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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1923
Page
2
The Vidette lists ad rates for Sparks and Sparks offering coat cleaning in Tishomingo and adjoining counties. One year six months costs 60, three months 1.50 per year. six months 90 cents. Obituaries resolutions of respect and cards of thanks priced at five cents per line. Seven words per line. Pay by P. O. order or check unless already an account.
On Tuesday election day T J Storment won the Chancery Clerk post P J Bullen was elected Sheriff Mack G Davis secured the Representatives seat Miller captured the Superintendant of Education R G Grisham won the District Supervisor race Elmer Locke elected Supervisor 2nd District a F Onke won Supervisor 3rd District 3 M Page elected Supervisor 4th and T C Pharr named Supervisor 5th District
The Nashville Christian Advocate lauds Calvin Coolidge as destined for the presidency praising his Amherst education LL D degrees from several colleges and strong moral character. It notes his Massachusetts governorship fame and national confidence in his leadership amid social challenges. The piece adds historical notes on Amherst Tufts Williams Bates and other New England institutions and mentions the era’s moral majority.
The Vidette plans a larger format and new subscription rates of $1.60 for four years, $1.60 for six months, and 50 cents for three months. It will include local, state, foreign news and a serial story, matching prices of Booneville Banner. Family gratitude note accompanies obituary for Mary A. Trotter.
Neighbors offered kindness and sympathy during our bereavement and sent beautiful flowers. From Mrs. R A Yarbrough and family, August 27 1928.
Ford Motor Company announces a standard higher radiator across all Ford types adding improved body lines and better cooling. The Coupe and Four Door Sedan receive notable design upgrades including larger front end, expanded rear cargo space, and enhanced interior comfort. Open models gain cowl refinements, larger hood, and increased leg room. No price changes.
Dana Tubberville petitions the Board of Pardons of Tishomingo County Mississippi seeking clemency for an unnamed offender. She argues the person was placed on the mercy list in July 1923, claims innocence, asserts sufficient punishment, and seeks a Governor pardon recommendation at the October meeting.
A humorous note reflects on urban living in cramped apartments where a man feels boxed in. The piece highlights the claustrophobic spaces and a wary view of city life, with a wink at the janitor and the daily grind.
A plea to the Board of Pardons requests clemency for an individual listed in July 1923. The petitioner argues the crime has been sufficiently punished and seeks mercy from the board.
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