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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
5
A nostalgic note recalls early romances and the value of a steadfast heart, urging youth to seek the love of Jesus and to grow into responsible men and women. The piece blends personal memory with moral guidance and light medical ads, including Chamberlain's remedies. A snake incident and a dysentery remedy endorsement follow, noting local family voices and practical health tips.
In 1854 Lewis Williams of Los Angeles at 17 took a $5000 policy with Mutual Life Tus Co. His annual premium was $79.70 for 58 years totaling $4,383.50. He died in 1909 at 72 and the company paid $10,495 to his beneficiary, $6,111.50 more than premiums. Agent John Neuhardt promotes saving by policy.
A brief old time ad notes that a common cold may lead to rousing diseases if unchecked and promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy. It advises to look for the Bell on the bottle and uses bold typography to attract attention.
A Texas letter page shares health and weather observations, crop outlook, and social visits. It recalls Hillsboro trades day, Itasca Old Harp singing, and the Hill County Reunion, with reminiscences of old friends and neighbors. An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Terre Haute Indiana.
Mr Jack Mann's return from visiting relatives east of Bear Creek is noted. Mrs Zana Pickett near Golden died and was buried at Gates cemetery on the 5th. Mrs Kent also died that day, a tumor weighing 55 pounds was removed. Protracted meeting closed at Patterson's chapel after strong sermons by Rev EC Sullivan. A large vocal music school led by Prof AJ Wilson flourished, enrolling 76 students with 65 average daily attendance, showing great progress in musical instruction.
The writer recalls a trip to Tuka last Monday and social visits with friends. Mr E R Searcy faces trouble on the Bay Springs bridge project, with sympathy extended. W H Hunt visited Dennis on business while lumber traffic grows, and Adrian Fuller, two, dies. The New Mr Church construction progresses amid church gatherings. many boys head to Circuit Court at Inka. H T Hartis of Mingo R1 is ill. Insurance ad and local shop contacts close the item.
Fall health note urging parents to keep a bottle of Dr Bell's Pine Par Honey for croup symptoms that worsen at night when medical help may be hard to obtain. Promotes Bell on the Bottle as the product to seek.
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