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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
4
A living imitation of an automatic doll called Auto Girl features on a bill at Family. The figure, a beautiful woman dressed like a large French doll, works and imitates a human so closely that audiences cannot tell if it is human or mechanical. Managers expect it to be the year’s biggest hit with a strong drawing power.
Local brief notes record Arthur Greenwald’s Davenport trip for business and friends, Mrs. Dall and children’s Durant visit, Leverich’s West Liberty return, and other Wilton residents making short trips to Muscatine Davenport Iowa City and West Liberty. Several residents spend time visiting relatives and friends. The Wilton College spring term starts April 8.
Easter shopping urges readers to visit Miss Banker for low millinery prices with plans for Friday and Saturday surprises. Shoppers are assured funds remain for remaining Easter outfit needs.
The advertisement highlights an extensive Musca collection featuring gold and silver tassels, beaded tassels, silk tassels in new styles, and matching fringes. Pearl and gilt ball trimmings are presented as peerless, with coordinated bands and fringes in matching shades.
The notice advertises items in a display window available for purchase this Saturday. It emphasizes an upcoming sale event and directs readers to view the advertised merchandise.
Advertisement notes 2000 yards of English Percales and Windsor Percales, claiming best goods in the market. Mentions English Percales and Windsor fabrics as top offerings and emphasizes quality.
The latest release introduces gloves showcasing a fresh Parisian color. Designers highlight this hue as a key update and the piece stands out for its contemporary palette and stylish silhouette.
An advertisement for women's mercerized silk stockings touts a silklike appearance and comfortable wear. It highlights color variety to match outfits and claims a value of around 50e, inviting readers to visit the department for purchase.
A local retailer touts umbrellas as strong and serviceable. The items are described as practical with no holes or wires and are advertised as rust resistant.
Dozens of new designs in Swiss and cambric embroidery edges and insertions six to eighteen inches wide. Fresh pieces feature high class embroidery effects. Prices range up to 75 cents, with 50 and 75 cent values available.
For Easter weddings the display highlights the latest conceits in trousseau with sheer chiffons in embroidered and shadowed stripes, including princess nets.
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