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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
2
A scattered miscellany of quips and observations on public health, travel, and current events. Notes on aeroplanes, daylight, and free speech sit beside reflections on summer resorts, mosquitoes, and the dangers of excess weight in airships.
A fragmentary report notes a Zeppelin airship to be permanently stationed at Mars, with historic references to Alsace Lorraine and Franco-Prussian War era exchanges. The text alludes to German supply of war balloons and French airships, hinting at strategic naval aviation context.
In a weather update the cotton crop shows marked improvement across most territory west of Hyer with showers improving growth and prospective yields. Georgia and South Carolina report the best conditions, Mississippi poorest. Texas rains support ongoing growth while Arkansas and Oklahoma see deficient rainfall and weeks without rain.
Maria Handsell killed herself and three younger children Jimmy, Lotie, and Jon at their home, leaving four older children Martha Olga Johnny and Charley. The father Joseph described the scene of sorrow as he faced a devastating act and questioned why the mother took all their lives.
A presidential directive bars census supervisors from political activity, limiting them to casting votes. The order confirms the thirteenth census will be quiet on politics, with field data collection starting April 16 and about thirty days of counting, plus months of preliminary and follow-up work for supervisors.
In Montgomery the House approved the Fuller prohibition bill 43 to 1 amid amendments. Provisions include banning liquor ads in newspapers, prima facie guilt for illicit liquor, licensed physicians in towns without pharmacies, and authority to destroy seized liquor. Thaw case advances as courts deny his habeas corpus and he vows to seek a court of appeals.
Spokane Washington report on the National Irrigation Congress approving an annual ten million dollar five year program to aid irrigation. Resolutions urge homesteaders not to need residence before water supply, drainage of swamp lands, waterways and reforestation, extending reclamation act to Hawaii, and Mississippi deep waterway development. Lightning destroys Lexington Kentucky courthouse linked to Uncle Tom's Cabin and Harriet Beecher Stowe. building dated 1704.
In Beverly Massachusetts on the first of the month President Tut, Taft, and John Hays Hammond defeated Gen Adelbert Ames and W J Boardman in a presidential foursome at Exxox Country Club. It marked the president’s first win of the week as cabinet officers and officials arrived to discuss the 880 census oversee.
About 600 Indiana Steel Company workers at Gary quit work after being denied beer, sparking panic among local merchants as the town goes dry. The company reports last payday cashing checks totaling 74,000 dollars at South Chicago.
A constabulary board that sat July 26 to August 6 over the Davao mutiny filed a report with Brig Gen Harry Bandoholte approving severe penalties for four officers in charge of the mutinous company. Capt Platka and Lieut Dune worth are urged to be revigned for lacking qualifications, and Lieut Debelano is recommended for dismissal for unjust punishment and abandonment of post.
Wrightsville Georgia Miss Nina Tompkins daughter of a loner and five others were injured in an automobile accident Saturday. She died this morning and her brother Roger Tompkins will probably die of his injuries according to authorities.
Dispute surfaces as wholesalers oppose the new merchants tax set to take effect Monday. Wholesalers threaten to challenge the graduated rate as unconstitutional, arguing the tax starts at ten dollars and rises with business volume. The Wholesale Liquor Dealers' Association and state authorities reflect opposing stances ahead of the tax rollout.
In Montgomery Alabama a measure to repeal the charter of the once exclusive Negro town near Oxford is advancing amid white-led pressure. Representative Cooper faces siege to support the bill to erase the town’s existence.
A bandit held up Merchants Bank of Vandervoort on Friday afternoon at closing time. He robbed the bank and three depositors of valuables totaling $1,400 after forcing the victims to march at pistol point to nearby woods. The robber mounted a horse and escaped into the countryside.
The Gulf Deep Waterways convention dates have been rescheduled to Oct 28 29 and 30 in New Orleans. President Taft will attend as part of his river tour from St Louis. Local leaders invite the laity of New Orleans to welcome him.
Oxford circles focus on Dr T P Bailey as Memphis city schools superintendent pick. Bailey, longtime Mississippi leader and university dean, is viewed as elevating Memphis schools high. Speculation on his successor and railroad commission plans stir debate among Clarksdale and inland shipping points.
Ailing women suffer from backache, dizziness, and urinary troubles caused by kidneys. Mrs D Eb Anon of Tate Mur Mo credits Donn's Kidney Pills with rapid relief after doctors failed, claiming a full recovery and regained health. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A quirky dialogue features Gertrude and Bertie with a witty poet remarking on turning belief into realism. The piece ends with a boastful quote about the universe rewarding a pleasant nature and good deeds with social rewards.
Nai rn 4 A. D. Fonraidhach Fionfashtne, praised as a just prince, was slain by his successor Muchadh Fion, who met a similar fate at the hands of Pinchadh. Fionchadh, famed as the prince with white cows, died under cruel treatment by Connaught’s Irish plebeians. Eoch airh-Moidmeadhain died of natural causes along with others. Flaithbheartagh resigned the monarch’s scepter for the monk’s cowl New York Presa.
Andra Faunted is questioned by her son amid harsh family accusations. The boy sobs as he recalls his mother’s objections to their family, calling Chauncey’s kin loafer and Dayse Mayine a fool. Four doctors work on his mother in a midafternoon swoon.
A coffee drinker reports severe nightmares and insomnia that ceased after switching to Postum. He notes improved nerves, peaceful sleep, and urges others to quit coffee for health. A young friend with stomach trouble also improves after stopping coffee and using Postum. Read The Road to Wellville in the package promotion.
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