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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
4
An advertisement urges readers to strengthen blood with Pepto Mangan to combat influenza. It explains thin-blooded or anemic people are more susceptible and promotes liquid or tablet forms, urging buyers to ensure the genuine product. Also notes modern life’s value lies in what you fit into it.
The text presents a fragmented tirade about importing a Cuban Monkey filled with alcohol and eating it, followed by a nonsensical remark about a nickel’s value and tossing it to a beggar. It lacks clear persons or organizations and provides no verifiable event or date.
An old style ad warns against calomel as a dangerous laxative claiming it acts like dynamite on the liver and stomach. It promotes a vegetable liver tonic as a safer substitute and urges readers to avoid calomel to prevent illness and weakness.
Mrs. R. J. Brown of Iuka earns praise from the Mississippi Federation of Women's Club as her distinguished writing brings honor. The note lauds her talent and the recognition reflects on her, noting the award’s reception by the organization.
A reflective fragment paints poverty under a back porch scene until nature’s beauty lifts the view. A poem by Martin Watson Brown contrasts toil with divine beauty, urging hopeful perception beyond hardship. Also notes on census timing, Nathan Corning Kingsbury's sudden New York death, and remarks on aging, religion, and cellar infection amid prohibition.
A historical advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as genuine relief for headache, colds, neuralgia, lumbago, rheumatism, and general pain. It references a nineteen year history of use and promotes a handy pack of 12 tablets as a convenient remedy.
The piece notes Germany’s capture of the ex-kaiser terms, with Amsterdam and Berlin in play. It says the Dutch refuse Allied demand for extradition and that Berlin may be asked to secure him. Railroads to return to private ownership and Ireland’s mood in March is mentioned.
A collage of reader letters from New Orleans and nearby towns praising Dr. Pierce remedies. Patients report relief from dyspepsia headaches and influenza symptoms using Golden Medical Discovery Pleasant Pellets and tablets. They claim rapid improvement and urge others to try these preparations.
Mira G Miller teaches in Alabama and travels. A J Behymer left on a business trip to Jackson Mississippi. R F Brangle went to Memphis and returned overland. Nell Shockley left for St Louis to buy goods for Shockley Shop. H S He bought the lot where the port office burned. Hal Anderson bought the business lot of the burned picture show. Nancy McKnight returned home from I I C to attend the McKnight Carmichael marriage. Mr and Mrs Robert Jackson now live in Iuka. he joined Allen Feed Store. Mrs W T Ross returns from Memphis where daughter Mrs W M Robinson improves. Mrs J C Laxon dies at 65. remains sent to Athens Alabama. Elmer Gravette appointed town marshall for the March 2 election. A 100 lb Poland China pig taken up on Jan 18. owner may claim by paying sharons. Board of Supervisors proceedings to be printed regularly. Encourage subscribing to the paper instead of borrowing.
Local notice offers building materials including sash doors shingles and lumber. Advertises Pocahontas Louise Company, Corinth Mississippi. Contact W T Ross for inquiries and supplies.
Call at Reid Bros for Tishomingo County maps. Miss Beasie Anderson of Corinth spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J J Whitten.
Mrs J J Whitten and Mrs McIntosh hosted a social shower for Miss Ruth Carmichael bride elect, with Miss Carmichael to wed Mr R L McKnight at the M E church. Guests enjoyed hot punch, sandwiches, piano solos, and a blindfold gift-describing game highlighting the upcoming marriage and union membership bid.
Mr and Mrs C W McKnight of Loka Mis e announce the engagement of their daughter Alma Erwin to Palmer D Peachey of Clifton Springs New York with the ceremony planned in New York City on February 21.
Mrs G W Tindall of Delma Mississippi announces Mary Ray Tindall engagement to Lewis Gladney McGee. Wedding set for Tuesday morning February 24 at the bride’s home with Rev J R Countise officiating in Grenada Mississippi. Mrs Tindall taught in Tucky for a term and a half and has many friends here.
Six months Three months subscribers must notify the office immediately for undelivered papers. Display ads are 15 cents per inch per insertion and business notices cost five cents per line each insertion. Obituaries and resolutions of re
An editorial in the World questions Woodrow Wilson as a political accident and warns that if the paper is not careful, an angry citizen may respond with a retort akin to Et tu you brute. The remark signals heightened tension in public discourse.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dye in new color cards for matching outfits, with emphasis on versatile shades. It also includes medical patter about kidney distress and urges Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy, plus mentions Leander Lodge and a military-law invocation.
Notes of gratitude from Mrs. B Barnes and family to Inka and neighbors for sympathy and care after a bereavement. Thanks extended to the Eastern Star. Also mentions local professionals W. Motely and H. L. Moter Drug Co and a slew of public notices and ads on medicines, weather, and politics.
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