18 Jan 1923
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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
1
Road and bridge privilege licenses expired December 31 must be renewed in January. Delinquent renewals incur a 100 percent penalty per Acts of 1922. Sheriff N. L. Phillips notes mailing of subscription amounts this week and urges remittance. Also an advertisement for a salesman position with Harvey Oil Co at Cleveland, Ohio.
Bargain list shows 8 lb can string beans for 1c, 10 lb can Raven syrup and sorghum, meat, soap, rubber shoe heels, 5 gallon keg kraut and more in low prices. McDonald promotes mallwide discounts on household staples.
H G Hastings of Atlanta argues for immediate farm prosperity on Southern farms by boosting home food production. He cites wasted cotton wealth and argues every farm should grow food, grain, and forage to feed families and livestock, reducing debt and dealer profits. A real home garden is the first step to lasting prosperity each year.
A line of candies was discovered at the W C Hubbards shop area as shoppers reported a sweet display near the counter. Local store staff confirmed the assortment includes popular confections and baked treats for sale.
Proceedings of the January 1923 Circuit Court list numerous cases including State v McAnally on 11 check, State v Upton, State v Hampton for false pretense, and State v Jim Roberts for grand larceny continued on defendant absence. Several verdicts include guilty findings with 30 year penitentiary terms for Ernest Smith and $1000 judgment in furlure bonds. Dismissals, continuances, and fines are noted across many cases including liquor manufacture, public drunkenness, obstruction of justice, and other offenses.
A district court civil docket lists multiple case actions including dismissals by consent, defaults on attachments and garnishments, continuances, settlements, and overruled motions. Notable entries include Rubel Dry Goods Co vs Witt parties, Walter Ginn garnishment for 651 dollars, and Bank of Belmont vs Stone continued, reflecting varied outcomes and costs assessed to defendants.
Opie Read, aged author of Dixie romance, brings Periwinkle House as a novelette that blends humor philosophy and a love story. The tale revisits antebellum Dixie with a fresh yet nostalgic voice, reminding readers of an older era.
A county agent urges parents to enroll their boys and girls in local Boys and Girls Clubs, praising the training as valuable for any future role. He calls for the year to boost club work and offers assistance, while promoting cooperative buying of fertilizers including nitrate of soda.
Opie Read, editor and author of the Askarann Traveler, a prominent American humorist, gained fame for South focused fiction that drew strong character portraits and vivid storytelling. Born in Tennessee, he lived many years in Chicago and remained a popular public speaker into old age, with a noted legacy in regional humor and literary circles.
Reports show 1241 demonstrations in club work, 205 visits, 6001 total attendance at clubs, 36 public gatherings with 8018 attendees, 314 days in the field, 1261 miles by rail, 10132 walking miles, and 142 miles by team. Three short courses with 150 women, 5 community fairs, 2 county fairs, 29 clubs totaling 450 members. office retained, praise for Mrs Stennett’s work and promotion to tri county agent to Union.
NRS Annie Lange of Burlington recounts severe nervous weakness and fainting spells prior to using Cardui. She says the tonic brought great improvement, restoring strength to the point she can do housework and much more, urging others with similar symptoms to try Cardui.
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