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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
6
A fragmentary scene shows Aunt Hetty guiding Woodie and two boys through a cluttered house. Hetty notices mischief and remarks on a kitchen full of eight boys and their cabbage head antics, while canaries and a parrot fill the rooms with chatter.
A childhood scene recalls Jack and Teddy sharing walnuts while Aunt Flora seethes at the prank. The narrative shifts to a churchfind, noting an unexploded 300 pound shell found under a pew at St Michael's after an earthquake, tied to wartime danger and postwar repairs.
Very clever invention patented to an Om inventor using a railway train to wind up weight or spring and store power for later use in running a pump or mill. Patent secured through Sues & Co., patent lawyers of Omaha Nebraska. Write to them for their free patent book.
Mrs Jacob Weaver of Bushnell LL wife of ex city marshal Weaver testifies to recovery after years of weakness from a life stage crisis. She credits Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring strength and urges other women to try them, noting personal health improvement and recommendation to friends.
In a murky exchange the speaker challenges a twin brother’s claim, asserting deceit over a farmyard misunderstanding. The dialogue hints at family tension and accusations of falsehood amid a dispute.
A testimonial from John G. Martin of Missouri praises BR Drops for curing rheumatism and la grippe, noting weather and daily ailments as triggers. The Chicago firm promotes sending 100000 sample bottles at 25 cents each and claims prompt, reliable service with daily orders fulfilled.
A garbled 19th century style collect reads like an open letter and assorted clippings. It mentions Char Fletcher, Centaur Company, Vittor, and echoes of railway and wildlife scenes, including a California boy’s museum remark about petrified wood and petrified trees sing. The text is fragmentary with stray names and phrases.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports key upgrades in Philadelphia freight handling. A new Pier No. 28 South, 57 by 140 feet, enables deeper draught ships and bidirectional loading, tripling capacity. Upgraded sheds, lighting, and paved drivers enhance efficiency. warehousing and safe deposits remain central to operations.
A damaged OCR fragment shows garbled text mentioning directions and states. It references Cologne and a ventilated item with various unclear aviation or steam terms. The readable content is too incomplete to identify people places or events.
The journey from Chicago to Washington through southern Ohio to the east offers a pleasant travel route. Leaving Chicago at a leisurely pace, the train reaches the national capital and Baltimore by the next morning, promising a comfortable and scenic tour.
A Boston Herald note recalls a 1836 Erie Canal voyage where passengers vote for president. Democrats and Whigs debated Van Buren, Harrison, White, Webster, then shouted for Van Buren as the boat passed under a bridge. The steersman urged all to drop, proving a supposed unanimous choice.
A brief notice reports that Postmaster informs that Trigger Sam has settled a dispute or matter. The text is terse and indicates a concluded arrangement involving an individual named Sam and unspecified matters. No dates or locations are provided in readable text.
A fragmented travel blurb advertises a spring wind season with rail routes toward Loui ville and Avilie Railroad. It promises low round trips from northern winter resorts to Gulf coast destinations with speakers and entertainment, highlighting half fares on select excursions and schedules.
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