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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1912
Page
2
Editorial comments discuss Moody challenging Hobson in Alabama and party splits between Taft Roosevelt and Wilson while urging merit over birthplace. A Scattered note on Hearst and his influence appears alongside a dredging project at Twenty Mile Creek Mississippi. The piece ends with a banking fraud tale about Tuscumbia and a shaken bank winding up its affairs and depositor dividends.
Miss Zula Mize of New Orleans inherits over a half million dollars, her fortune attributed to her hair and beauty. An old man compares her to his late sweetheart, claiming she resembles his wife and thus earns his vast wealth. The tale notes her joy as a poor girl turned fortunes. An Exchange item recalls a man who bought coffee to afford a show ticket, then resold for profit.
Pink Lovelace shot and killed W W Harris in front of T L Brown Co's store around 10 40 am last Monday. Lovelace arrived with Marshal Aldridge, bought shells for a large No 3 shot buckshot, then faced Harris as he walked toward his store. Harris was shot in the back as he turned, dying instantly. A lengthy posse pursuit followed across Birch Creek toward Riverton Junction before bloodhounds led to a failed trace.
The Free-Farmers 1912 Year Book pledges to guide every farmer with cultivation and fertilisation methods for Southern crops. It features practical, profit-boosting advice from experienced farmers and reports of success from numerous Southern growers who have contributed their experiences.
The Carrollton Conservative questions a Democrat definition linking worship of Thomas Jefferson to voting the Democratic ticket. It warns that if true, two residency candidates might be eliminated due to past stances in 1896. A rumor, not verified, about Harmon and Underwood turning on Bryan is noted. Also lists ads for a log wagon, seed potatoes, and farm goods from Carmichael Sons.
April first marks Colbert County primary elections for Congressman and County officers. Voters face concerns over alcohol influence at primaries, with neighbors hoping for decency and orderly conduct in the regular vote.
Consumers report relief from constipation using Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad copy claims many have been permanently cured and urges sale through dealers.
The Grenada Sentinel reports that Mississippi bankers opposed scrutiny of their ledgers and helped defeat the Kyle banking bill in the last legislature. The paper also cites politics as a factor in stopping the measure, reflecting broader tensions over financial regulation.
WC Hundley voices concern at Edyte Tay Co about ongoing unrest and unrest within Tishamings, emphasizing persistent anxiety and instability affecting operations and staff.
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