22 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
1
A 19th century style poem narrates a young woman named Amanda Capers Nevileb who battles forbidden love for a Rebel lover. She rejects passion to remain loyal to the Union and the Blue, finally crowning her hero and following the patriotic path. The poem blends romantic longing with Civil War era allegiance and ends with a triumphant salute to the gray conquering champion.
A satirical verse lists residents and claimants for district posts. It mocks tax appeals and court duties. The poem names Mr Berry, Lee County figures, Uncle Ben, Payne, Holder, Cresap Will, Foote, Walter, Woodley, McDonald Sq, and N. L. It ponders who will win the election and manage government duties at the polls.
The Vidette argues readers must back their county paper and cooperate with the editor. Don’t expect weekly news from one source alone, and avoid favoring cheaper state papers. Citizens should subscribe first to county news, and if the editor fails in duty, swap him.
In this message W O Srygley urges readers to contribute to the county paper by taking initiative and supporting the county editor. He argues the paper reflects collective effort, not just the editor’s work, and stresses readers should express thoughts and report worthwhile county actions.
Mr Quin and Mr Sheffield spoke here last Monday afternoon but the crowd was small. Miss Day Smith of Shannon Miss is visiting her aunt Mrs J E Timbes this week. Walter Newman's baby died today. Sympathy is offered to the bereaved family. Jne Floyd left Sunday afternoon to canvass all week and hopes to manage the county funds next year. Burnsville picnic planned for the 28th with invitations to all candidates and baskets. Mr DL Epperson made a business trip to Corinth Monday. Frank Woodruff seen at the barber shop infrequently. Mr Fred Belue, Tax assessor candidate, spent one night last week with J D Branum.
The Tishomingo County Singing Convention will convene July 30 1915 at Union Church four miles east of Dennis Mississippi for three days. Prof Oslin of Stigler Oklahoma and other singers are expected. Everyone is invited to attend. LC Bellamy Clerk.
R. M. Sparks clarifies that L R Neal has no connection to the Good Roads pieces in the Vidette signed Geo. W. Neal. The note compares Neal’s involvement to the Sultan of Sulu, the Czar, or the King of England. Candidates for Legislature will address the people of Tishomingo County at Belmont Dennis Tishomingo Paden Hole Burnsville Coles Mill Salem TUKA 31.
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant tasting substitute for calomel. It claims calomel causes sickness, salivation, and liver injury while Liver Tone cleanses the liver, eases bowels, and restores energy by morning with a money back guarantee. Children supposedly prefer its taste and it is sold with a physician style guarantee.
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