McKean Bros Brickyard Unveils A Superior New Brick
Perry area builders praise McKean Bros Brickyard as they introduce a new clay brick rivaling the famous Harper clay. The firm details a machine mold process, kiln firing, and improved quality aimed at reducing porosity and delivering stronger bricks for fronts and arches. Workers operate a track-mounted grinder and die system, producing 18 bricks per mold and advancing via vats, drying yards, and a multi-day firing cycle. The firm notes a 25 foot clay vein and plans further improvements, asserting the new brick will be the finest Perry has seen.
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Mother Marth
Eaders
McKean Bros
Perry
McKean
Fragmentary Note on Patron Demands and Brick Concerns
Incomplete text references demands from critics of patrons and assertions that there will be no further dispute over bricks already concurred upon, suggesting ongoing discussions about materials or construction. The readable fragment hints at a negotiation or grievance but lacks clear subjects or outcomes.
Hawkeye Telephone To Move Offices In August
Hawkeye Telephone Company plans to relocate its general offices in early August to the new Savings Bank building occupying third floor quarters at the southeast corner. The Rural Bank office will move to Citizens Bank block for Superintendent Griswold and supply department HQ. Movement delays Perry upgrades until after the exchange shift.
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Hawkeye Telephone Company
Savings Bank
Citizens Bank
Griswold
Supply Department
Perry
Don
Gener
Ussr
Thas Perry
Chicago
Equipter
Valley Junction
Rock Island
Adair
Sidewalk contracts let by city council for new cement walk
The city council met to open bids for cement sidewalk construction. Four bids were received, with M W Kennedy of Des Moines and Burnette Frakes among bidders. The council awarded sections of the project, setting varied prices per square foot and reserving the right to withdraw any section if ground grading proved impracticable. The project covers most of the city, aiming to improve Perry's appearance and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geanent
I Burnett & Mrahes
Clubte Dieite
M. VV. Kennedy
EL Martin
Des Moinus
Fl Courtney
Ise
Wniit
Anil
Burenete& Frakes
M.W. Kennedy
Dee Moines
Scents
Dallas
Perry
Iowa Guard Camp Set At Clear Lake In July
The adjutant general informs the 2nd Regiment Iowa National Guard that the state camp will be held at Clear Lake from July 12 to 20. Clear Lake is a favored Iowa spot and will enhance camp life for the guard. Wives of members will accompany Captain Gaudcamp. Extra drills will occur next week and members await a week of outdoor life.
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S 2Nd Regiment
Clear Lake
Iowa
Spain and Manila War Move Draws Civilian Toll
Spain faces a large displacement as ships depart for Spain amid mounting civilian casualties. British troops embark to Marcus, while attacks near Napidan and Muntinkapa leave rebels encircled by entrenched lines. Casualties include a cavalry private killed in a volley.
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Mosiia
Muntinkapa
Taise
Napidan
Pheilepines
Uic
First C B N Freight Car Passes Through Bussey
The first freight car of the C B N road, now part of Burlington, toured Bussey recently. The Bussey Press editor imagines the car’s voice, noting it’s survived many collisions and has carried freight worth millions, including coal and food, with a storied past of robberies and remarkable journeys.
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C. B
Burlington
Bussey
Bussey Press
Willie
Iona
James Brothers
Express Company
Ln Wail Street
Dallas County Buys New Road Machinery for Ditching and Grading
Dallas county purchased an Austin New Era Ditcher and grader and a 4 ton roller, unloaded at Milwaukee depot on Tuesday. The board bought them at its April session to be used in township road work funded by the county one mill road tax. The move marks the first step in allocating the fund for permanent highways, with the grader to test digger No 2 in Dallas township.
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Dallas County
Milwaukee
Dalls Township
Increase in Otis Force Promises Manila Reinforcements
A late June brief reports continuation of recruiting to supply General Otis in the Philippines, with Secretary Alger signaling 40,000 new troops after Wolrd War era talks. Admiral Dewey sails to Port Said aboard Olympia as health improves and visits occur with Guam governor en route.
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Iain Seasean
Wissetos
Bsucretary
Alger
Gorhin
Bad
Caeral
Cheree
Presiduu
Oris
Philippines
Alger Sas
White House
White House After the Conference That General Oris
Dewes
United States
Crneer Olymyia
Admiral Dewey
Real Estate Transfers Reported for The Advertiser
Real estate transfer list includes names such as ZN Fidler Adel Helmes Curis and others. Mentions transfers among individuals and firms with multiple properties in Adel and surrounding areas.
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Fidler
Adel. Lowa, Helmes & Curis
Redfcia
Gowders Cialio
Haze
Brissier
Marcard i Briseler
Marcard i Briseler van A Ise
Crxos Hemphill
Simibia
Carter
van Breer
MeBride
Dexter
Sue EsAglies
Yorke
Ilael Jolley
The Perry Sanitarium Opens for Warmer Weather
The Perry Sanitarium reports more patients seeking the treatments by Dr. B. F. Metcalf as warmer weather arrives. The institution emphasizes patient welfare, noting its attentive care and the cure of chronic diseases, bolstering its popularity. Also announced is the First Colonial Exposition of Greater America opening in Omaha on Saturday July 1st 1899 featuring music speeches and a grand military parade with fireworks in the evening.
