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The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

Mr.. S. w. Shockley spent Mon
day in Memphis.
Miss Lucy Watson spent the week
end with friends in Florence, Ala.
Mr.. C. NJ. Harris. r.. and wife.
Of Cherokee spent Sunday with rel
atives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. t. Carmichael
were visitors in Allsboro. Sunday
s'tarnoon.
Su,amer Suits to your measure
S13-95 and up, at J Houston Reid's
New Gents Furnishing Sore.
We lake Some ones word for
it and do not get my price on pro-
duce you lose money.
JNo. B. SToRMENT.
Price our Flour before you buy.
We have some bought before the
advance, Old Reliable brands
Omega" Tube Rose and Bob
White. MCKNIGHT.
Mr.. G. B. Milstead and family
have moved from Sheffield to Iuka.
Mr.. Milstead bought the Francis
home and has had 1t torn down and
a new bungalow built. He will
embark in the mercantile business
here. We are glad to- have them
as citizens of our town.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

For Rent-Two nice storehouses
in the Ross Building. III. L. Moser.
We have secured the services OF
first class mechanic and are now
prepared to do any kind of auto
mobile work. Satisfaction guaran-
teed.
22tfl LONG & RAMSEY.
PAY UP TO DATE then pay
$1.75 and get The Progressive Farm
er, Farm Book and The yidette one
year. as
Groves Tastless Chill Tonic at
Moser's Drug Store, 5Octs.
Brown Domestic at 10c per yard
at 7. L, Brown d Co.
Cash or trade for your produce
and higher prices for your produc,
than anybody.
JNo. B. SToRMENT.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17


We can sell you Snuff by the
case, Tobacco by the box, Rolled
Oats and Corn Flakes by the case,
and Hammer Soap by the box,
Evaporated Apples in 30 ID. boxes
cheaper than you can buy whole
sale. MCKNIGHT.
Low prices on Summer Under
wear, for men and boys, at J. Hoas-
ton Reid's New Gents Furnishing
Store.
Today's wire news say sixteen big
gest -four mills shut down for want
of wheat. have bought head on
-four anduwill take care of your
wants for as long as it lasts.
T. M. Mcdonald,
Farmers Warehouse.
II is understood there will be an
election May Bird to issue $4,000,
bonds for road building in first Dist.
Some of us would like to have the
road commissioners advise us wh@e
they will start building the roads, il
from the court house in case bonds
are issued. Tax Payer.
Singer is the name that stands
or highest quality in sewing ma
chimes. No matter what type you
require, either round or long bob.
bin, you can be suited as to style
and price. The quality OF the ma
chine is always the same-BEST.
Singer Sewing Machine Co., Cor
NTH, Miss.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

II you're thinking of a monument
To mark the place of rest,
OF some departed loved one.
Then Why not get the best?
We carve from the heart of marble
1t stands the weather test,
Therefore our stones are better
And outlast all the rest.
Mcneil Marble and Granite Co.
r. L. MCKNIGHT. Agt.
.iuka, Miss.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

FOR RENT-Six room residence.
Apply to H. L. Moser.
Best line of Stationary in town
at Moser's Drug Store.
All kinds Sewing machine sup
plies at Kooney's Place.
Machine belts, cans, oil and
rewdrivers at, Kooney's place
kpay more for your produce than
anybody. Get prices then call and
see if do not pay highest prices.
JNo. B. SToRMENT.
"Roly-Poly" Play Suits for the
children, 48 cents, at ]. Houston
Reid's New Gents Furnishing Store.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17
Wilson Passed Away.

President Wilson passed away
(across the Atlantic on the George
washington), to be present at the
Peace Conference in France, and
we hope that he will be successful
in his mission; in The meantime,
if you are interested in buying or
selling real estate here in the United
States, see Geo L McMasters. (1tp
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

A person habitually constipattd is
shining mark for disease, because
his system is full of the impurities
on which disease germs thrive. Get
rid OF the habit quickly by taking
Prickly Ash Bitters. 1t is a stimu-
lating and purgative remedy for
men. Price 81 .25 per bottle. ]. c..
Jourdan's Drug Store, Special
Agent.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

/ will offer for sale at Iuka on
Saturday, the 3rd day of May at IL
O'Clock, one registered big bone Po-
land China SOW. Also 4 pigs 6
weeks old. Can register pigs in
your name. Come and see them:
Respt., w 7 Phillips.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

