21 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1922
Page
1
Advertising rates are listed for mail subscriptions and a notice discusses Judge Kenyon's federal sentence for a fake salesman defrauding widows. The piece critiques blue sky crimes, noting Iowa’s loss of funds and urging harsher deterrence.
A local editor warns farmers about entangling with union labor backing a political alliance. The piece argues honest unions exist but condemns criminal leaders, urging an investigation into what such a tie would mean for farmers and the risk of admitting known criminals into union ranks.
James Stevens, a nonunion plumber out six months, was beaten unconscious by three men at a building site after an automobile brought them there. He survived but with mutilation and likely no recovery, leaving a wife and three children in need. The passage criticizes efforts to break unionism in Chicago as driven by criminals and gunmen, urging opposition to the violent tactics used by some union enemies.
An editorial from the Chicago Tribune is reprinted to support the Citizens Committee to Enforce the Landis Award. The ad offers a $1000 reward for the arrest and conviction of labor slugglers tied to the Landis case. County Attorney Crowe voices indignation over criminal union labor and vigilantism.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican editorial lampoons Representative Harvey for wearing breeches to a royal wedding. The piece notes public fuss and a photograph of him in breeches, emphasizing the lighthearted critique of his attire and appearance at the event.
The fragment satirically debates a man named Harvey missing fitting breeches in England versus bold American style. It riffs on knee breeches, manners, and national identity with references to Lafé Young, Mary’s party, and political figures. The tone mirrors a bygone era’s witty social critique.
A rambled critique by a congressman mocks Americans who imitate royalty, describing a scene of dressing in knee breeches and posing for a photograph. The piece contrasts rugged patriotism with feigned aristocracy, noting a loss of stiffness in the face of displayed pomp.
Drnest F. Sothman et al to Leonard ened 6 and nest Freed Weber with settlement dates 1-9-22 and 22-27-89, mortgage amounts 12000 and 22000 dollars. Hannah L. Shafer and partner to J. A. Holeen dated 3-17-23 with liens 7 and 22 and 6.8 BK BD and K Add Atlantic and mortgage sums 1250 dollars and 1 dollar.
A poem by Walt Mason laments noisy nights near a village street. The speaker complains about traffic, late cups, and rowdy youth disturbing sleep while older residents yearn for peaceful nights and honest rest.
The state parole board aims to place unemployed men and farmers with jobs as demand exceeds supply. Ames plans a state meeting of radio operators in April. In Iowa City, ten candidates compete for Johnson County sheriff.
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