Barnard’s Jewelry Store Showcases Unmatched Christmas Stock
Muscatine merchants pull out holiday splendor as Barnard Co leads with an immense display. Jewelry and novelties, fine china, cut glass, silverware, and diamond orders fill the shop, promising a Christmas season unmatched in Iowa. Local shoppers and visitors from beyond town are urged to visit Barnard’s to view the elaborate collection.
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Muscatine
H. Fr. Barnard Co
Barnard
Iowa
Barnard’s
Merger Plans Fail Over Button Industry in Muscatine
An eastern syndicate attempted to form a button manufacturing trust in Muscatine but failed as local leaders could not agree on terms. Options on plants expired December 1 and the merger collapsed. Officials say disagreements over shell pricing and sourcing hindered the deal. Some expect another attempt before winter, with New York capitalists eyeing Muscatine factories as key to a future giant combine.
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Muscatine
New York
Charles E. Crow
S. S. Still College of Osteopathy
Des Moines
State Board of Medical Examiners of Iowa
East Second Street
Crow
Columbus Junction
J. L. Collins
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
An example advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. The copy asserts the cure is taken internally and sells for one dollar per bottle with testimonials available.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Owalding
Kinnan & Marvin
O Hall
Public sale of livestock and farm equipment noted
The undersigned John Fry will sell at public sale on Monday December Sth 1902 beginning at 10 o'clock a m at his residence 244 miles northwest of Letts all livestock farming implements grain and related items.
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Letts
John Fry
Truck Farming in the South Payoff and Circular Offer
The note asks if truck farming in the south pays and offers a free copy of Illinois Central Circular No. 3. It is signed by J. F. Merry Asst Gen's Pass'r Agent Illinois Central Railroad Dubuque Ia indicating promotional information about the railroad service and agricultural prospects.
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South
Illinois Central
J. F. Merry
Illinois Central Railroad
Dubuque
Grandview visitors fill city with business guests
Among the many business visitors in the city yesterday from surrounding towns were Miss Myrtle Johnson Kate McGrew Myrtle Dodder and Mrs L Berk Mrs F R Latta Mrs James Martin Mrs M W Lilly and daughter Miss Faith of Chicago. The two latter had been visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs J P Walker. R J Boal A H Young Geo Zimmer man C A and James Airhead were also noted. Mrs Lilly and daughter returned home to Chicago.
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Grandview
Myrtle Johnson
Kate McGrew
Myrtle Dodder
L. Berk
F. R. Latta
James Martin
M. W. Lilly
Miss Faith
Chicago
J. P. Walker
R. J. Boal
A. H. Young
Geo. Zimmerman
C. A. and
James Airhead
Fairfield residents greet returning locals and visitors
Mrs H C Roundtree returns to Fairfield. Hal C Wolford of Conesville visits the city for business. Miss Stella Chamberlain, teaching near Fairport, comes home. Patrick Courtney near Wapello visits. John T Boland returns from Seaton Illinois on business. Emma Schoenig travels to Columbus Junction for a day. Lizzie and Etta Weise of Atalissa visit. Wm Morford attends sister Mrs W H Rider’s funeral then returns to Griswold. Mollie Dwyer and J M Bowton also travel home to Abington NL after death notice.
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Wm. Morford
W. H. Rider
Griswold
Mollie Dwyer
J. M. Bowton
Abington, NL
Letter on Unsigned Complaint About Slot Machines
The Journal has received a communication about recent slot machine play using lead slugs. The letter is unsigned and will be published once the writer is identified.
Conesville Business Visitor Spotted in City
C. L. Wolford of Conesville was seen in the city yesterday on business, reflecting active ties between the two communities.
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Hal. C. Wolford
Conesville
C. L. Wolford
Holada Sentenced to Life for Gallaugher Murder
Special Charles Holada, sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor at Ft. Madison, was transported yesterday. Petitions from River Junction urged the governor to grant clemency, aiming for a pardon after the murder verdict.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Charles Holada
Ft. Madison
James Gallaugher
Jewelry and decorative gifts priced for every purse
Gold rings in plain and matched sets with a five year manufacturer guarantee offered at 75c 50c and 25c. Elegant brooch displays at 75c 50c and 25c. Pearl waist sets priced 50c 35c and 25c. Pillow tops presented as attractive gifts with a handsome collection and new novelties at $1.50 $1.00 50c 25c and 19c.
See Our Immense Cloak Stock and Low Prices
Urgent appeal to shoppers to hurry and buy cloaks now. The ad promises the best bargains from a vast stock and guarantees a better fit and cheaper garment than rivals even in Chicago. Limited time savings urged for immediate purchase.
Underwear Sale Prices for Ladies and Children
A catalog listing poundage of women’s union suits at 1.25 and 1.00 with 5c and 5 1/2c marks, ladies fleece vests and pants at 35c and 25c, children’s union suits 50c and 25c, and children’s fleece vests and pants size 16 priced 10c with small price rises of 2 and 3 cents.
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Lowa
Reliance Loan Co
Bine
Bond
Buck
Tr Toy
Kent Hg
H. C. Roundtree
Fairfield
Stella Chamberlain
Fairport
Patrick Courtney
Wapello
John T. Boland
Seaton
Illinois
Emma Schoenig
Lizzie
Etta Weise
Atalissa
Muscatine Steam
Geo. Andresen
Mulberry St
Holada
Wade
River Junction
Louise & Windsor
Sieanor
Andre
Children’s Union
Leibbrand, Ryan & Company
McCall
Kr. X. Schaefer
Prop
J. E. Kranz
W. 2d
Guarantee Loam Co
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
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