24 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1899
Page
1
Our customer base has previously chosen carpets from samples. We now have room to display a full assortment from leading rooms. New stock is here, featuring the latest designs and unique flavors. Don’t overlook this opportunity.
A local furniture firm touts a merited reputation and wide selection. The ad claims offerings cover furniture and upholstery of various woods and styles at various price points. It invites customers to visit and see the stock firsthand.
President Gill of the school board says a bond funding proposition could lower the district levy to about 15 or 16 mills if approved and refinanced. He notes a past irregularity in bond issuance but expects it to be straightened out to save interest and keep taxes below recent years’ levels. The piece also comments on local newspaper rivalries and the Perry versus Valley Junction town dynamics.
In Perry a display of Timothy Clover and Blue Grass seeds at Steele's Hardware drew little interest as the lamest garden seed stock shown.
The publishers announce a popular home song titled Farm House on the Min sung in New York Boston and Philadelphia theatres with great acclaim. Words and music by Sowl Lermans, the piece has sold over a million copies and is being printed in our paper for the first time with the opening verse and chorus. It recalls childhood memories and the joy of home, promising enduring appeal. The sheet music costs 3 cents and is available from Novelty Co., 9th Street, New York.
The fragment mentions shells from the West Indies and Florida, calling attention to many inquiries and the idea of sending loans. It references a stamp for postage and notes a small number of similarly unique items. The text shows disjointed phrases and fragmented ideas without a clear narrative or date.
Fragmentary notes indicate a Southern event or gathering titled California Saints at Louis BR ROG with an upholstered ski reference. Details are incomplete, but involve a place name California and an organization or venue ROG.
Fragments indicate a Deere Ti section sulky plowing event with pricing notes and possible time frame. Limited readable names or places prevent full identification. core task is compact record of a material item listing.
Norman Miers died March 11 at his father Henry Miers home four miles southwest of Perry after ten weeks illness. Aged 27 and 9 months, he was the youngest of sixty children all of whom survive him in Odin. Born Livingston County Illinois he left behind four brothers and three sisters. The remains were sent to the former home in union for interment. his spirit rests above. Subscribe for The Advertiser.
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