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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
8
Tomorrow features gifts at the rectory with holly from Umscheid and Seller’s. Mrs. John Bere of Wapello visits the city. A Hobart M. Cable piano is offered for Xmas by J. Jerifith. T. Bark leaves for Goodland Kansas on a homeseeker excursion. Cakes at the rectory and bulk coffee with Postum cereal priced at 20¢ per package from Otto and Sone.
Prices at our store, for our prices are always the lowest. Hine Bros. advertises ongoing value with a direct claim of lowest prices in the area.
Pastor and residents finalize holiday shopping at the rectory while notes detail travel aboard the Firefly to Davenport and local sightings. Water pressure at city works reads 2.8 feet above low water, and Hobart M. Cable pianos remain popular with Muscatine buyers. Community events include Presbyterian ladies sale and supper, Mothers' club gathering, and Eastern Star meeting with officer elections scheduled.
Hundreds of yards of ribbons in latest shades for millinery belts rosettes neckwear bows and frocks. Every yard bright fresh and fashionable with prices lower than wholesale past orders. All widths and colors in fancy and plain varieties.
The store proclaims a large selection of Christmas handkerchiefs with many styles to choose from and the promise of the lowest prices, making it the best source for buyers.
Local retailer touts a wide carpet stock to brighten homes this Christmas season. Shoppers can find durable fibers, festive patterns, and affordable options to spruce up living spaces during the holiday.
The new Monte Carlo neck scarfs debut at Hine Bros new store unveiling a fashion accessory popular with customers seeking stylish neckwear from a modern department lineup.
New store opening offers knit gloves and mittens for men women and children at Hine Bros. Highlighted selections include warm styles suitable for winter wear. Available in multiple sizes and colors.
Rev. C. E. Osthauff reports his children are well and he will resume ministerial duties soon. The city’s best selection of Christmas candies nuts raisins and fruits awaits at C. Otto & Sons with quality high and prices low.
The advert promotes ladies and gentlemen handkerchiefs priced from 5c to 3.50 each with box packaging for finer items. It also markets discounts on dozen or half dozen purchases and lists many popular titles at $1.00, with books for all ages and big savings.
Miss Sophia Eckdahl, a Belvidere domestic in Rockford, sold a handwoven silk scarf after five years of work to a wealthy Philadelphia buyer for $1,900. The Norway inspired design marks over a century in origin. She also sold a handkerchief to Mrs Theodore Roosevelt for $75 and another to Mrs R K Hitt for $50. In separate news, a Clarence bank was robbed of $3,900 last night and robbers escaped on a handcar after a brief, bloodless confrontation.
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