Community Chest Drive Set for November to Raise 10000
Kingsport plans the third annual Community Chest drive for November 8 4 and 5 with a goal of $10000. Kiwanis Rotary and other clubs organize committees and pledge support while schools and plants will participate to ensure contributions reach real charity work in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanisami Rotary
Cive
Kingsport
Jackosn School
Tinfam
Central High
Aso
House committee weighs cuts in automobile and tobacco taxes
The House of Ways and Means Committee discussed rolling back automobile levies and tobacco taxes as part of a $30 million reduction plan. Secretary Mellon urged repeal of taxes on automobile trucks tires and accessories to save about $35 million, while retaining admission taxes on tickets over 50 cents. Tobacco interests urged targeted cuts, proposing rates lowered on various cigars, with the American Farm Federation Bureau opposing full repeal and seeking higher inheritance tax credits instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pra
Washington
House of Ways and Means
Mellon
Ars
United States
Charles Dushking
New York
Treasury
W. H. Morring
Birmingham
American Farm Federation Bureau
Kiss Proof Lipstick Sold in Germany Ad Sparks Debate
An advertisement for a “Kiss Proof” lipstick in Germany touts it as nearly colorless yet when applied yields a natural rosy tint. The claim includes lasting color and discreet use with a bold promise of durability, drawing commentary from Bertines Zeitings on social and romantic implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Prown Bowlin
Opt
Fretery
Bertines Zeitings
Weather indications for coming week in Ohio Valley area
The Associated Press reports rain expected Monday or Tuesday and again later in the week. Temperatures will fluctuate but no unusually cold weather is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Market Report From Louisville Oct 24
Markets in Louisville show cattle closing steady, hogs up six hundred fifteen cents to about eleven fifty, and sheep and lambs steady. Cattle quotes unchanged and hog gains led by active demand, with typical range movements noted across hides and grain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
War likely for trial in Mitchell case
Washington Oct 24 The ninety sixth article of war under which Colonel William Mitchell of the army air service has been indicted for court martial may itself be brought to trial. Representative Reid Illinois counsel for the air officer made public two statements challenging the constitutionality of the aircraft though he did not reveal the procedure he will follow when the trial begins Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
William Mitchell
Army Air Service
War Department
Representative Reid
Illinois
Square Shoulder Revival Shapes Men’s New Style
London tailors report a return to square shoulders and tapered fits for men. Suits will emphasize the waistline with snug hips, while Oxford bags fall from favor. Trousers shorten to about 21 inches at the knee and 19 inches at the hem, coats shorten, and some men add height with higher heel layers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Conte
Reading Triennial Pastoral Letter Closes 48th Meet
The triennial pastoral letter of the Protestant Episcopal bishops was read by Bishop William T. Manning of New York, stressing unity between Christian faith and daily life. Devotional service at Christ Church Cathedral marked the convention’s closing after the business sessions of bishops and deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention of Protestant Episcopal Church
Wm. Manning
Agencinterrome
New Orleans
Protestant Episcopal Church
Lochyrenes
Willian T. Manning
New York
Houses of Bishops and Deputies
Christ Church
Ear Rings of Record Size Are Announced
Paris reports a French journal notes ear rings of record size soon to appear. Highlights include long bunches of carved ivory grapes with leaves hanging from gold or silver hooks, designed to sit behind the ear without a clasp, paired with bobbed or shingled hair for a striking effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
British art bishops urge week of prayer around Armistice Day
Archbishops of Canterbury and New York plan a national appeal to devote the Armistice week to prayer. They aim to revive wartime sacrifice and devotion and curb a perceived decline in national discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
New York
President Coolidge Praises Home Control Efforts
President Coolidge urged more parental action to guide youth at the forty second international YMCA convention. He credited the association with strengthening home life and reducing court supervision of children, stressing the home as the nation’s cornerstone and the need for greater government support of child rearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get
Coollidge
Young Men’s Christian Associations
United States
Canada
Coolidge
Bulgaria vows to repel Greek invasion amid refugees
Bulgaria will defend its territory by force if needed as Greek artillery continues against Petrich. Volunteers flock to defense though no official mobilization is ordered. Reports say Greeks occupy up to 240 square miles, with tens of thousands displaced and facing hunger and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bulgaria
Ministry of National Defense
League of Nations
Council of the League
Petrich
Macedonia
Athens
Greece
Sofia
Governor Peay Seeks Federal Inheritance Tax Repeal
Governor Peay testified in Washington before the house ways and means committee urging repeal or suspension of the federal inheritance tax. He said Tennessee will not raise its state tax and favors federal return of estate revenues to states up to their levies. He also sought revocation of the secretary of agriculture Jardine's suspension of federal aid to Tennessee. European unity via peace between France and Germany is urged by former minister Koch in the Berlin Tageblatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Association
Washington
Peay
House
Ways and Means Committee
Tennessee
Peny
Jardine
Secretary of Agriculture
Governor Peay
President Coolidge
Department
Rome
Greece
France
Germany
Koch
Berlin
Want Ade in The Times nring to gether the waller and bargain seeker
Ade makes a splash in The Times as a shopper and collector, drawing crowd interest with deals and discoveries. The piece highlights his keen eye for value and the art of bargaining at local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ade
Times
Waller
Navy must function daily in peace and war says Wilbur
Secretary Wilbur warned that accidents must not endanger the navy's purpose and that the fleet must operate daily in peace as well as war. He spoke before a convention at the Congregationalist church outlining dangers and the need for continuous readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Washington
Wilbur
Congregationalist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
TAX Commission
Mitchell
Woo
Cape May
N. Y
War, Department
Mitchell Case
Coolidwe
Young Men Associations
America
Defense
Istry
Miriam M. Ferguson
Texas
Getu
House Ways and Means Committee
Wilbur Avers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!