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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
5
The editorial notes Vardaman and Petey have agreed and a November primary is authorized to pick a U S Senator. Rumors say Alexander may run, though doubt remains. The public is pleased with the arrangement as every man will cast his vote, with no tainted whisky in these parts.
Tennessee governor Patterson proposes a manipulated party primary to unite the wing opposing him if they back him with the most votes. With control of election machinery, he aims to secure a statewides pledge to aid a likely victory against Republicans.
The piece declares President Taft a failure and not a brilliant one, arguing he is among the worst overrated figures in public life. It contends he has alienated key Republicans and hints his only chance is to defer to Roosevelt and seek a successor role to salvage his party.
A Chattanooga Times reprint shows the 5th Tennessee Cavalry roster from Knoxville organized in 1861 with about 1000 men. Only a few surrendered in 1865 under Joseph E. Johnson in North Carolina after heavy losses in Chickamauga and New Hope Church. Privates drew $1.17. Jas Lommar of Co A appears in the list near Bear Creek.
From Dumas Texas Ep Viverre encloses a one dollar money order to extend the subscription to the Vinerre. He mentions receiving the paper on Monday at 11 a.m. and sends regards from home expressing pride in the plains country and a hopeful note about the year ahead.
Rev. R A N Wilson of Batesville Mississippi addressed a mixed crowd at the courthouse urging cooperation across all classes. He urged organization, warned against selfish price cutting, and endorsed a warehouse system to aid farmers while criticizing split terms in public schools as unfair.
Mr. J. ALE. Pyle gave an opening welcome to Farmer's Univn members, with Mr. C. P. Seago replying. Prof. Gooch introduced the speaker whose talk emphasized the value and benefits of an Agricultural High School for farmers, presenting strong arguments for its advantages.
The advertisement asserts pimples boils ajaunticed look and liver trouble signs can be cured by Dr King's New Life Pills. It promises rich red blood clear skin rosy cheeks and fine complexion with a guaranteed supply at JC Jourdan's druggist.
News scarce yet health very good with farmers busy planting and gardens thriving. Mr Jack Smith of Booneville by way of Tishomingo made a business trip. Fannie Goddard and daughter Libbie attended the School Concert at Paden Friday. Mr and Mrs Paden hosted guests from G T Smith, Geo Butler, T E Glasgow and others at New Bethel Singing. Ros ie Neal of R 2 visiting Belmont relatives. several local visits and town travel noted throughout.
An old advertisement notes a baby show in Luka with the healthiest baby winning. It warns most babies host worms unless kept worm-free by White's Cream Vermifuge, claiming quick but mild purgative action. Mothers urged not to raise children without this product.
The administrator of the estate of Mrs. F. King announces that all persons with claims must probate and register them with the Chancery Clerk within 12 months from March 26 1910 or be forever barred. JE Clement Administrator. Eredge Attorney. March 26 1970.
A vintage ad touts McGee's Baby Elixir for infant digestion and teething relief. It claims the product cures stomach and bowel troubles, stops fretfulness, and helps babies gain weight, priced 25 cents and 50 cents at J C Jourdan's Drug Store State.
W L Elledge writes from Inka Mississippi on Yellow Creek drainage plans, defending landowners against blanket taxation while noting timber removal and liquidation in the bottomlands. He argues the project should proceed for reclamation, targets real estate dealers’ interests, and calls for broader public discussion. A testimony from Southers, Eau Claire Wisconsin, praises Foley's Kidney Pills.
The undersigned will let at public auction in front of the courthouse door in Iuka Mississippi during legal hours on the first Monday in May 1910 the contract for ballasting a bridge across the branch near Lake Camo on Eastport Fulton Road and near the corporation line of Iuka Plans and specifications on file in the Chancery Clerk's office The Board reserves the right to reject any bids T H Grisham B (illegible)
Mrs Magne Allen and Hette Pannell visited friendship Se layr Rev Dr ile twee & cornitin for the young folks last Sunday at Mt Pleasant. It was enjoyed by all. Everybody getting along nicely with their crops son, Misses Sallie Jones and Lillie and Cassie Oaks attended the singing last Sunday. There will be preaching at Pion ey Grove next Sunday. Wild Rose saw bee 5 'comet the other morning at 5in Rose.
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