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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1894
Page
1
In this county O. L. Warox, successor of H. Watson & Son, advertises superior assortment and better bargains than big city stores. He claims a varied war stock and ability to suit customers, urging buyers to shop locally for the right item.
Dr Hodges announces a full line of prescription drugs with careful compounding day and night. Located in the old post office building, the notice mentions April 26.
W B Ellis, attorney at law in Teka Mississippi, files for bond for George Armstrong charged under Class Dasher 1B. The shop remains under investigation in Hateville as legal proceedings unfold.
Le W Shockley promotes shaving hair cutting and shampooing in a new well furnished shop barout offering popular styles. Call to schedule work.
Burst Mills Oct 11 edition prints a reader’s proposed county ticket listing a representative, treasurer, coroner, ranger, and education officer. Names are garbled but include candidates linked to local offices and a call for alternative picks if the slate is unsuitable.
A brief political item notes Democratic candidates foil challenges by Vongerss and include Hon John M Allen of Le in the ticket. The report emphasizes party slate and local names.
A populist event in Taku featured Frank Murkitt, the sole living populist specimen in the region, with two small aides Cooke and Kearly. Attendees included local boys and curious townsfolk while Murkitt attacked the Democratic party and President Cleveland, praising figures like Hogg and Tillman. Audience reaction mixed as the populist group extended fellowship to Dr. M A Simmons after the event.
A fragmented ad from 2C L Watson lists footwear and clothing items including Wood congress shoes indies glove, gaiter shop products, men’s bogane and Leones Janfies pots, children’s school shoes, undies, and winter stock. Also mentions quantities and prices like 20 pounds of coffee per 100, flour per barrel, and various suits and robes.
Washington dispatch from Oct 17 1804 debates whether federal officials should aid party activity after nominations, cites President Cleveland stance and criticism of Morton case. Discusses tariff law effects, Treasury rehabilitation, and cautious optimism for Democratic control of the House amid Cochran loquacious rhetoric and pension office debates.
An advertisement touts four remedies including King's New Discovery for consumption and coughs, Electric Bitters for liver and kidneys, Be on Arnica Salve, and Dr. King's New Life Pills. It claims guaranteed results and urges purchase from J. Al Moore’s drug store. Cites Chamberlain's Pain Balm for frequent family use and various ailments, with emphasis on quick relief and home treatment.
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