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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
2
The Titonka Topic, under W. Wolfe publisher, highlights its unique reach as a paper with thorough foreign advertising representation by The American Press Association.
Des Moines correspondents report progress on the road problem with a questionnaire to highway lawmakers. Edson's subcommittee, including Henderson Storey Saunders Moon Knutson Himebaugh and Brady, gauges support on primary and secondary control, fees, taxes, bonds, and road funding. Major votes show mixed views on primary control, secondary road boards, gasoline tax, and bonds without voter approval.
A synopsis of Rep Patterson's Iowa income tax bill mirrors Wisconsin law and faces opposition from large manufacturers who warn of plant shifts to other states. The measure, debated in the Iowa legislature, contrasts with public sentiment and lacks clear demand within Iowa.
Emmetsburg Democrat argues benefits claimed for it must be proven experimentally to voters before legislators decide to adopt. The brief criticizes premature approval and urges thorough testing.
The Des Moines Register launches a self funded campaign pledging 25000 to publicize Iowa and attract attention to its vast resources. Editors argue Iowa is underutilized and deserves aggressive statewide cooperation to double its population and land value within a decade.
In Britt two weeks ago the Hancock county Farmers Institute adopted resolutions urging a 25 percent tax cut on certain property along paved roads. They urge using Bas tax revenues for primary road building and advocate against new taxes while urging better taxation reform. The note suggests similar stances across various groups, though no single organization shares identical proposals with the state legislature.
Local notice seeks a load of clover hay available for pickup in Callan Ball Titonka and Towa. Farmers or haulers with available bales should contact the requester for arrangements.
A February 1923 exchange concerns C B Hutchins and W Patterson over a proposed gasoline tax. A Taxpayer argues Hutchins influenced Patterson and questions motives while outlining potential fuel choices for farms and vehicles. The letter cites gas use figures, costs, and possible exemptions, urging voter scrutiny of Hutchins and Patterson.
Financial summary shows beginning balance July 1 1921 of 1800.00 with receipts from district tax 3825.00 and refund 25.00 totaling 5650.00. Expenditures include 2000.00 for school bonds and 1400.00 interest on bonds with remaining balance 2250.00 on hand by July 1 1922.
Indebtedness as of December 31 1922 shows total interest bearing warrants outstanding amounting to 3200.00. No other details provided.
Mr and Mrs William Morley of Poweshiek County were found living in apparent poverty near Grinnell. Their son in Monroe County urged them to move in with him. A son explored an old chicken house and found a jar containing 5200 in silver dollars and other currency. Two years earlier a fire had destroyed their home and money. Highwaymen had previously assaulted them to learn the location of their hidden funds. Mrs Morley died shortly after being moved to Locman.
Residents of Oxsuth county celebrate Des Moines representatives for aligning with county taxpayers on the gasoline tax. The funds are described as paid by road users, not lifting township or other taxes, targeting the burden on those who use the roads.
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