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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1899
Page
4
A collage of items from 1889 newsnotes mentions coffee alternatives like GRAIN-O, a tale of Miss Packenham and Count Zutheim, prize inquiries, and endorsements for Lane's Family Medicine. It also notes railway promotions, prize illustrations, a Lincoln reminiscence plan by General Palmer, and exotic travel ads to Eureka Springs Arkansas with Frisco Line sleepers, plus assorted social jokes and curiosities.
In this continued installment Paul recalls marriage to Helen, the evolving affection, and Edith’s desperate plea for help. Edith confesses a dangerous secret, tests Paul’s loyalty, and Helen grows closer, while a river walk and a family legend frame the tensions before Chapter X begins with Cecily’s tale of romance and betrayal.
In a dramatic recital a bride Cecily vows to drift downriver in her wedding veil toward the sea, hoping the flood will carry her to safety. The plan collapses when Henshaw, drunk, fails to witness her fate and the body is found only as far as the mill. He later marries again and dies aged ninety three.
A remark recalls how Ruins Choate wielded notable influence over juries. A farmer juror who judged five Choate clients in a row claimed he was not swayed by his flights of oratory but regarded Choate as a lucky lawyer always on the right side of the cases.
A fragmentary scene has Sir Goifrer questioning revenue and the queenhill replying with a bold claim of abundant revenue to come. The text reflects a bygone era without modern fiscal controls such as bank checks or certifications, and even mentions cigarettes and pilsener in passing.
In a fragment from a New York World item Jones and Smith clash over a drink and a suggested habit. Smith questions the other about taking something and the exchange hints at a risky lifestyle. A passerby warns against insinuations as a larger figure looms.
The Senate and House push the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bills amid debate. Major topics include revenues versus expenditures, the Nicaragua canal bill, and a resolution on Philippine policy. Debates touch on pensions, admiralty office creation, and the McEnery Philippine resolution.
Tam Dougherty is now the agent for the Darrow Investment Co and can place loans at the lowest rate of interest. Located at Union Block, Perry, Iowa.
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