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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
16
Schmidt Bros hold the most machines and latest records in a showcase of graphophones. The article asserts the devices reproduce sound lifelike and convincingly.
An item lists 14 dates buying a 285 cent broom at Scheetz’s and piano deals at Macazine Music Co. Open August 1st at 119 E Second Street. Mrs. V. Whidman, after months in the city visiting Mr. Fred Hahn, has returned home to St Paul.
A notice indicates a dodo named owl at New Windsor offered for sale through Hine Bros. The listing identifies the seller and the location, signaling a casual market item in the local paper.
Fragmentary notices show a Douslas union selling shoes at Schmidt’s and a glass water picket at Scheetz’s. A ladies folding sensible item was bought at Scheetz’s. Miss Anna Weir traveled to Davenport on the Young Mrs G W Swords and Mrs W McKee hosts in Iowa City.
The column lists passenger movements on the Young and Firefly trains to Davenport and Davenport related towns, several business ads for Muscatine Music Co and Scheetz's, bicycle bargains at Ponds, and miscellaneous notices. It notes purchases, arrivals, and events from August 1st to various farm and shop entries, along with local meetings and minor accidents.
Men’s fancy hose in jacquard pattern showcased by Hine Brothers. Prospective buyers urged to see and purchase the stylish stock.
Tomorrow at the maze a huge sale event offers thousands of articles of every description at amazingly low prices. Readers are urged to visit the maze for nonstop bargains all day with specials highlighted on page 8.
Major White, away eight years and mostly in the Black Hills, visits the city and notes a striking transformation. At the 7 Celock station two women arguing over trunks nearly caused a scene until a residence tag settled ownership. The baggage man was blamed briefly, then exonerated.
The Salvation Army corps hosts an Ice Cream Festival Saturday evening at the hall 116 Walnut street serving ice cream and cake from 5 to 10 pm. Refreshments cost a nominal 10 cents with a good meeting promised afterward.
The Dodo Bow is offered as an exceptionally handsome bow and is available exclusively through Hine Bros. This item is marketed as a high quality archery accessory with a focus on aesthetic appeal and dealer exclusivity.
The ladies of St Matthias congregation plan a festival and band concert on Tuesday evening at St Matthias hill in Muscatine. Paudhet's band will play while ice cream cake lemonade and light refreshments are served. Booths with a variety of fancy articles will be set up for sale.
The Beezes Brow at Hacker's offers a cool retreat with an electric fan circulating air. Patrons can enjoy a wide range of drinks and ice creams in any flavor, including a delicious punch.
Schmidt advertises new styles of graphophones described as the greatest talking machines on earth, inviting readers to see the latest models.
Live and dressed spring chickens offered at C. E. Richards market with multiple offerings and pricing likely posted for shoppers.
Citizens of Wapello move to form a new town band with Prof Samp Cooper as leader. Rehearsals start tonight, and interested residents are invited to join. Also notes a medical society banquet at Hotel Grand with local doctors and a Davenport guest speaker.
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