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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1934
Page
4
John W. Davis, former 1924 Democratic presidential hopeful, writes that about 644,000 federal employees are funded by taxation yet most cannot be voted out. He argues voters cannot control every civil servant and urges officials to shrink bureaucracy and keep government efficient and economical to address rising taxes.
Tripoli, counted among top small business towns in the state, lacks a men s furnishing store though population and trading area remain strong. Locals urge interest from entrepreneurs to fill the vital clothing market and support commerce.
The Leader starts the new serial story When Worlds Collide following last week’s Robbers Roost by Zane Grey. It invites readers to follow the tale as it appears weekly, noting that a year’s subscription would cover the cost of obtaining the book form.
The race for governor grows closer as Turner pursues the seat but many Republicans distrust his tactics. Voters recalling last spring's primary clash with Calflesh fear lingering sting, and Turner may need to adjust methods to regain broad party support before November.
The passage argues that without a firm public opinion courts and lawyers cannot ensure a law abiding nation. It notes a divide between defense lawyers and those who regularly aid criminals and asserts a small, thriving minority within the legal profession fuels calls for reform within the American Bar Association.
Editorials praise growing interest in the Iowa fish and game commission 25 year conservation program. It argues for working with nature and highlights the Wapsie river and Wapsie land as ideal for breeding and preserving fish and game, urging inspection of unprofitable acres for potential use.
A Tama Northern Iowa paper endorses reviving an old age pension citing increased purchasing power and economic activity. It questions starting at age 60 and suggests a 21 starting point with a $200 monthly pension, comparing to a California plan and arguing younger recipients may keep dollars in active use.
Good judgment is exemplified by foresight, the ability to look ahead weeks or years. Foresight guides words and actions, acts as a steering wheel, and enables swift, safe progress by calculating cause and effect across time. Contemplating causes sharpens foresight and reduces future regrets.
In northeastern Iowa a grower would select every ear of corn fit for seed and store it in a dry place, while threshing part of the soy bean crop. The piece predicts strong demand for seeds next spring and higher prices.
The New Hampton Tribune-Gazette commends the Farm Bureau for valuable services in the worn-hog program. It notes their swift, effective help in applying federal farm plans in drought areas and predicts continued important cooperation with the county agent and federal government in Chickasaw County for farm adjustment and control programs.
A Mitchell County Press item reflects on 25 years ago when mothers of stockingless girls frowned upon farmers’ wives who went barefoot in the garden. The column playfully contrasts past and present fashion, noting stockings, hat pins, hair rats, and even bison as cultural markers.
The Cedar Falls Record notes the federal firearms control law now in effect. It tightens sale and possession rules for submachine guns and similar weapons, requires purchaser registration, photos, and fingerprints, imposes heavy licenses for makers and dealers, and imposes a $200 tax per weapon with up to five years imprisonment for violators. Federal agents estimate about 5,000 such weapons are in criminals' hands.
The article argues that getting something for nothing has become a widespread habit in communities, corroding self-respect and pride. It claims relief programs foster the drawback, noting a lack of appreciation for what is received.
Washington News discusses the power of organized minority in politics and the rise of a no partisan AFL campaign. It notes how relief rolls and federal funds create a cash voting bloc and outlines AFL questionnaire demands on extending the Recovery Act, social justice, and public works.
Washington dispatch notes the La Follette Progressive vote in Wisconsin primaries as a rising factor in the coming election. Democrats lead in votes, Republicans lag, and administration circles see a New Deal trend, though total 1936 figures fall short of 1932. Observers urge caution on November outcomes with unopposed La Follette and Chapple.
Secretary Perkins latest employment report finds durable goods sectors lagging while non durable goods nearly return to normal. August figures show 673 workers per 1000 from 1923-25 levels in durable industries, vs 307 in non durable goods, signaling a slower recovery in steel, cement, brick, lumber and related production.
The text argues that stopping an ever present selfish minority requires either stern self discipline or government decrees. Real control over production through producer agreements needs effective voluntary association. otherwise attempts fail or the government enforces drastic regimentation of recalcitrant individuals.
A large number of violations of wheat grower crop-control contracts have drawn AAA attention. An unofficial estimate of 1000 cases, though small against thousands of signed acreage agreements, signals evasions extensive enough to pose a serious problem for the federal government.
Tensions erupted into club swinging violence across textile centers as the Presidential Mediation Board nears completion of a report on the great industrial conflict. The thirteenth death in the walkout occurred in North Carolina after a skirmish between pickets and National Guardsmen. The local coroner investigated reports of drinking among the troops, which the commanding officer denied. Meanwhile, mili-
Workers at Waterville Maine clash with police at the Lockwood Cotton Mill gates. Tear gas fails to quell strikers as six are arrested. Violence spreads along New England and Southern textile fronts. The Roosevelt mediation board's report status remains uncertain amid a rising death toll and broader economic doubts. Budget balance hopes fade as hearings on next year’s expenditures begin. Alaska military maneuvers are planned to simulate west coast attack conditions. Armament makers testify they have little regard for rivals as they discuss wartime trade.
The national capital stirred over a ruling official's push for a municipal lottery to fund city improvements. District of Columbia Commissioner George E. Allen proposed a similar program to New York's relief lottery, drawing swift civic opposition. He later said enactment would require legislation and he would not pursue it. The American Federation of Labor joined the fall campaign, warning that labor support in November would hinge on Senate and House races.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a legislative program urging social reform with a demand for a thirty four cent fee per hour, as officials press for broad changes. It notes 800 candidates for the Senate and 432 House seats slated for November 6.
Fragmentary text describes shifts in Turkish fashion or policy, noting removal of prior garments and new national styling. Mentions FOMANIC bao trousers and Western lines, with references to waistcoat and durability for years. Likely a brief cultural or political fashion note with unclear specifics.
A clarified notice shows whale meat extract marketed as a soy substitute with Norwegian whaling fleet origins. Production figures cited at about a pound per unit and market expectations point to growing availability and pricing.
A garbled quotation discusses Times Chang and a boy praised as good, with mentions of a circus and a potential football ticket. The fragment hints at relationship and approval, with a tone suggesting a reader or reporter recounting dialogue about favors and a future game.
A fragmented police encounter reveals a driver claiming urgency as his wife urged him to catch up to a car ahead. The misheard plea about a hat and a woman in it underscores the chaotic exchange in a brief roadside incident.
A fragmented dialogue shows a quip about perception and marriage, with remarks on politeness and honesty. The exchange mentions Broff as someone who shuns formalities and values truth, reflecting a conversational, informal tone.
Monkeys on Frank Buck's Monkey Island joined a pie eating contest after spotting Reynold Olsen who won a recent Children's Day event. The playful monkeys rival the boy with a banana themed display, while thousands of sights will fade when the exposition closes in October.
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