16 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
1
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims the product wakes the liver, relieves headaches and dizziness, and is vegetarian and non-salivating, priced at 50 cents with a money back guarantee.
Spring Hill reports health improving, roads improving and farmers preparing for another crop. A Sunday crowd visited Mr Tom Hall’s home, dances at Charles Monroe’s last weekend, and many locals visited kin. School closes March 17 with affection for Miss Blanche. numerous visits, callers, and social events noted amid illness of Grandma Parker. Subscriptions urged for The Vidette and Commercial.
A boy recalls a 1850s trip from Itawamba County to Eastport Mississippi with Uncle John Davis. He notes the busy cotton trade at Eastport’s wharf, the crowded stores, and the rough hospitality of the era. Rain, buckskin pants, and a shopkeeper’s whiskey are described as part of the journey.
Burnsville residents and visitors are mentioned in a string of brief items. J M Price and The Vidette editor made weekend trips, births are announced, and Luther Newcomb bought mules. Local clergy preached, residents moved or planned moves, new telephone lines and a 100 line switchboard improve service, and road conditions prompt repairs.
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