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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
5
In this month of record sales the store pledges big bargains to end a long century with unmatched values. The mammoth Second street room overflows with stock as prices are cut in two for Aero Collar Ulster garments made of pure Swatch Cloth wool. Special sale aims to clear inventory though the item normally sells higher, now offered at 5100.
A school update reports better conditions and ongoing growth across departments. Enrollment rose to 65 with 8 new students this week and 20 more expected next Monday, while classes expand with four Algebra, two Physics, two Some, and one Rhetoric sections. The article praises Principal Inburn, teacher Mr. Clay, and Mrs. Rogers for their work and notes strong community interest in the growing programs. A literary society meeting is planned for December 5 with music, readings, and a Burns talk by Wm. McLaer, and Bidwell & Co. advertise silverware for the holiday trade along with hog pedigreed livestock listings.
A social Thanksgiving Day was celebrated with home gatherings and club meetings. Guests included Dr. Johnson and families at Logan home, Bulkley and Henness households, Rolleston and related kin at Rails, and Des Moines visitors at Mace home. Fortnightly Club hosted by Mrs Bulkley with Whittier poetry, while Mrs Brotherson’s birthday surprise drew many local residents from town and nearby Omaha.
Ada Tubbs Pearl DGenreis May Humphrey of Minneapolis Helen Wagner and guests John J Hanmer Ward Rus attended an hour of social games and refreshments. M A Bills presented a Silver Tea Set and a 2 China Dinner Set as a token of esteem. Regrets came from several families and individuals including B B Brown Curier S Brigeie and J Perr Best on Record Flour advertised by J M Tyer. Ninwepapre
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