Local Paver’s Indianapolis Opening Teased in March Notices
A clipping from March 17, 1899 promotes a new millinery opening by Mrs Richards of Indianola and Des Moines Chicago rail service plans. It notes rejuvenating machines, fashion novelties, and invitations to ladies for orders and early attendance. The formal date is to be announced, with Perry as a travel mention and city officials referenced for a Tuesday event.
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Aynight
Bona Dea-Himilart Reies
Omaha
Santiago
Perry
Johar
t. Des Moines
Chicago
milline
Adel Town Divorce Case Prominent Citizen Targeted
A prominent Adel citizen faced an attack and a suit for divorce and alimony filed by his wife on the eve of departure. The sensational details were heavily foreshadowed, with strong specifics promised but not fully disclosed at press time.
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Adel
Petition Filed to Relocate Dallas Center County Seat
A petition in Dallas Center seeks moving the county seat to Dallas Center amid little opposition and a reported 3000 signatures. The item notes a local campaign, while also including an unrelated health advert for Dr. King’s No Discovery and a classified help-wanted notice seeking workers in rural counties.
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ADEB
Dallas Center
adelies
Dallas’ Center
Citizens and Republican caucuses nominate for mayor
A heated political clash unfolds as Citizens and Republican caucuses lay out their tickets for mayor. Allen Breed heads the Citizens slate with J. E. V as treasurer and H. G. Giddings as solicitor, while the Republican group nominates Rev. J. G. Little for mayor, with W. H. Fahey and others for treasurer and solicitor. The field now features two competing slates and council nominees, reflecting a tight local campaign. A separate notice promotes tourist cars from Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway, touting upholstered seats, no snow travel, and scenic routes with through berths for six dollars.
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Allen Breed
Normal College
essor
H. T
Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R
Omaha
iDenver
Salt Lake
Rocky
Cascade Mountain ranges
A. B. Cutts
GP&T A
Minneapolis
Minn
Perry Growth Driven by Nonpartisan Public Spirit
In SNAP-SHOTS WIS a big year looms for Cry history with aims to grow Perry into a 10,000 plus city. A community of interest and effort is essential, shunning petty partisan politics for a businesslike administration. Charlie Armstrong, former Milwaukee conductor, visits Perry recalling earlier service and experiences in Cuba. Rumors swirl about M and St L routes and tax support for a line extending toward Kansas City, with locals wary yet curious. Electric Bitters praised as a health booster for women and general well being.
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WIS
Perry
BO Charlie Armstrong
Milwaukee
Chicago
Mexico
Fough Riders
Santiago
Charlie
walto
Ogden
Boone county
Itz
Perry Improvement Association funds brick plant bid
Citizens urged to back Draper and Loughlin's offer for a first class brick and tile plant in Perry. J Simon inspected clay near J B Mills farm and secured an option on land. A committee seeks funds to buy acres, ensuring the plant operates ten years to justify employment and town growth. Ged A Gates endorses The Des Moines Leader. The Daily and Sunday Leader offered at $4 annually.
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Perry Improvement association
Perry
J. Simon
J. B. Mills
Improvement association
Lvewth
Buffalo firm praises Safe Co. safes after fire tests
In a Buffalo letter dated April 1897, a river bar and law department official expresses satisfaction with Safe Co. safes. He notes three prior purchases, two of which survived a severe Central Repeat fire in November 1895 that destroyed deeds and records but left the safes intact, underscoring their efficiency and security.
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NEW YOrK Cos
DCO
Law DEPARTMENT
BUFFALO
Cany-Safe Co
Puffalo
L & Hipson
Syracuse
Central Repeat
Notice of Petition for Relocation of Dallas County Seat
Notice that a petition to relocate the Dallas County seat from Adel to Adel in Dallas County Iowa was filed and set for hearing. The hearing date is June 5 1890 with the session starting June 1 1890 and the hearing date the fifth day of June 1899. County Auditor Cc. R. Lion signs the notice.
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thase
ofice
Dallas County
Iowa
Adel
R. Lion
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Grinnell
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Perry, Iowa
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C. A. Oliver
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