Wild Cat Road Opens Between Appalachia and Gate City
The Wid Cat Road linking Appalachia and Gate City is open for traffic, per a telegraph from the Chamber of Commerce at Appalachia. The route shortens travel from Kingsport to Appalachia, offering access to coal fields and boosting tourism. work continues on other Appalachian Way sections to connect Kingsport to major highways.
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Appalachia
Gate City
Kingsport
Virginia
highWway
Betwen Gite
City
Chamber of Commerce
Jon
Msport
Outlook for Crops Discouraging Tennessee Farmers
Dry hot weather grips Tennessee with drought hurting vital crops. Farmers rethink tobacco plans and shift to other plants as pasture dries and food gardens suffer from moisture shortages across the region. The drought sparks concern, though some areas are less arid than others as expectations worsen.
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Tennessee
Alr Oady
Guy Gardens
Drought Threatens Late Crop, Sun-Baked Fields Endanger Yield
A farmer notes corn is not yet severely damaged but dry spells risk total ruin if drought continues. Even with anticipated rain, prolonged aridity could devastate the harvest and pressure local markets.
Shriners Entertained in California City
The Times reports the Los Angeles Examiner coverage of Shrine convention delegates in Los Angeles. Olin Flora and J M Hamlett describe seeing sights and being royally entertained as the Shrine pageant unfolds with a grand welcome for the large delegation.
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the Times
Los Angeles Examiner
Olin Fl
Cannahy
J. M. Hamlett
Flora
Finnlett
Examiner
Los Angeles
Shriners
Uise
Tme
Coliséum
West
Heat Wave To Persist With Torrid Temperatures
Weather forecasts suggest continued hot conditions for the area with Monday and Tuesday expected to be generally fair but hot. A brief afternoon shower cooled the thermometer briefly, yet the mercury neared a hundred degrees for several hours as residents sought relief along the river.
Law Court In Session Here At City Court Room
Law court convened this morning with Judge D A Vines presiding. Four non jury cases listed for debt, damage and divorce. several cases on the jury docket. Notable entries include a divorce granted in J W Steele vs Nannie Steele and breach of promise matter Lochiel Horn vs Jess Shelley continued.
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City of Kingsport
J. L.shoun
L. Gilpin
Cropping System Injures the Soil
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that cropping systems, not the tobacco crop itself, exhaust soil. Tobacco followed by small grains yields improve. after corn yields rise for tobacco then drop. Potatoes perform worst after corn and best after tobacco. Continuous corn culture lowers yields versus post tobacco production.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Hacr
Cornei
Special care when shipping hogs and sheep
The text emphasizes careful handling of hogs and sheep during transport. Shippers should accompany livestock to market, inspect cars, move animals slowly to the shipping point, avoid bruising, deliver with rest and water, and keep cars clean. It advises loading in cool parts of the day when possible and suggests hauling if practicable.
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Valso
State College of Agriculture
Real Farmers Focus on Quality and Breeding
Silo Simpkins urges farmers to avoid poor practices and feed methods that erode profits. He stresses selecting quality cattle, cows, sows, and hens, and notes despite improved farm homes, only about five percent of cattle on the Chicago market are prime or choice due to poor breeding per the USDA.
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Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
Capitol Notes on Public Health and Road Plans
Nashville reports progress in public health under Dr. Crittenden and rising city health ratings. Tennessee officials, including Dr. Bishop and Wilbur Nelson, attend national meetings. J C Greveling Jr pushes a national highway system. Legislative attacks loom on June 17 18 19 with cases involving school code and other acts, while various firms announce new capitals.
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Associated Prows
Nashville
Tenn
Chattanooga
Country Court
B. K. Bishop
C. B. Crittenden
Bishop
State Department
W. J. Breeding
Eld
Breeting
East Tennessee
J. C. Greveling, Jr
Atlanta
Creveling
Tennessee
Yy. Bass
Montgomery
Birmingham
Georgia
Alabama
General Assembly
Dave Lahdsden
Ate
LaWwrence
Davidson Outh
Nashville Railway “and Light Co
Watzen
Commerce Union Bank
Branch Bank
Davidson
State
Hatley
Williamson
Ferrell
Doak
Lebanon
Market Summary of Cattle Hogs and Bucks Prices
Market notes show mixed livestock bids with cattle around four hundred, hogs near fourteen hundred inching up, and cattle and hog prices fluctuating. Bucks and other items move modestly with small gains and declines across multiple price points.
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Louisville
Non-resident Defendants Notified in Kingsport Chancery Case
In Kingsport Tennessee a chancery action against J C Stephinton J M Stephenson and F T Egan Trusted non residents is pursued by WW Lay. The court orders publication in the Kingsport Times May 25 1925 and warns the bill may be confessed if they fail to appear.
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Esq
H. O. Bunn
Kingsport
Tennessee
H. C. Bunn
Justice of the Peace
Worley
Meamis
Sal's
Chancery Court
J.C. Stephinton
J. M. Stephenson
T Iessee
WW. Lay
Loir
H. ML. McNeil
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Carot
Golder Stairs
Pat
Tee
California City
Olin Flora
Angeles Examiner
Old Virginia
Century Mark
J. Fred Johnson
J.M. Hamlett
LAW Court
D. A. Vines
Silo Simpkins
Iono
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Capitol Notes
Wilbur A. Nelson
Washington
National Research Council
Dhate
Fidelity Storage and Elevator Co
Memphis
Capital
Brown-Foster Printing Co
Johnson City
Fordtown Road
Bill
William S. Waddell
Times Office
W.H. ‘Barnes
Coal Harris Land Co
J. G. Kinzer
Southern Queen
Nancy Hall
Hugh F. Webb
Pt. L
Robert Benfield
Highland Park
Lightning Company
St. Paul
Kiinn
Eost—Collie
Don
Dr. Fritts
B. Harris
High Taint Park Prereried
V. Ww. Lay
J. C. Stephensom
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