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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
2
Display ads priced at 15 cents per inch per insertion. Business notices 5 cents per line per insertion. Obituaries and Resolutions of Respect limited to 10 lines. Cards of Thanks 3 cents per line. Deaths and Marriages sample announcements free. Ads ordered and not altered will be published and charged accordingly.
The notice announces Mr Sam H Allen as a candidate for mayor of Iuka subject to Democratic primary. Carmack endorses himself to voters stating intent to study town interests and perform duty.
Mr. G. W. Neal stands for Alderman of Inka subject to the general election. Mr. W. J. Brinkley seeks Alderman of Inka subject to Democratic primary action. W. S. Brown runs for Alderman of the town of Iuka subject to Democratic primary action.
Mr W D Ferguson seeks re election as City Treasurer subject to Democratic primary action. L F Carmichael also runs for City Treasurer subject to Democratic action. Also notes on political events and a planned pulp and paper plant investment in Hattiesburg with a 1 500 000 plant to start operations by January 1 1918.
Mississippi farmers urged to plant wheat to supply flour for home use as European conflicts threaten flour prices. Commissioner P P Garner of Agriculture and Commerce issued the advisory on November 13, 1916.
A 1916 Hudson Florida note reflects public debate on game law defeat by a two to one vote and a tongue in cheek scientist about women and warmth. A heartfelt message from D T Harvey thanks friends for aid during her father’s illness and death, praising home care and prayer.
The note informs readers that paper and material costs have risen, with many papers increasing annual subscriptions. It states Vidette remains one dollar a year and asks subscribers to remit promptly to help sustain the price, noting the collective impact of outstanding balances.
An agent advertises subscriptions for the Ladies Home Journal Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman. The message asks to save a subscription for the caller, Arthur S Cromwell, and provides a phone contact 510-9C.
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