10 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
1
Monday marks the TA school election urging voters to register, noting Perry Independent taxes and recent school funding shifts. The piece also describes local market activity with auctioneers, stock sales, and rising prices for horses, cows, and machinery as regional growth influences loom.
A fragmented report notes buyers raid markets despite low prices. Farmers reap better fares that help pay mortgages and reduce debt while clearing a farm debt burden for Tanya and others.
The standing committee of the Perry Improvement Association on Home Markets defends the town as a buying and selling center for farm produce. Evidence shows Perry buyers pay higher average prices than many nearby towns for several years, supporting the town as a home market. The committee plans to pursue further petitions and correspondence to promote local commerce and prices. Among the marketplace listings is Deere plows and harrows for sale by S. E. Earley in Perry Iowa.
The Perry Post Office shows rising mail receipts as volumes grow, with 2200 in the first quarter and about 300 in January. Postmaster Heeye notes March could push annual totals toward 8000, signaling strong demand and potential for free delivery and a new public building.
A large crowd gathered in Peisy last Saturday as farmers and townspeople came into town. Merchants expect more activity with better conditions and the possible hiring of clerks as the town regains pace.
Boone county adopts a school book plan after bidding and advertising. It reduces book costs by over three percent, aiding mobility and saving hundreds of dollars for the district. The measure, tied to improved schooling and study aids, aims to standardize prices and ensure better access to books.
A caucus to nominate candidates for school director will be held this Friday evening at the Sagineouse. Readings and discussions top the program as residents consider potential leaders for the local school system.
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