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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1925
Page
10
A legal copyright notice from the Associated Press appears, claiming exclusive rights to news dispatches and local coverage re publications. It states AP’s control over republication of dispatches and local articles in the paper.
Bryn Mawr College president Marion Edwards Park allows female students to smoke and designates a smoking room in each dormitory. The move sparks debate on whether such rights help or harm, arguing it may encourage smoking while asserting women have the right to choose. The piece urges other colleges not to imitate this policy.
The piece contrasts the light hearted all in the game mindset with the older days of daily effort. It warns against flippancy while praising perseverance and resilience. It argues a balanced view combines cheerfulness with determination to avoid repeated missteps and achieve progress.
In a letter to The Times the writer questions why farmers keep growing wheat corn and oats at a loss while Michigan’s hills favor fruit production. He notes the local terrain cannot compete with the level corn-producing Midwest and suggests profitable fruit farming as an alternative.
The article notes that despite frost San Jose scale and pests, California growers successfully produce abundant fruit. It promotes spraying as cost effective and offers Knoxville experiment station guidance to buy healthy, disease free trees true to name.
The city of Panama observes its Centennial next June honoring the first South American congress convened a century ago. The congress was called by Simón Bolivar, known in history as the liberator of several nations.
The article recalls Simon Bolivar as South America’s greatest statesman and liberator who unified the continent and inspired the 1919 Panama congress to promote cooperation among republics. It notes how Spain’s rule ended but factional rivalries undermined Bolivar’s work and that he faced assassination attempts by those he freed.
A mass northern migration unfolds as hundreds of cars stream southward in a day’s drive from Spartanburg. The movement is described as a remarkable development shaping the region’s demographic and economic landscape.
A humorous column notes proposed city ordnance on hand washing after serving patrons and muses about educators reading books or waiters golf between courses. It also includes a quirky item about Asphalt McGuff, and a query on Pershing and a Las Vegas area travel figure. The piece closes with mentions of Lou Richardson and local constables.
Mr John T Mason visited a school Tuesday morning and brought a curious object a shell holding Brazil nuts misread as a coconut. John S Stubblefield farms Springfield area. Auto editor notes few four cylinder cars have the racy lines of the more powerful models.
The Spartanburg Herald notes a growing population shift in the South. It questions the ten year impact and whether this signals a permanent demographic change shaping the region’s future.
A Chicago News summary notes Canadian anxieties over annexation by the United States despite no official US intent. A returned Canadian-identified resident, actually from Michigan, argues Canada loses youth to the south. Geography and sparse inhabited zones are cited as reasons for declining population.
A playful exchange quotes one queenly star asking another if she remarried. The reply confirms the marriage and adds a light punchline that the spouse is “some director.” The banter highlights Hollywood gossip tone.
Trevor Grube of the Grube apartments underwent a tonsillectomy at Adrian hospital Tuesday by Dr Lukehart and Dr Jaquish. The operation was described as one of the worst of its kind performed there. Manufacturing city will be built in Palestine. Lawrence F Quigley reelected mayor of Chelsea Massachusetts for the fifth time despite a federal indictment for conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act, by 5 551 to 5 599.
In a light exchange, Madge questions who owns more clothes as Marie boasts she can fill an entire briefcase with outfits. The banter highlights sisterly competition and humor about personal wardrobe.
French troops express discontent over low wages sparking concerns among officers and prompting calls for pay increases amid ongoing service obligations and austerity measures.
France endures its coldest spell in three decades while New York hospitals allocate about 900000 dollars annually for free services. Poland seeks 100 million dollars in loans from American bankers to back its tobacco monopoly. A royal printer claims no one can determine King George III's Christmas card usage.
Sir Thomas Lipton advises management of American tea interests amid a report that Clarence E. Barton widow may remarry. Yale University would receive 500000 under Barton's will terms. ONeill secured 120500 for seven railway personal injury cases. Navy reports less sickness in 1924 and Lt Reginald D Thomas files 700 hours 30 minutes flying in 1925. Princess Mary of England starts Liverpool Birkenhead tunnel drills with gold key. project valued at 25000000.
Mrs J F Vavra disputes a morning Herald report quoting Joseph F Vavra. She denies threats to kill and asserts she did not threaten him, countering his statement amid divorce proceedings.
A senior partner questions the progress of a new secretary while the junior says she is "all right" though she has things tangled up in the office, making her indispensable.
A brown female dog with a nose and white on the back of the neck is missing. The Lewistown Sentinel advertises the pet loss and asks for tips or return to owner.
An irate boss tells an office boy to whistle while he is out to lunch. The boy protests that he cannot whistle, prompting a stern exchange about lighting a big cigar to try the task. The dialogue captures workplace tension and humor.
The late John W. Sterling's $1,000,000 gift funds a new series of advanced fellowships at Yale. The endowment supports distinguished scholars and research across multiple fields, extending the university’s commitment to scholarly excellence and innovation.
The board of temperance prohibition and public morals of the Methodist church recommends government purchase of all existing liquor stocks to control distribution.
The Jewish Telegraph agency notes an agreement between Manor company and Siemens Schubert firm regarding a textile venture. The concise release identifies a business pact aimed at expanding textile production and distribution.
Princeton University banjo club members traveling to Bermuda during the holidays were required to wear garters under penalty of being removed from the ship. The glee club members, who perform while standing, escaped this regulation.
The first sample of synthetic gold to reach the country is shown at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. It originates from the laboratory of Professor Hantaro Nagaoka of Tokyo Imperial University.
A London bobby arrested Sir Basil Thompson K C B once the best known Scotland Yard figure for spooning in Hyde Park. Sir Almeric Fitzroy, royal relative, was prosecuted recently on the same charge.
Dr. Roberto Gonzalez failed to arrive before his father Dr. Pedro Gonzalez former Nicaraguan minister died an hour earlier in Washington after a grueling nine day journey that used a horse motorboat automobile steamer and train.
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