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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
3
Model Drug Store and The Cooling Station appear in a flurry of ads for seed potatoes ice cream and groceries at 80 cents cash or 85 in trade. Classic small town trade chatter highlights rental ads buy sell and local society events with notices of civic leagues meetings and lodge anniversaries.
On the first Monday in April 1916 I will offer the contract for a bridge across Cripple Deer Creek at Dawson and Nix Road Link No 188 to the lowest responsible bidder. Plans and specifications are on file at the Clerk's office. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
County Health Officer Robert J. Brown says he will begin inspections around April 1 to enforce sanitary laws and urges compliance. The notice warns against violations and affirms authority of the health department.
Public notice from B. L. Martin Jr Clerk requires all property owners to place their premises in sanitary condition between April 1 and 21 under city ordinance. Applies to both public and private property.
The fifth district gathered in the Mineral Springs Hotel parlor with Dr H P Stebbings placing souvenir cups and hotel pictures on chairs. Mrs Huston presided, Mrs McGehee spoke on federation uplift, Rev McCullough invited her to address his congregation, and a luncheon followed. A round table and reports completed the afternoon as officers were elected for the coming year.
The Fortnightly Club met with Miss Annie Jourdan on Friday evening March 17. Green and white decor framed a Polish themed program featuring noted Polish composers. Mrs. Cromwell sang an Irish song and a contest Introducing Pat followed. Prizes included green beads and a green pig. Hostess and guests listed.
Mayor AT Scruggs announces April 10 as the start of Clean Up and Paint Up Week in Tuka. During the last three weeks of April every citizen should clean their property and abolish places that breed flies and mosquitoes for health and business interests.
GRO L McMesturs and T H Elam have purchased a prize 19 month old 450 pound animal noted for blood and individuality. It took first prize at Huntsville and Memphis shows. The dealer invites offers, promising to draw customers with strong sales lines and bargains.
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