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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
12
A brief notice lists editor, business manager, and subscription terms with advance payment details. The fragment identifies Kingsport Tennessee post office filing as second class mail matter and hints at a six month and three month carrier subscription rate structure.
The Times welcomes readers letters and requires full signatures. Anonymous submissions are not printed, but names can be withheld upon request.
A boilerplate notice from the Associated Press asserts exclusive rights to republication of all AP news dispatches and local news published in the paper. It states that AP dispatches credited or not credited are included and that special dispatches remain under AP reprint rights.
A column urges Kingsport residents to shop locally during the Christmas season. It argues spending outside the city drains the town’s revenue, weakens schools and churches, harms civic life, and benefits other cities. Local merchants offer diverse goods at competitive prices, yet the lure of distant shops persists as a universal, detrimental pattern.
The Structural Service Bureau of Philadelphia urges mandatory chimney inspections and certification for new chimneys. Each fuel should undergo separate smoke testing after mortar seasoning and before plastering. Tests should check leaks into adjacent flues and promote careful draft control to prevent hot fires and ignited woodwork.
From the Washington Star, Governor Ma Ferguson faces a sprawling controversy as numerous interests clash over Texas state administration. The piece highlights wide disputes and the ongoing struggle to shape policy amid partisan pressure and bureaucratic friction.
The speaker of the house plans to convene the House of Representatives to consider impeaching Governor Miriam Jim. Jim, who had previously served under similar scrutiny, disputes a misquotation about being elected again by the people. The case cites Mrs. Ferguson’s use of pardoning power and alleged manipulation of her office as key charges.
Belgian observers show heightened public interest following reports from New York about a group connected to ongoing events. The excitement centers on potential implications for politics and society in Belgium. Local commentators urge cautious interpretation of the cited report.
Sir Oliver Lodge states time began with nebulae 100 000 000 000 years ago, while the Philadelphia Public Ledger notes the editors disagree and recall an estimate of 199 000 000 000 000 years. The exchange shows skepticism toward astronomical timelines.
The article describes a Palace of Fashion at the Sesqui centennial exposition in Philadelphia, aimed to attract women with its display of apparel alluding to one of the world’s great textile centers. It notes strong appeal for both sexes and promises to become a feature of the event.
Reformers press authorities to ban illustrated Greek deities in school books and protest heroic nude statues. Sculptors may show Apollo in Oxford bags and Psyche in hoop skirts. A commentary on name changes and media excess mocks modern sensitivities, with playful asides on radio humor and a satirical “Who’s Who” feature.
Otto B Stille, a musician described as puzzling observers at the psychopathic hospital, spent afternoons in music stores listening to phonograph records. He appeared normal and healthy before abruptly drawing a wallet and declaring, I guess I’ll buy a record.
A large number of old friends hosted a farewell event for Miss Annabelle Rose on Salmon Lake island. The night featured a solo by Miss Margaret Putman and a dramatic recitation The Shooting of Day BicGrew by Harry Williams.
Above the picture the rapid development of a bridle path to the sea is described. Residents note tan bark as convenient for disposing of bottles, sardine cans, and razor blades. Moronia, the office flapper, teases the office boy with a quip about swallowing a dime yesterday.
A patient visits the office to have a wisdom tooth extracted by Milord Miller the dental surgeon who boasts a remarkably brave and noble tooth. The bite and color impress the patient, who muses about mounting it as a cuff sink or pendant for a faney gift this Christmas.
From the Philadelphia Record a note contrasts the palace of fashion's drawing power with several odd sesqui plans that were mentioned and then dropped. The remark highlights the strong appeal of stylish display over speculative schemes in the era.
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A concise quotation themed item referencing the Copenhagen Klods Hans character and a witty remark about making a living from art, capturing a noted cultural tidbit.
A brief cartoon style exchange features Little Willie urging a history professor to speak while quipping that history may repeat itself. The lines convey a playful critique of the professor’s silence and the boy’s impatience with the lesson.
An odd exchange recalls a dream about dancing with Jeremiah and Hezekiah. Alice recounts the dream to Jeremiah, then wakes to find her kid brother pressing a flatiron into her feet, a curious domestic aside from The Sun Dial page.