Must say that Iukians should be
complimented, for the free and
liberal manner in which they con-
tributed to the fund for pushing
forward. the Victory Loan advertis-
ing in Tishomingo County. II the
pocket book was a thermometer
Iukians are 105 per cent patriotic.
Thank you all.
Geo. l.. McMasters, Solicitor,
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

1t will pay you to see me before
buying a coffin or casket
SAM p. REID.
L o S between Pennywinkle
creek and Iuka, a platinum bar
piece with 81 stones. Liberal re-
ward for return to Mrs. w. M. Rob
inson, Iuka, Miss.
If you have produce
You want to sell in a flash,
Bring it to me, I'll
Give you trade or cash.
JNo. B. SToRMENT.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

When you want Gasolsne you
want 1t quick, time is money get
it at III. l.. Moser's Drug Store.
For Sale -35 horse power Boiler
practically new, 25 horse power En-
CINE. Apply to Geo. W. Neal,
Iuka, Miss. 15tf
Soda Water and Ice Cream with
the right taste Tang and sparkle,
at Fl. l.. Moser's Drug Store.
To The Qualified Electors of The
Second Supervisors District.
State of Mississippi,
Tishomingo County.
You are hereby notified that the
Board of Supervisors of said coun-
ty and State has ordered special
election to be held in the said Dis
trict on the 30th day of April, 1919
to fill out the unexpired term of
Supervisor in said District caused
by the death of G. w. Bishop.
This the 18th day of April, 1919.
X. w. Carter,
J. w. Conan,
+. M. Blunt.
80 2t Election Commissioners.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

Tor the led Gross, was in Iuka this
week.
Mr.. Schley Massey left Wednes.
day afternoon for the Bluff City.
A business trip.
&For Ladies' Hose, Shirt Waists,
Hats, Notions, etc., call at The
Shockley Shop.
Rev. Vester Walker, of Tuscum.
bia, Ala, will preach at the Chris
tan church next Sunday.
Mr.. o. G. Miller, who has been
in the Hattiesburg Normal College,
has returned to his home near Iuka.
In a letter to his brother here,
Mr.. w. L. McMasters reports him.
self and family as being we'll pleased
In their new home at Greenwood,
Miss.
Mrs. w. o. Jackson and Mr.. Rob-
ert Jackson, who nave been visiting
Mr.. B. L. Martin and family at Me-
redian, Miss, are expected home to-
night.
Miss Mary Mcleod, Field Repre-
sentative of the Home Service Of
the American Red Cross, New Or
leans Division, has been in Iuka
for day or two looking after the
interests of the organization along
that line.
Mr.. I. A. Smith, President of The
Tennessee Valley & Gulf r. r., at
tended the monthly meeting of the
officials here Monday. Mr.. Smith
has been sick since February, hay
ing had flu and pneumonia. We
hope he will soon be restored to his
accustomed good health.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

Mrs B. F. McRae attended the
marriage of her sister Miss Mary
Williams to Mr.. Wallace Keller, of
Knoxville, Tenn, which occurred in
Memphis. the BRIDES home April 8.
We have reduced our price on
Sack Salt, Brooms, Canned Kraut,
Bee Dee" Stock and Poultry Pow
der, and P. Nut Butter.
MENINGITIS. j,
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

Buy your Chewing Tobacco,
where it is kept in dnst proof cases
from the factory to you, at Moser's
Drug Store.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

$500 Cash and $500 per month
sends the Singer to your home
Singer Sewing Machine Co., Cor
NTH, Miss. "
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17
Hog Shipping Day Saturday
April 26.

We will load out the first cooper
alive shipment of hogs early Satur-
day morning, April 20. In order to
get them located in time for the
local train, it will be necessary for
the farmers living some distance
from Iuka to bring them in on Fri
day. We will weigh and grade
your hogs and put them in the pen
ready for loading. All hogs must
be here by eight o'clock Saturday
morning. This is a matter that
will have to be done on time or we
will be put to great Inconvenience.
R. C. RIeGAN,
County Agent.
Genuine Tenn. German MilIet
Seed. MENINGITIS.
Easter Hats with lots of Pep"
at J. Houston Reds New Gents
Furnishing Store.
Nervous fluttering orspalpitation
OF the heart does not indicate heart
disease, generally it means disorder
in the stomach and digestion.
Prickly Ash Bitters is mans
remedy for such ailments. II
cleanses, strengthens and regulates
the stomach, liver and bowels, re-
moves the cause of the heart symp-
toms and builds up strong and
vigorous body. Price s1.25 per
bottle. J. C. Jourdan's Drug Store,
Special Agent.
Never use bad oil on your ma.
chine. Singer Oil is guaranteed not
to gum. Sold by Singer Sewing
Machine Co., Corinth, Miss.
Tanlac at Moser's Drug Store
81 90.
Someone borrowed my Bully 30
Harroy last fall and failed to return
same. Please do so at once. viii
pay you ST. to return it.
T.. A. LONG.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

