6 of 8 Part Series
MURDER AT WHISKEY BOTTOM Written by: Zane Dreesman Once again we are coming to you with a continuation of the Whiskey Bottom Murder series. As usual we have some new and interesting facts about what life was like back in 1929. Today we are turning our attention to national news. At about the time of Rouse's death the great Depression was beginning. Towards the East there were rumors of great financial woes and banks closing at an alarming rate. Around Tama, Iowa, though, most of these problems hadn't yet come to settle in and most people were either preparing for or scoffing at the Depression. The unemployment percentage was 20%. Corn prices were low, about $.15 per bushel. The price for building the Methodist church was $1,500, outrageous!
Come help solve the murder at Whiskey Bottom. The original Tama County Mystery from 1929 has never been solved, by that may all change at the estate full of characters, and good old fashioned Tama County food and hospitality. Each attendee will be given a 1929 character inspired by the Tama County history books, info to share, and secrets to protect (but no lies allowed!!!). For eight weeks, Starting Sept 9, 2010, clues to the story and your character will appear in the Tama/Grundy Newspapers and/or online: www.tamacountyiowa.org/mystery2010.
Clue I was looked for, but after I was found I became worthless. What, or who, am I? Tama County Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau and Historic Preservation Present
The Whiskey Bottom Estate Sale, 1929
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER Sat. Oct 30, 6-9 p.m. Pilgrim Heights, Montour Iowa $25 Ticket includes dinner and a character Contact Tama County Convention & Visitors Bureau: (641) 484-3108 or joanne@tamacountyiowa.org