Sullivan County in 1874 and 1925 Show Dramatic Growth
A study notes Sullivan County Tennessee grew from a sparsely settled 1779 creation to a modern region with hard surfaced roads, thriving industries, and two cities Kingsport and Tennessee Bristol. Population rose from 13 136 in 1874 to over 40 000 by 1925 with vast wealth gains and increased school quality.
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Southland
Sullivan
Upper
Tennessee
Kingsport
Tennessee Bristol
Sullivan County
J. B. Killebrew
State Bureau of Agriculture
Washington County
North Carolina
Bristol
Mexico Moves To Limit Foreigner Land Ownership
Mexico's parliament weighs a bill restricting alien ownership of land and requiring corporations with foreign interests to be at least 50 percent Mexican owned. The measure is seen as a defensive step amid fears of foreign intervention and a critique of Mexican governance and development.
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Mexico
The
Chicago Tribune
Fined to men of General O'Ryan's talent and character
The New York World editorial asserts that the city has nothing to fear from General O'Ryan's experience and abilities, praising his leadership and steadfast resolve.
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O’ryan
New York
Steel activity near 100 percent in many mills
Near capacity steel production noted as activity runs at close to full use in many mills. Coast freight rates to Hawaii will drop five percent on January 11. Merchants report brisk holiday buying as the year ends.
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Hawaii
Census plans classify out of jail separately in counts
The Houston Post Dispatch reports that future census enumerations will distinguish individuals out of jail from those in custody. The change aims to clarify population data and improve accuracy for governmental planning and services.
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Census Bureau
The
Houston Post Dispatch
Stenographer Ad Sparks Noted Applicant to Wall Street
A sharp ad for a stenographer drew a bold reply claiming extraordinary speed and accuracy. The applicant boasts unmatched shorthand, high-tech gear, and a fearless, provocative approach before securing the job at a Wall Street Journal context.
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Euerpe
Alrepe
Irene
Hoboken
Wall Street Journal
Father of Siam king faced Christmas with dread
The late king of Siam is said to have had 3,000 wives, a figure that made the father dread Christmas as each wife would demand a fur coat at once. The remark appears in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Siam
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
No More Diphtheria by 1930 Aim for New York State
Health groups in New York City and New York State vow to eradicate diphtheria within four years. The plan faces varied conditions across races and urban and rural areas, but success would offer a model for the nation.
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New York City
New York
Metropolis
New York State
Louisville Courier Journal
O'Ryan Likely Next Police Chief Pick for New York
Reports from well informed sources point to General John F. O'Ryan as the probable choice for New York police commissioner. He is praised for military service as a lawyer and transit official and enjoys broad public support across parties.
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O’ryan
John F. O’ryan
New York
Doce She Mean Bride and Nightlife Spark Family Clash
A dialogue scene shows a father judging his daughter’s social life as absurd and dangerous. The daughter defends herself, insisting she is growing up, while the London Bystander tone reflects social tension and generational conflict.
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London
Train Confusion Sparks Winter Suit Joke
In a Boston transit script a morning exchange about a winter touch leads to a punchline on a winter suit. The brief dialogue hints at personal mischief and a chilly morning atmosphere.
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Jim
Australian Tennis Association Threatens Davis Cup Withdrawal
The Australian Tennis Association warns it may withdraw from the Davis Cup after the Americans failed to send a team to Sydney for the competition.
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Australian Tennis Association
Sydney
Thorpe Describes Kingsport and Tennessee Industries
Merle Thorpe’s article in Nation’s Business surveys East Tennessee towns including Greeneville Johnson City and Kingsport. He highlights the Kingsport textile and Eastman Kodak plants and the Kingsport Press, noting Bristol’s cross state position and Memphis’ rapid growth and regional ties. He argues Tennessee is evolving with diverse industry alongside farming.
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Tennessee
Merle Thorpe
Chamber of Commerce of the
East Tennessee
Greeneville
A. Johnson
United States
Johnson
America
Johnson City
State Normal School For
East Ten
Kingsport
Eastman Kodak Company
Kingsport Press
Wild Life of This Section Sixty Years Ago
Clipped from the Asheville Citizen, this history column recalls vibrant local wildlife days from over five decades ago. The piece highlights notable animals, scenes, and natural events that shaped early regional life.
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Care Times
Asheville
Thoughtful Maid Answers on Cooling Hens Confusion
Quirky exchange shows a new maid and a mother discussing how to keep hens in a cool place. The dialogue reveals practical reflections and lighter humor about animal care.
Peruvian Match Monopoly Granted to Swedish American Group
A new twenty year contract secures a Peru match monopoly for a Swedish American group of match manufacturers. The concession grants exclusive rights to produce and sell matches within Peru under the new agreement.
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Peru
Congressmen Slow In Measuring Skulls For Study
Lawmakers show no rush to back Dr. Arthur MacDonald's plan to measure the skulls of all 531 members of Congress and Senate for a comparison with the 4,000 patients at the government hospital for the insane.
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Arthur MacDonald
House
Senate
Government Hospital
Asheville memories from Boston visitors recount early town life
Charles N. Jenks and his wife return from Boston to remark on Asheville’s growth since his boyhood visit 53 years ago. He recalls bear and panther hunts in Macon County, stagecoach arrivals on Patton Avenue, and his father Colonel Jenks opening the first corundum mines. He now follows Florida real estate ventures and hints Asheville may lure him back.
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North Carolina
Asheville
Patton Avenue
Charles N. Jenks
Colonel Jenks
Macon County
N. C
Jenks
South America
Mrs. Jenks
Boston
Florida
Plymouth Rock Still Visible Through Care of Coloniel Dames
The Plymouth Rock at Plymouth Massachusetts shows its age yet remains due to efforts by the Colonel Dames of America who have preserved and cared for the historic stone dating from 1620.
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Plymouth Rock
Plymouth
Mass
Colonel Dames
America
Plymouth Rock Portico Erected to Mark Pilgrim Landing Anniversary
The old Plymouth Rock, chipped by souvenir hunters, is now surrounded by an iron fence and marble portico with sixteen columns. It bears the inscription honoring the three hundredth anniversary of the Pilgrims landing and sits above Cole's Hill where a Mayflower memorial honors the first winter dead. A bronze Massasoit statue stands nearby, erected by the Red Men's organization in 1921.
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National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
Old Rock
Cole’s Hill
Plymouth Rock
Massasoit
Wampanoags
Red Men’s Organization
Debtor's Chair Used in 17th Century England
The article describes an 1647 practice where a debtor sat in a chair placed in the creditor's office. A trigger released iron hoops around the knees, immobilizing the debtor while the creditor negotiated a settlement, a legally accepted method then used to enforce payment.
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England
Ancient Egyptian Tomb Plants Preserved Brought to Chicago Museum
Rare 200 B C Egyptian flora rescued from royal tombs arrives at the University of Chicago Museum. The blue lotus delphiniums poplar and pome erantes peach olive pits emmer chaffs and barley seeds remain in perfect preservation due to uniform dry temps.
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Museum of the
University of Chicago
Illogical exchange in Tit Bits humor column
A tit bit joke shows a patient asking a doctor to cure deafness, then questions about marriage. The doctor’s terse exchange exposes an absurd premise and the punchline hinges on the patient’s reply.
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L. L. Duckett
Kingsport Publishing Company
Market Street
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Associated Press
Roy Ctehokob
Xkek
Philadelphia
Pennelyvania’s
Fish and Game Commission
Yonkers
Long Island
Notion Picture
Boston Transcript
Thorpe
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