DIONEER HEALTH HERES. the oId-time
herbal compound. Made of Mandrake
Centian. burdock, Galangal and other
effective roots and herbs. For constipation,
biii0usness, indigestion, rheumatism, female
complaints. malaria. kidney troubles. Purifies
blood. tones system. keeps you well. % tablets
% cents. Money back If not satisfied Sold by
agents only. Send for free ssu7gle and book.
3. c. TOTEM. Pioneer Laboratory, 3l1s
ElsysRth sEssh Wsshipgten, ., e,
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17
Machine needles at
M. C, BIackard.

In this issue we present for the
consideration Of the voters, Mr.. M.
c. Blackard as candidate for Cot
ton Weigher. Mr.. Blackard is a
native of Tishomingo County and
is well and favorably known. He
is well qualified for the office and
is straightforward and honorable in
his dealings. We ask careful con-
sideration Of his claims before you
cast your vote for Cotton Weigher.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17
Alfalfa Hay.

10000 pounds of the best on
hand at, Jim d. McRae's.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17
To The Qualified Electors of The
Fourth Supervisors District.

State of Mississippi,
Tishomingo County.
You are hereby notified that the
Board of Supervisors of said coun
ty has ordered a special election
to fill the vacancy in the Office of
Justice of the Peace of the Fourth
District caused by the resignation
offs. A. Trim on the Both day Of
April, 1919.
This the 18th day of April, 1919.
r. w. Carter,
j. w. Conan,
+. NJ. Blunt.
32-2t Election Commissioners
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

You can keep your stomach
strong, bowels regular and kidneys
active by using Prickly Ash Bitters.
1t is a necessary condition to main
tain the health Of the body. Price
$l.25 per bottle. J. C. Jourdan's
Drug Store, Special Agent.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

Buyyo Tooth brushes, tooth
paste and all Toilet goods at Mo-
ser's Drug Store, they are fresh
and pure.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

We sell the Singer on small
monthly payments or yearly pay
ments. Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Machine needles at
Kooney's Place.
Some claim to pay more than /
do for produce but try me and you
will see top the market.
JNo. B. SToRMENT.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

We carry full supply of needles
oil, shuttles and belts. Singer Sew
ing Machine Co., Corinth. Miss.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

Remember, that advertisements
ordered in this paper and no time
limit specified will be published
and charged for until ordered
cut.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17
Alfalfa Hay.

10000 pounds of the best on
hand at, Jim ID. McRae's.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

AT the present time two special
lists in Bee Culture, Mr.. George A.
Hummer and Mr.. r. B. Wilson, are
assisting the beekeepers in every
part of Mississippi. These men
will be glad to visit the farms where
bees are kept, and advise and assist
the owners in any way that they
can. Mr.. Hummer expects to be
in our county on Monday and Tues
day, May 9th and 9th. II you wish
his assistance or advice in connec-
ton with. your bees while he is in
our county, you should immediate
ly notify your County Demonstra.
ton Agent, Mr.. R. G. Riggan, Iuka
Miss,
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17
Stokes V. Robertson, State
Revenue Agent Asks for
Second Term.

