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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
5
We have made every possible effort to select such merchandise that will please our trade, and our success is shown by hundreds of customers who daily throng our store. In merchandise, display, stock variety, dependable value, and liberality we cannot be excelled. Visit on Saturday and be swept toward economy and satisfaction.
A display offers a broad range of new tailored waists for summer in linen or lawn and trimmed waists in batiste and muslin. Sizes span misses 16 to women 46 with plain or lace trim, various necklines, sleeves, and front or back closures. Prices range from 1 to 6 dollars.
A large assortment of fashionable tailored wash suits suitable for outing and general wear. Embroidered or lace trimmed styles are ideal for formal wear. Prices range from 2 to 15 dollars for the Saturday display.
Miss Banker announces new millinery stock featuring light and airy hats for mid-summer and everyday wear. The event previews present day dress and versatile accessories for a seasonally stylish look.
The store offers washable fabrics suitable for confirmation and graduation gowns with stylish designs. A wide assortment is available at economical prices, allowing use for parties or evening wear through the season.
See our new showing of attractive wash dresses in lawn percale gingham stripe and check effects racket cloth and linen and batiste in all colors. Styles include jumper effects with Dutch necks and long or short sleeves trimmed in embroidery or lace sizes 16 to 44 and prices 2.50 to 3.5. Also featured are summer silks linings neckwear handkerchiefs laces embroideries trimmings linens wash goods and many other items.
Groups of smart new neckwear in many kinds attract interest at the department store display. Bright, affordable pieces invite shoppers to browse the assortment and find stylish options at low prices.
A showcase of celebrated rugs offered at special prices invites architects and decorators to view and compare. The ad promises rich effect, great service, and reasonable cost from the rugs handled.
The advertisement promotes ladies fancy hose in black and white checks shepherd plaids and plain colors made of Lisle thread with double heels and toes. Prices range from 25 cents to 3 dollars and 50 cents per pair and a large assortment is available.
Local society notes mention Charley's Aunt coming to the Grand on Monday evening. The item also lists residents traveling to Davenport and Adams for visits and various daily notices throughout the community.
Real estate transfers reported by G. M. Titus include Duge to Louis Duge for part of section 4 Twp 78 Range 1 East valued at 7000 dollars. Louis and Emma to William Duge for land in section 4 Twp 78 Range 1 E valued at 18895.10 dollars. Brier to H. W. Phillips Lot 31 Block 14 Park Place Muscatine for 120 dollars. Muscatine Improvement and Mfg Co to Emery M. Duncan Lots 6 and 7 Block 1 Park Place Muscatine for 150 dollars. Louis Jr and Emma to William Duge Lot 9 Block 7 Town of Stockton for 10 dollars. Dwyer to Catharine King Lot 2 Block 8 Marclf s Addition Wilton for 3500 dollars. Anna M Held to Theodore H Soll southwestly 60 feet Lot 7 Block 1 Kemble and Fuller s Addition Muscatine for 900 dollars. Henry Umlandt guardian to James C and Amanda Hugunin west erly 90 feet Lot 10 Block 36 City of Muscatine for 4000 dollars. J W McKee et ux to George W Black Southwest 4% Northwest 4% Section 4 Township 77 Range 3 West for 1 dollar.
An old time ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as preventing dangerous abdominal surgery. It promotes painless purification with a 25 cent price at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Edward Arthur Fath son of Rev. Jacob Fath and Rosina Kiehlbauch wed in Tyndall South Dakota on June 1 after meeting at Wilton College and Redfield College where they taught. The couple plan to live in Pasadena California after August 1 and Fath will be remembered by Muscatine friends as a former Muscatine High School graduate and astronomy instructor.
A Rexall Store advertises Rexall Orderlies claiming relief from constipation with no griping or nausea. The ad promotes two sizes priced at 10 and 25 cents and offers a full refund if customers are not satisfactorily relieved. A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy at 197 West Second Street is listed as the Rexall Store.
Wilton residents report a day of brief travels and visits with Moscow Muscatine Durant Davenport and Cedar Rapids. Notable moves include Dwyer selling a 169 acre farm for 32000 and transfers between Moscow and nearby towns.
Rev. W. C. Schultze, member of the trustee board, will attend the Monday meeting at Warrenton Missouri of the Dental Wesleyan College and Theological Seminary. The Mt Pleasant German college will merge with Warrenton to handle a larger next year. The past year saw 324 students enrolled and the year deemed very successful. Schultze returns late next week to his pastorate duties in this city.
Reading fragments speak of gifts and small pleasures. The note hints at a thoughtful exchange during a festive period with delicate, tasteful presents and moments of joy.
Local residents visited Davenport and nearby towns Thursday and Friday. Wilton High School plans annual commencement at M. E. church with a small admission fee. Elsa Fischer led a Shiloh school term ending with a lengthy program of songs recitations dialogues and readings featuring many students.
Shiloh Ia June 4 Mr and Mrs Harry Will hosted Muscatine guests Sunday. H J Frevermuth visited Cedar Valley. Henry Pilgram called on Fred Frieden in Muscatine. North Prairie Fpworth League to hold ice cream social in church basement Saturday night. League gathering next Sunday at 6 o’clock led by Margaret Hoskins. Mr and Mrs C T Chamberlain visited the area last week J J Weskins spent Saturday in Teva City.
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