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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
2
The undersigned sold the Tishomingo News plant to GW Dudley and the News ceases to exist. Pressing work in other lines prevented giving the paper needed effort. Thanks are extended to friends who supported the newspaper during its 16 months under management by J C Jourdan.
Mr H Richard Smith takes charge of the New Albany Gazette succeeding Owen the outgoing editor, an old-time friend. Smith is a relative with prior success in newspapers, including training in Walthall Mississippi, and is regarded with pride and high expectation for future work.
Mississippi Normal College at Hattiesburg may appoint Miss Kate Brown a former 1st assistant at Central High School. The board has not decided if she will accept, though she views the promotion with elation. If she accepts she would begin duties next September. The Central High School faculty and community value her highly.
The report notes continued rain affecting activity and lists small town events. All day singing was held at Mynot on the third Sunday with Messrs Burkett Carter and Walter Denton returning from Florida. A large Zion sing gathered a nice crowd. Mrs Laura Grisham is sick. Mesdames Hogland and Durham visited Todd women. Three stills were cut on Rock Creek in the past month. Charley Elliott took a flying trip to Sheffield. Violets.
R T Hunt of 130 Chappel Street Hot Springs Arkansas testifies Foley Kidney Pills relieved severe kidney pain and restored normal kidney function with no sediment remaining Tam cured of kidney trouble by Foley Kidney Pills reported by Model Drug Store.
Hugh Tallman of San Antonio praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as renewing life and energy. He and his wife report benefits for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The pills cost 28 cents at J C Jordans.
GT Heard of Brooksville Mississippi announces his candidacy for delegate to the National Democratic Convention in Baltimore. He cites prior service on the State Executive Committee and asks for support from voters in the First Congressional District. Also included is a testimonial about Bucklen's Amicable Salve curing a leg sore.
In Tishomingo County Circuit Court August term 1912 an attachment issued against J. Cary Thompson of Birmingham Alabama for five hundred dollars. The defendant must appear at the first day of the next term on the second Monday of August in Taka Mississippi to plead. otherwise judgment will be entered and the estate attached will be not. April 26 1912 Bes C. Pace Circuit Clerk.
From Glen dora reader inquiry the Herald Progress quotes humorous meanings: Saint is a man who is dead after life, Piker is a man who with a girl under three years old but does not propose, Sucker is a man who buys Ben Davie Apples, Four-Misher is a man who becomes involved in politics, Blockhead is a man who ignores a proposition, Husbandette is a man who stays home to mind the babies while his wife attends club meetings.
Authorities investigate an alleged attack on Marion Doreckle daughter of Stephen Doreckle found bruised bound and gagged on the University of Chicago campus. She advised physicians she was seized by two men and driven away in a car but provided no clear explanation. Some rings and trinkets were missing.
A fragment describes wary townspeople who protect children from danger, noting that a cold can lead to severe illnesses like diphtheria bronchitis or pneumonia. It urges using Toley's Money Eaters Compound promptly for coughs and colds with care, attributed to Manel Drug.
The Commoner argues the Democratic race for the nomination shows reactionary influence from Harmon and Underwood. It claims big interests back both candidates, with delegates split across north and south states, and accuses negotiators of deception to secure party advantage.
A Joliet woman Mrs JE Cox writes of recovery from typhoid fever pneumonia and a dreadful cough with the help of Dr King’s New Discovery. She praises its quick relief and offers a free trial bottle through JC Jourdan.
The Mississippi State Board of Health urges fly control to prevent typhoid fever. Flies breed in filth and spread disease by contact with food. Prevention includes screening, fly paper, and traps, plus keeping surroundings clean to terminate breeding.
80 acres more or less offered for sale with 30 acres in bottom 12 char ls of timberland water and timber including pine and oak. One acre suitable for building near public road. Addresses requested.
Mrs C Martin of 3312 Ninth Ave North Nashville Tennessee cites Foley Kidney Pill for kidney trouble relief. She says a severe back ache eased after taking the pills and she feels invigorated, urging others to try them.
Mingo residents report suffering and loss from overflow in the delta area. County Attorney T A Clark attended on legal business while Justice J E Gurley of Tishomingo was in town. A serious affray occurred south of here with knives used amid a dispute between Uptain and Tidwell, who was seriously hurt.
Ruston resident W Rimes reports Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic with rapid results. He states that taking the medicine as directed yielded marvelous outcomes and recommends them for kidney or bladder trouble from Model Drug Store.
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