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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
4
The piece notes William J Bryan turning his attention to the whisky trust and saloon evil while debating whether to back Taft or Roosevelt. It argues Roosevelt’s influence on Taft’s presidency complicates any endorsement and predicts Roosevelt will seek a plan to avoid losing prestige.
A call for industrial and agricultural education balances intellect with manual labor to strengthen a nation. Emphasizes joining heads hands and hearts to improve schools, economy, and social character, arguing for practical learning over urban drift and stresses character formation. A drug ad for McGee's Hairy Elixir targets distressed infants and parents, promoting a soothing, safe remedy.
A lengthy rural letter notes local farming bustle with plowing planting and a bumper fruit crop. It mentions Rev J R James preaching Bethel, social visits, seining for fish, a census worker, travel to Corinth, upcoming schoolhouse preaching, and community remarks on roads and wind in Oklahoma. The writer invites readers to respond and teases a young reader’s Texas letter.
Miss Minnie Ednis and Artie Bauer attended service at Jackson Camp last Sunday. Mr Houston Kennedy attended service at Mt Pleasant last Sunday. Mr J D Kennedy and wife visited Mr Jim Stephens last Sunday. Miss Audrey Goddard visited Miss Rosie Neal Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs Carrie Goddard visited Mrs Kizzie Britnell last Sunday. A large crowd visited Mr J H Hill Sunday. Mr DB Britnell is having chills but hoped to recover. Sunday School at Jackson Camp is progressing well. best wishes to the Vipture and its readers.
Fragmentary OCR reports a lion incident in Pittsburg involving a child and a savage animal. The text also references a dubious medical claim about a "New Discovery" curing diseases in babies and cites several misread names and products.
Local ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for boys common scrapes sprains bruises and burns. Claims relief and healing when directions are followed with a price of 50 cents to 1 dollar at J C Jordan's.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it supports kidney and bladder function. It urges use at first signs of irregularity to prevent serious illness and notes sale by Model Unsure Store.
A poem from a Mingo farmer urges farmers to unite against plutocrats middlemen and lawyers. It advocates cooperation education council meetings majority rule and legislative action to curb gambling syndicates and protect farmers in buying and selling.
A May gathering at Old Providence church drew a large crowd with a cheerful mood. Several locals noted illnesses including Mrs Emma Reid and Mrs Phoebe Paden, while Rev A M Harris and family moved into Dr L Harris’s new dwelling. Mr W Hi Patterson made a business trip to Dennis and plans to move Davis and Moore machinery to Golden Blue Eyes.
Belmont notes list visitors including Mr Thomas Gilley of New Site and Mrs Hughes of Vina who fished Bear River with little luck. Local residents called on Belmont Thursday. Town updates include painting at W T Shook’s store and Carrie Patterson’s Corinth College visit. Johnnie Bouldon’s death follows pneumonia, with funeral led by Elder RL Shook at Joel Cemetery.
An old time ad touts Bullard Herbine as a universal cure for stomach and liver issues including constipation and dyspepsia. It claims the remedy is absolutely effective in all cases with a price of sixpence per bottle, credited to JC Jourdan.
Health remains generally good despite Mr Chester Seago’s low condition. Residents report favorable farming weather and near completion of planting with promising peach and veach crop prospects. A large crowd attended the New Prospect Decoration as the cemetery was well adorned. Two services are planned for the fourth Sunday at Hebron. all invited. Community tidbits include visits among the McNutt, Sea go, Jourdan, Bonds, and Whitehurst families with travel to Kentucky.
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