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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
2
A miscellany notes British poverty, aviators, and Halley’s comet while touching on Newport’s social scene and Persian shahs. It mentions American precocity, tubercular schools in Chicago, California earthquakes, and curious wealth from Tonkin wound mines as society items and curiosities.
The report describes the dipper dredge working on Hopson bayou main drain near Clarksdale and the Highland dredge cutting back through railroads toward the bayou, with both dredges poised to meet and finish the eight mile drainage canal by December. It also notes Mississippi athletic meets at Delta Fair grounds in Greenville, Marathon related events, and the Mississippi college openings with large early attendance. Additional items cover Oktibbeha fairs, tax levies, a New Albany execution, and various civic developments in the region.
Chicago convention of American Bankers Association ends five days of debate with near unanimous rejection of postal savings banks. Warmer support emerges for a central national bank. talks on separate savings departments and other reforms continue. Public health note links pellagra to an outbreak at Illinois State Hospital, with investigational work by Cy Hy, Lavinger, and cooperation from the public health service.
Mrs Frederick A Cook wife of the explorer arrived in New York with two children to await her husband and said she would not discuss the controversy. She declined further remarks and stated her husband would handle the talks and he would speak upon his arrival.
Drouth has caused large cracks along the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway route to Oklahoma and Texas. The railway company warns workers to pass with caution at places where fissures appear.
In New Orleans officials deny an official poet for President Taft during his upcoming Mississippi trip to attend a gulf waterways convention. The committee in charge says the plan was abandoned amid confusion and precautionary measures as several titled works arrived, prompting security considerations.
President Taft greeted by vast crowds in Chicago during a twelve hour stay on his Western and Southern itinerary. He traversed thirty miles of streets and parkways, with police managing eager onlookers as he attended a busy schedule before departing to Milwaukee.
New York reports estimated values place Averell Harriman's estate between 75 million and 100 million dollars. Widow Mrs Averell Harriman is expected to inherit substantial realty and personal property. Murrian's fortune also noted, with unmarried daughters Mary and Carol, wife Mrs Gerry, and sons William Averell and Roland mentioned among survivors. Other relatives reportedly provided for.
An erroneous early 20th century report describes a commercial war between Japan and the United States. President Taft attends peace talks with Japanese delegates, stressing peaceful intent while urging readiness for economic competition. A social gathering with leaders from the Japanese and American sides is noted at Lake Minnetonka near Minneapolis.
A majority of Southern governors endorse Gov. Sanders 15 cent cotton price plan. Letters from Louisiana, Georgia, Kentucky, and others show support or conditional backing. Governors Donaghey, Noel, Brown, and Willson respond, noting state conditions and possible follow up actions amidst the 1909 context.
Columbus Georgia citizens protest President Taft for breaking his promise to stop in the city during his November tour and consider sending a petition not to welcome his visit. Conservative residents oppose the petition as disrespectful to the presidency, hoping the plan will be dropped.
Bishop Seth Ward of the Methodist Episcopal Church Lund is reported in a semi-comatose state after suffering paralysis of his entire left side. He remains under care with his family beside him as doctors monitor his condition.
In Rome Georgia a girl admitted she perjured herself on the stand, claiming coercion by conscience drove the truth. Her testimony helped convict Jack Worthington of criminal negligence, sentencing him to twenty years in the penitentiary. she now retracts, saying her assault tale was fabrication.
A composite note from 1908 era press features Arthur M. Chuquet’s unseen WOpinion piece about Napoleon and Bluecher. It recounts an interview where Bluecher admires Napoleon’s gifts, then reveals a witty quip about changing history by throwing him from a window. The item also mentions carnations going to sleep and Standard Oil real estate appeals in Bayonne New Jersey.
A trained nurse touts Grape-Nuts as nourishing and versatile for the sick and elderly. She shares a recipe mixing Grape-Nuts with water, egg white, and fruit juice. The nurse says the product aids digestion and suggests a 10 day trial to rebuild strength, noting her husband uses it for patients and calling it a staple breakfast.
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