Iuka Weekly Note: Local News and Moves
Local items from Iuka include Mr. Schley Massey leaving for Bluff City on a business trip, Rev Vester Walker preaching at the Christian Church next Sunday, and Mr C C Miller returning from Hattiesburg Normal College to his home near Iuka. Mrs W O Jackson and Robert Jackson return from Meridian, and Miss Mary McLeod of the Red Cross visited Iuka. Summer suits and shop ads, price cuts on home goods, and local moves at McKnight store are noted along with new residents Mr G B Milstead and family moving from Sheffield to Iuka and plans to start a mercantile business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Miller
Hattiesburg Normal College
Iuka
W. L. McMasters
Greenwood
Miss
G. B. Milstead
Sheffield
Local Ads Set with Hoarded Goods and Low Prices
A crowded ad column lists alfalfa hay and various groceries from McKnight and McRae, plus fuel and farm items. J Houston Reid’s store advertises undergarments and play suits. T. M. McDonald promotes grain storage, while Kooney’s Place offers machines and belts. Jno. B. Storment urges high prices for produce. For rent, H L Moser advertises a six room residence.
Election May 3rd Bonds for Road Building in First Dist
Taxpayers note an election May 3 to issue bonds totaling 78 000 for road construction in the first district with 40 000 pounds of material. Road commissioners advised on starting points, possibly from the courthouse. Singer Sewing Machine Co. touts quality machines in Corinth Miss. A Purge remedy Prickly Ash Bitters advertised by J C Jourdan's Drug Store as a stimulant and purgative at 1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim D. MecRae
Court House
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Corinth
Miss
J.C. Jourdan
Migs
Wilson Dies Across Atlantic Transit To Peace Conference
A terse notice notes President Wilson has passed away aboard the George Washington en route to the Peace Conference in France. The report expresses hope for his mission's success while offering no further biographical detail. In a separate line item, a local sale advertises real estate, a registered Big Bone Poland China sow, four six-week-old pigs, and miscellaneous sewing supplies at Moser's Drug Store and nearby outlets in Corinth and Iuka, Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Atlantic
George Washington
France
United States
Geof McMasters
Iuka
Poland
W T Phillips
Hog Shipping Day set for April 26 in Iuka area
Hog Shipping Day announced for Saturday April 26 with early loading of first cooperative hog shipment. Farmers from distant areas urged to bring hogs Friday to weigh grade and pen for loading. All hogs must arrive by 8 am Saturday. delays cause great inconvenience cited by organizers. R C Rigans county agent and partners issue notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuka
R. CG
Rigans
Marble and Granite Co offers durable stone monuments
McNeil Marble and Granite Co. led by R.L. McKnight advertises carvings from marble for monuments. The copy claims superior durability and weather resistance, urging customers in Duka Mississippi to choose their products for memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeil Marble and Granite Co
R.L. McKnight. Agt
Duka, Miss
For Rent Two storehouses in the Ross Building
H. L. Moser advertises two storehouses for rent in the Ross Building and urges readers to stay current on payments. The note promotes purchasing The Progressive Farmer, Farm Book, and The Vidette for one year, plus Groves Tastless Chill Tonic at Moser's Drug Store and Brown Domestic at 10 cents per yard. T. L. Brown & Co. offers cash or trade for produce and claims higher prices than competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groves
Moser’s Drug Store
Advertisements Remain Pending Until Order To Remove
The paper notes that ads placed without a time limit will continue to run and be billed until the advertiser requests removal.
Singer sewing machine deal offered by Rooney’s Place
A local ad touts small monthly or yearly payments for a Singer machine from the Singer Sewing Machine Co. It also advertises machine needles at Rooney’s Place and asserts the seller’s prices top the market, inviting comparison with competitors’ higher payments for produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Rooney
M C Blackard for Cotton Weigher Voters urged
The notice presents M C Blackard as a Cotton Weigher candidate. It notes his Tishomingo County origin, qualifications, and character. The piece also advertises Prickly Ash Bitters from J C Jourdan's Deng Store at $1.25 per bottle.
Tukians complimented for liberal fund contributions in Tishomingo County
The note praises Tukians for generous support of the Victory Loan advertising fund in Tishomingo County. It says if the pocket book were a thermometer Tukians are 105 percent patriotic and closes with thanks from Geo. L. McMasters, Solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Tishomingo County
Geo. L. McMasters
Timely Thought on Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
An old couple plans a marker for twenty five years of marriage. Martha jokes about killing the pig to celebrate. James questions the idea, pondering the value of harming an innocent animal. Also contains an advertisement push for real estate services and pharmacy goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Martha
Geo. L. McMasters
Stokes Robertson Seeks Second Term as State Revenue Agent
The notice announces Mr Robertson as a candidate for re election as State Revenue Agent. Born July 26 1881 on a Covington county Mississippi farm near Williamsburg he grew up in Hattiesburg and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1905. He has served in the Mississippi legislature from Forest County 1908 to 1912 and as Clerk of the House 1912 to 1916. He is married to Sadie Burt and is active in the Presbyterian Church and several fraternal orders. Two bee specialists will tour counties May 5 6 to aid beekeepers and urge county farmers to contact the county demonstration agent for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Piney Woods
Old Williamsburg
Covington County
Mississippi
Hattiesburg
University of Mississippi
Sadie Burt
Oxford
Forreat County
House of Representatives
State Revenue Agent
Presbyterian Church
George A. Hummer
R. B. Wilson
Hummer
R. C. Riggan
Iuka
Mie
Briscoe Motor hailed as a half million dollar motor
R A Woodley and Son promote the Briscoe as a half million dollar motor designed by Briscoe and Frank in Paris. They praise its hill climbing power and mud and sand performance with shock absorbing springs and full elliptic springs. Woodley reports strong sales as he markets the car in Tishomingo County. A registered Duroc male is ready for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Woodley & Son Distributors
Tishomingo County
Briscoe
Benj Briscoe
Frank
Paris
France
Woodley
Franklin
Briscoe County
Durochesey
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W. S. Brown
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W. M. Robinson
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