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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1925
Page
12
The Kingsport Publishing Company at 497 Market Street publishes Sunday and weekday editions except Saturday. Editor Business Manager is Howard Long with L. L. Duckett. Subscriptions offered for one year six months or three months with prepaid carrier rates. Post office entry as second class mail matter in Kingsport Tennessee.
The notice states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to news dispatches and local news published in this paper, and reserves republication rights for special dispatches and all AP content. No names, dates, or locations are provided.
Advertising by mail acts as an experimental lab for value testing while newspaper ads offer a cheaper, constant reminder. Circulars boost orders five to tenfold after mailing, yet customers typically buy where they are reminded most, showing newspapers can sustain attention at lower cost.
Henry Ford condemns the war era mood calling it the billy-wow-wows and urges old time dancing to restore generosity and lightheartedness. He contrasts savage doglike and obstinate goat behaviors with dances that promote community spirit and reduce selfish pursuits.
The Dail Eireann accepted the settlement of the Ireland Northern Ireland boundary, marking a move from belligerent ideas to peaceful dispute resolution. The piece argues that fighting is childish for both individuals and nations and urges mature conflict handling.
From the Portland Express the article notes four boys in early teens admitting to recent holdups in Boston and three Portland children confessing to burglary. The piece questions the future of a country with rising juvenile crime and maturity.
The Providence Journal reports Scranton calling attention to imports from Great Britain and a five thousand ton Welsh coal cargo arriving in Providence. It notes New England fuel users finding safe coal a good substitute for anthracite and resisting price levels set before last August’s strike.
The Rev. Deets Picket, tied to the Methodist board of temperance and prohibition, signs a letter disavowing sympathy with a united committee that blamed the President for Volstead Act enforcement failure. Known for wartime abroad reports about American soldiers, which he retracted, he aims to remind the President of his actions.
A brief opinion noting that supply and demand laws fail to explain parental behavior as sensible guardians, reflecting a skeptical view of market forces shaping family choices.
A witty exchange in Tit-Bits pokes fun at aging looks with a catty remark. The dialogue features a younger speak confronting an elder with a playful jibe about eventual beauty fading.
A brief quip features a punchline about a traffic cop’s stop gesture. The humor plays on misinterpretation and authority, with a crisp exchange that underscores clear commands.
A Boston Transcript quote notes a new filing clerk who shines at nail work but struggles with letters, reflecting a humorous judgment on work skills and efficiency in clerical tasks. The remark highlights improvised competence and stereotypes within office roles.
Dialog shows opposing opinions on marriage with lines about oppo sites and belief in outcomes. A Father questions funds given, a boy explains giving to a poor ice cream vendor. Neighbors comment on Mr Meekson seen with a lawnmower and baby carriage, implying unconventional routines.
A garbled, old newspaper clipping blends streetwise chatter, war gear, graveyard banter, and a curious boast about Florida mail sales by Bolivar McCr2t tlefish. The text mixes satirical asides with scattered names and odd imagery, reflecting gritty local color and fragmented reportage.
Radio fans hear odd verse about Mary and a tough foe. The note mentions an association of motion picture assistant directors and hints at an official song title.
A quoted player declares strong confidence with a bold boast about performance. The statement touts skill and certainty to secure victory in the upcoming football game.
Boston Transcript items discuss a quicentennial exposition and league officers debating whether the United States could participate with Bolshevik representatives at a proposed disarmament conference. London market hopes Angora dispatches Mosul verdict would ease English unemployment amid aviation insurance concerns cited by Professor Joseph W. Roe from NYU.
In a brief odds and ends note from Legion Weekly, a jazzy flapper confronts her tamer companion covered in paint and powder. The sobbing friend laments Archie’s vow never to see her face again, signaling a dramatic, if fragmentary, social clash.
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet notes a film producer seeking an Abraham Lincoln actor. One candidate misplaced his photos and bought autographed real Lincoln pictures to qualify. A sad aside ponders Richleigh squandering his inheritance, ending with a fatal windshield accident a week after his father’s death.
The French army faces growing discontent over wages while public debt in the United States falls by 110 million dollars since July. Other items note heavy snow halting Ontario traffic, a British era of ill health in navy, and political statements from Briand and Mussolini.
Washington Nebraska and Louisiana are among the states set to participate in the Philadelphia sesquicentennial event. The listing hints at a regional collaboration for a major celebration, with other states also expected to join in the commemorative activities.
Secretary of Commerce Hoover warns that the recovery of old rubber is so extensive it materially influences the price of the new staple. Senator Reed of Missouri proposes investigating foreign influence on American foreign policy expenditures.
A newspaper in Baltimore posts a $5,000 reward for the capture of the "Jack the Slasher" accused of cutting women's coats with a razor. The tale of the mysterious assailant dominates crimes briefs. An astronomy note mentions sunspots foreshadowing intense electrical disturbances. Governor Trumbull predicts future air travel will be far safer than road travel in Connecticut.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs arranges an interchange system of scholarships for students in the United States and South America. In London bricklayers strike until Alderman Lambeth apologizes for his remark about one minute and 12 seconds per brick. Two jazz bands perform nightly as hundreds dance on a temporary floor laid over Covent Garden’s opera venue.
Parents and students at New York City colleges voted for abolition of compulsory military training, but college trustees opted to keep the program. The article notes a ten million pound loan Britain would help Turkey raise in relation to this issue.
Joseph Gavit, curator of the New York state newspaper collection, says the paper used for present-day newspapers is not durable. He doubts today’s papers can be preserved for 100 years.
Congressman Tinkham calls on Congress to award $200,000 to erect a statue honoring Senator Lodge for his conspicuous service in the preservation of American independence during the League of Nations era. He urges formal recognition by Congress.
A tested oil lamp claims brighter, cleaner light than gas or electricity. It burns 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene, with no odor, smoke or noise. Inventor K W Johnson offers a 10 day free trial and potential local agency earnings of 250 to 500 dollars monthly.
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