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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
5
Perry Elks lodge plans and dentist ads mix with town notices from Perry and Des Moines. Mentions include Arizona Lansing starting a plant business, Dr. E R Paine visiting Redfield, and local revival planning. Also notes deaths, baptist preaching, and a Masonic funeral for D. C. Bligh with large attendance.
Through Quey Lodge Masons a crowd heard Capt Alberti recount six years as a Russian army captain and guard in penal mines, his escape to America in 1893, return to Russia, exile, and final break to freedom aided by a Siberian convict barge captain. He spoke in broken English and showed stereopticon views of Russian and Siberian scenes.
The Y M C A adds an extra number to its lecture course by booking the Saulsbury Orchestra of Chicago for one night on Tuesday March 2. The fourteen pieces plus Miss Abbie Wood, prima danza, will perform at reduced rates to favor patrons. Regular price is 2 20 and tickets would cost at least a dollar, but course holders pay 25c and others 50c.
A temporary tabernacle will be built to host Sunday services beginning March 6. The committee reports strong subscription support from last week’s canvass and plans to erect a 120 by 60 foot structure seating about 1500, with an estimated cost near $200.
The Monday night performance at the opera house offered a pleasant change with a strong cast and a sensational play. The male leads outshone the female roles while the two children performed admirably for their ages. Local specialties impressed, and Sammy Elis is preparing to depart for the Klondike with a party of eight, selling his property and preparing provisions for the voyage.
Surom burg News of Nebraska praises Trof. Wrights for thorough systematic instruction in vocal and instrumental music. He offers piano violin harmony organ guitar and more with a guaranteed path to progress for all students who follow his guidance.
Henry Murphy reported oats missing and traced hoof marks to J. Jackson's hay loft. Jackson was found guilty of trespass and fined $100 or thirty days, then rearrested for burglary after a shotgun linked to Frank Carpenter’s shop was found. Jackson bound over on larceny charges. appeal to district court.
Sheriff Payne tracked down the wanted man Si Woods, who was hiding behind J. B. Saum in Des Moines. Woods, a former penitentiary inmate, faces a longer punishment after his latest bogus stock and grain scheme. He awaits the Dallas county jail and upcoming judge. Dr. D S Grossman of Minburn visited the city Monday morning.
An article extols the Perspectoscope as a new stereo instrument offering true perspective from two reflected images rather than the conventional stereo view. It contrasts it with Wheatstone’s solid view theory, Graphoscope, and notes the device uses two ground lenses and two mirrors on scientific principles.
The Perspectoscope provides a true perspective as viewed scenes match the camera’s field, making people and geography appear as on location. It requires only one picture of any mount, uses existing Kodak and home photos, and keeps eyes in a natural forward gaze, reducing strain.
It is sold direct or through an agent for two dollars with no express charges. The article is guaranteed to match the description and can be returned within thirty days for a refund. Drafts and money orders payable to Henry H Hill. remittances in currency at sender's risk. Parliament Publishing Co. 324 Dearborn St. Chicago IL.
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