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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
1
In store, customers are urged to examine the make of furniture. The ad touts joints as the secret to longevity and enhanced appearance, claiming a hundred per cent boost to look. It emphasizes buying know-how and staff expertise.
A county road improvement plan urges a three member commission to oversee funding and bid the work by unit, with an engineer bonded for faithful duty. It stresses drains and culverts, 24 foot wide gravel roads, and gravel depth by traffic, citing Coahoma County and Clarksdale to support hard roads with Tishomingo gravel as economical and low maintenance.
Residents discuss dipping cattle to meet Tennessee law and gain better sale prices. Despite general opposition, dipping would remove trade disadvantages with Tennessee across the line. Community notes include weekly prayer, Sunday school, and a memorial service with baskets.
Tax assessor F. Belue visited the area last week as George Glover spent time with friends. Lambert Bros. opened a saw mill north of Burnsville ready to produce lumber. Jim Walker bought a blacksmith shop and will serve patrons. Farmers report less cotton but promising fruit and berry crops. Antioch church holds preaching on the 2nd Sunday at 11 am and Sunday School at 2 pm with good attendance. An all day singing is planned for the 1st Sunday in June. Everyone is invited.
A village woman died waiting for a physician as slow muddy roads hampered travel. The piece argues roads should be improved, stating in strong terms that life is value more than the cost of road work and urging readers to consider their own families as potential victims.
A local note from J-Chestertown Enterprise claims the town owes a dollar on subscription and expects an early call from the person. The message taunts the reader to settle the debt promptly.
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