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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
8
Local listing notes school books tablets slates and other school items available at Schmidt Bros. Details on product ranges and pricing are not fully shown in the fragment.
Mrs. W. J. Nelson visited Weet Liberty to spend the day with friends. Grand opening tomorrow of imported decorated chinaware at Scheetz's. M. W. Wheeler's markets list sliced ham and chipped beef, spring chickens, fruits, vegetables. M. C. Hayes leaves for Des Moines for business and pleasure. One pint fell glasses with cover 25c dozen at Butz's Fair. Misses Katie Schaefer and Edith Haifleigh return from Col. Junction. Baker & Neidig firm not dissolved. My interest of 527.50 offered for sale by Chas. W. Baker.
Two Merry Tramps are scheduled to arrive in the city and perform with the tig company at the Grand during the coming month.
Numerous short items report arrivals, visits, sales and events in Muscatine. R. H. Collins returns from Boston. Misses Lindner and McCord visit. Colfax Water cures stomach and liver trouble. fire sale ends Saturday at The Wonder. fair draws hundreds to Columbus Junction. marriage at Rev W L Clapp home. shoppers flock to Butz's Fair and Hartman Ellman stalls. many travelers pass through, visiting relatives and attending the fair.
Leysen's Shoe Store declares new fall stock of Little Giant School Shoes for girls and boys. Shoes are well stitched and made of top leather with up to date lasts and guaranteed to outwear competitors at no extra cost.
All city school teachers are asked to attend a regular meeting at the high school building at four o clock on Saturday afternoon. Prof Chevalier will address the group.
Announcement that school begins Tuesday and urges families to visit Schmidt Bros for a full range of school supplies. The note emphasizes preparation and local shop support for students and parents.
Hine Bros displays a swell line of hats this fall featuring stiff and soft styles for men and boys. The assortment promises durable felt toppers and lightweight felt caps in multiple colors.
The Iowa Avenue Cash Grocery advertises spring chickens and a variety of fruits suitable for canning. Local shoppers are invited to stock up as supplies are announced.
A new character appears in town showcased in Hine Brothers window display highlighting local theater spectacle. The piece notes the novelty attracts public curiosity and vendors promote the figure as part of a seasonal promotion.
Chicago market dispatch from H J. Broher & Co. shows mixed price moves for wheat corn oats and meats with receipts and futures through Aug 30. Hogs cows cattle and lambs trade at open and close levels. Kansas City and Omaha receipts noted. weather forecasts call for cooler Midwest conditions and varied regional temperatures.
The operator announces withdrawal from the Livery men's Funeral Outfit trust and will provide funeral coaches carriages and wagonettes at set prices. Patrons are invited to view the outfit at the Opera House livery for arrangements and pricing.
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