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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
3
An advertising note states that ads ordered in this paper without a time limit will be printed and charged until canceled. The item ends with a playful prompt asking if readers set clocks for daylight saving time and if they fell for an April fool.
Community notes reveal visits and subscriptions, with residents of Luka, Iuka and surrounding routes in Mississippi. Mentions include Liberty Bond support, cotton ginning totals, naval service departures, eclipse news, and upcoming spring cleanups alongside local commerce and school events.
A notice markets 380 acres offered cheaply with quick possession by Vorchaver. Mentions W8 Brown and sale terms with 20 percent savings on farm implements from Jourdan's Hardware Store. Sans dates, includes names Hampton, Par, Rutleae, Bishop, Finley and visits to Memphis and Bishop Ala.
Closing out items at NRCEYENIVING price points with stock bought in 1017. Jovxb as HanmwanK Stork and three business lots in Iuka offered at bargain prices by W.8 Brown.
Jourdan's Hardware Store advertises a sale on ladies' slippers and high top shoes at cash prices. The notice also touts a cold remedy claiming ten doses of 668 to break the LaGrippe.
We express heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for every kindness shown during the illness and passing of our wife and mother Gakpyer Fatty. Your support brought comfort to our family in this difficult time.
A fragmented ad proclaims Sheffield as a growing southern city with investments in Tri-Cities properties offering 25 to 50 percent gains in 12 months. It notes over ten thousand workers building nitrate plants and invites inquiries to Gro L. McMasrens for residency, business, or lots.
The opening of the Liberty Loan campaign is set for Saturday April 6 1918 with Judge W M Cox of Baldwyn Mississippi to address residents of Tishomingo County Belmont and Tuka. Government offices will close from 1030 to 1200 in Belmont and from 230 to 430 in Tuka. People are urged to attend and hear new war information.
In Tuka Route 1 area crops await clear weather as farming activity widens. Visitors include Jack Roberts of Counce Tennessee, who stayed with Ed White’s family. A large crowd gathered at S H Welch’s for dinner with a turkey as centerpiece and an egg hunt Sunday afternoon. Henry Marler died Friday night and was buried Saturday at Fairview Cemetery. His widow and children receive sympathy. Anna Bullard visited HL Smith Saturday night.
Wishomingo High School seniors will present The Crimson and the Blue this Saturday evening April 6 at 8 o clock. The Junior Red Cross formed recently with strong participation. Local society notes include Nell Stormont visiting Corinth and Rev Owen preaching at the Christian church.
The American Red Cross appeals to all to donate spare clothing for Belgians and Northern French under enemy occupation. Citizens urged to send clean durable garments, woolens, hats, and shoes by the 15th, via the Red Cross room or Mr. McKnight's store.
Help can de Kaiser. We are headquarters for every thing in Shoes and will save you money. Call and see them at Jourdan's.
Mr D Pardue of Dennes Miss visited Tuesday to check military service and called on the Vidette. Mrs M Bozeman attended the Liberty Loan district chairmen meeting in Tupelo. McEnwyer advertises Triumph seed potatoes onion sets and Marly Burt seed oats sold at cost or less.
The Lyceum Entertainment presents Mrs Wm Calvin Chilton, mono dramatist, in the final Lyceum Course show for the season. Monday evening, April Sth at 8:30. Admission 50 and 25 cents. Editor R M Sparks of The Vidette invites Tiki readers to attend, promising a rare treat.
Miss Advle Moseley returned last Saturday from Booneville Mississippi to attend sick sister Mrs Brinkley. For sale two finales on a wagon cash or approved note. Hf C Edmondson. Buy a Liberty Bond.
Services at Methodist church 9:30 a.m. preaching morning service at 11 o clock evening service 8:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings 8:80. L A McKeown advertises 300 pairs ladies and misses slippers and low cut shoes for men at old prices. Will save you money on anything in the shoe line at JOURDAN'S.
Full blood 8 C white feghorn eggs offered at 1.00 per 15 by Mrs J T Walker 27th Phone 82 Julia Miss. Also for sale 156 acres four and one half miles from town half mile from pike with immediate possession by W 8 Brown. W J Brinkley visited Memphis last week.
The speaker refutes circulating claims of lacking bloodhounds and states continued ownership of top dogs. He offers bloodhounds for immediate service day or night, declaring readiness to serve.
A raid last Friday by Mayor Carmack Sheriff Woodley and Deputy Lonis destroyed a large quantity of whiskey near Liberty Bend. Two men named Korden and Haynes were captured and jailed here before being moved to Aberdeen for trial. A Luka colored school teacher Mary Wilson plans to have her pupils sew garments to clothe war refugees and to make a little babe in France swaddling.
Red Cross room summons all volunteers for important business. W MeKsigur serves as chairman.
Liberty Bond appeal aside, the Federal Land Bank appraiser will visit Tishomingo County in about three to four weeks to inspect land for loans. Borrowers may secure funds at five and a half percent over 36 years, with applications through J R Jernigan, Secretary, Bennett and Clark attorneys for the bank.
A wagon is advertised for 80 dollars cash, marked down from 115 dollars. The seller emphasizes cash payment as a saving, inviting buyers to act quickly to secure the bargain.
A new pressing shop has opened one door east of Luka Garage offering call and delivery service for pressing needs. The owner requests patronage and promises prompt pickup and delivery for all items in their line.
Notice from McKswitt urging prompt payment of monthly accounts to enable paying bills and buying Liberty Bonds. Reads that all accounts are due on or before the 10th of each month and asks readers to govern themselves accordingly.
Mrs Thos H Davis of Montgomery reports months of ailment with backache sore muscles stiff joints and rheumatic pains ended by Foley Kidney Pills. She says eight bottles cured her and the product is for sale at J Jourdan's Drug Store.
Angelo Cortese, famed harpist, returns to Iuka for an April 15 recital at the school building. Tickets 50 and 25 cents, with proceeds to the Red Cross. Demand high, seating limited, a rare treat for music lovers.
Mary Kilman of Rouse City Texas says after childbirth a severe side pain left her bedbound for months. She credits Cardus with restoring her health after three bottles, claiming no further trouble. The adasks readers if they suffer aches and suggests Cardus as a remedy.
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