21 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
1
The Shocktery Furniture Co. reports almost daily fresh supplies of beds dressers chairs rockers cupboards safes window shades rugs trunks and suit cases cook stoves and heaters sewing machines and more in their full furniture line.
Pleasant Hill New Mexico? No, Pleasant Hill North Carolina Mrs Walter Vincent of this town suffered three summers with dreadful headaches prostration and back pains. After three bottles of Cardui she regained strength and vitality. Cardui, a purely vegetable tonic, aims to improve appetite nerves and overall tone.
A reflective piece on Coxey's Army, fading publicity, and the ego driven marketing cycle. It notes how awareness fades with time, leaving new generations unaware of Coxey and the advertising speaks that once existed. The author warns against trusting every marketing promise and underscores the ego as a driver in business.
Health praised though colds linger. Mount Pleasant preaching drew a large crowd with many visitors including Mr and Mrs Frank Gardner and Miss Mary Hunt. Chestnut hunting noted as a local pastime and a week of community visits and school start at Margerum public School.
Mr J T McDougal furnishes a roster of living members of old Company H, 26th Mississippi Regiment. The list includes Shackleford W A H, Capt. Moore R J, First Lieutenant Graham G H G, Second Lieutenant Cardue W P, Third Lieutenant Farmer A F, First Sergeant Wood W L, Second Sergeant Wilson W D, Third Sergeant Cullian W M, Fourth Sergeant Woodruff W T, Fifth Sergeant McDougal J W, First Corporal Woodruff D F, Second Corporal Crow M B, Fourth Corporal Gober James, Allen J G, Allen J H, Allen J T C, Allen M M, Barber M M, Bellamy W J, Barnes S A Jr., Bonds W W, Byram Calvin, Byram J M, Carter B F, Clinch G B, Clingan G W Jr., Clingan G W Sr., Collier Amos Jr., Collier John, Cunningham Riley, Dailey J D, Duncan J W, Embry A J, Epps GB, Ferguson J, Ferguson F, Finch Carl, Finch Wm. Fr MD.
A brief notice from Margerum in Alabama notes strong health conditions prevailing locally. No significant illness trends reported. community health resources remain accessible and active through local clinics.
A notice from the Tishomingo County Teachers Association calls a meeting in Iuka on Saturday October 30 1915. There is no fixed program. multiple school matters will be discussed and contracts will be issued at this time. Signed by N L Phillips acting president.
A poem from The Vidette lampoons an perpetually gloomy farmer named Grump. It mocks his endless complaints about weather crops and neighbors while urging spiritual renewal to end his bitterness and bring peace and joy. The piece closes with a note from W T Bazze urging divine love to lift his sour outlook.
Prof R W Harned of Texas A and M College asks readers to be vigilant for boll weevils in cotton fields across the county. Suspect insects should be sent to his department for identification to track the pest's spread in the state. If any have appeared locally, report them to Prof Harned.
An early 20th century ads-like feature touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe, herbal alternative to dangerous calomel. It claims the product cleanses the liver, relieves headaches and dizziness, and does not cause salivation. The copy warns calomel can cause bone necrosis and sickness. It urges use by adults and children.
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