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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
4
An early 20th century advertisement warns that calomel damages the liver and bones causing sickness and nausea. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, modern remedy that cleanses the liver and bowels without side effects, claiming millions use it and that calomel use has declined.
A Catron reader recounts four years of severe womanly troubles and bed confinement. Her husband supplied Cardus, the Woman's tonic, and she soon regained mobility. The letter urges others to try Cardui, noting its long history of helping women and advising readers to consult their druggist.
Editor recalls Seminole County in Oklahoma near the Canadian river line with Ada as Pontitock County seat described as timber country with productive land home of Seminole Indians. Mentions politics bootleggers white mule Chagtaw beer and a Bible anecdote about a glued church lesson. Farmers plan cotton cuts and potato crops while Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertised.
Advertorial urging readers to prioritize reading and moral life while promoting HERBINE as a liver and bowels cleanser. Claims it restores complexion and health, with price and drugstore availability. Mentions Vidette Commercial Appeal and Four Magazines subscription at 1.50 dollars.
A reflective piece praising George Washington as a principal founder and great leader, tracing his birth on February 22, 1732, and childhood deeds, then urging reverence for noble virtue. It contrasts Washington's legacy with the universal call to noble conduct, while acknowledging divine sovereignty and Christ's ultimate honor. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertisement follows.
Public notice states that TJ Storment as Substituted Trustee will sell at Burns ville Miss on Thursday April 27 1915 the Christian church lot in Barns ville described as the church property north of the Southern Railroad for cash to the highest bidder. The sale is to satisfy a deed of trust securing indebtedness to H L Stricklid later transferred to TJ Foote.
A brief ad notes white cream vermifuge to treat worms in youngsters. Paleness and loss of interest signal infection. a few doses restore normal behavior. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by Model Drug Store.
The notice explains that obituary and cards of thanks must be paid content in newspapers. Death announcements need publication in the public interest, with rates of three cents per line for lines beyond ten, counting six words per line, and mercy for manuscript submissions to avoid waste.
The notice warns readers to seek immediate relief from possible liver trouble using Liv-Ver-Lax, claiming it is a safe replacement for calomel. It urges insistence on the original product with LK Grigsby signature. The Vidette ownership statement lists RM Sparks as editor and publisher, Sparks and Sparks as publishers, with C. Hester of Amory as a bondholder.
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