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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
3
A Perry bazaar ad catalogs assorted kitchenware and linens including pans basins and strainers with prices such as 10 or 45 cents, plus Percales window shades and Calumet soap. It mentions 34 percales and various produce items like evaporated raspberries and raisins per pound.
Social events fill a Perry night with picnics, church gatherings, and friendly competitions. Rebekahs, A O U W. and M Wills families joined in meals and games at various locales including Robert's Grove and Hubbell Pattee's country home. Community groups hosted socials with music, ice cream, and lanterns. a surprise fiftieth birthday for Mrs Geo. Pyle drew a large crowd and thanks to organizers.
Bucklen's Anica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands gin brains corr s and eruptions and claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents a box sold at Draper and Loughlin Costing Store.
Thelma's Club schedules a field day on August with arrangements through district passenger agent O Meara. The programme lists numerous amateur and open bicycle races, horse and pony races, smoking races, and awards ranging up to 25 dollars, with notes on entry fees and rider conduct.
Perry citizens joined a varied Fourth of July celebration with large crowds at Dallas Center and Rock Island trains. Edmund Nichols spoke as Perry crowds enjoyed lodge picnics at Taylor and Rebekah groves. Private picnics lined the riverbanks with fishermen and bathers enjoying a perfect day. Evening fireworks included bonfires on Ube Triangle honoring Schey’s victory at Santiago.
Travel deals list cr and St Paul excursions via Trans Miss to Omaha at 39 days for 5.39. Summer tourists include Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo at 52.65. Offer valid to October 31. Baptist Young Peoples Union Buffalo NY trips 26.67. Sales on July 11 and 13 for return by September 1.
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