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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1925
Page
4
The passage argues sophistication can become a danger when it assumes the world is driven by sordid motives. It cautions that focusing on low ideals creates a contagion, while faith and generous aims lead to true progress. It notes that people find what they seek, be it higher purposes or cynicism, and stresses the superiority of faith over mere sophistication.
A recent New York City gathering promoted garden city plans, describing a town where beauty and health dominate development and where local control guides growth. The concept is easier to apply in new neighborhoods and developing areas than in existing towns, with improvements possible without formal organizations.
The city and town planning movement spreads across 22 states with active plans in 354 communities during 1924, up from 254 the year before. Kingsport should join the advancement now to lead rather than lag behind, gaining a long-term strategic edge over less proactive neighbors.
President Hibben addressed Adelphi College praising the surge in college enrollments as a hopeful sign for national life. He argued the rise stems from broad civic virtue rather than immediate economic gain, noting his past critiques of excessive national credulity.
The Asheville Citizen quotes Dr Hibben urging women graduates to pursue independence through the League of Nations to foster moral betterment. He laments American worship of luxury and selfishness, warning colleges sow seeds of a sound national life on good soil.
A spoof item from the St Louis Post-Dispatch notes a fictional baby born aboard a ship between New York and Cherbourg. It claims the United States Lines demands a $9.25 fee for the infant John Leviathan, with a playful tax-like assessment of citizenship and shipboard economics.
A collection of scrambled dialogue snippets features Bella Donna and digitalis banter about breath, Congar’s paw shoes, hip boots, Pitt Panther hints at dancing, a cornel widow remark about settlers, and a judge comment on wil collectors climbing steps, all flickering in a dated comic strip style.
A 1915 judge recalls a chauffeur who chose not to warn a pedestrian before striking. The remark frames a grim dilemma: mercy versus knowledge of the fatal hit. The quote highlights early 20th century attitudes toward duty and culpability in road tragedy.
Mrs Ayre Shaft comments on neighbors choosing a name for their newborn twins. Mr Ayre Shaft notes he suggested Hugh and Crye Tudge in 1912.
The cross examination of Shepherd revealed admissions that Billy McClintock ordered the McClintock Shepherd home sold and that Shepherd wrote to a young woman claiming he was broke. Prosecutor Crowe wrapped up the questioning as Shepherd sat unmoved, listening to the judge’s closing remarks.
Testimony describes a plan to use bacilli to kill Billy McClintock to affect a will. Witnesses recount a course in criminal law and a letter about three tubes of germs. Marchand and Shepherd are central figures with promises of $100,000 from the estate. Gorman opens the state’s argument with no time limit. defense to follow.
Scientists report that major ocean currents including the Humboldt and Japan currents are shifting, possibly due to reduced solar radiation. Observers note that El Nino conditions and altered airflow may bring unusual rainfall to arid regions and disrupt typical weather patterns across the Atlantic and Pacific, with officials monitoring the Georgia current for further changes.
By The Angegicated Press Dr William Curtis Farabes a renowned scientist died at his Washington home following a prolonged illness. He passed away ten days after the illness began leaving a gap in the scientific community.
Lexington Ky January 24 The Associated Press reports death of Haris Chow 25 a capitalist race horse breeder and retired farmer from Central Kentucky a representative of one of the state's oldest families He had been in ill health for more than a year Read The Times Want Ada.
The life of Gladys Brockwell traces from child actor in stock and musical comedies to a film screendue vamp and later character roles. Native of Brooklyn she worked for Lubin Ince Pax and others before signing life in Hollywood. Reports also note Florenz Ziegfeld’s plan to boost American girl stars with Star Dust and Colleen Moore’s new ventures. Industry chatter mentions Rod LaRocque, Cecil B DeMille, and upcoming titles like The Dream Girl The Coming of Amos and Battling Butler among others in a rapidly shifting film landscape.
A fragmented report describes a plan where a group of citizens buys and sells assigned coins to their county. The scheme includes minting and promotional efforts to generate interest and maximize coin sales across seven counties, with a focus on wholesale and public appeal.
The report from the Tory Board notes coin sales moving well as the sale enters its middle week with Knoxville and Nashville walls assisting. Organizers fear not meeting the 20 000 coin quota and push to sell before the deadline. T R Preston, state chairman, will travel to Atlanta Wednesday for a national executive committee meeting.
Hertford June 24 Strenuous efforts across England’s agricultural districts aim to save the picturesque village blacksmith from oblivion. County council cooperates with industry to preserve handcrafted tools against mass production and standard parts. A special exhibit is planned for the Hertfordshire agriculture show with prizes for wrought iron and gate designs to highlight the craftsman’s work.
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