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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
2
Health news and social notes from Bennett's Chapel. Prof J T Robinson's school progresses well. Rev W L Norman preaches every second Sunday. Bertha Smith visited Verdie Woodall. W L Walker hosted a singaling evening. Everett Kirk attended preaching. C Dean visited J W Smith. Bennett's Chapel teacher injured his foot and misses school. Schoolmates Turek closes.
Announcement lists Guy W. Mitchell Lee County seeking Congress and E S Candler Alcorn County seeking re election subject to Democratic Primary. Corinth plans a 40000 freight depot and cattle tick control costs estimated at 50000000 annually. Mississippi Centennial appropriations bill passed for Gulfport. Also quotes an old philosopher and a tribute about love and femininity without embellishment.
A brief wry note suggests that biblical claims about gin ding in heaven's marriage may actually concern wedding presents rather than celestial practice. The remark uses humorous speculation to reinterpret a religious phrase as a domestic custom.
The April 29 1869 issue of Inka Mirror edited by Dr M A Simmons outlines its religious literature medicine and agriculture coverage. It features testimonials praising Dr Simmons medicines and includes moral proverbs and editorial notes on virtue humility and charity.
Prohibition scored a signal victory as Mississippi legislators passed the Weakley bill by a large majority. The law limits possession to one quart of spirituous liquor every fifteen days, with possession of more than one quart prima facie evidence of running a blind tiger. Only one senator and twelve in the House opposed. Ex.
Spring Hill reports health steady after bad weather. A large crowd attended Sunday preaching. Visitors include Mrs Walton Donaldson and M Bryant from near Paden. Numerous local residents and families shared visits and gatherings last week and over the weekend.
Health remains good aside from C. B. Hobbs bedfast with rheumatism and his daughter Eler sick with lagrippe. Farmers slow due to bad weather. a petition seeks a better Indian Creek road. Singings at Dexter place drew a fine crowd with noted singers present. Ben Dailey hunted his hog birth surprise, Albert Biggs on a business trip, and Will Dexter celebrates a fine horse colt. Eastport and Walker schools near close with minor note passing. Steam milling remains steady. J. L. Morgan sold two nine month old pigs for over 25. Hope for better weather to sow oats next week.
Health remains largely good in Margerum with several villagers ill or improving. Roy Gaisser has grippe, Rebecca Thomas ill for some time, Mary Wallace sick Thursday. Fay Roberts tests for Russellville, Spencer Reynolds and cousin Arthur Reynolds visited town, Gaisser and Harris guests at Hardcastle home. Willis sisters visit Russellville, Bessie Gaisser stays with relatives near Margerum. C J Blanton on business to Inka, Victor and Hollis Gaisser with George Grisham in Cherokee Route 4. Magic Willis Ruth Gaisser enjoyed Bear Creek outing. Local crowd to chalk mine and free bridge. Howard and Luther Harris back at Florence Normal. George Mason attended Good Roads Convention at Tuscumbia. Mason promotes good roads. Lee and Sam Clark visited Gaisser's. School program planned for Temperance Day, Friday March 3. Resstac notes. The Southern Cross discusses the Southern Hemisphere view of the Crux and its symbolism for Tasmania, Australia, and national identity as seen in the Montreal Herald.
A Boston Traveler item reports a mother’s note to Elizabeth’s teacher. The note requests forgiveness for a tardy morning and promises Elizabeth will not be tardy again when possible.
Officials regularly inspect Bohemian bakeries to ensure flour usage limits are followed as part of government and city oversight. The routine cleaning practice reflects adherence to regulations and public health standards.
An exchange between two men centers on a gas powered vehicle described as a gas oline chariot. One farmer jokes about paying more in fines than for the machine, noting the term length and humor of the situation.
A brief musing on punctuality asserts that timeliness is easier than lateness if one makes being on time a routine. It notes that perpetual lateness harms progress and that adopting a habit of punctuality benefits all tasks and interactions.
A Dartmouth Jack o Lantern mockup records a brief exchange about plans for a room gathering. John promises a swell supper and asks for a quarter to buy crackers while George commits to joining. They outline simple provisions like milk and cheese for a rare bit.
A quaint anecdote recalls Grandpa mending a bureau. He sends Elsie to the janitor for screws, but she forgets the word eighty and instead reports Grandpa wants nails with ruffles.
A Cincinnati Times-Star note quotes a eugenist predicting future generations will produce women eight feet tall. The item frames the claim as a provocative social and political dilemma, asking what such researchers will present as society evolves.
A compact reminiscence notes Sydney Smith declaring that meaningful achievement requires leaping into action despite fear. It frames courage as essential to progress and admonishes hesitation on the brink of risk.
Dix asks for a loan of a case to store books after Bix comments on the collection. The exchange frames a humorous, dialogue driven moment likely from a local scene or column.
Real estate in Tishomingo County Mississippi to be sold for unpaid 1915 taxes and costs. Sale conducted in front of the Court House in Inka on the first Monday of April 1916 to the highest bidder for cash.
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