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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
4
Poem celebrating selfless aid and mutual care. A reader from Karle, Arkansas, muses that loving action lightens burdens, brightens days, and draws friends as twilight comes. The piece emphasizes joy in helping others and the lasting sense of welcome and purpose.
The text cites Bolshevik writings found in the United States and printed under American laws. It quotes calls to action against capitalism and asserts revolutionary aims, including workers seizing production and overthrowing the state. It claims officials collected these declarations but allowed wide circulation.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable tonic that replaces calomel in home remedies. It promises safe, gentle relief from liver and bowel troubles without upsetting the next day, while contrasting it with calomel's side effects and weakness. Also included are brief, unrelated notes about German politics and WWII era runner metaphors.
A motivational reflection on overcoming obstruction and discouragement. It urges persistence, resilience, and continual effort despite envy and failure. The passage encourages seeking opportunity, not dwelling on setbacks, and trusting that perseverance will reveal better prospects.
By virtue of the authority in me by the terms of a trust deed recorded in the Trust Deed office of the Chancery of Tishomingo County at Iuka Mississippi the property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash on Saturday December 20 1919 within legal hours at Iuka Mississippi. The estate described lies in Tishomingo County Mississippi including the northeast quarter of section 25 township 5 range 10 east and 2 7 north side of the south three quarters of the northwest quarter of section 30 township 5 range 11. The title is believed to be valid but I sell and convey as is. November 12th 1919 E A Payne Trustee.
Jackson Mississippi December 16 Special Dr Charles H Currens Louisiana Mississippi director of Near East Relief with headquarters in Jackson appeals for funds for Bible Lands peoples in desperate circumstances He cites Turks threatening to wipe the Armenian race and notes that Mississippi contributions go directly to relief Campaign expenses are paid by wealthy supporters The notice also lists local business appeals and a debt settlement request from Massey Bros with office in Hearn Block adjacent to Cumberland Telegraph Exchange Upstairs
The Vidette announces a new outside-county annual subscription rate of 1.50 dollars effective July 1. The move follows discussions on raising prices due to higher postal costs.
An old advertisement promotes Freezone to lift corns and calluses from the soles of feet with a few drops. It promises painless removal, leaving the skin pink and tender beneath, with the product priced at a few cents in drug stores.
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