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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1933
Page
7
Joseph Baggio reportedly weighs over 700 pounds and has not left his home in 13 years. He allegedly consumes a daily diet including 12 pounds of spaghetti 8 pounds of frankfurters 3 loaves of bread 60 to 70 eggs 3 quarts of ice cream and 2 gallons of coffee as described in a sensational narrative from a historic paper.
Plainfield high school traveled to Tripoli last Thursday, losing 8 to 1 as Gehrke allowed only one scratch hit and fanned eight. A health contest begins with captains Patricia Hale and Jeanette Morf. their groups are the Good Health Brownies and the Happy Jacks. Daily checks promote clean nails, teeth, face, hands, hair, and handkerchief maintenance with weekly baths.
A classroom note describes pupils, seven girls and twelve boys, showcasing pets in a home pet booklet. Harry Waterman wins second prize with five puppies as Parland’s mother visits on a Monday afternoon in a lighthearted school event.
In Miss Milroy's room the second grade records show 19 students enrolled and 9 boys among the pupils. The brief item lists the room composition and teacher in charge.
Miss Boyle’s third grade reports an unusually productive class with twenty perfect spelling scores. A speed and comprehension test shows Lorin Eichmann at 150 wpm with perfect comprehension and Marie Hanff at 135 wpm, both at grade 100.
In class twenty four children study circus themes during early weeks. Eight girls and sixteen boys craft laughing clowns in bright colors and pose in various positions. Each student learns a verse about a favorite animal and covers their circus animal with gingham. Science explores bear and elephant habits.
Fifth grade under Miss Conklin reports twenty one students this year, with fourteen girls and seven boys. The class is described as very interesting and active.
This report describes a health class unit from Health and Success focusing on the human body as a machine needing fuel from food. Students keep a one day food diary, discuss roles of foods, plan three healthy meals, and create meal posters while tracking twelve daily health chores to form good habits.
Janice Godenbour reports twenty three students in sixth grade under Miss Ensminger and Mr Van derlinden. The class reviews last year in English and writes stories from dictation. No work books this year, history replaces health, end of chapter questions go to notebooks for six weeks tests. new arithmetic books issued.
Lavern Harmening joins the class as eighth graders study citizenship. English drill pads return. The eighth grade took a speed and comprehension reading test today. The reading selection The Advancing White Man discusses land loss of Indians to whites. Students find it interesting. Audience reading features Star Eye about the American Revolution. Arithmetic begins with taxes. rest of time reviews.
Ed Jones returned to his Spring Lake home after a week with his brother in law G. L. Kramer and wife Ernie Martens who had visited here recently. Mrs Ernie Martens returned to Chicago Friday. George Brewer left for an extended visit with his uncle John Brewer at Gray's Lake Tl. Joe Snelling rode a horse last week the animal fell and sprained his ankle. 25 years ago market prices listed eggs 18c butter 27e potatoes 50c veal 4c to Be hides be to 6e chickens 8c to 10c hogs 6.50 corn 70. S. M. Tokman and family went to Mason City Friday to visit relatives. James Dally of Waverly charges Tokman's business during his absence. Mrs John Kellner Mrs H Tow ne and Mrs Henry Anderman returned Monday from a Minnesota visit at Wm Traeton home. Minnie Buchholz has gone to Waverly to work for Mrs John Ladage.
Ten years ago the filling station of H. J. Zacharias on north Main street nears completion. Wm Garland was laid up after stepping on a nail at the store last Saturday. Frank Beggerow C Finch Roy Finch families took a fishing trip to Faribault Minnesota midweek. Joe Lien returned from Chicago after buying clothing and attending the National Clothiers convention. Mrs Adolph Koch is a patient at Clasen hospital after gall stones operation. Mrs Frank Marks, former resident, died in Missouri Sunday. Siegfried Struck lost 57 hogs to a strange disease not cholera. John Kimbal Tripoli and Miss Burdene Clary of Waverly wed in Waverly last week.
Five years ago, September 26, 1928, after fourteen years of service, Rev C G Hankammer was released to accept a pastorate at Yorktown Texas during a congregational meeting. Also noted was John J Chadwick attending the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Joe Ronese at Frederika and a trip by Mrs Bertha Lewis and Mrs August Eichman to Minneapolis to visit relatives. Market prices listed include eggs at 30 cents and hogs around nine to ten dollars.
The Iowa fish and game commission announces the fall waterfowl open season from October 1 at noon to November 30 sunset. Regulations align with federal rules and specify bag limits for ducks geese brant coot and snipe including daily limits of twelve ducks with species caps and limits on geese brant coot counts.
Wilson Snipe or Jacksnipe 20 dects allowed. Decoy limits set: not more than 50 artificial decoys or geese and not more than 25 live decoys at any one place. The state fish and game commission studies muskrat conditions as marshlands shrink, aiming to protect the fur industry. season details to be announced soon.
Open season in Green Bay area Lee county sets hunting restrictions on game birds. No hunting between sunset and half an hour before sunrise, waterfowl not to be killed after 4 p.m. daily, and federal protection for wood ducks ruddy ducks and buffleheads. Mudhens limited to 25 per day, up to 50 artificial decoys and 26 live decoys per location. Season starts at noon October 1. Hunters must carry license.
Public returns to liquid laxatives as senna based remedies gain favor. Properly prepared liquids regulate dosing for individuals, are easy for children, and gentler on kidneys. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin relies on senna to ease bowel movement and promotes regularity in weeks.
Turks show remarkable care for pigeons nesting in mosques with special wall holes. Each year during Bayram, worshippers feed the birds in courtyards near Eyoub and Bayazid mosques. Millets are sold by elderly women at high prices, aiding the birds.
A tenant and landlord clash over late night noises with the tenant admitting to practicing on a saxophone after midnight, while the landlord notes the disruption and asks if the occupant slept.
Seventeen pupils in seventh grade describe changes from last year and note new drill books for English. They express liking the new books and mention starting a book Friday. They recount reading poems and stories, having learned one poem, and reading two poems titled Sunset Moment and Santa Filomena. Reports are planned for Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton on Tuesday.
The eighth grade for this year is described in the report. It details class size,课程计划, and anticipated activities.
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