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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
4
Belmont community items report a fine rain, visits by N W Shook and Dr Carmack, mill lease by G Remington, a death of Uncle Jack Tipton, new Belmont residents and school enrollment growth, a rising building boom, literary society formation, local meetings, and notices from Yellow Pine Lumber Co and merchants. Also ads for Patky Bitters and Kodol digestion with Model Drug Store.
A brief note from Special Agent JE Jourdan highlights Parckry Asw Bivvers as valuable now for keeping the stomach liver and bowels well regulated amid hot days and cooler nights.
A doctor recommends Prickly Ash Bitters as a preventive tonic during the malarial season. He explains malaria thrives in warm damp nights and that keeping the bowels and liver healthy reduces risk. The remedy is touted to cleanse malarial poison, strengthen digestion, and boost vigor, with a $1.00 bottle sold by druggists.
In Mingo the community celebrates Friday’s rain though crops fetch little benefit. Disease mild with fever cases, Sam Sanders endures cancer of the face while prayer and sympathy surround him. Cattle trade active as G Jordan buys in Iuka and cane mills run steadily producing fine molasses.
A Ft Edward resident climbs Bald Mountain to visit a neighbor with asthma. He touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal lung cure curing asthma, lung trouble in the neighbor’s wife, and claiming relief for hay fever, grip, croup, and whooping cough. Sold at J C Jourdan's drug store with trial bottles free and a money back guarantee. The slogan links virtue to justice in society.
A condensed bank statement lists assets and liabilities for Tishomingo Banking Company in Iuka Mississippi as of September 11 1909 with loans discounts deposits and other items. The note credits James H Faircloth as president and cites notary certification and auditor review. It also advertises Smiths Sure Kidney Cure at 50 cents and promotes wealth for all who work.
The board advocates moving public roads from the old improvised method to a contract system. It outlines eight day work or a three dollar commutation, a four mill tax split between town and county road funds, town tax for residents in incorporated areas, and compelled road work for jailed offenders. The plan promises improved roads, greater safety, and the ability for wagons to carry heavier loads, with bonds required from contractors and widespread trials in many counties showing satisfaction.
An old newspaper ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatic pain sprains and stiff joints with crutch users urged to try it. It lists prices 25c 50c and 1 and notes Jourdan's Drug Store as the outlet. Also promotes Prickly Ash Bitters to cleanse impurities aid digestion and boost appetite.
An old advertisement asserts that a sluggish liver causes illness and promotes Ballard’s Herbine as a remedy to restore liver function, balance the stomach and bowels, and act as a general tonic, sold by J Jourdan.
Local firm promotes high quality stationery printed on premium stock inviting businesses to compare samples. The notice emphasizes color fidelity and durable materials for professional use.
47 acres south of Belmont awitch with 38 acres cleared and balance in woods and water. Includes common buildings. Sold reasonable for cash or on terms. Contact M. M. Davis, Golden, Mississippi.
Cotton crop reports show light turnout with not more than a third harvested. Timber raft ahead for J M Foote and John. Rain last Friday helps Chap el Hill and Mulberry Baptist meetings. New bay foal born to Will Bullard. Frank Gross rents TM Blakney place. Baptism of two dozen converts noted. readers invited to write again.
Tuka Normal and Business College will open September 20, 109. Limited pupil enrollment. applicants must arrange with the principal before opening. The self-contained institution offers regular and special courses, prepares students for professional and technical schools and college entrance exams, and serves an agricultural high school need for Tuka.
A Booneville Plain Dealer correspondent describes a pleasant day at Spring Park in Iuka. The park features seven mineral springs set in concrete with canopied sheds, long walks, a large pavilion for concerts, spreading water oaks elms and maples, rustic seating and swings. Visitors from afar arrive to welcome the party as they dine under the trees for six dollars.
Mrs Dora Wooden died at her father J A Ramsey's home from consumption on Thursday Sept 9 at 1am aged 36. She leaves four children and is mourned by family and friends. The writer notes her conversion to faith weeks before death and rites were led by Revs C S Wales Ellis Wo L Norman at Mt Pleasant and home.
From Jones County Texas a farmer notes complaints from Vi perie of farmers in Tishomingo about delays caused by heavy rain while others suffer drought. He urges landowners with paid land to hold steady as land ownership remains key to financial security amid high living costs and scarce work. J B Amerson
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