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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
14
The Gettysburg reunion brings together Union and Confederate veterans from the civil war era. Stories recall close calls, camp life, and two men sharing the same name from different states as old friendships and memories resurface amid ceremonies and songs.
In Gettysburg a large crowd of veterans and townspeople heard President Woodrow Wilson declare the nation must pursue peaceful, just progress. He urged unity, remembrance of valor, and continued constitutional duty to guide the United States toward a more perfect union.
An Examiner under State Auditor John L. Bleakly will lead a yearly county government audit program. The team, earning six dollars daily, includes Parker, Hunt, Colelo, Rekboot, Mathews, Luke, igs rac, Billu, Drey, Carlson, Whitney, Mutlay, Guastafaon, Woodruff, Jenison and others. Deputies earn four dollars daily and may inspect books and papers, subpoena witnesses, and seize records as needed.
Three road men J. W. Alston J. W. Douglass and F W Dungan resign in protest against the new weed cutting tax provision set at $100. Citizens may file complaints claiming noncompliance with the law and penalties apply to those involved.
Des Moines reports Iowa plans a test case to enforce the Webb Kenyon liquor law. Attorney General Conson vows to prosecute county officials in a trial alleging interstate alcohol shipments violate the act. The Iowa Business Men's Temperance association prepares to test the statute with evidence of liquor being sold into dry towns.
In March a new jellyary system is introduced in Clear Lake and Mason City that shifts delivery to an auto company using Gate trucks to replace individual store delivery wagons, centralizing distribution under one carrier.
Clifford Larkdoll aged 20 shot Blanche Clarks aged 44 then killed himself in Vinton. The incident, described as a lovers quarrel turned fatal, ended with Larkdoll's death by own action. Neighbors said the couple were sweethearts and the tragedy likely followed family distress.
The board of Bugna Vigga college elected Rev R L Bat Ackman of Sap City as president of trustees at the annual meeting. Rev W M Hamilton of Sioux City was selected but declined to serve.
Oriunell announces Home Assembly Chautauqua opening day in Grinnell. Former Colorado governor and Denver University president among speakers as Eldoh's Annual Chautauqua charted for Bleury Grounds July 18 1824 inclusive. Twelve programs planned with ample seating and non stop schedule.
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