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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
10
Is There a Santa Claus A Santa Myth for All Time
The piece cites the New York Sun editorial answering Virginia O’Hanlon’s question Is there a Santa Claus with the famous line Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus. It emphasizes belief beyond sight and the value of faith love and generosity in a world without Santa Claus would lack wonder and poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Virginia O’hanlon
New York Sun
Virginia
Readers urged to sign letters to The Times
The Times invites reader letters signed with full names for publication. Anonymity is not allowed by default, but names can be withheld upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Newspaper Rights Notice Halts Republication Clauses
The AP notes exclusive rights to news dispatches and local news published in this paper. It specifies republication rights for AP dispatches and locally sourced material under its control. The notice emphasizes protection of Associated Press content across the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kingsport Bristol Highway Spurs Valley Growth and Truck Farming
The Lee Highway linking Kingsport and Bristol spurs rapid urban expansion and both towns’ growth along the road. It is a premier south road, enabling 45 minute drives, with new residences and suburbs forming as trade and commuting rise. Truck farming along the highway emerges as a lucrative option beyond staples like corn and wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport
Bristol
United States
California
Neghbors
Middle West
The Cycles of Prosperity and Adversity in Business
The piece discusses recurring cycles of economic boom and bust, noting past hard years like 1893 1907 1914 and 1921 and credit safeguards from the federal reserve act. It cautions against public extravagance in 1920 to 1922 and urges prudent buying and steady stock turnover to avoid future trouble.
Adam's Scofflaw's Journal Open Note
A quirky diary entry from Adam records a vow to avoid cross words with his dame, but she grows irritable at supper over potatoes and water. Lee Parvin notes a cop at Broadway and Ninth, then recalls posters about happiness and a boil on the neck.
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Lee Parvin
Broadway
Ninth
Debts Disavowed by Wife Regarding Husband Wellington
Classified notice states Catherine M. Wellington will not be responsible for debts contracted by her husband after November 5 following their separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbts
Catherin M. Wellington
No Santa Claus Belief Persists in Virginia Letter
A Southwest Times column declares belief in Santa Claus as real and enduring, arguing imagination and faith reveal unseen wonders beyond the veil. It asserts Santa's existence forever, claiming he will delight children for ten thousand years and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Santa Claus
Southwest Times
A Libel on Lincoln and the Nation's History
A letter-like editorial condemns a claim by a Confederate descendant group leader that Lincoln had no kindness and sought to incite violence against Southern women. It defends Lincoln as just brave and charitable, praising national unity and reconciliation after the Civil War.
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Lincoln
Ellis Island
Lincoln Memorial
United Daughters of the Infederacy
Spartanburg
S. C
Abraham ‘Lincoln
South
Abraham Lincoln
Young George Washington Echoes in Public School
A humorous anecdote from the Ohio State Journal shows George Washington being new to public school life. A teacher asks if the boy named Jorge Washinton will imitate the historic leader, and the boy replies he is already Jorge Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Yessum
Jorge Washin’ton
Ohio State Journal
American visits and rumors across 1927 scenes
The item notes Sir Hall Caine writing in Palestine about Christ life, talks of Massachusetts auto rules, rumored Arica talks moving to Washington, Grange finances, Valera Irish border leadership, NYU students backing the world court, theater ticket gouging probe, New England fish prices rising after storms, Awakening Hungarians becoming a Fascist group with black shirt, and a milk company horse team runaways in Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Hall Caine
Palestine
Christ
Would you put yourself out for me at the Penn Punch Bowl
A playful theater exchange unfolds with Joan asking for help after midnight. The patrons discuss whether the original New York cast is involved, noting possible relocation but lacking originality. The vignette captures backstage banter and sleepy theatergoing realities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
John
Penn
New York
New Hired Man Seen Under Shade Tree
Dialogue from the Columbia Jester shows two farmers discussing how to locate a new hired man. The reply mentions checking under the shade of the tree nearest his work, illustrating a rural scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezzy
Columbia Jester
Prisoner Seeks Witnesses Rather Than Counsel
In court the prisoner silently surveyed lawyers and then told the judge he had not chosen counsel. He added that he could do with a couple of good witnesses to aid his defense. The exchange reflects a humorous take on courtroom strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillson Zenith
Bashful Romeo and Boatman Enjoy Odd Outing
A light exchange recalls a humorous moment between a boatman and a bashful Romeo, joking about reversing directions for a perfect outing. The playful quip captures a playful banter on a tranquil voyage.
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Boatman
Romeo
London
Write Home in Parkertown Enterprise Motto
The Parkertown Enterprise quotes a bold exchange about vocation asking what to do for a living and answering write. The motto emphasizes writing as a calling and homeward path for the community paper.
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P. M
Parkertown Enterprise
Turkey orders fifty duraluminum airplanes
Turkey signs a contract with a German factory to buy fifty duraluminum airplanes. The deal reflects wartime military production demands and strengthens Turkey’s air capabilities.
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Turkey
Sunday football may be legalized in New York city
A city awaits possible legalization of Sunday football as debates shape local sports policy while other national and international plans unfold.
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New York City
Hill Eyes Support as He Shapes Maryland Prohibition Plan
Representative Hill of Maryland seeks to drum up votes before finalizing his campaign strategy against prohibition. He reviews deputy support and aims to organize colleagues to back his approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep. Hill
Maryland
New York Considers Large Terminal to Speed Food Deliveries
A proposed large terminal in New York aims to relieve congestion and hasten the delivery of fresh fruits and foods, with officials evaluating potential locations and impacts on trade and transit.
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New York
Steel sheets become visible through as thin as glass
Dr Karl Mueller in Berlin reportedly manufactured sheets of steel so thin they can be seen through, a claim noted in contemporary reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Mueller
Berlin
Turkish police roundup 5000 stray dogs in two months
Constantiople authorities report a rapid dog roundup with 5000 strays caught by Turkish police in two months. The effort focuses on clearing streets and reducing nuisance and safety concerns in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantiople
Gondola Traffic Stands as Venice Frezes in Hard Freeze
Venice faces a standstill in gondola travel as canals freeze over during a severe cold wave sweeping Italy. Officials report thick ice by major routes impacting tourism and city transport.
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Venice
Italy
Henry Ford Critics Publicity Over Mellie Dunham Invite
Henry Ford shows displeasure at the publicity surrounding his invitation to Mellie Dunham the Maine fiddler. The episode highlights Ford’s concern about media attention and the notable cultural appeal of the event.
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Henry Ford
Mellie Dunham
Maine
Fiddler
Theatrical Managers Unite to Halt Corning of Plays
Theatrical managers join with playwrights to block a trend of corning plays by motion picture interests aiming to squeeze stage productions.
Justice Mitchell Slams Prisoner Coddling and Parole Leniency
Justice Richard M. Mitchell of the Bro hx supreme court condemns the coddling of prisoners and leniency of state parole boards in a public stance. He calls for stricter standards and accountability within corrections and parole decisions to uphold the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Mitchell
Brohx Supreme Court
Brooklyn Letter Carrier Recovers Wallet With 500 Dollars
A Brooklyn letter carrier found a wallet containing 500 dollars among mail and returned it to its owner, preserving the money and ensuring the rightful person received it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Hoillard Vehicular Tunnel Opening Delayed to March 1927
The Hoillard vehicular tunnel linking New York and New Jersey under the Hudson River has been postponed from its planned date and now targets a March 1927 opening. Local officials say crews will complete essential testing and safety work before opening to traffic.
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Hoillard
New York
New Jersey
Hudson River
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