We are authorized to announce Mr.
Robertson candidate for re-elec-
ton to the above office, and in this
connection we wish to say that he
was born on his fathers piney woods
farm near old Williamsburg in Cow
ington county, Mississippi, July 26,
1881. When he was three years old
and Hattiesburg was three years
old, his father moved to Hatties-
burg where he has lived continuous
ly since. Educated in public
schools of Hattiesburg. and finished
University OF Mississippi, 1905. Be-
tween high school hourse, and en-
trance in University worked as
clerk in grocery store. Married in
1907 to Miss Sudie Burt, of Oxford,
Mississippi. Member of the legis-
lature from Forrest County 1908 to
1912. Clerk Of the House of Rep
resentatives 1912 TO 1916. Defeat
ed four opponents for Revenue
Agent in last election. Now serving
first term as State Revenue Agent.
AS Revenue Agent he has been ac-
tive and vigilant in collecting taxes
and auditing the affairs of public
officers, but at the same time, he
has been courteous and considerate
to tax payers and officers, always
careful to avoid bringing useless and
vexatious litigation. The democra-
tic custom is to give faithful,
capable state official the endorse
ment of second term A deacon
in the Presbyterian Church, an Odd
Fellow,a Woodman and Pythian.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

Tanlac at Moser's Drug Store
$1.00.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

A4> t4ta lts ifusps u Nash.
Flise Isnn Is aa Iska vsi,0r tals
We k.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

Never use bad oil on your ma.
chine. Singer Oil is guaranteed not
to gum. Sold by Singer Sewing
Machine Co., Corinth. Miss.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

TOR the lied Gross, was in Iuka this
week.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-04-17

Mr.. Schley Massey left Wednes-
day afternoon for the Bluff City.
A business trip.
The sun., 1919-01-12

day. she finds here the aloofness neces-
slry TO writing.
"Tho ordinary lay person has no Idea
what lonely life the writer leads"
said Miss Burr. From the time l get
~ uuul in the afternoon l never
speak a word except to my cat. And
that amt 10 regular existence Then
l have 10 b. stimulated. | don't drink
and don't smoke. People ara my
StlmGldnt Bat when ! am with people
must know not only that ! am get
ting a profit but what percentage OF
profit, expect 10 get my next novel
oUt Of the stage Il has not begun to
take definite shape, as l am still at
work finishing my third"
II seemed to be somewhat Of mys-
terry when Miss Burr met her friends
hut she explained that she dropped I'm
At the BrevoDrt every night after the
theatre to spend an hour with them
staying only as long rs she got some
thing. Asked To dlVulee her early his
tory, she said that she ran away from
home eight years ago, but with hel
mothers approval Sh" was the
daughter Of Louis NJ. Guggenheim OF
St Louis. Upon coming to New NOrl
The sun., 1919-01-12
@ vi KANE
IN ms Wun1AJv IN
SOOM TTIRTEEHs

promise, haviuE already 10 her credit
two volumes or verso and two novels.
one OF the novels, The Glorious
Hope" has been an apple OF dlscord
among the motion pt turc prodl"crs,
and is soon TO De filmed by one ~ the
most prominent COmpan IS with Miss
Burr hers II in the leading part
People who know Miss Burr wonder
at the volcanic energy which makes It
possible for her both to act and To
write, but in her work on tho stage she
finds valuable stimulus. Another
seeming anomaly is that she IS not dis
trdCted BY her environment, for she
lives n the heart az Greenwich VII
laSe, hish up In the tower Of the Jud-
son. where her apartment commands
a wide sweep Of Washington square
but she has never permitted the vii
laEe to own her, With > .aphonc
plugged during the early hours of the
The sun., 1919-01-12

generally ends with her slogan. Your
loving son. Nora Bayes" why Nora
should be anybo1ys loving son when
she isn't one and can. be one, Is mys-
tery-cxCept to Nora II she knows
she won't tell.
But the personal element enters
largely into all Nors's work both on
the stage and off When she got pos-
session OF her own theatre she logan
to think UP ways TO make ii different
from any uthcr theatre. Between tbs
first and second acts OF "Lade s FIRST
she has the harpist OF her orchestra
play n couple of solos. Between ths
second and third acts she hires an
opera singer to sing in the rear OF hr
auditorium to her patrons.
"My theatre is different says Nora
"T want to give ii honey air and I
have succeeded. II Is Just the nttls
personal touch that counts. It's tho
same way with my Nifty Sunday
Nights. They will be different from
other concerts And will give first
rate bill too. You see. l have many
clever performers in Ladies First and
by hiring first class outside entertain
ers | will be able to do il. OF course
| will do something myself at over
concert. II l didn't l would not BE- in
the picture. And keeping out OF pic
ture IS something l don't intend 10 let
happen
The sun., 1919-01-12
NORA'S DIFFERENT THEATRE.

