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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
8
Advertisements spread holiday sales across the city. Angersbach's offers Christmas trees and fine holly, Umscheid Seiler sells Xmas pianos and perfumes at Nesper, and J J Griffith markets gifts including framed easels. Wheeler’s advertises fruits and nuts while Thiesen’s features candy imports and holiday goods. A church calendar notes Epworth League events and a meeting for Sabbath school officers.
The notice lists products involved in a description including burnt wood celluloid and ebony articles sold or prepared by H Schmidt and Son Co. Aimed at clarifying materials and item types in the firm’s catalog or sale record.
Read about Welsbach lamps, savory roasters, and carvers that make meal prep stylish. Thompson Bros markets a range of utensils and affordable kitchen goods, promising quality at lower prices in local stores.
Blasius or Ludwig pianos arrive as Christmas gifts with lifetime guarantee. Three new Blasing instruments showcased in new styles at H Schmidt & Son Co. Intermediate buyers advised to see latest arrivals and options.
Sawyer, engineer on freight train No. 94, was struck by a bridge timber while crossing a Columbus Junction bridge and knocked unconscious. A company physician treated him at the scene and he was sent home to Eldon after reaching the city.
A local ad touts several second hand organs in fine condition and fully guaranteed. Prices range from 12 to 49 dollars with terms to suit the purchaser and a note that one could be a splendid Christmas gift.
Advertisement notes the Hobart M Cable piano drawing buyer interest and mentions J J Griffith at 120 W Second Street as a contact for sales.
All Red Men are called to meet Thursday at 7 30 PM for initiation and important business per order of Sachem.
Muscatine led Iowa Y M C A giving more than any other city this year. The report lists Ottumwa Keokuk Muscatine Oskaloosa Des Moines Atlantic and gifts from donors including Foster Irwin Joy Musser Stein Crossett Olmstead Meredith with building costs and subscriptions ranging up to 16 000 and 10 090.
Eyewitnesses saw two men leave a St End saloon and stage a brief sidewalk scuffle. One man attempted a balloon ascent from the other. A kick sent him slipping on the icy pavement as onlookers intervened and the assailant fled.
An error in yesterday's item about Father Laurent and his last will and testimony at St. Matthias Church has been corrected. The obituary notes his recent death and parish leadership while clarifying the mistyped details.
Reported will from France says Miss Theresa Laurent niece of Father Lau rent stands to inherit his entire estate valued at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars, but real estate was deeded to the church five years ago when he went to France. Insiders say the legacy may be small.
A cautious note advises the fastidious man how to launder soiled linen without damage. It promises relief by asserting shirts collars and cuffs return to pristine condition after professional cleaning.
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