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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
3
A fragment discussing germs, throat and lung infection risks and the need for strong body and fat stores to resist disease. It warns that weak blood and thin bodies raise danger and urges not to delay treatment when coughs persist and throats feel raw.
Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites is advertised to heal inflamed membranes and strengthen digestion and appetite. It claims to fortify the whole body and prevent consumption, costing £1 9s. 0d. from druggists. Produced by Scott & Bowne, Chemists, New York.
The local Elks lodge has closed a deal to purchase the Philbrick lot situated between Shortley and Qhandler buildings. The purchase price was paid in full, finalizing the transaction for the site.
Herman 1 reports fear that more bodies may be found as train No 2 on the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis line was wrecked near Blair. The flyer pulled in at 7 03 and 17 minutes late, the town destroyed, crew and passengers turning to a relief corps. The train backed to Blair with about 25 people injured or dead, amid a grain elevator collapse on the tracks.
Mr John Pierce plans a cave to evade cyclones while residents discuss visitors and social events. Prof Rice of Jolly will stay as principal with a salary advance, Angus remains vacant. Community notices include a June Opera House dance and a July 4 picnic site selection by local lodges.
Fragmentary social notes recount visits by Mrs. Anna and Mr. Charley Schivab with Rob Purviance shelling corn at a neighbor’s. Staley Cooper and the Clarks from Guthrie County are mentioned visiting Sexton and Hays households. A hint of impending matrimony and reflections on risks in hard times appear among brief entries.
The item notes Dallas Center and Adel battling in a Friday game with Adel leading 16 to 15 at one point. mentions local track standout Dave Hawhaker and anticipated fast times at upcoming meets. discusses Nazarenes and a death notice connected to the community.
Harold Starr pursued elopers near Webster City and was shot by the bride’s father but survived. The couple, Minnie Spencer and Starr, later married. Rail laborers around Boone quit work over dining and boarding demands by their Chicago Northwestern employer. Town valuations face a projected $50 million drop. Millionaire Boardman estate settled. Boardman heirs receive cash and bonds. Smallpox breaks out in Jew City with quarantine. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island invite President McKinley for Western visit. Delmar farmer Borace Bailey killed by train. Masons at Mason City oppose recognizing Negro Masonry.
A rare cyclone devastates New Richmond Wisconsin on June 14. Casualties exceed 200 with 206 injured as 100 bodies and widespread ruin fill 40 acres of debris. Names of the dead include Hughes and Barrett among many others, while rescue efforts focus on providing care and shelter.
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