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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1925
Page
2
The Times notes that communications may be received from correspondents but anonymous letters will not be published. Names will be withheld upon request. The paper commits to printing non anonymous material where appropriate and situates this policy within reader engagement.
A Kingport column recalls the Pony Express of 1860. West Point class of '75 plans an illustrated album on Col. William Cody Buffalo Bill, a famed Pony rider. It notes the service carried mail from east to Pacific in days, with riders covering up to 75 miles daily amid hazards.
Attendance records from Clinton Ohio show a remarkable year with many students never absent or tardy. The report urges pupils to maintain punctuality, noting parents sometimes contribute to poor attendance by allowing trivial absences and urging a stronger commitment to education.
The Sunday Suit Av argues that the era of wearing a Sunday best every day is fading. Most men now dress well daily, especially in offices and stores, while laborers in rough work can’t. Keeping up appearances remains vital for confidence and business trust.
The Third Army reports citizen military training camps attracting more applicants than last year. Officials anticipate a strong turnout as camps expand, though some skepticism remains about volunteer honesty amid the growing interest.
A meeting of American and Italian officials signaled the start of negotiations with European debtors. The foreign debt commission will not begin until July, and yesterday’s discussions were preliminary in nature, aiming to set the stage for broader talks expected to run through Europe.
A digest from multiple papers discusses debt cancellation sentiment fading in America amid European debt settlements, Coolidge tax reduction plans pleasing common folk, and budget tightening signals. It notes Washington opposition to centralization, dairy milk debates, and Illinois Indiana legislative overrun with bills, questioning the value of broad laws amid persistent lawmaking.
A collection of brief, humorous exchanges from various papers including remarks about first kisses, drinking, class leaders, dating, cooking, and social scenes. References include Colgate, Southern California Wampus, Louisville Courier Journal, Washington Dirge, Penn State Froth, and Illinois Siren with snippets of late night banter and mock dialogue.
Farm notes urge lime application and legume use to enrich soil, stressing soil fertility as Tennessee farmers' top challenge. Emphasizes shade and clean water for livestock, proper nourishment, and fruit and dairy intake as insurance against poor feeding. Notes American apples’ quality and fair preparation, with ribbons awarded to standout exhibits and a tranquil night scene after work.
The red spider is appearing in Tennessee and can cause significant damage to cotton and ornamentals. Entomologist Marcovitch notes mites suck on the leaf undersides, with hot dry weather accelerating spread. Removal of infested plants helps. if widespread, lime sulfur dust on leaf undersides kills up to 99 percent. Dew presence negates need for dusting. Sprays like lime sulfur and kerosene emulsion offer good results but cover less ground than dust.
C H Moody notes over 300 farmers and business men in 70 cars toured Robertson county on Lime Clover Farm. The delegation included district agent A B Harmon, Milton tobacco specialist, C C Flan ery sheep specialist, state Commissioner Homer Hancock, state farm bureau president J F Porter, Middle Tennessee Farmers Institute president Mr Dunklin, six county agents, five newspapermen and farmers from twenty counties. A M Dobbins reports 14 Negro club boys in Madison banks financed to promote fertilizing cotton and use of pure seed.
The column lists community visitors and family visits in Rockwood and surrounding areas, with mentions of Miss Hood, Miss Fields, and Mrs Light among others. It also covers the Orlinda Poultry club egg records, and a Lincoln county lamb shipment praised for standardization and high weight, led by Agent Barrett.
Several attended the Christian Endeavor gathering here Sunday night with Mrs Gerald Staten conducting the service and leading the anegt.
Equus and Not Pretty Feathers Count Club organized in Robertson County by Agent C. H. Moody on a production basis. Past poultry groups focused on exhibition with blue ribbons at fairs. Blue ribbon birds noted for high priced eggs for setting. little discussion of such birds in recent times.
The Timas bring to father the caller. Sargala sucker.
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