnic at Sumner park Sunday afternoon.
Relatives from Winona Minnesota and nearby areas gathered at Prof E A Mueller's home Sunday afternoon and evening to help him mark his 50th birthday anniversary which occurred Monday. A large number attended the funeral services for Mrs Chas Bills in Waverly Saturday afternoon. Ed Thurm and children spent Sunday at the Paul Thurm home. Relatives of Mr and Mrs R C Platte met Tuesday evening to recall their 15th wedding anniversary. Paul Thurm and children with Ed Thurm and children visited the Fred Schroeder home Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs K C Frank and daughters of Rudd were guests at dinner Sunday at the F C Hil debrandt home. They later visited the L H Fink home for supper in honor of Lowell Frank who was two years old that day September 16.
A Washington Star quote cycle notes taxpayers seek to see spending, Senator Sorghum concedes the difficulty of all taxpayers visiting Europe to inspect funds. The exchange underlines public demand for transparency versus practical limits on time and travel.
A coordinated push to elevate the universal draft as the central issue at Veterans of Foreign Wars events in Louisville this month and at an American Legion meeting in Miami in October. The American Federation of Labor proposes a central agency to plan and execute a production program, citing auto and home construction as examples. The federation argues for a federally controlled boom, noting America needs 5 million new homes and 11 million autos, with only fractions produced last year. It also reflects on Hoover's foresight and the value of timely guidance, acknowledging hindsight but praising his measured contribution to ongoing policy debates shaping the national debate.
St John s Lutheran notes list Sunday school at 9 a m and English service at 7 p m in the absence of the pastor. Mission activities planned at Andrew Town Theo Ba will lead the Sunday school and services. Ladies Auxiliary social meeting at Mrs H H Bunger home in the afternoon. Choir rehearsals and orchestra practice scheduled in the evening with junior intermediate and senior choirs. Continuous details suggest a busy church day with multiple groups meeting.
E F Byers pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 am with sermon on Self Righteous Christian Endeavor at six 30 and choir practice Thursday evening at 8 o clock.
The church led by Pastor Theo A Thomas offers a Sunday school at 9 o'clock and an English service at 1 o'clock.
We express sincere appreciation to the fans of Tripoli and Vicinity for their splendid support and loyalty as the baseball season nears its close. Their cooperation helped achieve victory and was highly valued by the team and followers.
The auxiliary notes the first three members to ready jelly at Mrs Ida Kuker's home with Mrs Lee Goodenbour and Mrs A F Eichmann assisting. Members are urged to bring three glasses to Mrs Kuker by October s, filled with jelly jam or conserve, and the group sent 10 dozen cookies and two gift boxes to Knoxville for the hospital boys at the third district birthday party on September 2.
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