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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
3
Court of How hosts an afternoon and evening event with a fine program of athletic activities and a featured recreation including music. Members are urged to bring baskets and attend the varied events listed for the day.
Titus and Jackson advertise ready access to first mortgage loans from 100 to 5000 dollars. They handle collection of interest and principal without charging the investor.
A vintage newspaper notice announces a midweek clearance on silk and cloth skirts with prices from 1.25 to 15 dollars. It promotes handsomely trimmed silk skirts and large stock of cloth skirts in various colors, urging shoppers to come Wednesday for steep savings.
Wednesday Only listing features clearance items including wide lace and insertions at 9 cts yard, embroideries, children's gingham dresses for 3 to 5 years, sun hats, silk neck ribbons, silk wash ribbons, and mercerized silk vests in all colors and sizes offered at bargain prices.
Fine French mull waists at $1.98 from $3. Pongee and silk linen waists cut to $3.98 from $6.50. Silk gingham waists $2.50, white waists from 75c to $2.98. Colored waists various prices. Linoleum yard, sun bonnets, pillow slips, sheets, and Andriscoggan muslin offered at bargain prices.
Muslin underwear including drawers corset covers and gowns offered at half price. Items feature tucks lace embroidery flounces and wide trims with prices from 25 to 149 cents. Multiple styles for ladies and misses, including empire gowns and white skirts.
The Muscatine Journal touts bargain day as a driver of new business and reader engagement. Merchants like George B. Jackson Sam Berger Anson Clothing and Wilson's Shoe advertise half price underskirts suits and lamp sales while urging readers to act on the ads for real savings.
A New York Public Library album given by William F. Havemeyer features 126 portraits of French figures who aided American independence. The set, mounted with biographical notes, includes rare portraits and allegories connected to the Revolution, highlighting enduring historical and national value.
A July clearing sale catalogue lists foulards at 18 cents after season prices of 35 and 40 cents. Linen ginghams, Egyptian tissues, and dimities are offered at deep discounts from 5 to 15 cents per yard. Remnants of wash goods go for five cents on the dollar or less.
Their bargain table at the Boston Store offers a big cut in foulard silks skirts and waists. Shoppers find sizeable discounts on these items as the sale draws in customers seeking fashionable fabrics and garments.
Advertisement notes Thiesen as the popular druggist offering a hair brush that is right for you. It emphasizes user satisfaction and suggests visiting Thiesen for this grooming item.
Teachers urged to buy travel coupons for the National Education Association meeting with a special excursion rate. Minnesota and surrounding states set a two dollar extra fare, valid July 5 to 7, with membership coupons exchangeable for convention passes. Attendees should secure tickets early to avoid higher rates.
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