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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1903
Page
18
This event promises unmatched value and fashion ideas for fall and winter. Advertising reflects merchandise merit, with sterling values at saving prices. The store urges visitors not to miss rare items that vanish quickly, inviting customers to come tomorrow and let the merchandise speak for itself.
Fall fashions appear in a broad display with new arrivals described as exclusive and seasonable. A fresh shipment hits the floor tomorrow, inviting customers to view the updated assortment before quick sales. New Fall Suits from $10.00 to $35.00. New Fall Rain Coats from $6.98 to $25.00. New Fall Skirts from $3.95 to $18.00. New Fall Waists from $1.39 to $10.00.
A major advance display and sale of women’s misses’ and children’s hats. fall street and tailored styles advertised as the most extensive in the city. Tomorrow only, with prices showing 15 to 56 percent off. New Fall Street Hats from 69c to 3.50 and New Fall Tailored Hats from 1.50 to 5.00.
The Famous Kabo R G and American Lady cornets introduce fall gowns fitted over new shapes. They are in stock and on sale. Prices range from 1.00 to 3.50.
Mrs Burich and her experts are busy with new made to order costumes skirts etc. Our near perfect system offers special attention now. We advise every woman to place orders promptly to avoid delays.
Readable text describes special low prices on dress trimmings and buttons. Mentions head quarters and displays of imported and domestic items. Contains many garbled phrases and unclear references to locations and values.
September 2 1905 notice records the will of John R Heath and proceedings before Judge O A Byington with the case dated September 20 and barters in the sequence of actions.
Sharon Township earns praise for its road system with Win Ressler delivering high grade roads and D J Berkey noting Sharon Center’s road from the township to the city as excellent. Graders and a homemade drag have been used to grade, widen, and smooth roads after rains for quicker drying.
The Iowa City post office lists remaining letters as of September 4 1905. Callers must say advertised. Names include Archer Loring Campbell McLean Denier O'Kelly Greaser Purky Hanson Spear Eyle Wright and others, with several ladies and Misses noted in the selection.
Condensed bank statement listing assets including Yate Bills Bonds Cash items and totals. Key figures shown are liabilities capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits totaling 407 367 05 with deposits and capital details. Signed by Euclid Sanders President and P A Korab Cashier.
Morgan Davis of West Lucius township has returned home from a lengthy journey through eastern points including Atlantic City and Niagara Falls. He arrived with his bride and Mrs. Harry Brooke accompanied them on the trip.
Misses Margaret Fitzpatrick and Jewel Bradley hosted twenty five young ladies for a linen shower for Kathips Renney whose marriage to John Wilkinson is set for Wednesday September 6. The lawn reception featured fern and golden red decor with refreshments by Agnes Fisher Alice Woylan and Mae Bradley. Guests included out of town maids of honor Miss Anna Gill Sioux City and Mae Bradley Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Forman Hill supervise a party of young ladies at the Puritan boat house this week. The event honors Miss Hilda Bettridge of Chicago, guest of Miss Della Long, with attendees including Della Long, Edna Lee, Mabel Anthony, Cecelia Grandrath, Elisa Grandrath, Adelaide Goodrell, Gertrude Casady, Gertrude Dennis, Eva Ogle.
Mrs Chris Senner visits in Chicago. Vernie Maresh returns from Riverside. Mr and Mrs J G Panda of Cedar Rapids visit the city. Big Schwinn returns to town. Harry M Payne attends Millicent Hugel’s wedding in Chicago. Mebel Overholt to attend Wellesley College next year. Irvin Wilson visits in South Clark street home of Mrs Wm Kiser. Dr Bessie Casebeer returns to Tipton after brief visit. T J Fitzpatrick returns from Chicago on State Historical Society trip. Lottie Miller back from Colorado trips and resumes work at Johnson County Telephone. Chandler Woodbridge and wife visit Cedar Rapids relatives, then depart. Vernon Roberts back in Dr Mueller’s office after Williamsburg stay. Donovay now at Marcy hospital as interne during Roberts absence.
The successor of Rev Phillips, who briefly filled the pastorate here, is Rev BR Rene pEiak Ad Mae MILL Gh SUA. The new pastor will occupy the pulpit for the first time next Sunday and arrives with strong recommendations regarding character, speaking ability, and church leadership.
Mrs. Beltz identified her husband W C Beltz and Mrs. Houser at a Waterloo hotel after police traced them from Des Moines. Mrs. Beltz refused to prosecute and filed for divorce while claiming Beltz had multiple previous affairs. Beltz, an Army officer, defended his actions as consented by his wife.
The Penn township pioneers schedule a reunion for former pupils and teachers at the old log schoolhouse on Saturday September 16 at 11 a m. The program includes old time songs basket dinners reminiscences and plays on North Liberty school grounds. Invitations are extended to all.
The recent cool spell draws attention to dressing for the season. Dry goods stores report brisk activity as shoppers seek warmer underwear heavier clothing and light overcoats to stay healthy and prepared for the colder weather.
Flat Rock Michigan resident Wm Be dell endorses Becklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers sores and cancers claiming it best health dressing he has found. Salve soothes burns cuts and scalds and is sold for 25 cents with guarantees.
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