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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
8
Local shoppers find Christmas books at Seiler Bros and pearls at Mackey’s. Mackey’s Clothing House and Hirt & Fesler’s perfume lines entice with holiday bargains. A Turkey dinner fundraiser at the Baptist church, toy displays at Seiler, leather goods, candy baskets, and real estate deals advertised around town.
A claim that Thiesen's White Pine and Tar cough syrup has relieved hundreds of people of a hacking cough is presented as a promotional statement without verifiable data. The snippet reads as an advertisement asserting widespread relief.
Choice Investments advertises loans of 100 200 or 300 dollars in various sums up to 10000 with security equal to double the loan and claims 25 years of experience with no losses. It invites readers with money to invest to call or write to the undersigned.
Superintendent F M Witter provides detailed display guidelines for Muscatine county schools to participate in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. The plan covers graded, high, and rural schools with specifics on paper size ink requirements mounting, headers, and a Teacher's Statement to accompany each exhibit.
Shakespearean Literary Society presents morrow afternoon in the high school assembly room. Program includes piano solo Frank Butler and whistling solo Kentucky Babe by Blanche Ewing. Recitations by The Liner She's a La Altha Goldsberry and A Bit of Recent History by Robert Jackson. Reading From Captains Courageous by Oakla Albee. Debates on single session plan with Amy Hoopes Harry Springer for, Charles Reming Nola Connor against.
Local notices list Hine Bros basketball Friday December 11 and Augustana college versus Co. C at 8 p m. Also promoting gifts at Seiler and Hirt Fesler stores with openings for rubbers, pillows, handkerchiefs, and silver novelties. Additional items cover travel and social events.
Cough syrup advertisement for Thiesen's White Pine and Tar plus bargains at Wagner Bros. Smoke House, Mackey's clothing sale, and A. N. Hillman watches. Traders Scott Shellabarger and Elmer Coulter visited town with merchants, while Mr and Mrs Fred Block headed to Chicago for a few days. Pearl jewelry from Mackey's and Fiske travels to Chicago noted. Don Koehler's fish market lists fresh seafood and an excursion with Stirlen promoted.
Local store-cut prices on women’s apparel offers blouses and sweaters priced at two dollars and fifty cents from the usual three dollars. The sale highlights women’s garments in the latest fashion tones and fabrics.
The couple enjoys a playful dispute aboard the honeymoon journey with a witty line about longing and reunion. The exchange reveals affectionate humor during travel as the groom seeks a smoke while the bride prefers separation to heighten delight upon return.
An old advertisement touts Cotter the Plumber at 217 West 2nd St with Old Phone 3257, claiming his goods are the best and his staff are the citys gilt edge plumbers. The copy contrasts with the remembered Maine slogan but emphasizes Cotter as the current choice for plumbing needs.
Lewis Melville notes in Fortnightly that Thackeray often preferred second rate books of high quality to the greatest works. He praised Pope for affection toward his mother and admitted Milton as a great poet though he found him dull. Thackeray’s judgments came from the heart, not intellect.
Residents in Council Bluffs urge the creation of a river front park in the western part of the city, arguing it would provide recreational space, beautify the area, and attract visitors. Additional input from residents and local groups is requested to move the project forward.
The high school girls basketball team will start indoor practice next week in the hall of the business college. Practice will occur two evenings weekly as they arrange a winter game schedule, with offers from Rock Island and nearby cities. Most returning players anticipate a strong season.
A brief notice highlighting a nice assortment of printed bordered handkerchiefs offered by Hine Bros, inviting customers to view and purchase.
The note proclaims Hine Bros as the sole first-class up-to-date gents' furnishing house in the city, signaling a standout retailer in men’s apparel and accessories.
Orthodox Hebrews plan a Hanukah feast commemorating Judas Maccabeus and the recapture of Jerusalem. Ceremonies include songs of victory, scrolls and keys placed in the ark, and the telling of the Hanukah story with historical notes on rededication of the temple in 165 B C.
The Muscatine Poultry association completed judging last night and awarded prizes today. Winners include Stone Rocks Muscatine and Oakville entries across pullets, cockerels, hens, and pens with multiple firsts, seconds, and thirds in breeds such as Black Langshans, White Wyandottes, Barred Plymouth Rocks, Buff Cochins, Brown Leghorns, and Goldens Wyandottes. Notable exhibitors include M G Harrington Oakville J Duncan Davenport and F M Zeigler Muscatine.
The shop introduces fresh shirt designs with sharp patterns and a perfect fit in the city. Front window displays highlight the latest creations and invite shoppers to view them.
Carter Bros a Popejoy general merchandise dealer has assigned. The action transfers assets to satisfy creditors under state law.
Advertises Hine Brothers offering the newest neckwear styles while warning against buying old fashioned ties at 39 cents. Emphasizes recent fashions and urges shoppers to visit the store for current merchandise.
Daughter of Muscatine woman passes away in Davenport and will be brought home for interment this evening. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
Blunders can be costly yet relief comes with Dr Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver or bowel troubles. Gentle yet thorough treatment promises improvement. 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Hine Bros lists exclusive patterns in men's fancy golf gloves priced at 25 cents each.
One way rate with two dollars extra for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Return limit is twenty one days from the date of sale. See ticket agents of Iowa Central or address A B Cults G P T A Minneapolis Minn for information.
In Muscatine Iowa on December 7 1903 a careful examination and test certify L M Gates Econom ical Radiator as a floor warmer heat equalizer air purifier and fuel saver. The review also notes the heat check damper effectively controls heat while letting smoke and gas pass.
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