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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1933
Page
4
The Bremer County paper urges readers to back General Johnsons buy now plan starting October 1. It argues the campaign will accelerate the price level, spur demand for auto repairs clothes heating and home improvements, and need higher farm prices to boost farmer buying power.
The Leader argues drivers must stop completely at Stop signs to reduce accidents. It calls for stricter enforcement, noting urban areas apply rules more rigidly than rural ones and suggests patrols to curb reckless driving. Educational campaigns are deemed ineffective without enforcement.
Observers critique the Public Works Administration for slow progress and alleged mismanagement while defending attempts to curb graft. The article notes $1.4 billion allocated, with flood control at $120 million, highways at $400 million, naval construction $238 million, and reclamation $70 million, all from long planned appropriations.
History is still in the making. Today we face the most eventful time in all history as old ways and systems fail to meet today’s needs. Progress requires leaving behind precedent and uniting for a new era to ensure prosperity and America's fitness to survive.
The new short hour code promises more rest but leaves the boss sleepless. He frets about meeting payroll taxes rent interest and other overhead while keeping the business afloat.
The Fremann Journal argues government should use all means to set fair prices for farm products. It blasts opposition to price increases amid unemployment, asserting rising producer value brings employment and benefits consumers. It links farm prices to overall economic recovery and Roosevelts plans.
The Record notes the fate of NIRA hinges on Henry Wallace and the AAA. If farm prices rise and farmers regain buying power, NIRA wins. If farmers cannot buy, NIRA loses. Without purchasing power, NIRA might have been unnecessary.
The Chariton Herald-Patriot applauds the NRA program but criticizes government competition with private printers banks and mail services. It urges a permanent code of fair business practice and calls for Uncle Sam to cease subsidized printing and postal banking to level the field for private enterprise.
The Washington a raise the pig price committee pushed for a $4 premium on old sows, aimed to raise hog prices. Packers lowered old sow prices to absorb the premium, shifting costs to consumers. The column accuses government intervention of hurting ordinary people.
The nation undertakes its strongest car safety drive as governors in 34 states and the District of Columbia issue proclamations. Despite 1932 gains, last year fatalities rose again with 76 percent of deaths in participating areas. Drivers must curb speed, right of way violations, passing on hills and curves, and discourtesy. Cooperation is urged as a duty and privilege.
The Tripoli Independent School District faces crowded rooms in multiple grades, inadequate high school facilities, and limited play areas. A federal aid plan would cover about 30 percent of construction costs. voters are asked to approve or reject funding at an October 12 election, with district leaders urging consideration. The piece notes broader political musings on patronage and government retrenchment.
A long critique compares government economy efforts to Hercules labors and argues that the new deal faces resistance in the Senate. Friction centers on patronage as Democratic senators warn of open rebellion, while cabinet members Ickes Wallace and Perkins face blame for job allocations.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Redies and daughter Darlene spent Wednesday evening with Mrs Fred Lohmann and family. Fred Rodemeyer of Waverly helped at the home of his son Ernest Rodemeyer in Waverly. Ervin Henning assisted at the Kirchhoff home Thursday with corn cutting. Mrs H Bender and her children Geralddean and Paul, with others, visited Mrs Fred Lohmann Friday afternoon. Various local residents attended church and visited kin across Waverly, Tripoli, and Cedar Rapids areas including the world’s fair trip by several locals.
The public health service reports at least 1,000,000 people in the United States have speech defects. About 500,000 are school children who stammer or stutter. Most defects are functional and can be corrected.
Esther Matthai daughter of Mrs. Louis Matthai Readlyn wed William Happel son of Mr. and Mrs. Coens Happel Dunkerton at Immanuel Lathe church. The ceremony featured Lohengrin’s march and “O Perfect Day.” Attendants were Marie Happel and AJ Matthias. Reception for 36 guests followed, then a wedding trip to Chicago.
A total of 944 farmers in Bremer county worked out their poll tax on the roads during June July and August per county engineer W S Chapman records. August saw 636 laborers, June 156, and July 102. Each tax of 3 dollars required eight hours at 37.5 cents per hour. A list of about 1100 to 1200 men showed eligibility. A recent legislature session allowed paying tax by work rather than cash.
On September 11 1933 the District Court of Bremer County Iowa appointed Alvina Lohmann executrix of the estate of Fred Lohmann deceased late of the county. All debts should be paid to the executrix and all claims presented to the court for allowance dated September 18 1933
On the 18th day of September in Bremer County Iowa the executors of Herman Zander deceased will make payment to the widow Minnie Zander executrix and all persons with claims against the estate are notified to present them by September 1933 in care of the executrix as of record, Mrs Minnie Zander.
Market prices list: eggs light hens heavy hens heavy broilers 2 percent and over Leghorn broilers roosters ducks five pound good hogs sows veal calves. Prices indicate a raw livestock and poultry trade snapshot with various weight and class designations.
Business Bridger advertises GOOD USED CARS FOR SALE at reasonable prices including Model A Ford Deluxe Fordor sedan Model A Ford pickup Chevrolet Tudor sedan 1926 Model A pickup. Visit Wm Ambrose Auto Co Tripoli to inspect stock.
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