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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
2
The Vidette announces a Thursday published official journal for Tishomingo County and Iuka with subscription rates for in and out of county. It lists display ad pricing, obituary and resolution limits, and policies on notices and announcements.
The Tishomingo County Union No. 14 will convene with Old Providence Local Friday and Saturday October 17 and 18. Eleven locals are urged to elect a full delegation for the county officers’ nomination for 1920. Send your best men as delegates. leadership determines success. Signed P. R. Adams County Secretary.
Route No 1 reports scarce news and good health with farmers holding cotton buyers slow to sell. Justice Court at Spring Hill heard Clark and Pyle talk of local matters. A Alabama couple Hester and Castleberry wed and plan to reside at Vina. Prospects of Lambert and Harrison near Red Bay and future Iuka home. Burns brothers buy Aldridge Rutledge mill and plan move west of Belmont. Timber deals and gin moves dominate, plus a car crash near L A Hinery’s residence with a young woman uninjured.
The Hipple Concert Company led by Fr H Hipple on xylophone wowed Tishomingo Lyceum last Tuesday night. The audience filled the venue as a military company formed by A H & boys with L G Plyler as officer in charge, including drill officers Reece O Bickerstaff Toy Whitfield and Guy Bickerstff, all veterans with overseas service. They plan daily 15 minute drills before breakfast and after supper before study.
Burnsville Mississippi week of September 23 29 reports a fire at the Smith-Fay Lumber Co planned and sawmill burning last Saturday night. Several thousand feet of lumber and about a car load of staves burned. Cause unknown. Alarmed before midnight but help arrived too late. Damage estimated at 15000 to 20000 dollars. A new mill planned near the old site. Visitors included Prof Chas Stephens from Burnsville and Lester Blakney from Florence Alabama. Miss Dezzie Clement and Miss Leitha Roberts also in town.
Abbreviated ad describes eczema discomfort and ineffective topicals. Claims blood infection causes skin outbreaks and promotes S. S. s cure as the only lasting remedy. Includes a dubious address in Atlanta Georgia and a call to obtain a “bot a coder” for results.
C. L. Pace expresses gratitude to voters of Tishomingo County for electing him Tax Assessor on September 20, 1919. He pledges to discharge duties faithfully, remain a servant to all, and appreciates the support from his backers while valuing those who voted against him.
The League stands for nations settling disputes by law and modern statesmanship rather than bloodshed. It argues isolation is over for the United States after entanglement in world affairs, ready to share responsibility. Stand by those trying to save mankind from horrors of war. Pittsburgh Post.
A brief notice touts Singer as a symbol of top quality sewing machines offering round and long bobbin types. It asserts consistent high quality across models and mentions Singer Sewing Machine Co in Corinth Mississippi.
Some members advocated an electric voting system to record aye and no votes. A wall indicator near the Speaker’s rostrum would display results, with wires running to seats and buttons pressed to register each member’s vote for rapid tallying.
Premier Clemenceau told the Chamber of Deputies that America would be counted on even if no written treaty existed. He praised young Americans at the front for fighting for liberty and recalled the Allies deciding whether to defend Calais or Paris. He quoted Lord George and affirmed France’s resolve to protect Paris to save France.
State of Mississippi commands Milton Braddy Roxy Braddy Agnes Braddy Frank Milligan Molly Childress Clifton Braddy and unknown heirs of J E Braddy to appear before the Chancery Court of Tishomingo County on the second Monday of November 1919 to defend a suit brought by Mary Braddy. Dated September 30 1919 and signed by Clerk E A Payne.
An old ad claims kidney problems stem from kidney failure and promises a rapid cure with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules. It urges immediate purchase, hints at lasting health with daily use, and warns against other attacks. The copy uses dramatic health language and appeals to quick relief.
The Video will raise outside county subscription to 1.50 per year starting July 1. The change follows consideration of postal rate increases and aims to cover higher distribution costs.
Masaey Bros offers top rates for exchange services, inviting customers to compare and switch. The ad highlights aggressive pricing and fast service, aiming to attract new clients seeking better value and reliability in currency or asset exchange.
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