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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1925
Page
10
A brief notice outlines Carrier Subscription Rates payable in advance and states The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to the republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not, along with local news published in this paper. It also notes rights of republication for special dispatches are reserved.
The Times invites reader letters and requires full signature for publication. Names may be withheld on request, ensuring accountability while offering privacy if desired.
The article contrasts road detours with changing moods of travelers and links detours to personal growth. It notes drivers grumble at roadwork yet may find new scenery and insights along back routes, while everyday detours in life can yield fresh perspectives and development.
A historical critique warns of political dynasties and nepotism spreading from democracy to judiciary and offices. It cites La Follette, widow successions, and calls for term limits and rotation in office, referencing Jefferson and Jackson as precedents against perpetual power.
In a concise remark The Manufacturer notes that ordinary people do not chase wealth driven by profits. The comment underscores a traditional view contrasting labor with speculative gain.
The Philadelphia Record calls for a national memorial to William J. Bryan with Josephus Daniels as chair. The plan, likely to gain broad support, honors Bryan as a fearless crusader and statesman, admired even by detractors for his earnest purpose and influence on millions.
A collage of jokes and quips from early 20th century papers, including lines on taxation, juries, superstition, education, and automobiles. The snippets reflect editorial humor and social commentary of the era with noted authors like Madden and references to national events and figures.
A collage of brief quotes from major papers offers wry takes on naval maneuvers in Tokyo Bay, wartime budgets, motor tourism costs, Chicago crime, American literature, the World Court, bribery risks, coal disputes, AEF conduct, and Henry Ford's dancing. Each line reflects period voice and topical jab.
The Houston Post-Dispatch reports the idea that Congress will face a push to suppress evolution. It warns the move could lead to salaries for thousands of political favorites.
To take charge of his new city enforcement districts Col. Lincoln C Andrews is looking for 1 000 000 a year men to whom he will pay 7 500 a year to catch 50 a year men who are making 100 000 in the rum business.
The Mt View quarterly meeting Sunday drew a large audience with an excellent sermon by Rev. Estridge the presiding elder. Community notes mention hospital visitors, illness recovery, a Sunnyside school opening August 31, and plans for a Kingsport show on the 14th.
Several local residents attended a camp meeting at Sulphur Springs on Sunday. Edith Walton visited Hemlock relatives for the weekend. G C Hays called on his sister Mrs Jim Hauk during the week. Jamie and Chelsea Hilton stayed with relatives nearby. Mr and Mrs W M Hayes and their son Jimmie visited Johnson City friends Saturday night and Sunday with G C Hays. D C Rupe family stayed near Piney Flats Sunday. R W Durham spent Sunday afternoon in Kingsport. James Loyd of Texas called on A R Huddle Sunday afternoon.
Mrs J W Cox returned home Sunday after a week with her daughter Mrs Sherman Baker. Several from here attended the lay given at Indian Springs Saturday and all reported a good time.
Hiltons Fred King family and Kate Nottingham left Saturday for Knoxville after a week with J. and Mrs. Nottingham. John Johnston of Gate City visited his father Henry Johnston. Lucile Nottingham will visit Knoxville. Mrs. Burton Quillin visits relatives. George Crus NM Webber Quillin family hosted by W. C. Quillin. Henry Johnston and Myrtle Agee shopped in Kingsport. Porter home welcomed many, including Brunner Kerney and J. E. Quillin, others. W. C. Quillin hosted by F. M. Fletcher. Nellie Hart heads to Hiwassee College. John Porter of Nesbka and family leaving for home. Oscar Wells visited the Agee home. Cleaning day at J. T. King’s drew attendees from Ford Town to Snowflake. Mrs. C. L. Henry and Mrs. J. McDavid visited Mrs. F. M. Fletcher. John Porter and family guests of Crag Dixon. Earnest Smith family and Kyle Jones visited W. C. Quillin’s.
Reedy Creek picnic at Indian Springs Saturday. Mrs. C. A. Quillin of Hiltons Virginia is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Crussell. Mrs. J. L. Birdwell and children were weekend guests of her mother Mrs. J. F. Pecktol near here. Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Hicks and children of Copper Hill spend this week with their parents Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Hicks. Quarterly meeting held at Mt. View Sunday drawing a large crowd. Rev J. E. Clark expected to preach at Sulphur Well next Sunday. Everyone invited to attend. C. A. Quillin and H. Hilton of Hiltons Virginia were dinner guests Sunday of G. W. Crussell and family. Mrs. R. F. Hickam spent last week with her uncle Meil Hickam of Arcadia. friends are glad she is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hickam were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Lambirth and attended Mt. View quarterly meeting Sunday.
Rev. T. E. Goodman will preach at Depews Chapel Sunday evening at 8 00 pm A supper is planned Friday afternoon starting at 2 o clock. Miss Minnie Hood returned home after two months in Chattanooga visiting sister Mrs Thos Shaw. Mr and Mrs Jno Crawford and children and Clarence Bachman visited friends here. Nellie Hood spent Saturday night with Glenna Depew. Rufus Crawford stayed at Henry Hoofs Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Paul Hood plan to move into their new home soon. Frank Hood visited his parents Friday afternoon.
In Church Hill R A report a large crowd attended a Sulphur Springs camp meeting on Sunday. Attendees included John Crawford Geo Calhoun Jr Blanche Feagins Harve Crawford Ralph Booker W B Carter family Edd Houtson Helen Ruth Robert Edd Hickman family Bertha Archer Kindrick Rutledge and others.
Several residents announce a Saturday picnic to Bays Mountain. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Chase with children visited J. H. Moody of Highland. Pauline Strickler called on Anna Laura Chase. G. N. Moody, son Howard, and John Strickler went to Kingsport. Anna Laura Chase visited aunt Mrs. E. C. Strickler. Times Want Ads bring results.
Whitlock, Charles Calhoun, Miss Helen Carter were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs J E Wolfe. Lee Whitlock and Earl Wolfe were guests of Hiram Quillen Sunday. Several attended church at Whitesburg Sunday night.
An ice cream supper will be held at Depews Chapel on Friday Aug 28 starting at 2 o clock. All are invited to attend. Various residents and visitors are noted visiting and traveling, including Mrs J P Jones and Mrs J E Dolen visiting Lee Valley, and several local families hosting relatives from nearby towns.
A very large turnout filled the Odd Fellows picnic at Indian Springs on Saturday. Ada Coffman visited relatives near Indian Springs, while Prof. A. S. Jackson and family attended the camp meeting Sunday. Essie Dickson is reported on the sick list. Pleasant weather noted. Gladys Roler and Mary Arnold visited Maxie Moody Sunday afternoon. Lee Dickson and daughter with Clarion Moody attended Sulphur Springs camp meeting. Henry Cole and Herman Cole were Sunday callers. Woodrow school set to begin August 31. Alvin, Orgie and Ike Hite visited Clarion Moody Sunday. Sam and Mrs Arnold spent Sunday near J. R. Moody.
The Friends of Miss Dick Moody express sorrow at her passing. Miss Maxie Moody suffers from tonsillitis. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Moody and daughters Alma and Mable, and son Everette, attended a camp meeting at Sulphur Springs Sunday.
Sunday gathering of Hemlock group at Sulphur Springs. Social notes list Mr and Mrs P F Chase as dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Grover Strickler. E C Chase made a Kingsport business trip Tuesday.
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