28 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1924
Page
1
The president will appoint special prosecutors from both parties to investigate the Teapot Dome scandal. Opinion holds the move will be approved nationwide by those who seek honest government, confirming Coolidge’s sturdy integrity and punishing dishonesty regardless of who is implicated.
Commentary on Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Archie Roosevelt, noting Theodore Jr as level headed and capable while Archie shows limited Roosevelt traits. The piece criticizes family members perceived as mediocre, calling into question the progeny’s promise and highlighting public fascination with powerful fathers’ offspring.
The Iowa senator would not comment on the Teapot Dome scandal beyond a dismissive phrase, hinting he knew of the matter months earlier. The Tribune and rival editors attack the Republican administration, praising or discrediting figures linked to alleged forgery and irregular dissension within the party.
Ames notes the heavy volume of agricultural news printed by daily and weekly papers. Metcalf reports that from July 1922 to July 1924 Iowa papers published 866,578 inches of agricultural news, equivalent to 16,622 columns and 2,778 papers, valuing the service at about $400,000 and reflecting broad farm audience coverage.
The article questions Mr Christian's qualifications for the United States Trade Commission and calls the appointment a political misstep. It notes his unknown background and lack of distinction while warning readers about potential political manipulation and danger of misinformation.
A fragmentary 1924 poem vignette describes twins James J. and Richard Skathy, their likenesses and quirks, Richard’s wart and James J.’s legs, plus humorous lines about smoking and character. The piece attributes authorship to Walt Mason and the George Matthew Adams scenario.
County Agent L G Sordon reports tankage added to brood sows’ dinner boosts litter weight by about a pound per pig compared to corn and oats alone. Details cover sow size adjustments and daily tankage amounts. Also guidance from horticultural extension on apple, crab apple, cherry, and plum varieties suited to Iowa regions, with southern and northern selections.
A revival service drew a packed house as the preacher spoke with fatigue from campaigning. Tom Henry considered stepping forward for salvation but was urged to wait, while many attendees confessed the Lord. The night closed with warnings against the fatal choice to leave unsaved. The sermon used a baseball game metaphor to urge personal action.
A dramatic baseball metaphor unfolds as Casey Stengel faces a last at bat with two strikes and three balls in a tense ninth inning. The crowd roars when a hopeful home run sails clear, then pivots to a religious invitation urging souls to hit their own victory. A later misprint mentions electricity and gas fare notes.
The senate debated a compensation bill for county supervisors, concurred in one house amendment, and then sought confirmation of passage. A missing house journal report triggered doubt whether the bill had truly passed the house and been sent back. After adjournment Lieut. Gov. Hammill cited the clerk’s certification, yet the senate pursued verification before finalizing concurrence.
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