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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
2
Official Journal of the County of Tishomingo and City of Iuka lists weekly publication details. It covers subscription rates, out of county prices, display ad rates, business notices, obituary limits, cards of thanks, and simple announcements with charges and ordering terms.
Internal Revenue agent Stokes v Robertson for Sor r of Education chs. R Stephens H Long prof J C Epps for County Treasurer geo n Gober W H Gardner L Lomenick W F Bonds J A Chenault De Evans J M Cornelison Jr Bickerstaff Js Biggs for Tax Assessor George W Stricklin A W Scott J E Garrett A B Adams Ds King Cl Pack J E Oaks
A county fund drive seeks $3500 for a memorial to Mississippi soldiers who served in World War I. With 3000 voters, the appeal urges every voter to donate one dollar, aiming to cover a $500 shortfall. lists T. A. Clark as county chairman and urges immediate contributions.
The Vidette reports farmers making headway cleaning crops but notes corn and cotton lagging, some land lost, and references church attendance. It mentions Mr Tolbert Rutledge returning from France and R T Rutledge Jr’s three sons in government service. A reader declares opposition to the League of Nations and criticizes democracy’s role in ratification.
Mrs Catherine Powell died at her Riverton Alabama home on Tuesday June 24 at age 84. Interment followed Wednesday June 25 at Riverton cemetery after services by Rev Smith. She is survived by husband James Powell daughter Mrs Thompson and son James Taylor of Texas and four brothers. Also included is a Mississippi non resident notice in Chancery Court of Tishomingo County involving C M Kisman and others with August 11 Rule Day. Clerk’s signature A Payne dated June 21 1919.
A small bottle of Freezone is sold over the counter for a few cents. It claims to lift corns and calluses by applying drops to the affected skin, leaving the area pink and supposedly without gore or pain.
An old age health claim promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Of capsules as a remedy for age related weakness. The ad asserts kidney action improves longevity and vigor, urging readers to buy and use the product with water for ongoing health benefits.
The town announces a protracted meeting at the Methodist church next Sunday with Rev. Baker from Horn Lake to preach. Local residents provide updates on visits by Mrs. Chase of Holcut, Mrs. Waldrep’s business trip to Corinth, and family gatherings. The paper highlights Sunday School Day at the Methodist church, Belmont singing, Burnsville’s reception to the Tishomingo Home Talent Dramatic Club, and upcoming theater at the High School Auditorium August 2.
Farmers' Warehouse advertises fruit jars with glass tops and long life. T. M. McDonald promotes sanitary jars at a cheap price for farmers.
In Tishomingo County residents petition Governor Bilbo to declare the described territory incorporated as the village of Paden. The request includes census figures 290 inhabitants and property assessed at 38837 dollars, and asks appointment of municipal officers led by Mayor L J Weldon and officers J R Elledge M W Clark H J Hellums.
The Tishomingo County Union No. 14 convenes one week earlier on July 11 and 12 at Cross Roads local due to picnic and campaign conflicts. All locals must inform delegates elected and follow the new dates as directed by president P. R. B. Adams.
The Vidette announces a subscription offer to the Commercial Appeal for the price of one dollar. The promotion targets readers seeking daily newspaper delivery and access to additional regional coverage.
July weather and social notes from Margerum report a large Union Grove Children’s Day crowd and an ice cream social. Jerry A Clark returns from France after Meuse-Argonne service. Hollis W Gaisser died in France. Jerry M Clark dies in Margerum. Roy T Gaisser departs for Arkansas to work as fireman on a dredge boat.
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