Iuka Vidette Quips and Local Feuds Highlight Weekly
The Iuka Vidette reports on a Grenada veteran described as oldest yet youngest at 22 years. Mississippi politics rise with Leroy Percy as U.S. Senate hopeful and H E Blakeslee named to lead a cotton seed bread test. Meadville feud turns deadly requiring state troops as Gov Noel faces convict debate. Georgia’s Joe Brown skips inauguration pomp in favor of a walk to the Capitol. Birmingham pistol duel over coffee ends with three wounded. Emma Nutter, a lone female preacher in New Jersey, plans marriage to another pastor while continuing to preach.
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Emma Nutter
Sime
New Jersey
Emma
Methodist Protestant Church
Weather and moon lore clash over rain impact
Eupora Progress notes farmers in Mississippi faced floods while Texas and Louisiana rice belts endured drought. The piece mocks celestial weather theories, citing long ago US government experiments suggesting no simple link between moon phases and rainfall.
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Mississippi
Texas
Louisiaa
Eupora
United Tes Wovernment
Have The Big Head
A controversial remark asserts Japanese boasting after beating Russia and claims immigrants in Hawaii plotted to seize the islands. The writer warns Japan will face the U.S. Navy and calls for a swift defeat to curb perceived arrogance. Treason charges against alleged plot leaders are noted.
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Russia
Hawaia
United States
Uncle Sam
Japan
Next Reunion Of U C V To Be Held In Mobile
The next reunion of the U C V will be in Mobile, following a Memphis gathering that drew the largest attendance. Mobile’s smaller size and central location will likely still bring heavy congestion, reducing comfort for veterans and causing many old soldiers to skip the next region.
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Mobile
Memphis
The Letter A Forgery and Its Election Impact
The New York Times published a forged letter claiming Grover Cleveland wrote to belittle Bryan. Though denounced as a forgery by Democrats, Mrs. Cleveland testified the signature was fake, and the episode likely influenced Taft supporters to switch from Bryan.
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The
New York Times
Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Taft
Alabama Likely to Call Extra Session on Prohibition
Gov Comer may convene an extra session to strengthen the prohibition law. Expected changes include banning large whiskey stores in homes, prohibiting clubs from dealing intoxicants to members, and revoking licenses of violators’ businesses. Most Alabamans want strict enforcement and show no intent to tolerate saloons.
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Comer
Alaabama
Alabama
Jewish Return to Jerusalem Hinted as Turkish Crisis Eases
About 50,000 Jews may return to Jerusalem as Turkish rule shifts toward liberal policies. The change is expected to lift prior religious restrictions and encourage Jewish work in the Holy Land. A memorial church project worth 375,000 is planned in Jackson, Michigan.
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Jerusalem
Lck
Holy Land
Jackson
Migs
Galloway Memorial
First Execution in Tishomingo County
Historic report recounts the 1845 murder of Bluford Rob and the execution of James Adams Sr on December 5 1845, with testimony from Amos Collier Nancy Collier and others detailing the shooting near Amos Collier's farm in Tishomingo County Mississippi and surrounding commentary on veterans and a divorce case in New York.
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Mirsder
Tishomingo
Bluford Robits
James Adams, Sr
Mississila
Vincent Derrick
John R. Martiny
Said
Amos Coltier
Roberts
Gavon
Collier
James Adamis
Adams
Nancy Collier
G. Hn. Adams
George Collier
Amos Collier's
Janes Adams, Sr
John Barton
Old Tishomingo
Candidate for Supervisor of the First District
A formal announcement announces a candidate for the First District supervisor seat in the upcoming Special Election on July 3 1909. It states authorization to declare the candidacy and notes the election context and official status.
Notice of Trustee Final Account in Bankruptcy
Notice to creditors that J W Barnett as trustee filed the final account in M M Elledge bankruptcy No 54 in the Northern District of Mississippi. Hearing set for 10:00 a m Saturday July 3 1909 at the Referee’s Kosciusko office to show cause why the account should not be approved and the trustee discharged. Also an advertisement for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve sold by Model Drug Store.
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M. M. Brledge
M. M. Elledge
Burneside
Tishomingo
J. W. Barnett
Kosciusko
DeWitt
Model Drug Store
Notice of Trustee's Sale In Ink, Mississippi
Trustee E S Candler Sr. will sell at public auction for cash on July 3, 1909 at the Court House door in Inkla, Miss. the Black 8 block north of a wire fence and other described parcels in the J C Terry Survey, including the Ink Mineral Springs Hotel property, to satisfy a deed of trust held by Tishomingo Bank & Trust Co. on the Jourdan grant.
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E. S. Candler Sr
J. W. Jourdan
Uni & Manters Bank & ‘Irust Co
Memphs, Tenn
Tishominga Banking Co
Chancery Court
Tishominga
Miss
Coure House
Inka
Woodmen of the World Picnic at Cole's Mill
Salem Camp No 540 Woodmen of the World schedules its third annual picnic on Saturday July 8 1909 at Cole's Mill. All invited with baskets. Sovereigns from nearby camps urged to attend. A Woodmen March at 1130 AM, music and refreshment stand under Salem camp. D L Glover and A Bonds sign, Consul Commander Short Miss 61-1909.
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Salem Camp
Cole's Mill
Salem
D. L. Glover
A. Bonds
Short
Stomach and Liver Tablets Claim Notable Cures
Advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as effective remedies for stomach troubles. Claims a man spent over 2000 dollars on other medicines without relief before being cured by a few boxes. States price two samples free and mentions Jourdan's as supplier.
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Chamberlain
C Jourdan
Hard Time Cures Promised by Jo Jo’s Drug Store
A suffered man credits Dr Lil Pills for relief from indigestion and kidney issues after failing with other doctors. The account mentions Bert R. Lane of Wash saved from death, a Spokane specialist, and a switch to Gallinis and King's New Tis which purportedly cured colds and whooping cough. Trial bottles offered with a guarantee.
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Bert R. Lane
Wash
Thetlibhe
Ling Trodich
Spokane
di King
Kodol Aid for Indigestion Promises Immediate Digestion
An advertisement extols Kodol as digestive aid matching stomach juice. It claims rapid digestion, relief from dyspepsia, and stomach rest, urging readers to buy a bottle from a druggist and try it risk free with a money back guarantee.
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Lev Lake
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Hon- Leroy Percy
Greenville
U.S
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Mke
Meadville
Franklin County
Breathitt County
Kentucky
Gov. Noel
Winston
Georgia
Jo. M. Brown
Capitol
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Jefferson
Monticello
Washington
Birmingham
Kelly
N. Y
Howard Gould
Sam Scott
Owensboro
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T H Grisham
Cahill
District Court of the United States
State of
W. O. W. Picnic
Kodol
E. C. DeWi
J ¢ Jourden
Luka Grocery Co
McKinney Grocery Co
Old Stand
Almes
J. T. Goyer
Iballard
Seliniment
Ballard
Tad
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
Ivea
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