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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1925
Page
12
Subscriptions payable in advance. Rates listed: $4.00 yearly, $2.25 six months, $1.25 for other terms. Entered at the Kingsport Tennessee post office as second class mail matter. Advertising rates available on request.
The Ohio State Journal notes a proposal to sell 50,000 animals in trainload quantities after finding them suitable for batching. Initial price quoted is $3 per animal, described as modest yet still slightly above the animals' value for other uses.
A fragmented line from a Norwegian source mentioning Oslo and a playful claim about someone who did not fold clothes at bedtime. The text names Tommy Adam and Vikingen and hints at a casual, improvised remark.
Exchange quoted in Journal Amusant, Paris reveals a witty line about marriage and money. The taunt contrasts economic status, suggesting motive rooted in wealth rather than love.
The Times states readers must include full names when sending letters to be printed, as anonymous communications will not be published. Names may be withheld upon request.
A Quaker elder says a town reflects its people as travelers fearfully depart or warmly arrive. Two groups reach the same destination. one town is said to be mean, the other kind, illustrating the moral that we reap what we give. The tale urges self reflection.
One of the finest manifestations of the world series games is the display of self control by the players. Those fellows realize very keenly how much depends on their ability to think quick and carry out their thoughts. It is not merely the money they can make by winning, but the effect on their prestige and future sporting career.
An unnamed explorer quotes in a Berlin publication comparing happiness across species. He argues most wild animals suffer, domestic animals toil, and only the hippopotamus enjoys rare freedom and long life, living calmly despite human threats and hunters.
Henry Ford asserts an annual yield of potatoes contains enough alcohol to power machinery for a century, noting the idea would depend on who owns the field. The Newark Advocate item highlights the debate over ownership and use of the crop’s byproducts.
The Franklin Avenue Protective Association meeting last evening discussed trying a new program after previously known as Bran Muffin Club Mineral Salts Club and Cone Circle. Members from Ohio State Journal noted the shift in focus and planned steps forward.
Wild horses roaming the range across the northwest United States and parts of Canada are eyed for sale to profit from meat markets in Europe. Buyers seek all horses on the range and worn animals from ranches to supply human consumption abroad.
A banker-politician touted his wining line about earning and saving money when a shabby spectator held up a dollar claiming it was the sum earned when he voted for the candidate a year earlier. The moment, cited by American Legion Weekly, underscores voter loyalty and financial accountability.
The note humorously claims Henry Ford’s rail idea inspires dancing while joking that a white line down the middle would make the modern ballroom safe. The quip reflects early 20th century satire on technology and social spaces.
A fragmented description contrasts living in the country requiring a soul with owning a car in London. The piece blends personal reflection and urban travel imagery in a concise literary vignette.
A brief, period tone note from Berlin Wegweiser describes paying hotel bills as tourists tour through the city. The item hints at hospitality costs and invites readers to return soon.
A clipped London humor item and a street incident are described as a humor column notes. A reader complains about a traffic cop ignoring a wave and a woman threatens reporting unwanted familiarity. The piece highlights social friction and busy urban life with brief quotes.
Conversation from the Birmingham Post notes Alice says her husband is doing very well at golf. Children are allowed to watch him now.
The Beulah Banner quotes First Class Scot It states codfish lays over one thousand eggs at a time. Tenderfoot replies with humor about the fish not needing to cackle for each egg.
A reader column surveys 1857 Penny Gazette pieces and New York Tribune clippings from 1861 1863, including samplers and editorials on Sebastopol and Greek Christians. It recounts Captain and Mrs. Ricketts travel and wartime hardships in Richmond with details on hospitals, shortages, secession agents, and early Civil War troop movements.
A sentence notes that the captain is a native of New Jersey and later travels to New York, mentioning the path from New Jersey to the city in question.
The Harvest Campaign in Tennessee offers a marble bust by Augustus Lukeman as grand prize for the top southern helper. The drive aims to sell 200000 half dollars to fund the Stone Mountain memorial panorama carving and campaign expenses. First entrant is Kathryn Rees of Johnson City, sponsored by the Johnson City U D C chapter.
Two sponsors from each state attending the Atlanta event will have all expenses paid and be honored by the city across a two to three day schedule. The top overall south sponsor wins a carved market bust by the Stone Mountain Sculptor, valued around 1500 dollars. The contest uses proportional coin sales and doubles credit for coins beyond quotas, with Gov. Peay as state director and local chairmen appointed to lead campaigns.
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