Obituaries and Notices Mixed with 1916 Era Market Texts
Public notices and notices of deaths mingle with a historic newspaper fragment. The page mentions classified rates, obituary limits, and a 1916 style editorial note about President Wilson asking Congress for authority against German submarines. It also quotes a Newark Journal remark on charity and a Mississippi politics commentary about Governor John M. Stone and legislative achievement.
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Wilson
Congress
United States
Let Us Resolve That All South Farms Embrace Beauty
An editorial urging every Southern farm in 1917 to cultivate beauty in gardens and surroundings as a sacred duty. It cites religious precedent from Moses and Jesus, praising nature’s flowers, sky, and sunsets and urging families, regardless of means, to display appreciation of God’s gifts. Progressive Farmer, extra copies priced at five cents each, six for twenty-five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Judea
Solomon
Moses
Bible Verses From a Parent to Child in 1917 Note
A handwritten 1917 note to a child blends scripture guidance with blessings. It references Bible passages in Matthew Mark Luke John and Exodus and urges kindness to the unfortunate. The letter, dated February 22, 1917, notes the writer’s health and mentions local neighbors and church activities in Zunta Pauline Parrerson’s family milieu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zunta Pauline Parrerson
Obscure Route 5 Request Sparks Friendly Chat
A garbled local note mentions opening doors on Route 5 for a chat with Dave fodni, health remarks, and several visitors including Mr Fred Williangs and Miss Bertha. It notes community visits to Idna Berryman and Parsons family, plus a brief item about Pig club magazines and Vidette subscriptions.
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Dave Fodni
Fred Williangs
Bertha
Marie Piel
Oscar Arsons
Idna Berryman
Tren McKey
Parsons
J Berryman
Family
C C Edmond
Maree
Tanlac boosts conductor's weight and appetite after stomach relapse
Captain Eugene Parker, Louisville and Nashville conductor between Birmingham and Montgomery, reports Tanlac from Anderson Drug Co in Ingleside region cured his stomach troubles. He gained 18 pounds after two bottles, regained appetite, sleeps better, and now eats cabbage and pork with ease. Sold by multiple stores in Iuka Belmont Golden Miss Dennis Burnsville Paden and others.
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Taniac
Eugene Parker
Louisville
Anderson Drag Comany
Ingle‘nook
M Uly
Jose
GF. Willis
Cooper Medade Company
Iuka
J C Jourdan
Bélmont
Belmont Drug Co
Golden
Miss
Paden, Miss
W. S. Stephens
United States Price Reductions Listing Items and Prices
A note from T. M. McDonald, manager, advertising price cuts on foods and seeds. Cranberries, almonds, filberts, pecans reduced by fractions. cheese, citron, grape juice, grapes, coffee discounts. Full seed and groceries line with free delivery offered by United States Price Reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's Taste
Wisco
Bargain Sale Highlights Oak Furniture And Appliances
A sale offers a Champion Sewing Machine a solid oak dresser dining table with extension chairs a writing desk two rocking chairs and a refrigerator. The ad emphasizes a genuine bargain and lists multiple movable pieces for prospective buyers.
Singing at Poplar Springs and cheerful marriage noted
Health is improving slowly for Mr J B Whitehearst. A pleasant singing event took place at Poplar Springs Sunday led by Messrs Gray and McMasters. Mr Joe Curtis married Miss Alice Bingham that day. Guests included Miss Lela Bounds and Benjie Morris with Miss Flaudie Scott. Spring talk centers on boll weevil fertilizer and the high cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J B Whitehearst
Poplar Springs
Messrs Gray
McMasters
Joe Curtis
Alice Bingham
Lela Bounds
Benjie Morris
Flaudie Scott
Scholarship for Sale in Memphis and Birmingham Colleges
Advertises scholarships for sale at Memphis Business College and Wheeler Business College in Birmingham. Claims constant demand for stenographers and bookkeepers and invites readers to improve earning capacity by attending business college. Signed Vidette.
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Business College
Memphis Business Colege
Wheeler Business College
Birmingham
Ua. T
We Do Not Publish Communications Without Writer Name
A brief note states that the publication will not publish any communications unless the author’s name is known. The policy underscores sourcing and accountability for submitted items. No further details are provided in the readable text.
First Meeting of Creditors in J. W. Gaddis Bankruptcy
In the District Court of the Northern District of Mississippi Eastern Division J. W. Gaddis of Belmont is adjudicated a bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held March 27, 1917 at 10 a.m. in the Court House at Iuka Mississippi to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. JOHN A. DAVIS Referee in Bankruptcy.
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District Court of the United States
Mississippi
J. W. Gaddis
Belmont
Tishomingo
Iuka
Miss
Marth
A. D
John A. Davis
Road Improvements Bid Notice in Tishomingo County
The Road Commissioners of the first road and supervisors district of Tishomingo county Mississippi invite sealed bids by noon March 5 1917 for six miles of road construction per plans on file with the clerk of the board of supervisors bids open at the courthouse Lake Mississippi and awarded to the lowest bidder with board approval and right to reject any bid done by order of the road commissioners E F Parnell secretary Tuka Miss W L Eldledge attorney
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First Road and Supervisors
Tishomingo County
Mississippi
Mareh Sth
Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Laka
Onld County
E. F. Parnell
Tuka
W. L. Elledge
Poultry and Eggs Bought Daily on Cruse Street Corinth
A branch house on Cruse Street in Corinth Mississippi advertises weekly loading of poultry and eggs. They offer cash daily and pay the highest market price for any quantity. Contact via telephone numbers 55.
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Cruse Street
Corinth
Miss
Ike Rubel Dry Goods Co
Hastings 1917 Seed Catalog Free Offer
Hastings seeds promote their free 1917 seed catalog for growers of all scales. The notice highlights reliable flowers and vegetables, urging readers to request the catalog by mentioning the paper, with Hastings Co. Seedmen, Caray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Asaa
Kay G. Hastings
Seedamen
Caray
Dodson's Liver Tone Beats Calomel for Safe Liver Help
A vintage ad warns against calomel a mercury based laxative that sickens users and robs a day. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable tonic that starts the liver safely without salivation, gripes, or upset, promising quick energy return and suitability for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valoriel
Dodson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Busines
Newark Journal
W. D. Robinson
Jackson
The
Commercial Appeal
John M. Stone
Stone
Vela
Jesus
Christ
Riverton, Ala
W R Douthit
L Glover
J . Martin
Union Grove
Floyd Douthit
Robi Helton
Guppe
Mabel Moore
Chattanooga
Chas Hayes
Margera
NLC Walker
Rubscribe
Parker
T. M. McDonald
Luka
L. Frank & Co
New Orleans
Free Flower Seed
Hastings’ Catalogue
BF Thrasher Watchmaker and Jeweler
McRae’s
Tee
T Carmack
CR Hicks
the Sanitary
J.C. Jourdan Drug Store
Iuka, Miss
E. F. Waits
Corinth, Mississippi
Slac
Wien
RR Hill
Jourdan’s
Baby
Seerita
MENTH
Alba
Sheffield Granite and Marble Works
J. F. Marichal
Sheffield, Alabama
JT. G. Riley
C. B. Massey
G. Tarmichael
E. N. Reed
McPeters Furniture Go
Madison Ave
Memphis
Tennessee
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