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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
3
Local notes show numerous visits and movements in Iuka and nearby towns. A steady stream of guests includes Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Allen, Mrs. T. H. Elam, Dr. Foyt Carmack, and many others visiting Sheffield, Henderson, and Tuscaloosa areas. Officials report Board of Supervisors and Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings, while reminders advertise services, ads, and fare.
A mixed local notice set offers a 100 lb gilt-weight horse with marks and a reward for return. It details a land bargain of 380 acres five miles from town near a pike with immediate possession. Also notes Liberty Loan bond receipt and a personal debt disclaimer by Bill Fresh.
Advertisement offers Nancy Halls and Florida Yams slips for 3.00 per 1000 with delivery possible from May 1 to 20. Order with check to ensure slips are held and plants ready, notify buyer and expect prompt pickup as slips cannot be held indefinitely.
On Monday June 8 1918 during legal hours the contract to build the Yellow Creek Scruggs bridge will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Plans and specifications are on file in the clerk’s office. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. D L Anderson 36 Bt M B 8.
Signed by 1st Lieut Isaac M Jackson of the Infantry and EvGeye D Hau requesting citizens to aid the Red Cross. They state the organization provides attention to soldiers when sick or wounded on the battlefield or in hospitals and perform noble work.
Fragmentary note mentions a year, a revolver, and a party plan with no prosecution. References a person named Ww Brown and a plea for information leading to possible recovery.
Commencement program for Luka High School lists events May 12 11 a.m. in the school auditorium with Dr. W C Lindsay Corinth Miss. Other dates include May 14 6 p.m. pageant America May 15 8 p.m. grammar school graduation May 16 8:30 p.m. high school graduation with address by Capt G T Fighugh Memphis. May 17 8:30 p.m. recital music class. Admission 25 and 50 cents.
Named men depart in two groups to join Uncle Sam. The first leaves Wednesday May 8 at 12 46 for Fort Sheridan Alabama listing Clint Hood Olaf Carruthers Frank tin White Thomas Perry Criddle Alva Lee Byram Geo Washington Carter. The second departs Friday May 10 for Jackson Barracks Louisiana listing Robert Carter Reed Mosley Walter Clark Lester Misser Chas Pinkney Riddle.
T. L. Brown & Co offers thirty six inch domestic bleach at eighteen cents per yard in a promotional listing. The ad highlights bulk pricing and a limited time sale.
Local ads offer fresh evaporated fruits and vegetables, butter, sorghum, and broom corn seed. Phone 111 for deliveries and pickups. Notices mention Mrs H Hearne moving to Florence to live with daughter Mrs Francia and two men Henry Little and Whit Fairless taking new jobs in Shefield. Real estate ad: 16 acres near town with possession at once Brown.
State of Mississippi Tishomingo County commands T W D Sanders Rebecca Jordan and Sarah Boggs to appear June 10 1918 to answer suit of A C Sanders on T M Sanders et al defendants. Witness signature May 7 1918 by Clerk A Payne Bennett Clark solicitors for complainant.
A large, enthusiastic gathering in Iuka heard speeches by prominent locals urging immediate support for the Second War Red Cross drive. The aim is to raise three thousand dollars with Rev. J Poole pledging hearty support and the town promising to join as the county backs the world renowned American Red Cross.
Detailed roll of local Liberty Loan organizers in Tishomingo County listing county and town chairmen, team captains, saleswomen, and bonds sold. Totals show 12 thousand five hundred dollars raised across Burnaville and Tishomingo towns with multiple teams and volunteers.
Notice reports rabies rules in force since February 21 1918 with enforcement limited to information provided. Farmers urged to report violations and take action on dangerous dogs, with praise for residents who kill or muzzle such pets. Also notes Federal Land Bank loan opportunities at 5 34 percent and local legal notices. community updates on residents and Liberty Loan bonds.
The text advertises happiness through a cryptic sale by Geo L McMasters promising life balance and personal conviction. It urges action with a biblical line about a lamp burning and a sinner’s possible return, lacking clear event details or context.
Reports show the largest sums raised by Mrs. W. A. Hodges Mrs. A. F. Whitehurst and Miss Lucy Watson of Tuka Bushaville Miss Zola Timbe and Miss Ruth Flake For untiring service Mrs. W. O. Jackson Town Chairman of Iuka and Mrs. T. P. Haney of Burneville Each recipient received a medal and all committee members are praised for their wartime effort urging continued work until victory in the Third Liberty Loan in Tishomingo County.
Frost and ice linger in May as Maj. Sol Walder of A M returns home then heads to officers training camp. Sam Whitfield and Henry Marlar depart for Camp Pike. Private Gua Hendrix at Camp Beauregard plans to stay a private despite offers. Kerr and Higginbottom repair Dr Haney’s historic Ford, Chis touted as first Ford in Tishomingo County. Liberty Lawn drive returns, loyalty to Caesar grows, Liberty Loan gains traction. Public school closes soon as Bro. Razzle leads commencement. Methodist ladies’ strawberry supper funds church repairs.
The executive committee of the Second Red Cross War Fund Campaign selected and confirmed officers to lead the drive to raise three thousand dollars for Tishomingo County. District chairs urged immediate organization of district committees to maximize fundraising and support for wounded soldiers.
The Dennis Road District will, on June 3, 1918, at the courthouse door in Luka Mississippi, invite bids at within hours for the Port Fulton road contract beginning at the Belmont district line and running northerly to the fourth and HEU districts line. The board may split into multiple contracts or let grading and graveling separately. A $100 certified check must accompany each bid, with right to reject any or all bids. The notice is dated May 13, 1918, by Secretary Th Davis.
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