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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
2
Public notices list candidates and offices for district attorney tax assessor circuit clerk chancery clerk sheriff cotton weigher supervisor and other positions. Names include J E Rankin Julius Berry Geo Stricklin F F Belue George Stephens J F Woodruff L Q McCoy J R Jernigan E A Payne etc.
Mr. W. J. Robinson of Walker's Switch announces his candidacy for Sheriff. A respected community member with many friends, he previously ran for the office 24 years ago, losing by a small margin to Ben McGee. He thanks supporters then and asks for renewed votes, promising conscientious, satisfactory duties without fear or favor.
Mr L T Lomenick of the First District announces candidacy for Treasurer. Resident 25 years, never before a candidate. Claims strong business ability to discharge duties and asks residents for consideration.
The article by G W Neal argues for graveled roads to boost land values ease marketing and extend stock and vehicle life. It notes costs would fall largely on corporations and non residents, urging timely construction as a county blessing.
F. T. Carmack invites voters to hear him present his fitness and positions clearly. He pledges straightforward measures, a bush whack free campaign, and face to face meetings with every voter to ensure each person knows where he stands before they decide. He asks to represent them if convinced their interests are safe.
The John Marshal Stone Chapter UDC thanks all who assisted in the Decoration Day exercises on April 30 at the Cemetery. Special thanks to Mayor Bynum Cor’inth for his Civil War reminiscences, to Brother McCullough for help, and to those who lent automobiles. Mrs. Elsie McKnight and Mrs. T J McDonald gave readings.
I thank the good people of Iuka for their hospitality and support during my illness and convalescence. I am now at home and hope to soon resume my work. I will be glad to welcome all who call. Gratefully, Mattie Deerdolph.
A notice states the Roach Shoe Shop has closed and a new shop opened in the same location in the owner’s name. It lists half soles 40c to 1.00 and heels 25c to 50c, using quality leather and rubber heels. The shop is Nelson's Shoe Shop opposite Royal Grocery Co east of the Postoffice. Arthur S. Cromwell, Model Drug Co., Agent, notes "On To Frisco" votes with every repair.
The Board will set to the lowest responsible bidder the building of a House at County Home at the next meeting. Plans and specifications are on file in the Chan cery Clerk's office. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 35-3tady.
A rural letter laments long rounds of campaigning and politics as cattle feed concerns and mortgages loom. The writer jokes about donkeys and doodle bugs, hopes for better corn yields, and asks for more letters about candidates while wishing relief from cattle ticks. The tone blends farming worries with political banter.
The May term 1915 meeting records routine county actions. Ed Robinson authorized to erect an automatic gate on Luka and Sulphur Springs road link 17 near his residence. Various accounts listed for county farm, roads, supplies, jail, and salaries. Committees reviewed a contemplated Iuka and White House road change link 35. recommendation to grant pending petition. Continued next week.
BF McRae Circuit Clerk announces registration drives at multiple towns from May 10 to May 22 1915 with books to remain open until July 2 for those who fail to register at the listed places. The notice lists numerous dates and locales including Cole's Wit Burnsville Holent Paden Tishomingo Bay Springs Golden Belmont Spring Hill and others.
An old advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable tonic to replace mercurial calomel. It claims calomel harms the liver and bowels, promises no salivation, and guarantees relief from biliousness, headaches, and sluggish liver with a pleasant-tasting tonic.
For Rent. Eight room house with out buildings three blocks from Spring Park. Terms apply to C White. Also two mules and two horses cheap for cash or on terms. Advertised by W J Brinkley.
A political pitch touts quick path to office via Panama Bus Line promising one vote per cent spent. The campaign claims explicit vote-for-money support to elect the candidate.
Maggie Stone Bozeman appeals for support to win a Pan Am trip contest. She asks friends for votes and renewals to The Vidette, stating she lacks time to meet everyone personally and appreciates any influence in her favor.
An advertisement warns that fatigue results from a failing liver and warns of potential chronic issues if neglected. It promotes Liy-Ver-Lax as a harmless vegetable cure and urges purchase at Jourdan's Drug Store with a money back guarantee and the LK Grigsby likeness signature.
Ice available for the rest of the season sold by Williams. Also cotton seed for sale at 75 cents per bushel, pure grown from first picking, Hastings seed varieties listed in Hastings Seed Catalogue. D A Adams advertises.
Corinne Walker asks friends in Tishomingo County to vote for her in a Vidette contest for a Panama Exposition trip. She urges support via purchases from participating local merchants and promises appreciation for the help.
All unsold or unbonded roads in the Sth District will be offered for sale at the Board's May Meeting. Signed by L F Sartin M B S Adv.
Residents offered Brinkley s White Plymouth Rock eggs at 1.00 per setting for 30 days. Also for sale a good horse with buggy and set harness, dark bay, seven years old, suitable for driving. Apply Granville Dudley in Iuka Mississippi.
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