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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
4
An old classified line advertises subscription renewal notices and a hay sale. It mentions Car Alfalfa Hay at 2.00 dollars while stock lasts, and Farmers Warehouse T. M. McDowall urging readers to subscribe for the Vidette at one dollar per year.
The Vidette announces a price increase for subscribers outside the county. Beginning July 1 the annual subscription will be 1.50 dollars. This change follows postal rate adjustments and applies to out of county mailings.
Samuel Bullion and others are summoned to appear before the Chancery Court of Tishomingo County Roles day in August the 11th to plead answer or demur the bill in the suit by W W Walker Administratrix against Kisman and others noted as unknown heirs Mr Sammy Ann Johnson and Poplar Bluff Missouri. Clerk A Payne signs the June 21 1919 filing.
Candidates for Representative in Tishomingo County announce speaking dates across Spring Hill Cotton Springs Golden Belmont Dennis Tishomingo Paden Holent Burnaville Cole Mill Salem Iluka and nearby towns from July 21 to August 4. Lookout Mountain Potatoes notes appear with contact J T Whitener in Tishomingo Mississippi.
A community picnic is planned at Holts Spur in Miss on Saturday July 19 1919. State county and district candidates are invited for speeches and refreshments on site. Bring well filled buckets and invite others. Committee members include J Epperson J Epperson Jr and R Quinn.
On the first Monday in August the 4th day set to the Lowest Responsible Bidder plans and specifications filed at the Clerk's office. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. A B Long M B S
In Tishomingo County Mississippi the Board of Supervisors issued bids on August 4 1919 for construction of multiple roads in the Good Roads District One including Snow Down Eastport White House and Red Sulphur Springs corridors with options for combined or separate contracts. A $100 bid bond accompanies each bid. Separately on August 4 1919 the county announced sale of $11500 road bonds for Rutledge Road District with bonds dating August 1 1919 bearing up to six percent interest payable semiannually and maturing in 23 years. a $160000 certified check is required to accompany each bid to ensure good faith.
On the first Monday of August 1919 at the court house in Iuka Mississippi, road bonds totaling 34000 dollars will be sold at public auction. Bonds bear up to six percent interest, payable semi annually, with principal and interest due at the County Treasurer in Iuka. Dated July 7 1919, bonds mature in 25 years. A certified check of 1900 dollars to E A Payne Clerk of the Board of Supervisors guarantees good faith and is forfeited if the bidder fails to deliver the money. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Notice to the public announces a July 21 speaking event at Spring Hill church. A church fundraiser lemonade stand will run to benefit the church. attendees are asked to bring well-filled baskets. Names listed: A. W. Millsaps and S. V. Daniel.
The Board of Supervisors of Tishomingo County Mississippi orders an August 2 1919 election in described precincts to vote on issuing bonds to fund improved roads in the territory. Commissioners RW Carter J W Coman and F M Blunt announce the vote and related details.
Notice from the Bard of Supervisors of Tishomingo County Mississippi announcing the proposed creation of a new highway district. It describes the territorial bounds covering sections and townships and states bonds may be issued up to ten percent of assessed value to fund an improved highway system. The meeting is set for August 4, 1919 in Iuka to consider the plan under Chapter 176 Laws of 1914. E A Payne, Clerk.
Notice to contractors in Tishomingo County Mississippi invites bids for road construction linking Fourth and Fifth District lines to the Highland Road and Natchez Trace Road with options to split into parcels of at least one mile. Plans on file. bids must include a 100 dollar certified check. commission reserves right to reject bids and to award grading or graveling separately. Also classified ad for a 6 room residence in Iuka for sale.
Local residents of Tishomingo County request incorporation of a tract described by metes and bounds into the village of Paden. The petition lists 290 inhabitants and $88,837 in assessed property, and seeks a proclamation declaring incorporation and appointment of officers: Mayor L. J. Weldon, Marshal John Todd, Treasurer C. H. Shackleford, Aldermen J. R. Elledge M. W. Clark H. J. Hellume, with J. E. Shackleford and thirty others signing.
An old family doctor advertises Dr Thacher s Liver and Blood Syrup as a remedy for inner health, claiming it purifies the blood, aids kidney function, and serves as a gentle laxative or thorough cathartic. The vegetable preparation is produced by Thacher Bee Co of Chattanooga and sold by J Jourdan s Drug Store in Luka Mississippi.
A Brooklyn manufacturer marketed millions of tablets as Bayer Aspirin but the pills were largely talcum powder. The notice urges customers to insist on genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin, in the original Bayer package with proper directions and dosage.
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