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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
5
Local Mt Pleasant union members met on February 20 to vote on constitutional amendments and fertilizer questions while community efforts include fence building, ditching, and cemetery work. A February 11 death of Grant, 88, noted with funeral February 12. obituary highlights Civil War service and church leadership. Craw Fish.
Mr W Goyer has accepted a telegraph operator position in Collierville Tennessee. He arrived Sunday to accompany his wife and baby to Collierville but poor weather delayed travel. They will go soon. Congratulations to Winfield on securing work at the desirable Collierville posting.
The Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure offers a refund if not satisfied after one bottle. Sold for 30 cents by J. C. Jourdan, promising reliable relief and a money back guarantee.
Evora Mississippi letter dated October 8 1908 from H H G Loorer praises Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Company Florence Alabama and its King Cotton Grower product. He commends high quality fertilizer performance and bagging made from cotton, urging support for suppliers who provide honest goods to cotton growers.
A public notice lists deeds and other papers filed at the Ross Building. The notice names Gro and McMa as parties involved and references a charge in connection with the recording.
A terse fragment discusses the abundance of nature and the impossibility of poring over it all, expressing a sense of overwhelm and incomplete reflection without clear actions or details.
Early Saturday morning a 38 caliber pistol fired from under a cot at the Cumberland Telephone Co General Office fatally misfired, striking Mose Luker in the right thigh and grazing an elbow. The night operator, Mose, was preparing to move a cot when the weapon, forgotten by him, fell to the floor and discharged. Mose, a favored local worker and main support for his widowed mother, is resting and expected to recover. The report notes his reputation as a top night operator. Also mentioned are Will Cresap’s town visit and ongoing raft log work due to high water and bridge conditions at Seruze’s bridge.
In South Tishomingo Dennis Mississippi February 15 1909 weather slows farm work and public health suffers with several ill including pneumonia cases. Mrs Modena Bostick obituary notes death from consumption. services held at Gates Cemetery with Dr A E Bostick. Live Oak camp 815 WOW relocates to Golden School building and increases membership. A man named Lindsey from Red Bay Alabama is jailed after a drunken night and fined $27 plus costs. Patterson school plans a session exhibition led by Profs J W Crabbe and Maryitt Hale. locals wish good fortune to all.
Inclement weather halts farm work while Mrs A J Massey of Maud recovers under Dr Waldrop s care. Mr W A Mann and family return to Graham Texas from visiting Tishomingo and other points. Rev W J Burns reports a successful Pentecostal mission meeting in Corinth Mississippi. Prof Kay prepares for a school concert at Maud. Local social event hosted by Mr and Mrs RB Twitty. Dr Waldrop reports a successful eye operation on Mr Grigsby. Sid Russell recalls a rainy night drive after courting his girl. Preacher Rey G T Kay misses a Sunday sermon due to limited circulation. Stock law debate looms. 35 nearby families may be affected. North Alabama cattle farm cited as model for North Mississippi. Subscribers praise the Vidette and editoral work, noting past under support. Remarks on grammar slips and local aphorisms.
The Wintror editor visited Cherokee last Friday and found the town rapidly improving with two brick stores nearly complete by J. B. Pride and T. J. Redwine, a planned brick bank building, and numerous residences under construction. The town is poised to prosper as the drink stigma fades, and shoppers are urged to visit Model Drug Store for fresh drugs and sundries.
An article extols urine as a diagnostic for kidney and liver issues and promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as the best remedy. It links dark or sedimented urine to kidney trouble, colorless sweet urine to diabetes, and bile in urine to liver torpor, urging quick treatment and listing testimonials and a $1.00 bottle price.
A compact aphorism notes that both knowledge and whisky feed desire the more you take, the more you crave. It compares learning to drinking, suggesting an insatiable appetite for either. The line underscores human curiosity and indulgence as parallel appetites.
A French scientist claims discovery of a long life method focusing on the blood. Electric Bitters is praised as a god send for weak and debilitate d people, purifying and energizing blood and nerves and renewing vitality. WM Sherman of Cushing Maine credits its cure for kidney trouble after months of affliction. Price 50 cents at Jordan's drugstore.
A cryptic line describes a colossal force pulling a fragile dandelion, ending with the back of a head pressed against a brick. The image juxtaposes immense power with a delicate, everyday plant in a stark moment. The fragment hints at a broader metaphor.
Special To The Vidette Dennis Miss 2 15 09 recounts a sensational wedding at the bride’s father Bill Butler’s home near Red Bay Itawamba county. Melissa Butler age 40 wed Foreman of Ala 65 officiated by Rev Walter Hamilton. During the reception a floor seam gave way and a table toppled into a 6 foot cellar sending guests including Dr Oscar Copeland into a pile of potatoes. Injuries were slight and the celebration continued after the disruption with prayers and best wishes for the couple. Brown Jeans
J D McKinney announces move to Jourdan Brick Block with a shop window in Mr Kent's store. He offers watch and clock repair and guarantees quality work for jewelry spectacles and related items.
A quiet wedding occurred at the residence of Mr TJ Stor ment in North Inkia uniting Wm Dendy of North Carrolton Miss to Miss Carrie Stypley with Rev O L Savage officiating. Dendy is a prosperous local businessman and Stypley a popular resident. Best wishes are sent by the Vidette.
Kemp Texas veteran J A Stone recalls a near fatal plan to end his life through lung trouble. He describes a stubborn cold that led to a lingering cough, weight loss to 130 pounds, and his recovery after using King’s New Discovery, which he credits with restoring him to 178 pounds. The remedy is touted for severe colds, persistent coughs, hemorrhages, asthma and pneumonia prevention, offered at J C Jourdan’s druggist for 50 cents to 1 dollar with trial bottles free and guaranteed.
Belmont items from February 15 1909 note prospects William Millican and son in law Tom Honeycutt may invest after visiting Belmont. Weather brings heavy rain with overflowed streams. D. Moore injures left forefinger at P W Fergusons mill. Dr Montgomery amputates fingertip and Moore rests well. Rev C S Wales preaches at Baptist church. Two S J Wood children suffer pneumonia. C L Pate travels to Meridian as grand lodge delegate. J B Hubbard surveys Belmont area. T O Lindsey and W Z Clark explore rural route. Finis Potts admired as a fine saddle horse. Squire J C Miller visits on business. Brinley plow goods advertised by Ross & Hammerly.
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