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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
5
The undersigned will offer for cash in front of the Court House door in Luka Mississippi on the first Monday of April 1912 for the unpaid taxes of 191 and all costs, the described real estate within Luka town limits.
A reader letter from Florida recounts W B Leatherwood describing a city tour starting at the Almeda hotel and Ponce De Leon, visiting the cathedral, old city gate, Fort Marion, Fountain of Youth, the old Spanish slave market, Whitney house, and the old Spanish bank with a 1591 doubloon found in situ. He notes health decline and ends with a humorous aside about his mule and pockets.
A Mason Michigan man recalls a severe storm exposure that brought a dread cold and chest pains. A neighbor gave Dr King’s New Discovery, which relieved symptoms and prevented pneumonia. He completed two bottles and was cured. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by J C Jourdan.
The passage notes Prof John Floyd and Miss Effie McAnaly guiding a school led by the Holders school closure last Friday due to measles. It also reports Mr TL Browning's buggy house being vandalized with harm to his harness and gear, labeled a shameful act by Slim Jim in the community.
An epidemic of coughing grips the town affecting all ages, especially children and the elderly. FolEy s Honey and Tar Compound advertised as a quick safe cure for coughs and colds, claims to contain 40 opiates. Measles reported in several cases. Mr Jim Trim on sick list for a month with uncertain recovery. S M Wigginton noted hosting many visitors with Felix Pardue assisting in clearing land. GM Hill hosted a candy break. R Huggins moved to Belmont and Mr Sartain to W Adams to farm land.
Mrs W S Bailey of McCreary Kentucky suffered a severe la grippe that progressed to bronchitis and caused sleep disruption. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound brought relief then cure. Nearby notes mention visits, moves, a farm relocation, a local dance, and a wild cat incident near India Creek.
An old advertised health blurb touts Foley Kidney Pills as tonics for backache kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism and urinary irregularities. It also includes a non resident notice from the Mississippi circuit court dated February 5 1912 ordering a defendant to appear in August term.
A patent medicine advertisement claims sprain relief with a balm called Chay berlain's Litiment. It promises rapid pain reduction, reduced swelling, and faster return to health. Sells 25 and 50 cent bottles through all dealers.
Gravel Hill School progresses while Box Seyper Saturday night week draws a crowd and raises money. The best box sold for 215 dollars, belonging to the daughter of Mr J Jimbes. Sunday singing at Burnsville draws representation and several visitors drop by. There are notes on sick lists, visits, and a Philomethian Literary Society meeting with officers Rufus Hardwick and Clifton Hall. Young folks discuss matrimony and enjoy rock parties at Miss Sallie Davis’s home. Three Dawis.
A historical ad copy argues nature warns of earthquakes and describes backache as a kidney issue. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles with testimonial from Peter Bondy of South Rockwood Michigan. The ad notes a 50 cent price at J C Jourdan's.
In Tishomingo district, Miss Sarah Nelson daughter of J J Nelson died on the 24th from pneumonia and measles, with her mother dying last week from the same illness. The Tishomingo Milling Company expects to reopen in about two weeks as millwrights finish setting up. Tom McWillie dug post holes and unearthed an 1839 half dollar near the Old Natchez Trace road. RL McWillie overhauled his recently purchased residence from Bob Long, who has bought Potts Bros livery stable. AJ Miller rural carrier of Dennis R 3 visited town on Thursday. Stennett the rural carrier of R J Tishomingo traveled to Corinth Friday.
A Boone County Virginia mother of eighteen children reports relief from stomach trouble and constipation after five years of suffering with Chamberlain tablets. She now advocates the remedy to the public and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Short jHanod informs that Normal and Business College now offers stenography and shorthand, typewriting, and related instruction. The institution prepares pupils for progress, issues appropriate certificates or diplomas on satisfactory completion, assists in securing positions, and advertises advance tuition with Mr John Neuhardt, As M. Pres.
The ad touts Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for backache rheumatism and kidney irregularities claiming to restore normal kidney action. A Sterling woman Mrs M Fpas bury testifies two bottles cured her back and kidney pain and sleep troubles mentioning Model Drug Store.
Town visitors include John Sample and Amos James on cattle deals while J W Quillen remains ill with pneumonia. Reverend Finch preached at Presbyterian church and births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs J W Champion. Several moves and trades follow including Buchanan relocating to Burns farm and doctors pursuing practice in Red Bay Alabama.
An antiquated ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a promised one hundred dollar reward for cures not achieved. It cites FJ Cheney and Co and a National Bank of Commerce endorsement, notes testimonials, and a 70 cent per bottle price plus a constipation remedy pitch.
A vintage appeal urges readers that real danger lurks in a common cold more than other minor ailments. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the safe, reliable cure to rid the cold quickly and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
A fragmentary advertisement cites Tusest Bucklen's Arnica Salvo as a remedy for injuries and sores. It claims cures for running sores burns bruises piles and other ailments with a sales note urging purchase at J C Jourdan's for 25 cents.
Short health updates mention L C Bends rheumatism Will Morriss bedridden Buster Walker yes recovering Elmer Morris rents Alf Johnson place and moves this week Will Pool clears new ground Dan Morris place A box supper at Patrick church for socialist speaker ahead of Wednesday event Weather hindering plowing Ben Medley awarded star route mail contract from Red Sulphur Springs to Tikan for four years Cresap leaving Iuka New correspondent asks about marriage as a divine institution Foley Kidney Pills advertised by Model Drug Store for kidney or bladder trouble.
EA Payne trustee will sell on March 23 1912 at court house in Tishomingo County Mississippi the land of 160 acres more or less in several parcels including parts of Section 9 Township 2 Range 10 and vicinity. proceeds secure indebtedness to Tishomingo Banking Company arising from a 1910 deed of trust by G W Gardner to Tishomingo Company Iuka Mississippi recorded in Deed Trust Book P 6 page 409. The sale is to be for cash during legal hours.
A brief public notice warns about health risks from wet feet and damp environments, noting potential bronchitis or pneumonia in children and advising care. It mentions a remedy called Polugs Honey and Tay Compound and references a local drug store for contact.
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