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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1923
Page
3
Opinion notes growing discussion in Iowa on reinstating or repealing the death penalty as a state law. The piece cites the Fortieth General Assembly and echoes an old proverb arguing punishment should follow murder only after murders stop.
Will Hays grants Fatty Arbuckle a holiday pardon to resume work in Hollywood after the new year. The move triggers protests from individuals and groups nationwide who fear the scandal’s impact on youth and the industry. The Nebraska motion picture organization vows not to show any Fatty films going forward.
A newspaper article reports a condemned man issuing statements to a woman who vows marriage, detailing the controversial exchange and community reaction to the alleged crime and its motives.
The piece notes a first degree murder conviction in Kansas and a proposed gubernatorial pardon to a woman from California. It comments on justice, punishment, and a controversial pardon amid broader criticism of crime, Prohibition enforcement, and rural community integrity. It lauds Lakota editor Ed Thaves and mentions advances in printing machinery and local newspaper status.
Mrs Elliot writes from Branon Town on December 29 1922. She encloses a check for the topic and notes time passes quickly toward the new year. She asks after others and reports warm pleasant weather and hopes for calm weather ahead.
A Mr and Mrs Merrill Eniot write to say the girls studying in Iowa City should travel home via Waterloo. They invite a visit and a chat during a stop on the car line between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, noting Mabel would be grown and wishing a happy New Year.
Washington notes report Elsie A. Haskell has been recommended for permanent post mistress at LaVerne after a recent examination for eligible candidates. The article also notes Borah withdrew a Senate resolution on a world conference after a presidential letter. seeds provision in agricultural funding defeated. Quatton Jr. of Algona appointed to the International Revenue Bureau. Frisbee recommended for Garner postmaster pending Senate confirmation.
Fragmentary dialogue lists varied phrases for greeting and well being in multiple languages. The piece presents a playful catalog of regional expressions with references to Dunkirk Amert Swedish Dutch Polish Russian Persian and others. It reads as a linguistic curiosity rather than a full event.
Joe Graham and wife returned from Bolmond for the holidays. A joint Odd Fellows and Rebeccahs installation was held Tuesday at the Titonka hall with the Wesley Odd Fellows organizing the event. Neighbors busked 1200 bushels for Oliver Wirtz and family Friday of last week. 28 members helped, and the family thanks neighbors for kindness.
Iowa state plans to use bonus application blanks to compile a complete record of World War I veterans. The form seeks personal data including full name, residence, army serial number, discharge details, birthplaces, enlistment dates, reporting dates, and military organization first assigned. It also asks about employment, reasons if drafted or enlisted, and objections to service.
Buffalo township trustees invite bids for superintending roads and collecting taxes for 1923. Bid must be accompanied by a certified check of 25.00 dollars. Bids close at 1 p.m. on date shown. Township Clerk Wor slay presides over the process.
M P Haggard real estate loan services advertise prompt attention to all matters from offices at 218 220 First National Bank Building Algona Iowa with office and residence contact numbers for inquiries.
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