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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
2
The Vidette lists publication terms for Iuka Mississippi including weekly Thursday issues and post office entry. It specifies rates for display ads at 15 cents per inch and notices at five cents per line. Obituaries resolutions limited to 10 lines, cards of thanks three cents per line, and simple announcements of deaths and marriages free upon order.
Notices announce candidates for Circuit Judge, Chancellor, and Congress in the First Judicial District with Democratic party action required. A humorous wartime column follows, remarking on German and Austrian foes, U S Marines in Europe, and jokes about leaders, soldiers, and morale during World War I.
A collage of wartime reflections and anecdotes touches humor about dogs and food, a kitty offered to American soldiers, a high schooler entering the major leagues, strategic retreats by Dr. Von Kuehlmann, warnings about parenting and manners, a Missouri town’s war stamp drive, and a critique of local flag displays, finishing with gratitude for nature, health, and art.
A letter from J C Jourdan at Hampton Roads describes naval boot camp life during World War I. He notes disciplined drills, uniformity, the lure of home, upcoming schooling in Boston, and the vast navy including the Mississippi and Arkansas in dry dock. He mentions meeting friends, the Y M C A, and expects to be transferred to a transport role.
A North Hampton bakery bakes 70 000 cakes weekly for YMCA canteens in American and English training camps in England. The Red Triangle operates as a major supplier to morale programs and servant kitchens across the region.
In the United States army and navy training camps the Y M C A provides over six thousand free entertainments monthly to servicemen.
General Pershing has officially assigned the American Y M C A to entertain troops in France. One hundred ten professional performers are delivering vaudeville shows concerts and entertainments overseas often under shell fire.
The piece argues that delaying investment in United States Government securities amounts to financial cowardice and hesitation in backing the soldiers. It frames patriotic duty as funding the war effort through government securities without delay.
An advertisement touts a One Hundred Dollars reward for curing catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims thirty five years of use, explains the medicine acts through the blood to heal mucous surfaces, and urges immediate start to see health gains.
An old advertisement urges taking Vin Hepatica a tonic made from eight herbal remedies to cleanse and tone the body. It claims to resist typhoid malaria chills and other summer ailments and helps indigestion biliousness constipation nervousness and weakness. Call or send for a bottle.
In 1591 style reminiscence recounts an American private named Brown who, after taking heavy fire, charged enemy positions with Captain and cleared two machine gun nests. He captured nearly a hundred Germans, led prisoners on a long hike to headquarters, and marched them fourteen kilometres from the Mint for a total trek of about twenty five miles.
Clifford Perrin, 11, son of Van Perrin near Dawson Mills on White River, was severely beaten by a large coachwhip snake in a path. He fought the snake with a stick, the reptile wrapped around his ankle, then whipped his back and arms. He was brought to Newport for medical care. doctors expect a full recovery. The incident prompted local belief the creature is indeed a coachwhip.
Women from Georgia Texas Mississippi share relief from female troubles after using Stella Vitae. Testimonials claim cures, renewed appetite, better digestion, steadier nerves, and clearer complexion. Sold by J C Jourdan's Drug Store in Iuka Mississippi with money-back guarantee on first bottle.
Readers are urged to subscribe to the Vidette for only one dollar per year. The offer highlights affordable access to local news and features, inviting citizens to secure a year of reporting, updates, and community information.
Mohawk a fine young Jack sired by Big Wonder No. 2 will stand at my barn five miles south of Iuka Mississippi. Stud fee ten dollars per mare payable when mare foals or upon trade. Dam by Starlight No. 2 with noted lineage. Insurance provided. buyer bears risk beyond farm’s caution. J C S A up le, Iuka Mississippi.
Meadowsville Kentucky Mrs Cynthia Higginbotham, 65, reports chronic liver and digestion trouble. After trying Black Draught she notes improved appetite, strength, and bowel function following a few doses.
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