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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
2
The item notes political announcements for the First District by E S Candler Jr and Dr H F Broyles. It cites global unrest, Cuba, and U S intervention talk, plus local floods on the Mississippi and tenants’ fee practices observed by Scimitar reports in Mississippi.
The upcoming Republican National Convention in Chicago aims to nominate a presidential candidate with Taft as a potential loser. Roosevelt attracts strong backing as a stampeder of men and cattle, sparking fears he may run independent if bypassed. Democratic outcomes hinge on whether a conservative or progressive nominee is chosen.
Three men were killed in an afternoon shooting about fifteen miles north of Aberdeen Mississippi. The victims were Jeff Warren and John Rouse along with Rouse’s son. Warren was a former deputy U S marshal who resided near Aberdeen. Further details were reported by a reliable source.
The North Carolina mining report shows 1911 gold output of 3399.89 fine ounces valued at 70282 with silver adding 943 ounces worth 500. Placer mines totaled 22 with 9 deep mines, deep mines processed 21810 tons of ore at 3.01 per ton. Placers produced 247.24 gold ounces and 22 silver ounces, with siliceous ores yielding over 400 more gold than 1910. Copper production was zero.
1911 Alabama mine data show gold output 915.06 fine ounces valued at 18916, silver 171 fine ounces valued at 91, with gold value down 14617 and silver value down 54. Deep mine work centered on Hog Mountain in Tallapoosa. no placer gold reported. Local society notes include visits and church events around Iuka and Savannah.
Historic warning against mercury based remedies for catarrh notes mercury harms smell and the body. Promotes Hill's Catarrh Cure by FY Cheney Co Toledo as mercury free and to be taken internally. Mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and cautions buying genuine products.
Insurance and notary public ad offers property protection by fire and other risks. LM Weass in Barnaville Mississippi claims affordable coverage with reputable companies and proper documentation services. Also mentions a reward for a missing item and an unrelated note about a June 3rd home event.
Belmont residents report several notable occurrences. W B Wilson, RR Commissioner, discussed the depot issue in Belmont on Friday. Mrs Belle Ferguson bought J Woods’s 3rd Street residence and plans to move soon. Mr and Mrs T B Lindsey visited friends in Dennis over the weekend. Mr B F Wright of New Site was in town Monday. AGW Byram sold his farm to T H Dean and J P. the farm is in a territory added to Belmont Corporation on the north. W W Shook traveled to Tuka on business last week. L P Allen visited Iuka and Boonville this week. MiJas A Clark, city Treasurer, went to Tuka to attend Chancery Court.
Rain is badly needed as Sardis residents report poor crops while a sizable crowd gathered for Sunday singing at Sardis. Prof L R Neal will teach the summer school session after Miss Ruth Looney resigns. local visits include Geo Stricklin’s return from Cairo and Miss Lydia Byram's homecoming from Corinth. Also noted are nominations for a new depot at Holent Blue Bell and Foley Kidney Pills praised by a Michigan visitor. Proposals for county stationery and books will be opened July 1 1912 in Iuka with bids from Mississippi newspaper offices and printing houses.
A bragging sales pitch claims rich wife seekers find success with Electric Bitters. It touts health benefits for women, detailing strong nerves, bright brain, restful sleep, and energized mood. The ad asserts cure for digestion issues, backache, headaches, and fainting. 0¢ at TE Jourdain's.
A terse ad touts Bucken's Arnica Salve as a universal quick healer for injuries from wars and explosions. The copy claims rapid relief for bruises wounds burns and sores with a 25 cent price at Josedeus.
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