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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1932
Page
4
The tariff question is debated with focus on the wage earner and buying power. The article notes U S wages average 60 cents per hour versus much lower rates abroad, arguing protection boosts American jobs and production, preventing mass imports and unemployment. It calls for deep thinking on protective tariffs.
Radio listeners have waned versus a year ago due to lower program quality and heavy advertising. Manufacturers struggle with losses and cutbacks while big networks push schedules to boost profits. After major events like baseball and elections, interest may drop further unless ads are reduced.
After last Tuesday's Wisconsin primary voters ousted Blaine and weakened the La Follette machine, signaling a political shift. The public grows wary of progressive leaders who overpromised and underdelivered, forecasting broader terminations for such statesmen in upcoming general elections.
The piece argues substantial citizens across precincts should take strong political interest to ensure sound municipal government. It calls for nominating the best men, voting for progress and business administration, and reinforcing weak local government.
The Albia Union-Republican argues that while Democrats condemn Hoover and offer no plan, the country is already improving under his program. It questions what change is desired: more of the current progress or a shift to Democratic leadership and a four-year panic.
The piece argues the decline of the golden age of college sports, noting big stadiums and costly athletic programs strain finances. It predicts a shift away from football heroes toward academics, praising brains over touchdowns as the source of lasting glory.
Storm Lake Register reports on advertising trends from a national survey. Tobacco firms increased ad space in 1931 with rising earnings, while others cut space and saw earnings fall. An auto company boosted ad outlay by 33 percent and earnings by 40 percent. Refrigerator makers spent $200,000 in papers and saw a 460 percent gain.
The Humboldt Republican notes the democrats lead in the national campaign with Republicans hoping the Democratic advantage fades before election day. It observes Democratic early momentum and suggests Republicans expect a repeat of past patterns where Democrat strength wanes by late October.
A Hampton Chronicle column laments the loss of old fashioned horse runaways. It recalls dust clouds, a wobbly wagon, and spectators watching while horses were controlled and lives remained safe. The piece contrasts thrills from horse and wagon misadventures with modern car accidents.
The Allison Tribune laments the prolonged extension of credit as the root of the region's bad economy. It traces the web of debts from stock buyers to brokers, banks, depositors, and beyond, highlighting pervasive obligations and sparse funds to meet them.
A columnist argues for a general moratorium on all real estate and chattel mortgages to prevent decades of economic stagnation. They contend foreclosures crush business and initiative, stressing Iowa can meet current needs but urges relief from money barons. The piece envisions cash renters and landlords sharing risk alongside lenders.
Washington News surveys the Wisconsin primary upheaval that repudiates the La Follette group. Republicans claim the revolt signals Hoover strength and Democratic desertion, while Democrats warn conditions remain abnormal and voters aim to oust the party in power. The piece notes projected Hoover versus Roosevelt dynamics and advises readers to weigh both sides before drawing conclusions.
Sabbath school for all ages at 9 30, Holy Communion at 10 30 with biblical exhortation. 7 30 hymn service features devotional and music. Thursday choir rehearsal 7 30. Ladies Aid meets Thursday 2 pm in basement with refreshments. Chicken supper in basement Wednesday 5 pm onward. Homecoming Sunday October 16 all day event. Plan and work your plan.
St John’s Lutheran invites all to Sunday school at 930 a m and divine service at 1030 a m in English. Beginning this Sunday, Sunday school and services start half an hour later. A Waterloo Conference Sunday School Convention program follows at 2:00 p m with Rev A G Wenninger and others. no junior choir this week.
Sunday school at 9 and German service at 10. Important meeting after service. Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. Confirmation instructions Saturdays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Choir rehearsal at the usual time.
An 18 year lookback notes a train wreck near Cedar River bridge injuring several after a Waverly trip. It records deaths in Tripoli and local births, birthdays, and local district moves. Individuals mentioned include John Henry Drape, Fred Tegtmeier, and Will Lohmann among others. The article also cites a Waverly wreck view trip, a niece’s death in Sioux City, a farm sale near Knittle, and a Germany return from before WWI. Market figures from 18 years ago show hogs at 7.75 to 8.25, meat at 8c to 9c, hides at 10c.
Market price list shows per unit costs: ter 33c, eggs 20c, potatoes 50c, shelled corn 63c, oats 40c. The brief itemization reflects typical agricultural goods and their current per unit charges.
Ten years ago this week Mrs Minna Borchert died at her son's home aged 69 years Mrs Caroline Winzenburg plans to rent her house and move to Madison Wis Mr and Mrs F C Koch returned from a 12 week trip through Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming Fred Sommer Jr and Minna Fink were wed at Fairbank Lutheran parsonage Mary Nichols died at her home after a long illness Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Gertrude Hoppenworth and Mr Ernest Qua de both of Siegel set for Friday September 29.
On September 21 Miss Ella Boeckmann of Siegel married Louis H. Milius of Dunkerton. A bold holdup at Readlyn Wilkening station netted about 62 dollars from the register and 63 from John Olrogee. Miss Helen Schumacher of Buck Creek wed Erwin Reding at Buck Creek Evangelical Church on September 25. Alma Borchardt, a former State Bank stenographer, left for St Ansgar to visit her parents for several weeks.
Market prices from an old California list include eggs at 30 cents, heavy hens at 2 dollars, light hens at 15 cents, ducks at 1 cent, hogs around 9 to 10 dollars, with beef or pork figures noted as 9 to 13 dollars. The fragment mentions Angeles and Calveg, with unclear years.
A quotation attributed to Spencer warns that honey and fra grant flowers please but in excess cause disease and headache. Light pleases the eyes yet sun exposure harms vision. Moderate joys are best while intemperance and excess harm the spirit, even when pleasures feel pleasant.
Keokuk Iowa firm seeks a responsible man for local employment. No prior selling experience needed. Your car is the only investment required. Liberal commission and steady work offered. Write at once.
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