Nora Bayes may well claim to be the
busiest single person in the theatrical
game at present. She runs her own
show, Ladies First" manages her
own theatre on Forty fourth street,
which she modestly calls the Nora
Bayes, and acts as her own press
agent. Just to keep busy tho IRE
pressible Nora T. giving Sunday night
concerts, which she calls Mora Bayes's
Nifty Sunday Nights" You will no
,ice by the foregoing that Nora IS as
busy as she Is modest, And she Is
getting away with It, too, much 10 the
surprise Of the theatrical wlseacres.
Don't tell me you amt n business
woman" said Morris Gest to Nora on
the roof Of the Century Grove the
other night. Huh! You can put II
all over a lot of Us fellows who think
we are pretty wise"
Nora smiled and went on her way
Despite her own work she manages to
keep an eye on what others in the
theatrical profession are doing and
when Nora seos anything that s par
It is the same with new unknown
players who impress her. She makes
note OF them and what they can do.
all for future reference. incidentally
that is how she managed To obtain the
services of Irving Fisher. who is now
an important member OF her Ladies
First company.
She found Mr.. Fisher singing on the
, roof OF the Century Grove under the
| management Of Flo XieEtold lust he
fore she launched her Two Hours Of
| Song" two seasons ago. and reCogntz-
! ing in him capable singing mate she
! placed him under a long term con
! tract. He has sung with her over since,
! Nora has very decided ideas about
I the way she wants things done on tho
! stage and she Is willing 10 spend hoy
! own money to have them done O.
! her satisfaction. Just how TAR she
will 60 in that direction Is illustrated
by changes SHE has made N the stage
! furnishings Of the first and third acts
Of ladies First"
! When she became the owner Of this
musical comedy She Immediately got
in touch with Clifford pcmher. the
artist. and told him TO max" sketches
that would rearrango the color scAem,
Of her first ana third acts,
! The furniture and draperieS ar,
wrong now and the color scheme +
bad. They don't harmonizc with th'
scenery. l want them made righ'
even Il 4 costs money 70 DO 50.
cannot work we'll on the stage whcl
the fittings are wrong. l wear beau
tiful gowns, and scenery and furnish
ings and gowns must harmonize,'
Mr.. Pcmber made his sketches an,
the changes he suggested were adopte,
md put into effect over night. Il COS
Nora a cool $1,000. but the result ha.
more than justified the expenditure
That IS Nora's idea Of good business.
Nora may shine as an actress an,
| singer-or She may not. Just as yo
think. the question depending OF
whether you happen 10 be a Norahaye
fan-and there are multitude q
them but she certainly shines as
press agent. she Is a strict hcLcye
In the personal touch TO press agent
ing. All her billing IS personal an
The sun., 1919-01-12

Monotony seems the besetting
artistic sin OF the slsterhood Of youth
ful geniuses that are Just now in
Testing the stage. Some Of them are
put boldly forward as stars, such as
Patricia Coll!nGc and Ruth Chatter
The sun., 1919-01-12

sl' insisted upon supporting herself,
and she did SO at first by writing verse.
one poem that she sold to Lite
trJurht $50, 81 II appeared that she
was not under the necessity o. writing
a whole poem every day.
The novel was the literary form
which appealed most to Miss Burr.
both for its own sake and because 1t
offered the best medium for the propa-
ganla which she felt impelled TO dis
sCrnlnate. This was apparently the
gospel OF a trecr ana fuller lie Tor op-
! pressed and repressed women. Two
Years ago her mother begged her TO
/ accept enough money to live on. She
agreed to do 50. with the result that
/ eA" soon arrived" MS n novelist. In
! such "a busy life Il might seem that
4 Miss Burr must have had little oppor
. lumty for matrimonial experiences
! She has nevertheless been twice mar
RED. The first husband she discarded
, with her home town and the second is
now fighting In Russia.
Two years ago Mss Burr embarked
upon an interesting venture as a hotel
/ keeper. she established In the towp
of Croton summer inn, which she
named THE Drowsy Saint" for writer's
artists and thinkers in general who de-
sired a working vacation. She never
takes a vacation herself, working ever
ON sundays. This haven has become
popular, and thC proprietrcss expects
The sun., 1919-01-12
THE BURR VIEW OF LIFE.

Jane Burr. whose appearance on the
stage OF the Bramhall Playhouse vivl-
fes an otherwise lugubrious scene in
Butler Davenports Difference In
Gods" IS a young woman Of many in
terests and talents. BESIDES being n
charming actress she Is writer OF