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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1925
Page
4
The Times announces it will publish reader letters only when signed with full names. Anonymous submissions will not be printed, though names may be withheld upon request.
A Kingsport Klan celebration yesterday drew crowds from East Tennessee and Virginia, introducing the city to outsiders. Merchants reported strong business as soft drink stands thrived. The event was praised for decorum and orderly conduct, with encouragement for a quicker follow up event.
The Times introduces a new Long Ago column to explore United States history from contemporary literature. It will feature stories or clippings over fifty years old, letters, newspapers, and personal experiences sought from readers, with about twenty weeks of material on hand.
The piece argues that the buncombe about taxing theviel has failed and that high surtax and estate tax rates miss their mark. It predicts surtax reductions to 20 or 25 percent and possible abolition of income taxes in lower brackets. It says excessive estate taxes on Jaeger estates act like surtaxes and merits relief for both.
A Kingsport Tennessee book publishing venture showcased at the American Library Association meeting aims to publish cloth bound editions of English and foreign classics. The project highlights industrial links, with nearby paper mills and a cloth mill supporting production.
The New York Times argues that a businesslike book enterprise selling millions in its first year should consider philanthropy akin to Carnegie libraries. It favors ownership over lending, claiming a few well-mastered books educate better than many half-read volumes while stressing that ownership yields genuine culture versus diffuse knowledge.
Citizens warned of dangerously low reservoir levels and urged to conserve water amid potential emergency measures. Reports of lawn watering persist while defective faucets and leaks cause wastage. a survey of plumbing could yield major savings. Public officials emphasize collective prudence and seek cooperation with City Commissioners.
A humorous scene aboard a train car shows a boy asking for a funny paper while his mother dismisses the idea and points to honeymooners across the aisle. The moment, recounted in American Legion Weekly, captures light family banter during travel.
Dialogue from American Legion Weekly notes a playful exchange about the marriage of Miss Agey. Clarice confirms the marriage and questions its quality, concluding with a simple affirmation that she did indeed marry.
The item notes a quirky exchange about Blithers quitting poetry for bricklaying due to love. It hints at a broader theme of changing passions and careers as people adapt to life’s twists. A stray reference mentions Captain Codd returning from Newfoundland and a Newfoundland money question among travelers.
A terse notice from the Ontario Bee notes only four Americans reported incomes above 5 million for 1924 while over two million reported incomes around 2 million, with commentary on economic motion despite unease over von Hindenburg’s election and Potsdam conditions.
The United States uses timber four times faster than it grows while much is diverted to making paper. Editorials debate congress over evolution, U S tax cuts, state debt, and local tax relief. White House remodeling prompts public curiosity about secure access.
A reader-driven column echoes the past with notices from 1820 and Civil War dispatches. It recounts a tailor ad from Jonesborough in 1820 and previews archival material from the Civil War era, inviting locals to contribute forgotten tales for a 59 year cutoff historical feature. It mentions figures, places, and period sources like the Weekly Lynchburg Virginian and Confederate army items. The piece frames a community project to publish historical snippets and reflects on old newspaper practices.
A Civil War era report notes the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal destroyed to cut off Washington supplies. Federal General Kelly holds Romney with about five thousand men and conducts marauding raids for provisions and arson. Cavalry camp near Leesburg reports hearty thanks to Miss Cornelia Rives for warm yarn socks for Campbell Rangers.
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