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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1925
Page
4
The Times invites reader correspondence with full names required for publication. Anonymous submissions will not be printed, though names may be withheld on request.
A reflective piece compares detours on roads to detours in life. It notes motorists grumble at road closures yet recognize the need for repairs. Detours reveal new scenery and ideas, offering fresh perspectives and personal growth through adjusted plans.
A critical essay argues that political dynasties undermine democracy as relatives, especially spouses and widows, fill offices across Congress and courts. It cites Jefferson and Jackson on term limits and rotation in office, warning against lifelong tenure and family succession in public roles.
A fragment notes a phrase about commoners not swayed by money, describing them as bee themed and tied to a manufacturer. The context remains unclear but highlights a colloquial label repeating in a historical notice.
The Philadelphia Record urges a national memorial to William J. Bryan with Josephus Daniels suggested as chair. It argues the plan will be popular and that Bryan was esteemed across views. The memorial would honor his influence and earnest purpose as a statesman, not factions.
A jumble of clipped quotes from multiple papers highlights themes from taxation and juries to education and superstition. The misspelled lines reference America, Darwinism, pacifism, and attitudes toward Japan, suggesting a collage of editorial snippets without a single cohesive event or narrative.
A collage of quotes from multiple papers criticizes crime in Chicago, the cost and reach of prohibition enforcement, and the World Court debate. The notes mock political appetites for censorship and high salaries, while lampooning trends in literature, religion, and media as sensational and self-serving. Names include Washington Post, Chicago, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Columbia Record, Dallas News, Detroit News, New York Sun, Houston Post-Dispatch.
The Mt View quarterly gathering Sunday drew a large crowd with a strong sermon by Rev Estridze. Delighted attendees include Miss Mary Roller of Lakes Hospital at a picnic in Indian Springs Saturday and Mrs G W Pleenor with daughters Sid and Mildred visiting her parents M H Roller. I T Childress is slowly recovering from a broken leg. Sunnyside school to open Monday August 31. Neighbors mourn Ethyl Pullens’ death. P K Rogers of Iowa ill but hope for recovery. M H Roller and son Mormon made a Kinssport trip Friday. Stuard Flower now resident on Roller Street. Rhea Roller with Vinnie and Cecil Jesse of Dante Va attended Mt View. Camp meeting at Rosses Sunday highly anticipated. G W Bridwell and Jim Bridwell active in local business and cow buying. Kingsport show on the 14th is awaited by the community.
Several residents from Fall Creek attended events, visiting kin and relatives across the region. Ediah Walter spent the weekend with G. G. Hays family, while Jamie and Chelsea Hilton visited relatives nearby. Bir and Mrs. W. M. Hayes and their son Jimmie from Johnson City stayed with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Hays. D. C. Ruze and family visited near Piney Fists, and Mrs. R. W. Durham spent Sunday in Kingsport. James Loyd of Texas called on A. Huddle Sunday afternoon.
Mrs J W Cox returned home Sunday after spending two weeks with her daughter Mrs Sherman Baker. Several locals attended the party at Indian Springs Saturday and all reported a good time.
Local social notes record Mr and Mrs Fred King and son and Miss Kate Nottingham leaving Saturday for Knoxville to visit relatives. John Johnston of Gate City visits his father Henry Johnston. Lucile Nottingham heads to Knoxville for several days with sisters Mrs Burton Quillin and family. Webber Quillin and family guest of W C Quillin. Henry Johnston and Myrtle Age shop in Jenningsport. Various neighbors attend church, gatherings at Porter home, and a Be graveyard cleaning group from Ford Towns to Bristol area.
Local social news reports guests visiting from Ons and Wiltons Va. families vacationing at Crussell and Hicks households. weekly quarter meetings and church services drew large crowds. Rev J By Clark expected to Sulphur Well. residents share health updates and welcomes back.
Goodman will preach at Depews Chapel Sunday evening at 3 00. A supper will be held Friday afternoon starting at 2 o clock. Miss Minnie Hood returned home after two months in Chattanooga with her sister Mrs Thomas Shaw. Several from here attended camp meeting at Sulphur Springs. Mr and Mrs Crawford and children visited Glatnenes Bedhmat. Rufus Crawford stayed with Henry Hood Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Hood plan to move into their new home soon. Mr and Mrs Frank Hood visited their parents Friday afternoon.
A large crowd attended Sunday at Suipour Springs for a religious gathering. Attendees included John Crawford Calhoun Jr Misa Blanche Feagins Harve Crawford Ralph Booker Edd Hickman and others with families and friends.
Sunday guests included Whitlock Calhoun Miss Helen Carter and J E Wolfe family members attended church at Whitesburg. Ice cream supper at Depews Chapel planned for Friday August 25 at 2 PM. Various locals visited relatives and attended camp pmuching at Sulphur Springs. Plans for Bays Mountain trip and visits to Knoxville Kingsport and Lee Valley are noted among numerous social calls.
A very large crowd attended the Qold Fellow's picnic at Indian Springs Saturday. Ada Coffman spent the weekend with her aunt near Indian Springs. Prof. A S Jackson and family attended the camp meeting. Miss Jackson is listed as sick. Gladys Roller and Mary Arnold visited Miss Maxie Moody. The Cole and Moody families joined camp meeting attendees at Sulphur Springs and Woodrow school is set to begin August 61.
The Friends of Miss Dick Moody mourn her death while Miss Maxie Moody suffers from tonsilitis. Mr and Mrs E W Moody and daughters Alma and Mable and son Everette attended a camp meeting at Sulphur Springs Sunday.
Hemlock residents report attending a Sulpher Springs camp meeting on Sunday. Mr and Mrs P F Chase were guests for Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Grover Strickley. C Chase made a business trip to Kingsport Tuesday. Miss Essie Dickson is sick. Dr Roy Childress visited Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs E C Chase attended the Mountain View quarterly meeting Sunday. Mrs Alice Willard and Mrs A J Walton with Willard spent Thursday. A J Moody and son Edgar and Noah Cox of Cooks Valley visited relatives in Johnson City on Sunday.
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