16 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
1
A fragmented editorial voice urges Henry Whitfield for Mississippi chief executive, praising his wartime service and integrity while contrasting his leadership with past missteps. The piece emphasizes resolve, voter turnout, and the need for change as elections approach with talk of a sizable victory margin.
Mae Cooper outlines fall gardening and canning tasks for club girls in Tishomingo County. She urges planting snap beans, supplying greens to hens, keeping dry mash, maintaining a rat proof hopper, and bringing gear for a county fair camp at Bay Springs August 28 to 25. County agents oversee the camp with State Extension staff.
A fragmented note urges reporting mad dog sightings to the Health Officer. It emphasizes action by authorities, warns against unnecessary killing, and suggests destroying dogs showing clear danger rather than those merely sick or fighting in public.
A Jackson dispatch reports Judge Percy Bell of Greenville wires Henry L. Whitfield to show support in the second primary. Hon Sennett Conner, defeated candidate, says few want to know his second primary vote and reiterates opposition to Bilboism. Conner thanks supporters from the primary.
In a note to voters of Tishomingo County, a candidate for Superintendent of Education thanks supporters from the first primary and appeals for backing in the second. A revival notice from Tishomingo Methodist Church announces services starting Aug 22 led by Rev. Swede Wilson.
J. O. Epps expresses gratitude for votes in the recent primary and goodwill toward opponents. He notes limited time to meet all voters but asks for continued support and influence on the August 28 election day for County Superintendent of Education.
To the People of The First Judicial District Tam s A Finley expresses gratitude for a large election majority in his race for District Attorney. He pledges strict enforcement of all laws including election law violations, officer duties, and upholding state laws and the U S Constitution. He expects continued support from law-abiding citizens.
A rural newspaper perspective argues weeklies serve the masses, free from business interests and political editorial influence. It stresses that country weeklies operate independently from business offices and public affairs, shaping relief for voters through press.
The article lists district representatives and notes Mississippi leads in rural farm population at 71 percent. It compares farm residence percentages across states, highlighting Mississippi Arkansas South Carolina North Carolina Georgia Alabama Tennessee Rhode Island Massachusetts New Jersey Connecticut New York and other states. It concludes thirty percent of Americans live on farms and the South holds two-thirds of its population on farms, underscoring agriculture's southern importance.
The Board of Supervisors will at its next regular meeting on the first Monday of September 1923 receive bids for heart pine lumber to be delivered on the road near John Lambert's. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. This the 10th day of August, 1923. Board of Supervisors Hy Willie Leone Hiett, clerk, times.
An OCR fragment references Gov Lee M Russell and the Pardon Board with a note directed to official action. The readable text indicates formal communication or a petition process possibly about clemency or pardon considerations. Further substantive details are not present in the legible portion.
A card from the Midwives of Tishomingo County thanks voters for the support in the sheriff race. The note says it was an honest contest and expresses gratitude to all who voted, regardless of the outcome.
A health officer warns physicians and midwives in Tishomin County to report unnotified births and ensure licenses. Miss Reeves cites 15 suspected unpermitted midwives. Authorities urge immediate conferment and legal action against illicit practice. Ward Mover addresses voters about August primaries and enforcing laws.
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