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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
4
Light rains fell last week in Texas but whether enough to help is doubtful. Vardaman and McLaurin back repeal of the 14th and 15th amendments. The blue back speller row continues in Grenada county. Taft tariff stance discussed. Judge Niles questions law and order leagues. Clerical errors in Alabama laws corrected. game wardens can only report violators to the grand jury.
The contest between McLaurin and Vardaman for the United States Senate appears assured with McLaurin historically riding strong support. Past campaigns show intense sparring where critics drew sympathy for the challenger, signaling a lively, unpredictable race ahead.
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama credits Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets with easing biliousness and constipation restoring appetite and vitality. The remedy claims to purify stomach liver and blood while aiding natural function and is sold by local outlets Kendrick Mississippi J C Jourdan Florence Alabama and Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co.
A crowd estimated up to 2000 gathered Sunday to unveil the Ssin Curtis monument by the W. O. W. near Pleasant Ridge cemetery two miles east of town. The ceremony was hindered by the crush but proceeded despite the challenge as pleasant weather aided attendance.
Iuka Normal and Business College advertises expansion to teach arithmetic algebra Latin and bookkeeping to 50 additional students as the public school is closed. It urges rapid arrangement citing rational instruction and business usefulness. Local items note frost damage, visits, deaths, new school building plans in Belmont and community news.
Prof J M PF Neal will sing with his class at Sardis on the Sunday in May. Everyone invited to attend bring refreshments and take part. The Cross Roads sing was mislocated and is at Cross Roads nine miles southwest of Inks. DeWitt's Little Barly Risers liver pills offered by Model Drug Store.
Mayor Patterson promotes a cut from the World's Fair award certificate for Tuka Mineral Water. The design prints on back of business envelopes with a red ink description of Inka springs, offering a low cost ad to boost Memphis town image and health waters.
John Deye of Gladwin Michigan paid doctors over four hundred dollars for twelve years to treat a running ulcer. Bucklen s Arnica Salve was said to kill the disease and cure him. Advertised as a remedy for fever sores boils felons eczema salt rheum and more. Sold by JC Jordan s druggist.
An advertisement notes Ballards Herbine as a mild stomach and liver remedy for constipation and dyspepsia. It states the product is not absolutely effective in all cases and is sold for 25 cents per bottle at Jourdan's Drug Store.
A vintage advertisement urges quick use of Ballard's Snow Liniment for boys injuries. It promises pain relief and healing with directions, listing prices 25c 50c and 1.00 and distributor J and Jourdan.
Mr. B. F. McRae Sr., once of Iuka, has taken a position in Atoka Oklahoma and is pleased with the town, expressing satisfaction with his new posting and surroundings.
A marketing notice for Whites Cream Vermifuge claims it expels worms in babies and acts as a tonic. The ad lists sellers J C Jourdan and W L Elledge family and notes they left Burnsville for Caney Oklahoma where they will settle, with best wishes from Viptre.
An advertisement touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee for one bottle. The refund policy is stated. The copy cites J. C. Jourdan and Bertha Jones in Colbert County near Leighton, noting age details about Bertha and her daughter Kate Sanders.
Mr. W. M. Barnett of Corinth was in town last week. Warner has resigned from Corinth Engine & Boiler Works and has moved into the insurance and real estate business.
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