A fragment from a 19th century scene shows Mose and Mista Guggenheimer arguing over a $3 debt for oats. Mose promises to pay the balance as soon as he can, the exchange ending with a pledge to settle the sum.
The Advocate notes a name shift at a family gathering as Mrs Johnsing Ah expected a girl named Victrola but a boy was born, leading to the boy being named Radio. Carrie questions a garage project while Elmer explains widening the door for driving lessons.
Dialogue line fragment hints at a tense exchange between two speakers. The scene suggests a challenge to speak plainly to someone named Perry. No clear event or setting is provided.
A brief paragraph from the Boston Transcript notes Ferdie apologizes and leaves candy for Miss Ethel after a maid mentions she wished for some when Ferdie rang. The exchange suggests a light domestic moment with formal tone.
A plan to establish an agricultural bank in Cuba is proposed to support local farming activities. The initiative aims to provide credit access, financing for equipment, and financial services to farmers in the region.
Through the copper market, improved business is noticed as demand heats up. In other news, American forest week for 1926 will begin April 18, while the United States has opened a suit to end poultry price fixing. The Canadian government merchant fleet operated at a profit this year. Tests are underway by the army for the first of 75 observation airplanes.
Canada faces a large influx of new money this harvest season totaling five hundred million dollars. Connecticut allocates four thousand dollars to circulars warning residents about the anthracite coal shortage and potential supply concerns.
The Orient Express reached Milan from the Balkans after a lengthy delay caused by heavy snow. Travelers faced mounting cancellations and disruptions as trains struggled through severe winter conditions.
Professor Llewellyn T Spencer states psychological tests will not replace Yale entrance examinations. The remark underscores a commitment to traditional admissions standards and emphasizes the university's reliance on established testing and evaluation methods.
Berlin's lord mayor has set up a municipal bureau to help restore the city to its prewar status as a major tourist center.
Henry Ford says old-time fiddle tunes relieve the “billy wow wows” caused by World War I era woes. He frames music as a remedy amid postwar unease and global stress.
Forty Boston policemen have cut 40 minutes from their lunch hour to help relieve traffic congestion from now until Christmas. The move aims to improve flow and safety during the busy holiday season across city streets and major intersections.
Charity workers push for a nonpartisan reorganization of New York state departments handling charities and welfare, arguing a unified approach could improve efficiency and oversight. They call for structural changes within government to ensure fair, transparent administration.
President von Hindenburg says a coalition ministry is desirable to secure labor relief with the widest possible support. He argues broad backing will stabilize policy and public morale during economic strain and social tension.
A British druggist has urged physicians to use typewriters when writing prescriptions, arguing that most medical men are rotten writers and that typed notes would reduce errors and improve accuracy in dispensing medicines.
A French laborer sends 25 francs to his employer for a single day’s wages, reporting the amount as payment in full. The note to M. remains unclear on date or context beyond the wage claim.
Briand urged using the sum to help pay the French debt. A federal court in New York seeks part of Albert Gross income tax owed to the government from his wife’s assets. Colorado school authorities’ right to read case passages was upheld by a district judgment. A charity conference in New York heard charges that Protestant agencies lure children away from other faiths.
O E Bradfute president of the American Farm Bureau Federation warns that the country church is largely gone and fears the loss of genuine spirituality along with it in a reflection on rural life and faith.
London haberdashers hoped for a fresh style from the Prince of Wales but saw him wear last year's clothes, disappointing fashion-following shoppers and merchants.
Sixty percent of freshmen entering engineering schools fail to graduate due to faulty high school preparation and lack of guidance in choosing a career.
Harold Hawkins a New York messenger boy wrestled with the thief who lifted $21,000 in securities, reclaimed the stock, and secured the arrest of the culprit.
Despite zero funding to run army post schools during the year, more than 15,000 military and civilian personnel at the posts received instruction.
Fumiko Mitani from Kyoto Japan is identified as the most physically fit senior at Mt Holyoke College. The announcement highlights her fitness status among the student body and notes her international background.
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