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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
3
Iuka notes recount social visits and greetings from J. A. Modlin of Sorinth to Iuka relatives. Town events include visitors from Memphis and Florence, a burned Riverton Junction barn with tragic injury, and upcoming revivals led by Rev. L A McKeown. Also listed are sales, trades, and farm offers, including seed potatoes and horses.
Fuka residence for sale presents price and terms. Notices thank local subscribers and report visiting officials. Local ads promote factory produce shipments, farm goods, and a July sale with reduced prices on shoes, neckwear, and general merchandise. Community updates include sheriff visits and a note on Dan Patch as a top horse.
A young man writes to his mother from France describing travel through Paris, cathedral visits, and an air raid. He is attached to French detachment service near the front, learning French, in good health, and sends greetings to family. Various local notices advertise sales, sales events, and requests for produce and a watch loss.
Newspaper ad notes W. Brown’s Great July Clearing Sale with men’s suits at 1.98 and timber for sale at Walkers Switch. Mentions job ads seeking two drivers paid 1.50 daily. Local names include Gro. L. McMasters and Mr Leatherwood’s rare 37 year visit.
Removal notice states the millinery business has moved into Hall's Dry Goods Store with an invitation for customers. Other notices include mules for sale by W. J. Brinkley and an update that Calvin Pyle is improving and may be able to come home in about ten days, per report.
A special land sale announces 65 acres on the north line of the corporation at Iuka with one horse crop and posted immediately. The notice calls for prompt action and outlines the property, location, and immediate posting status.
A World War I era clipping notes messages from King George to American troops and a letter from Corp. Frank Williams of the 115 Field Artillery in England. Williams describes travel, camp life, brick towns, unfamiliar money, and requests letters, while his mother receives a casual update from Ruth Looney Alma Tankersley and Sallie Paden visiting Iuka.
Three hundred eighty acres offered in a quick sale. Bargain price for immediate possession. Located five miles from town and one mile from the pike. Purchaser advised to act promptly. W. 8. BROWN. Low prices on odd pants at W.7 S. Brown's great July clearing.
In accordance with House Bill No. 800 and 1908 laws the sheriff certifies that a U S Internal Revenue License has been issued to A D Langston R L D Iuka from July 1, 1917 to July 1, 1918 for selling spiritous, intoxicating or malt liquors.
Health generally good with colds noted. Emma Berryman on sick list this week. Bertha Parsons visited Eding Berryman. Dora Turner believed to be in Tennessee. Oscar Parsons and family visited Berryman. Funerals for M A Berryman and Mamie Berryman planned at Providence on the fourth Sunday in May. Protracted meeting to begin that day. Butter Cup, July 15, 1918.
The annual picnic at R. L. Roller’s Grove, one and a half miles north of Iuka, will be held on Wednesday, July Mth, 1918. Refreshments of all kinds will be on hand. Bring well filled baskets and come with your family to enjoy the day with neighbors and friends. R. L. Rouurr
From Whitton Ark a resident shares hometown news including Whitton public school starting July 15 Miss Alice Lund leads a Sunday program Epworth League invites a July 20 fish fry and picnic Mrs Dora Manley and Miss Minnie Thomas are ill Gus McClendon in Memphis awaiting surgery for appendicitis Miss Eula Bullard notes Everett Hannon left Iuka and other local updates Hrown Eyes
Health is good, with sermons by Mayo of Eastport and Harvey Cooper at Old Union. Families, neighbors, and Stella Stanford visit Bessie Wright and Mrs H A Stanford. Lee Moore to preach July 21 as readers are urged to bring song books and write more often to Soldier Boye.
Train schedule changes effective June 16 1918 at Iuka Mississippi list No 6 East departures and arrivals with times 7 45 12 46 p m 9 07 p m and No 6 West 6 58 a m 8 25 p m noting flag stop and route points 26 East 85 West.
Mohawk a fine young Jack black with white points stands five miles south of Luka for the season. He is sired by Big Wonder No 2 from the Griewold Company line and out of Starlight No 2. Mares insured at $10, money due when mare foals or upon trade. Location and terms provided by J C Sapte Tuke Mien.
Clifton Reid writes from France on June 24 1918 to Mamqua detailing letters received May 19. He describes a company baseball win against a Canadian team, local customs, Catholics, an old Catholic church and windmill, desire to paint scenes, restrictions on wine and beer, a pay day, and friendly Canadian troops. He mentions visits by Sartain and Ward Selby and news of John Everette Pyle recovering.
Miss Lucy Watson writes from New York after attending a long Fourth of July parade on Fifth Avenue. She details crowds of 110000, a parade featuring governors, soldiers, and actors, and notices floats celebrating industry and democracy. She mentions trips up the Hudson, a visit to West Point, Sing Sing prison, and homes of Helen Gould and John D. Rockefeller, with plans to start at Columbia University.
A correction explains a mistaken sale advertisement in last weeks Vidette involving Geo L McMasters and W J Brinkley. It states McMasters had arranged matters before leaving for Memphis and $500 in dispute funds were in the author’s possession. Also lists court summons in Tishomingo County Mississippi and attendance of Elie Gray Edd Gray Pocahontas Tennessee J W Reeves known address.
A guide urging husbands to cherish and protect wives, avoid temper, abuse, and deceit, and pursue temperance. It warns that intoxication harms families and promotes honesty, kindness, and faithful devotion as keys to a happy home. The piece stresses the responsibility of men to support and reassure their wives and children.
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