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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
10
Local notice invites residents to ride the J S steamer to Davenport on Saturday July 24 to see Barnum and Bailey's Circus with a free street parade. Also mentions real estate and loan ads, and various locals returning home from visits.
Muscatine remembers the Hood Sherman clash at Atlanta 45 years ago as Col. Beach and Simon P. Wilhelm recount the fighting. They recall the surprise attack, heavy losses, and the pivotal flanking move by Woods’ division that redirected the battle in favor of Union forces.
The Great Western Cereal Co branch in Muscatine plans to resume operation by August 10 or when oats are ready. A full crew will be hired and upgrades to machinery are expected, signaling a return to regular operation after a lengthy shutdown due to grain prices and quality.
Notice to Muscatine Chautauqua canvassers asks to return all money and unsold season tickets by Thursday July 22 at the P M Musser Public Library headquarters open 7:30 to 9:00 p m. Report sales early to close the season account.
Enthusiasm runs high for a week long silk sale featuring the season’s best weaves. The display includes silk pongees and messalines, colored taffetas, figured and fancy weaves in bright new shades at phenomenal values.
The items described are tailored plain or lace trimmed and crafted from fine materials. They are displayed in blue green ca tawba and white and marked at one half and two thirds of their former price.
Local store advertises very strong assortments of wash jackets and handsome silk petticoats offered at substantial markdowns this week to clear space. All items must go.
Preparations at Electric Park include tents hauled in by expressmen and grounds resembling a white city. Charles Dunham runs the meal concession promising prompt service and good food. Season tickets are selling fast as a cost saver. Tomorrow is children’s day with free admission for all local and county youngsters, urged to attend and explore the grounds.
Advertises buying a house from Titus Loan & Investment Co. on an installment plan urging readers not to rent but own their home through the lender.
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