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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
3
Local news items chronicle visitors to Iuka from Sheffield Paducah Ky Florence and Cherokee plus Prof Stephens and Dr Reynolds. Weather shifts affect gardens and crops while sales ads promote pumps and farm goods. Community notices include shipping addresses ad rates and local business visits with health and social updates.
Local ads note ladies and children shoes on sale at Jourdan's and Jourpax's hardware store offering 20 percent off farming implements and 20 percent cash savings. Items include housewares, seeds, and fresh groceries along with notices of visitors, meetings, and community events in Iuka Mississippi.
A large Monday evening audience enjoyed harpist Angela Cortese in a concert with vocal solos by Corinne Walker and a piano piece by Virginia Pyle. Proceeds benefited the Red Cross, totaling $46.50.
T. M. McDonnud urges cash buyers to save 20 percent on all plows and farming implements at Jourdan's Hardware Store while meat, groceries, and feeds see reductions in a limited sale period.
The Coorsd Ped Cross Auxiliary of Tuka moves forward with charitable work. Juniors organized with 30 members have funded and purchased materials for infant outfits. Adults bought materials and are making bed logs and bed socks. 300 pairs of ladies and misses slippers and low cut shoes for men offered at old JOURDAN'S prices.
Local notice announces the sale of white Spanish peanuts in Burnsville Mississippi with bidders invited to apply for farm produce, terms to be announced by the seller.
Three hundred eighty acres offered for quick sale. Five miles from town and one mile from the pike. Purchaser can obtain possession immediately. WWW. 8. BROW.
A brief notice urges readers to buy Liberty Bonds and promises a 20 percent saving on goods for those who pay with cash. The item frames bond purchase as a cost-saving purchase option and encourages immediate action.
Under the Acts of the Legislature of TOTA the Democratic Executive Committee must receive two weeks notice before May. Candidates must send their names to the Committee Chairman. If not sent by May 1 1918 the name will not appear on the ballot. W. T. Bennerr Chairman J. R. Jernigan Secretary Tishomings County Democratic Executive Committee.
The stock bought in 1917 is being closed out under money-saying terms Jourdan's HarpWare Storn. Three business lots in Tuka are offered for sale at a bargain.
Best line of shops in town and at a price for cash that will save you money. Jourdan's Thardware Store advertises bargains in ladies slippers and high top shoes. Tomato plants sweet potato plants Nancy Hall and Gold Coin potatoes now ready. Pure stock Haynes Gro Co phone 111. A wind event at the Methodist church is noted and Rev James Dean will preach at Cherokee Alabama Baptist church next Sunday and night.
A reflective wartime verse expresses longing for home and hope for reunion after conflict. It envisions loyalty, duty, and the return of loved ones from sea and battle, amid memories of goodbye and the promise of a bright, peaceful day. Mr W B Brown visits Memphis, and local notices promote groceries, shoes, coffee, a horse mule for sale, and a Clarksdale couple visiting.
Tishomingo items note Miss Mildred Kirk of Baldwyn visiting Miss Annie Wren and county bondage to Liberty loans with Over the Top status. Mr D W Paden of Paden in town. Youley Owens now at Camp Beauregard visited. Agricultural High School commencement starts Sunday with Reverend Hardeman preaching the sermon. Monday and Tuesday programs and graduation exercises with Dr McGruder addressing the class.
To the voters of Tishomingo County special price on Avery middle busters and Avery plows twenty five percent saved. To the voters of Tishomingo County will be at the following places and times for the purpose of registering those who have become of age and those who have changed precincts since last registration.
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