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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1899
Page
6
Perry Iowa Friday October 27 1899 reports the second meeting of the French and German classes with diverse attendees. Enrollments indicate growing interest. The Christian church lecture room may soon be filled. German class now meets 7 15 pm and French at 8 pm each Saturday with book purchases due next week.
A husband from Wilton Monroe County testifies that his wife, long afflicted with asthma and near consumption, recovered after using Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup. He reports immediate relief after one bottle and total cure after two, praising the medicine despite its price. Draper & Joughlin Drug Co. sold it locally.
Jamaica citizens formed a contract with the Co-Operative Lecture Bureau of Carroll Iowa for a five-lecture course. The first was delivered last Friday night by Mr Weaver of Manning Iowa. An attentive audience praised the eloquent and forcible talk titled There's a Screw Loose Somewhere, calling the speaker popular and the event a mental treature.
In a late Friday game at home, Carrell and Perry battled to a near draw with no touchdowns. A heated crowd fought over calls as a Carrell player surged for a last moment score, but time ran out before the clock showed a winner.
The Bee Hive denounces a rival merchant for misrepresenting Ketzeback’s Best flour as second grade while selling a rival brand as first grade. It asserts Ketzeback’s Best is a true first grade flour equal to other leading brands, worth 63c per sack to wholesalers and 109 per sack to customers, with a $10 reward for verification of the competitor’s claims.
The Star documents the grand opening of W. H. Ate-Cammon & Co. clothing house last Friday. The palatial store attracted crowds amid music and decor as a souvenir distribution and a gift from a wholesale house highlighted the celebration, marking a triumphant start and public favor.
Justice of the peace, constable, land agent, and others needing blanks in any quantity can secure a complete stock here. Special forms printed neatly, promptly and reasonably for all official needs.
Citizens of Minburn attended Harvey Everett's trial for assault on Fred Austin. Everett pleaded guilty, claiming peer trouble and self defense, with Fahey and Harper representing state and defense. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs later reduced to 25 and 325 costs, paid. a damage suit Austin vs Everett was set for next week.
Two Wallace sisters now employed at the Stuart exchange will move to the Hawk Eye office December first. The Greed block will house the exchange and offices after relocation. The older sister will operate the switchboard at the focal exchange and the younger will serve as office stenographer.
A local printing office emphasizes its specialty in producing public sale notices and related printing work. It touts reasonable terms, guaranteed quality, and a focus on this class of work more than any other in the area.
Missionary Father Lambert urged Perry Catholics to construct a larger church. His Monday lecture Is There a Church drew crowded attendance with many turned away. He spoke of the need for a grand new house of worship and volunteered to aid in the project.
The Standard Concert Company including Frank White eminent blind pianist Miss Grace Clark soprano and Miss Vinnie Downey reader will perform at the Christian church Thursday evening November 9. White praised for his West receptions Clark an Iowa girl with a refined voice and Downey noted for engaging readings. An upcoming week’s arrangement announced. For sale farm items include two geldings nearly three years old and three ball cakes, boats.
An odd war review unfolds with a Chinese soldiers display beneath red parasols and lanterns while imperial officials observe from armchairs. A tale of Mr Kimberley’s nimble wit follows, including a Japanese language anecdote and a playful Japanese test. The piece ends with a Saturday Evening Post remark on Kimberley’s humor.
A Collier's Weekly note explains the Enroughty Derby name and its pronunciation, recounting Kipling's quip about changing his name to Smith. The piece also recalls early wagon-train travel to Chicago, with tavern stops, meals, whisky, and rough hospitality as teamsters endured long journeys.
Alexandre Dumas replies to a letter from Daweaux Carmelias praising his father and Monte Christo. The writer, signing as a admirer, claims to be the author of Monte-Christo and asks to meet the famed novelist, who welcomes the correspondence and notes the high regard in which his father spoke of the author.
In cryptic lines the speaker asks for a mother and references MeSwaitte and MeSweakers while discussing a hover. A voice mentions Taenee Herald and a reflection on silence beside the graves of men whose lives were more significant than speech, ending with a poem-like death image.
Merchants Bailey and Robinson W H McCannon & Covant O F Roddan & Co agree to close stores every evening except Saturday, a renewal of pre fire practice. Other merchants may follow, claiming the change benefits clerks and overall trade. Edgus offers ladies tailoring with coats and jackets made from kerseys meltons and all wool goods at low prices.
A Times-Herald reader cites sermons from four leading divines to question moral guidance on war. Some defend aggression, others condemn it, while one remains ambiguous. The letter laments party politics influencing judgment as Philippine casualties mount and wonders what guide, if any, is infallible.
In Daas County a fall election offers a strong chance for Miss Elsie Brown to be elected County Superintendent of Schools. A letter endorses her leadership, noting her education, reform-minded views, tact, and public service potential.
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