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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
4
Editorial notes Georgia marble to be used in the construction of the New Orleans Custom House. Uncle Joe Cannon vows he will stand with them to the end. Reports warn of a severe Asiatic cholera outbreak in southern Italy and discuss local political tension over road taxation and county election conduct.
The note claims Mrs Nick Longworth formerly Alice Roosevelt is an investrate cigarette smoker. The assertion has caused public discussion and some condemnation. The text adds if Alice changes her attitude she will ignore critics and may send Shem to the Aminias Club.
The Texas State Democratic Convention met recently and adopted a peculiar platform dictated by Senator Joe Bailey. The platform denounces the free raw material theory endorsed by the National Democratic Convention, aiming to placate cattle and timber interests in the state.
Mississippi will arrange shipment of a large quantity of corn to Europe this fall and winter. The move marks a change in agricultural practice with potential prosperity for Mississippians who continue to grow ample home food. The Mexican boll weevil pest has moved westward and southward since its Rio Grande origin, with Alabama and parts of Mississippi reporting sightings near Mobile, though it may take time to reach Northeast Mississippi and Tishomingo County remains the last county in the state to be affected.
The essayist Henry Watterson urges the Democratic convention to pick a prominent ex‑bolter who left the party in 1896 to win the eastern vote. The note cites Alton B. Parker, who in 1904 withered at the polls, as a counterexample to the plan. Henry’s plan is rejected as impractical.
In buying a cough medicine, don't be afraid to get Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it, and relief is sure to follow. Especially recommended for coughs, colds and whooping cough. For sale by all dealers.
The Grand Jury reports 198 witnesses examined and 33 true bills though most are misdemeanors. They reviewed county officers books as neat and correct, and the Poor House and Jail investigation finds the jail sanitary with a burnt window to be repaired and the house kept reasonably under the circumstances. They thank Dist Attorney Geo H Strange and County Attorney T A Clark for assistance, request discharge, and note 83 witnesses failed to answer summons.
Mr Clanie Brown of Reynoldsville Tennessee reports months of kidney trouble resisted other treatments but after using Foley's Kidney Remedy with several large bottles achieved a complete cure. He calls it of inestimable value and the Medicine is sold by Model Drug Store.
The record lists cases from the August 1910 term with dismissals and cost allocations. Dismissals include DC Medley vs Graha Hel loms with costs, G W Patterson vs Benton Green shared costs, and CF Wileman vs WT Stacy. Jury results show verdicts for defendants or plaintiffs in several cases, with specific damage awards and costs. Notable entries include Epps vs Miss & Ala Ry with $350 verdict for plaintiff, Henson vs Miss & Ala Ry for $3000, and Lamb vs Smith for $33.75. Several motions overruled, bonds requested, and notices of appeal filed as the term ends.
An old style advertisement urges readers to stay free from rheumatism and sore muscles with Ballard's Snow Liniment, promoting its use by men and women at JC Jourdan's location.
To keep health sound and prevent age related ills, the notice promotes Fo ley's Kidney Remedy from Model Drug Store. It warns against over focusing on minor concerns, comparing small jets to small matters that strain sight and focus.
JW Quillen writes Meadow Brook note to Inka grand jury members praising unanimous votes and Judge Mitchells charges. He laments the failed 2 mill levy, urges unity among farmers and professionals, and urges shared action for statewide progress in Tishomingo County.
The protracted meeting at Newhope Baptist Church two miles southwest of Inka ended Sunday. Pastor WL Norman led the gathering with assistance from Rev Jourdan of East Tennessee. Several conversions occurred and new members were added.
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