Wild Cat Road Opens Linking Kingsport and Appalachia
A telegraphic notice from the Appalachia Chamber of Commerce reports that the Wild Cat Road section between Gate City and Appalachia is open, shortening travel from Kingsport to Appalachia and aiding access to coal fields and regional tourism. The project aims to place Kingsport near a center of highways connecting to richer areas of the country.
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Appalachia
Gate City
Kiwagis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Kingsport
Outlook for Crops in Tennessee Dims Amid Drought
Widespread dry and hot weather grinds county farmers down as tobacco planters abandon seedings and seek alternatives. Pastures burn in other states as drought tightens, yet hope for rain persists to save crops and garden produce from moisture shortages.
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Tennessee
Drought Threatens Corn as Dry Spell Lingers
Farmers report most corn only dented by drought yet vulnerable to further heat. A few more days of dryness could push crop toward near ruin even if rare rainfall arrives later.
Shriners Entertained On California Shrine Trip
The Times reports from Los Angeles where Olin Flora and J. M. Hamlett describe the Shrine expedition’s enjoyment during a grand convention. The Los Angeles Examiner details the pageant of June 4 and a huge delegate turnout with a royal welcome.
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Shriners
Los Angeles Examiner
Olin Flora
J. M. Hamlett
the Times
Mr. Flora
Mr. Hamlett
Continuous heat wave grips the county
Forecaster predicts hot night and a fair Monday and Tuesday with little temperature change. The heat wave remains strong across nearby towns and open country as people seek relief at the river and seek cooler air.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Protect Child Nutrition
Fresh fruits vegetables and milk provide nourishment for children and guard against faulty feeding. Regular access to healthy foods supports growth and development and helps prevent malnutrition in youngsters.
Law Court Sessions Open With Docket of Debts and Divorces
Law court convened at the city court room with Judge D A Vines presiding. A list of non jury cases includes debts, damage suits, and a divorce granted, with several cases continued or transferred to the jury docket.
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J. J. Steele
Nannie Steel
Lochiel Horn
Jess Shelley
City of Kingsport
J. R. Rucker
T. S. McQueen
Wade Cornett
Ww. H. Crews
J. L. Shoun
J. L. Gilpin
Cropping system affects soil health more than tobacco itself
The USDA finds that soil exhaustion stems from cropping methods, not tobacco. Trials show better yields after tobacco for many crops, with corn followed by tobacco performing better than corn after corn. Potatoes fare best after tobacco. continuous corn reduces yields versus post tobacco or potato rotations.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Hogs Need Special Care When Shipped
Shippers and attendants should ensure hogs travel in cool, calm conditions. Move animals slowly for long distances and avoid beating to prevent bruising. Provide rest and water before loading and clean cars to reduce losses and improve carcass quality.
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State College of Agriculture
Farmers Weigh Quality Practices and Highway Plans
The column urges real farmers to avoid scrub livestock and weeds, promotes the ton litter hog feeding method, and claims quality products separate profit from loss. It reports on Secretary Jar dine’s farming maxim, highway commissioner Creveling’s push for a national highway system, and Tennessee’s road map efforts. It also notes a continued valuation hearing for Southern Cities Power Co and announces upcoming Supreme Court arguments on 1925 acts.
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Creveling
Tennessee
C. N. Bass
Atlanta
Montgomery
Birmingham
Georgia
Alabama
Spring Hill
Davidson County
Williamson County
Tenn
Public Health Progress Noted In Tennessee Areas
Nashville official says public health work in Chattanooga improves under Dr Crittenden. City’s rating up 200 points in six months and Dr Breeding completes East Tennessee smallpox surveys. State geologist Nelson attends National Research Council meeting in Washington to present on water power.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Chattanooga
Country Court
E. L. Bishop
C. B. Crittenden
Bishop
State Department
W. J. Breeding
Eld
Dr. Breeding
East Tennessee
Wilbur A. Nelson
Washington
National Research Council
Market report on livestock prices in Louisville
Cattle at four hundred slow and four teen hundred? market shows mixed declines. Hogs around twelve hundred with prices from five to fifteen higher. Sheep three thousand steady, lambs four to five, and bucks down.
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The
Associated Press
Louisville
W. W. Lay v. J. C. Stephenson in Kingsport Chancery Court
In Kingsport Tennessee non residents J C Stephenson wife L M Stephenson and F T Egan Trustee must appear by the third Monday in June 1925 to defend against W W Lay's bill. If they fail the bill will be confessed. Notice to run four consecutive weeks in the Kingsport Times. May 25 1925. H M McNeil Clerk and Master.
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Esq
H. O. Bunn
Kingsport
Sullivan County
Tennessee
J. L. Akens
Mack Hendrix
Worley & McAnis
Sol’s
Compl
W. W. Lay
J. C. Stephenson
Chancery Court
L. M. Stephenson
F. T. Egan
State of
H. M. McNeil
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Carot
Oman
Virginia
Coliseum
Los Angeles
California City
Old Virginia
J. Fred Johnson & Company, Inc
LAW Court
D. A. Vines
Silo Simpkins
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Chicago
J. C. Creveling
Ijr
National Highway Advisors
Southern Cities Power Company
Public Utilities Commission
Shelbyville
Southern Cities Company
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Dave Landsden
Lawrence County
Nashville Railway and Light Co
Warren
Commerce Union Bank
Hatley
Ferrell
Doak
Lebanon
Fidelity Storage and Elevator Co
Memphis
Capital
Brown-Foster Printing Co
Phil
Capitol Notes
W. H. Barnes
C. A. Harris Land Co
Wanda
J. C. Kinzer
Southern Queen
Shetland Pony
Robert Benfield
Highland Park
Cherry Street
Lightning Company
St. Paul
Minn
W. E. Ledbetter
Don
Dr. Fritts
E. B. Harris
Johnson City
Fordtown
Bill
William S. Waddell
Times
Fordtown Road
Times Office
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