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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
2
A partial OCR indicates a local political or official notice mentioning a convention in Washington state in August. It lists roles such as treasurer, coroner, and superintendent, plus references to board members and officials. The fragmentary text lacks clear names, dates, or actions.
The Perry Advertiser reports returning Oregon Regiment soldiers say the Philippines war is misguided and futility. Veterans urge more troops to hold towns, criticize Otis and claim many volunteers favor peace, predicting 100,000 more needed to conquer Luzon and denouncing imperial aims.
The item discusses the Manila censorship controversy as alleged by a round robin from American papers, accusing Gen Otis of deceiving the public to conceal insurgent aid. It notes editorials from Chicago Record New York Herald Associated Press and New York Sun. Also mentions Mike Miller leaving Boone Democrat and the new owners J R Herroz and J B Barnett. The New York Sun and Sampson Schley controversy are referenced, with a critique of the Sun’s defense of the administration and the public judgment of Sampson’s Fourth of July dispatch. An ad fragment promotes a life of Admiral Dewey by Murai Halstead.
In a harsh critique, the piece argues that war in the Philippines was inevitable regardless of the peace treaty and condemns Postmaster General Smith for blaming senators. It contends the administration chose war when deciding to annex the country, long before Senate delays over the treaty.
The piece notes infighting in Kentucky and rising belt politics as both parties plan tickets. It cites Gen Othanaile and the Santiago debate, warns Bryan's nomination contingent on unity, praises the Manila round robin, and mentions Ret Clarkson urging Gear's election while Clarkson runs for Senate Secretary.
Promoters of the New York Star offer a daily high grade bicycle and other rewards for word lists built from the letters in THE NEW YORK STAR. Contest runs June 36 to August 21, 1899 with subscriptions, stamps, and printed names in the next issue. Prizes include watches, dinner sets, and silverware. entrants receive awards based on merit.
Purporting to cure sick headaches by restoring blood and nerves, the ad promotes a tonic sold by Draper and Loughlin Druggists for 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured.
Medical card fragment lists physicians F. J. Raven J. D. Perry and Luba. It notes office hours and specialization in diseases of women.
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