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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1909

Page

4

Mulford Aid Society and Hoover reunion activities noted

Local church events include Mulford Congregational Ladies Aid meeting with strong turnout and hostess teams. Mr and Mrs Sam Hoover of Clinton street plan a Harrisburg trip for a Hoover family reunion, visiting eastern cities for several weeks. Nearby residents report visits and illnesses, with updates on George Rink Sara George George Lange and others as they attend to family and social matters.

Sam Hoover Clinton Street Harrisburg Hoover Mulford Ladies’ Aid Society Mulford Congregational Church John 5Seck Harvey Hanson Frank Mull

Miss Katherine Asp Hosts Ice Cream Social in South Muscatine

Miss Katherine Asp hosted a party of friends at her Oregon street home after an event by the Roach & Musser company firehouse team. The social, held in torrid weather, featured ice cream, games, and refreshments, and was a financial success.

Katherine Asp Oregon Street

Milwaukee west line sees timber trestles replaced with concrete

Extensive improvements along the Milwaukee line west of the city replace timber trestles and short bridges from the extension era with heavy concrete structures at substantial cost. Many workers are on site and progress is rapid, with completion not expected until late fall. Buffalo gravel cars continue daily for the cut off.

Milwaukee

Rev Osborn to Fairfield for Miss Symonds funeral

Rev. Thomas Osborn of the First M. E. church traveled to Fairfield to assist Rev. C. L. Tennant in conducting the funeral services for Miss Anna Symonds held there this afternoon.

Thomas Osborn M. E Fairfield C. L. Tennant Anna Symonds

East Hill Bride Joins Miller In Quiet East Side Wedding

Raymond Miller and Miss Mabel Bridges wed at the Bridges home on Spruce Street in a small ceremony attended by immediate relatives. The couple will reside at 714 Lombard Street after a ring service and wedding supper.

Raymond Miller Mabel Bridges George Bridges Spruce Street Miller George Miller East Eighth Street Lombard Street Weed Park Club Park Avenue M. E Weed Park Young People’s’ Society East Hill Harry Meyers Portland Oregon Mary Cone East Second Street Conesville Frank Bennett Davenport James Francis F. G. Hermann Columbus Junction

One Objection Filed Against City Improvements

Only one remonstrance has been filed against proposed improvements for paying districts 25 and 26 and sewerage districts 1 and 18. A public hearing tonight will allow opponents to lodge a complaint, with Xavier Grosjean of Fulliam avenue as the sole objector.

Xavier Grosjean Fulliam Avenue

West Pullman Couple Drown in Chicago Boat Accident

In Jackson Park yacht harbor last night a boat overturned, drowning Mary Haskman 18 and her escort John Olson of West Pullman. The incident occurred in Chicago Illinois on July 1.

West Pullman Chicago Ill Mary Haskman West Pullman, Ill John Olson Jackson Park

July Clearance Sale At McCorm Dry Goods Co

The store promotes a two day July Clearance with record breaking values across all departments. It invites shoppers to buy now as prices are cut to points “clearly and unmistakably profitable” and pledges no profits during the sale to attract business.

McCorm Dry Goods Co Mighty Values

Muscatine Bargain Drive Promises Big Foot Discount

Friday and Saturday sale pushes prices below respectability as merchants urge shoppers to spend more per square foot in Muscatine. Hints at unprecedented bargains to attract buyers.

Muscatine

These Waists Make their Bow Tomorrow

A sale previews waists never before shown with bright new styles. The collection offers many pretty waists divided into lots at prices lower than current ordinary waists, promising strong value for fashion buyers.

Great Showing of Wash Skirts in Fresh Flare Styles

A bright display offers washed skirts ready to wear with straps and narrow bottom folds. Flaring models come in white tan light blue pink and other colors. Any size desired at bargain prices.

Linen Department Sale Values at Great Store Prices

The linen department offers a range of items on sale presented as excellent material and decorative pieces. The copy emphasizes that these items were good values at original prices and should be highly desirable at the current sale prices.

Linen and Pongee Coats in Navy Natural and White

Long linen coats for auto or travel wear in natural, navy and white with brass buttons and black satin collar options. Natural pongee coats are full length, semi fitting with high collars and brass button trims. Special prices offered.

Ready-to-Wear Section Showcases Summer Attire and Inducements

The ready-to-wear department offers unusual inducements in wash suits lingerie dresses and muslin undergarments with special pricing and a wide selection. Shoppers are urged to view one of the citys largest and most complete light summer lines before deciding on purchases.

Embroidery Flouncings for Sale in Solid and Eyelet Patterns

If you are shrewd and economical you will hurry and get your share of these handsome swiss flouncings full 21 to 25 inch widths embroidered from 6 to 12 inches deep about 400 yards in the lot.

Sale of Summer Silks Offers Rare Values

If you need soft summer silks this sale offers great savings. Readily available items include white habitais natural pongees shantungs black imperial tap silks and colored wash silks at very low cost compared with their value.

Wash Goods Specials Dress Fabrics in Fashion

A local notice highlights wash goods with fabrics and styles in fashion and price reductions as represented, noting exceptionally interesting offerings and fashion relevance.

Special Price Reductions on Weaves and Desirable Accessories

A wide array of reduced price items including underwear embroideries laces laces dress goods umbrellas parasols ribbons fans bags belts gloves and various dresses skirts coats and waists. The sale features silk pongees linens and wool garments plus lingerie waists and wash dresses.

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Je. T. Boland Imreryt The Muscatine Produce Co South Muscatine MR. and Mrs Mulford Aid Society Yester South End George Rink Prophetstown Inl Sara George Arden A. Wilson George Lange Letts C. Schlipf Grandview Avenue Charles Waite Elmira Arthur Lake Near Eliza Clark Fred Silberhorn Charles Weeland Burlington GEO. W. Fisher Mulberry Garage Argc Rumbeh Pany Entertain Party of Friends Osborn Raymond Miller United BEL Bridges Bride's Lombard Ville Postum Cereal Company, Ltd Battle Creek, Mich., U. S. A McColm Dry Goods Company McColm’s
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