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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
2
Publication details for Vidette Sparks and Sparks, official journal of Tishomingo County and Iuka City. Weekly Thursday issue, postal entry at Tuka Miss. Rates: 15 cents per inch ads, 5 cents per line business notices, obituaries and resolutions limited to 10 lines, cards of thanks 3 cents per line. Simple announcements of deaths and marriages free. Ads without timing stay active until ordered canceled.
George W. Stricklin J W. Scott J Ef Garret A B Adams D8 King Cl Pace Jf Oaks announce a campaign with the motto keep their memory green to erect a memorial for Mississippi fighters.
A new Tanlac production facility in Dayton Ohio is completed and touted as one of the largest pharmaceutical laboratories in the United States. The six story 60 000 square foot plant features modern equipment private rail service and stringent sanitary controls to sustain high output without compromising quality. A Windsor Canada lab supports growth and daily capacity reaches 36 000 bottles with plans for larger facilities as foreign markets expand.
The Democratic State Executive Committee met in Jackson on Tuesday June 10 fixed August 5 as first primary date and August 26 for the second. Soldiers who became of age away may vote if bona fide residents of their counties and precincts, regardless of registration or poll tax status. Attorney General Floyd argued the first Monday in May as the last date for candidate announcements, but Chairman Mullins disagreed. Judge Magee upheld Mullins view and a resolution declared section 8715 of the 1906 Code remains in force. A motion set Democratic nominees with no opposition to file fifteen days before the first primary.
El Paso dispatch reports U S forces pursuing Villa rebels up to Juarez after a punitive expedition. Cavalry detachments herded seven Mexican prisoners toward Fort Bliss stockade, captured about 100 horses and ponies, and reported roughly 50 Villa followers killed with several prisoners and livestock taken. One American from the Seventh Cavalry was wounded.
A letter from Lt G M Brady reports Henry A Underwood was killed by machine gun fire on July 21 1918 in France during his first action. He was buried abroad. the note expresses deep sorrow and gratitude from family and friends. The message mentions Stoklhafen Germany and a field of honor.
Additional Locals report Prof. and Mrs. 8. F. Howard and their son Francis, along with nephews Robert and Ralph Moss, spent several days in Sheffield last week. They were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adama.
An item offers a government workhorse for 75 cash or trade for a dry cow from W D Brooks of Burnsville Mississippi. It also advertises Singer sewing machines of quality with various styles. A July 4 1919 picnic at Allen Gravel Pit near Iuka with cold drinks, music, and visiting returned soldiers is announced by R L McKinney and D H Coeris.
The Thursday Club held its last meeting at Mrs. Sam Allen’s home and planned a study of the Bayview course on Greece and Italy next year. Officers for the year were elected: Mrs. Paden President, Mrs. Bennett Vice President, Mrs. Copeland Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Williams Recording Secretary, Mrs. Moser Reporter. Mrs. Whitten assisted with refreshments.
An instruction style notice claims lifting corns or calluses off with fingers is painless and effective, suggesting a simple self remedy. No medical guidance or safety warnings are provided.
A church event in Tishomingo County with a schedule of devotion, round table talks on church needs and missions, a sermon by Dr. Henderson, Sunday School led by H E Ray and J C Finger, and a later discussion on the Young People's Place in the Church, followed by a for sale notice for a six room residence in Taka and an ad for Prickly Ash Bitters at J C Jordan’s Drug Store.
Eczema sufferers are urged to seek long lasting relief by treatment addressing the disease at its source. The text promotes seeking expert advice from the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta with directions to write to the Chief Medical Adviser for individual cases.
The Thursday Club met with Mrs. J. Smith on May 29 with ten members and three visitors. The afternoon study focused on French literature featuring a program with vocal selections by Misa Mathews. A swimming party and picnic supper were held at the Lake in honor of Misses Annie and Natalie Brown and Elizabeth Lyle. Mr. Arthur Cromwell, recently returned from overseas to his home in Tuscumbia, Alabama, spent a few hours with Iuka.
A vintage ad-style notice warns kidney disease can affect all and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as immediate help. It claims kidneys are blood purifiers, lists symptoms, and urges buying the product now for quick restoration of health with a money back guarantee.
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