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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
11
Notice states political notices from candidates will be printed only at standard ad rates. It emphasizes non- editorial treatment and applies to all campaigns seeking placement. The policy defines pricing and placement guidelines for ballot or campaign material.
The Community Market began last Saturday offering vegetables at prices lower than local shops and wholesalers. Only one truck farm supplies produce now, but demand is expected to grow as more farmers join and sell directly to consumers, aiding Kingsport’s cost of living and community spirit.
The forecasted wheat crop for the season promises 780 million bushels of new grain plus 150 million bushels carryover, totaling 930 million. Surplus could exceed past consumption, raising questions about bread prices as grain prices influence beef, dairy, and other foods.
A city report outlines calibration assessments for the public service corps, detailing evaluation standards, outcomes, and upcoming actions. Officials stress alignment with service goals and accountability measures for program performance.
The Hamilton county assessment of public service corporations shows a jump from 1 780 252 to 5 320 250 for real estate values. The Western and Atlantic railroad alone climbs from 365 400 to 1 649 490, excluding tracks rights of way and rolling stock. The Nashville Banner urges voters to seek direct sources and facts before forming opinions on new state assessment laws.
A New York World editorial notes railroad workers press for quicker wage decisions as strikes occur. It argues presidents push boards to speed awards while labor leaders demand government ownership. It cautions that rapid decisions could shape future wage disputes and public reluctance toward radical change.
A two part item begins with a poem titled the land of pretty soon reflecting on unachieved aims and lost potential. It is followed by a condensed May 2 1920 railroad schedule listing southbound and northbound departures and arrivals between Elkhorn City and Spartanburg with connections, caveats about delays, and a notice to consult agents for current times.
The line from Burroughs Magazine warns readers about a perilous place below. It evokes a cautionary tone tied to the poem Pretty Soon and the authorial voice behind the magazine.
A Boston Transcript quip mocks a heir who is “stranded on the classics” as a tutor jokes about his son’s grounding. The exchange plays on wealth and education in a sharp witticism.
A Lexington Leader quotation notes the danger of judging people by names. The exchange jokes that the term grass widow might mislead one to think she is green, illustrating misperception in language.
A London Mail quip contrasts a sober image of a drunkard's death in a bleak attic with a flippant remark about empty bottles. The exchange highlights morbid humor and social attitudes in the city press.
Chicago June 23 Senator Hiram Johnson returns from Washington after defeat for the presidential nomination and refuses to discuss Harding Coolidge or Wilson. He says he will rest at home in California and may speak later, reading Wilson's interview once fully.
Citizens are urged to contribute to the Fourth of July program at Sharrett & Smith's Jewelry Store. The notice promotes support for the community event and mentions Times Want Ads as effective for results.
The Sullivan County Livestock Association reports 67 members, $4,475 stock sold, and 12 bulls placed. They note 150 calves dropped in 1919, 300 cows served in 1920, and 20 registered sow pigs placed with pig club members with a plan for a cooperative shipment of breeding ewes if demand exists.
A street speaker urges action to beat the high cost of living urging personal energy and hustle while diplomats wrangle over Fiume and production goals loom.
R C Barr declares Americans must boost production to fix a troubled economy. He dismisses strikes and parleying as useless while stressing hard work and patriotic duty. He asserts his red blood and purpose as a demonstration of American resolve and efficiency.
A reward is posted for the return of a bicycle taken during the Fibre-Outlaw game Friday. Lee Bailey at Square Drug Store handles the offer.
Paris reports the International Congress of Chambers of Commerce adopted a resolution urging Allied governments to inform Germany that no further delay will be tolerated in meeting Versailles treaty obligations. It cites Germany’s failures to reduce its armed forces and deliver coal and supplies, urging urgent reconstruction of devastated France Belgium and Italy.
Chicago June 26 Almost 1 000 000 pounds of sugar were smuggled from Illinois Central boxcars as federal agents investigated alleged speculators. Investigators traced 51 cars into Chicago and found they stood five days to five weeks before being moved. Cars were switched out of yards and hidden on sidings near Blue Island, hindering location efforts.
Classifieds in The Times showcase readers seeking buyers for items and services. Readers place short notices to sell goods or offer skilled labor with contact details and locations.
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