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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
4
Payable in advance subscription rates shown for one year six months and three months. Notice entered at the Kingsport Tennessee Post Office as second class mail matter.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use and republish all AP credited dispatches and local news printed in this paper. All rights of republication for special dispatches herein are reserved.
A Kingsport editorial argues residents should shop locally to support the city’s economy. It contends every out-of-town purchase weakens taxes for schools, streets, and civic projects, praising merchants who fund community improvements and noting local stores offer wide variety and competitive prices.
The Structural Service Bureau of Philadelphia urges inspections and certification of chimneys to reduce fire losses. New chimneys should be tested, and removal of caps before sealing must be followed by thorough smoke tests. Many fires arise from careless heater use and open flames, stressing court actions as a consequence.
Texas governor Ma Pa faces scrutiny amid allegations related to state hashing practices. Officials say the issue centers on governance procedures and potential misallocation of funds, with critics demanding transparency and swift corrective action.
Readers see mixed views on Governor Miriam Jim and impeachment efforts. The piece cites quotes misattributed to Jim about voter re election and notes controversy over pardoning power and Ferguson’s influence. It also includes excerpts from Chicago Tribune Detroit Free Press and Philadelphia Public Ledger on political mood and historical cosmic timing.
A tentative plan for a Palace of Fashion at the Sesqui centennial exposition aims to attract women with two persuasive appeals and invites men to observe garment making. Philadelphia, a leading textile center, could host a Belgian public opinion display, with Belgian enthusiasm noted as the report discusses.
A satirical column skewers reform proposals and public prudery, blasting attempts to ban nude art and renaming places. It lampoons media hype, celebrity vanity, and audience fickleness, noting shocks from Hollywood to radio crowds as social mores tighten. The piece mixes jokes about statues, names, and a jaded view of cultural trends with sharp wit.
A large crowd of old friends held a unique farewell on a central Salmon Lake island before her departure. Highlights included a solo by Miss Margaret Putman and an erotion recitation of The Shostiiy of Dan Bic Grew by Harry Williams.
Otto B Stille, described as a musician, displayed unusual behavior in a hospital setting daily. After studying phonograph records in local music stores, he reportedly pulled from his pocket a wallet and declared he would buy a record, prompting concerns about his health and actions.
The Philadelphia Record notes the palace of fashion drawing stronger attention than the proposed sesqui projects which had been planned for the celebration but were fortunately dropped. The item contrasts public interest between high society displays and abandoned municipal plans.
A collage of quirky lines and character snippets spans several voices. It includes in text references to revised marriages, artistic pursuits, dream sequences, a flatiron mishap, and slang laden exchanges about cars, radios, and visitors. The tone mimics comic fragments from era periodicals and playful exchanges with named characters and places.
A collection of short items notes an agricultural bank proposed for Cuba, improved copper trade activity, and American forest week commencing April 18 1926. It covers U S anti poultry price fixing suit, Canadian merchant fleet profits, army observatories tests, and large harvest money flowing into Canada. Other items include Connecticut coal shortage warnings, slow Balkan rail travel, and varied reforms and opinions on governance law and culture.
The piece notes rapid development of a bridle path to the sea and mentions residents finding the area convenient for disposing of trash like empty bottles sardine cans and old razors. It also features a humorous anecdote about a dentist extracting a wisdom tooth and considering mounting it as a cuff link or pendant as a Christmas gift.
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