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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1898
Page
3
Local notices list Parker photography and business ads, rail travelers and visitors, theatre plans, lectures, and social news. Mentions Dr Kellogg dentist, Mrs Livingston in Nevada, Andews Opera, football plans Perry vs Madrid, and upcoming Rankin meeting coverage with Republican organizers.
Local notices describe job seekers for corn busking around U. Uraney southwest of town, with names of residents and neighbors appearing in a brisk, diary-like collection of posts.
Referee A W McParrson will receive offers for the real estate of Geo Ridnour deceased. The 160 acre Lincoln township farm, a fine Dawson residence, and several vacant lots in Dawson Iowa are offered at a bargain. Abstract office Perry Iowa.
A Perry citizens gathering at Mayor Breed's office discussed a proposed tax for a New York house in Adel. A mass meeting at the Opera House Wednesday aimed to gauge public opinion, with J. & Bennington as chair and H. A. Nash as secretary. Speakers opposed and supported the tax. a fire committee was formed to raise funds for organization and voter outreach.
Voters reminded that APVERLScR errors used old law and registrars must update polls. Under the new code, those who voted last fall or spring must recheck and register if moved to a new ward. Registration cards were available in session and again tonight until nine, with one final chance on the Saturday before the election.
A fragment notes MCA football squad adopting a cheer line “Boom-de-a Boom-de-a Hooras Hooray” with shouted fan support and a playful nod to wartime style rallying. The text references W.M. G. Al and hints at a schoolyard chant used to motivate players.
The local democratic committee plans a Perrs speech night with Hon J M Parsons of Rovk aps for attorney general and Chis Tol a candidate for congress in the district expected to attend. Parsons praised as a top Iowa speaker, with this the campaign's sole meeting, aiming to stir citizen duty.
The 25th payroll totaled $29,905 distributed among company employees at this place. Several engineers earned over $200 for the month. This was believed to be the largest payroll to date. October 1896 was one of the biggest months, with a payroll of $27,795.
Wednesday saw a heavy influx to Omaha for the fair with new $250 towiee trig rates and adjusted lines. The Mile Waukee ran six double headers and carried 1870 passengers in the forenoon as Milwaukee reported two No. 1 sections, three specials, and No 33 in service amid a brisk travel day.
Superintendent Glecek arranges a public school matinee at the opera house on November 22 from 2 30 to 5 00 by Maelhoff the Imperial Orchestra. Admission is ten cents to ensure all children can attend. Proceeds fund new books for the school library. FeNsER & JOHNSON advertise affordable footwear.
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