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B. F. Metcalf
Perry
Omaha
Change in Shoe Firm at The Regal Store
July 1 marks a change in ownership at The Regal shoe store as Dennis Graney purchases a half interest with current owner W. J. Edmondson. Graney is described as capable and popular, promising enhanced patronage. W. J. Fenner, the longtime manager, will stay on for a period.
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Regal
Dennis Graney
W. J. Edmondson
Denny
W.J. Fenner
Greater America Exposition Opens July 1 1399
The Greater America Exposition begins July 1 1399 with a grand parade and magnificent fireworks. Special railroad rates are offered to visitors for the event.
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Greater America
Grand Parade
Murder suspect escorted by Missouri officers to Missouri
Wirenrra Kan June 29 Alex Jester the alleged murderer of Gilbert Gates passed through here last night in charge of Missouri officers en route to Mosien. Mr John W Gates president of the American Steel and Wire company of Chicago was with the party.
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Wirenrra
Kan
Alex Jester
Gilbert Gates
Missouri
Mosien
John W. Gates
American Steel and Wire Company of
Chicago
Iowa Swappening and Local Weather Tales
A jumble of short Iowa notices reports a boy’s death near New Stratford believed to be from a ball, a severe Dabnuue storm washing crops and tracks, and various local incidents. Others note a lightning strike injury in Iowa, a smallpox patient injunction near West Lucas, a church appointment in Devonport, and Marshalltown’s fire tournament win.
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Scott
Brooklyn
Iowa City
Board of Health
West Lucas
Iowa
Supreme Court
Uproar in Brussels Over President Confidence Vote
Crowds gathered last night to protest electoral reform in Brussels with clashes around government offices and police. Gendarmes charged rioters with fixed bayonets. several wounded, many arrests. A chamber of deputies disturbance followed a party line vote. Socialist members clashed with Catholic labor member M. Guchenaeru, and soldiers cleared the galleries as the session was suspended.
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Brussels
Twas
Par- Hansent Jietse
Taiter
Civic Guard
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
M. Guchenaeru
Ghent
Ivas
Fischer as peacemaker in South Africa talks
News from London and Johannesburg report a conference between President Kruger and Fischer, a Orange Free State executive, on resolving the Transvaal Britain dispute. Fischer’s mission is seen as successful, with Kruger demanding arbitration and the Transvaal preparing for potential war by securing rail and provisions.
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Ssinsky
Kruger
Transvaal
Nerhalands Railway Company
Orange Free State
Grocers Fain te Buy and Riot Turmoil Reported
The report covers wholesale grocers seeking 820,000.00 as part of a leasing and business arrangement amid escalating unrest. Armory units prepare in Cardiff and Blessing as riots flare Tuesday. Sheriff O’Brien notes limited readiness for trouble and warnings of a potential breakout in Kana.
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Eylish
Fraynes
Birne
Cardiff
Blessing
Sherif O'Brien
Nea
Kana
Also Mentioned on This Page
McKean Bros. Brickyard
The
City Council
Co. B
Spanisil
Slanila
Kuslian
Meteneg Uich
New County Road Machine
OTIS
St. Louis
St. Paul
Bisak
Joseph Parker
Jack Mackwhite
Thompzon
City Hospital
Bmorsanale Club
William H. Thompson
Finannce Committee
Mognus, Jr
L. E. Pearson
Anti-Saigon League
Des Moines
Gras
Gnewer
Fudge Bishop
Goxon
Neb
Guinn Pacific Milread
Seteran
Canney Ragher
Acker
Emeker
Saytsco
Fane
Gan
Uader
Cevax Baris
EB. Bouan
FL. Inman
F.C. Inman
Perry Sanitarium
Aureka
Ea Blachens
Priccis
Eureka
Harnees
Ina
Seldeversa
Run Warrioy
Bill U
Dlunday
New Startford
Dabnaue
Dorogus
Jane
Jess Tan An Joun
Asneis
Julien
Hoe
Don Barros
Crand Jabrariin Parvin
Washington
Vertain Segre
Potrr Donan
Marie Nugent
Liverainre
Miss Rice
Gary
Henry Gray
Marshalltown
Missouri Valley
Sheldon
Quana
Marshawn
Minie Murray
Nashua
Bryan
Washua
Sternberger
Cripplereek
Gontguupt
Des Slo
Anti-Saloon League
Fay
Alarshalliow
Wilson
Leirs
Gand
Des Motzas
Fifty-first Iowa Regimental Band
George W. Lanters
Wim Houten
State Asticultaral Anciety
Amiral Bewey
Schuetzenhand
J. EB. Schunls
Hank
AL W. Bean
Mathie
Neon
Yoster- Barrett Bo
Thos
Barrett
Mbor
Tsthmus Ship Canal Company
Panama
Jor Bronsmast
Marallery
Merle Ar
Hains
Vale
Wow Haven
Gale University
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