08 Feb 1912
Page 4
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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
4
Editorial notes a historic cold spell called the Cold Friday and a very cold winter with rare warm spells. It argues for a Democratic National Convention primary, saying it would improve satisfaction for winners and losers and mentions several names and local entities connected to the discussion.
A legislative discussion criticizes the slow pace of enacting protections for bank depositors while debates continue on a tipping bill. The author urges lawmakers to focus on universally beneficial measures, noting strong corporate lobby resistance but urging continued effort to pass responsible reform.
The Vidette rejects a $12.50 offer from Senator Bankhead to mail supplements backing Oscar Underwood for president. The paper endorses Woodrow Wilson and warns it will not be a medium for promoting other candidates. Also reported is the Grenada county killing of Je W Gillon by Price Magnuss, with Magness previously involved in a prior neighbor dispute and now facing trial.
In a bold sales notice, a retailer promotes boys suits and trousers at big bargain prices. The ad lists values from eighteen dollars to seven dollars and includes several low price points to attract buyers seeking well-made boys clothing.
Announcement from metropolitan dailies states Clarence Darrow, attorney for the McNamaras who confessed to dynamiting a Los Angeles newspaper building and killing many, has been indicted for bribery. The report notes socialists and union journals defend him, while prosecutors may prove he sought to sway a juror. Local notes mention Reverend Page in Providence, a cold snap, a school closing, and various social visits.
Health warnings tied to spinal meningitis prevail with fatal outcomes in parts of the nation. Local farming activity continues as sowing oats and picking cotton dominate daily work. Durant gin runs constantly. Oklahoma banking laws praised, Durant hosts two national banks and three guaranteed state banks. Election year looms, Champ Clark favored for presidential nomination in Oklahoma. County lists ten sheriff candidates including John Phillips, son of GW Phillips formerly of Ishomingo County Mississippi. Farmers Union revived with 40 members at Brown's Chapel ML Harris.
An old advertisement claims Cham Chamierlain’s Linkwent cures a sprain fast and restores health. It touts a 88 and 000 price and notes bottles are sold at all dealers.
A testimonial from Tom Moore of Cochran Georgia claims a product named a nica Salve healed a bad sore on his instep and other skin afflictions. Advertisement says the salve treats ulcers boils burns boils and piles and costs 25 cents at J C Jourdan's.
Trustee R A Woodley will sell for cash the Lot No 1, known as the Charlotte Johnson lot, Adams lots in Adtown Eastport, Miss. The deed secures indebtedness to Lizzie Burns and Pet Burns via E A Payne. Sale set for March 4 1912 in front of the Court House Iuka Mississippi. Trustee acts as conveyer only.
Snowdown reports several illnesses with Bright's disease suspected by some. Aunt Luker Yarbrough and Mrs D J Yarbrough also ill. School progress steady despite weather. A Thursday singing drew good local attendance. Fred Enlow moved his family toward North Iuka. plans for nearby JM Rolles's residence haunt. Charley Dailey repaired his mill shaft and bought a yather. Mya Minor visited Julia Saturday. W O Miller continues chairbottoming business.
Legal notices from Mississippi include a non resident notice to J H Sherrod to appear in Tishomingo County Circuit Court on the second Monday of August 1912 for Rubel Roths Childs Company, a deed of trust sale by MC Fleming of Mary Allen land in Tishomingo County on February 22 1912, and a general health advertisement for Kings New Life Pills plus a warning about wet feet and a medicinal syrup. The items reference Iuka, county records, and court actions with dates and locations.
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