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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1905

Page

9

Rates to Denver and Portland Spark Western Rail War

Western Passenger association railroads edge toward a rate war with Chicago Mil­waukee bonds. Illinois Central cuts Missouri river to Chicago to June 1, signaling a broader price fight. Lowest summer westward rates in years tempt travel to Denver and the Lewis and Clark exposition, with public eagerly awaiting developments.

Denver Portland Rockies Western Passenger Association Milwaukee Northwestern Illinois Central Missouri River Chicago Sinois Central Chicago-Milwaukee Cedar Rapids Ilinois Central Rock Island Burlington Union Pacific Santa Fe Kansas Omaha Kansas City Hiingis Central Missouri Pacific Wester Passenger Association

Three Thousand Epworthians Set for Denver Convention

Iowa delegates head to Denver July 5 to 9 for the International Epworth League meeting. Dr. E T Hagerman and Rev Dr H D Atchison lead Iowa program with special trains from Omaha and multiple excursions to Colorado resorts and Yellowstone Park.

Epworth League Denver Hawkeye Union Iowa E. T. Hagerman First Methodist Church Des Moines S. T. McKin la Porte City G. I. Huffman Elias Handy Mt. Pleasant Iowanson H. D. Atchison Dubuque Methodist Episcopal Church Trinity Methodist Church Central Presbyterian Church A. E. Craig Ottumwa Elmer T. Gruwell Hampton Coliseum Hall Ethel Trimble Marathon W. S. Lewis Morningside College Thomas Nicholson Mitchell S. D Portland Yellowstone Park Georgetown Loop Switzerland Trail Moffat Road Colorado Springs City of Millionaires Colorado Midland Ute Pass Canyon of Phantoms Canons City Colorado State Penitentary Royal Gorge City of Pueblo Cripple Creek Pike’s Peak National Park Elijah Whiteman Trinity Church

Local Goods Offered For Purchase With B S Stamps

A sales notice states items on display are bought for the purpose of public possession and can be obtained using B. S Stamps.

Handsome Dinner Sets of Fine Porcelain with Gold Trim

Listings describe cobalt blue English semi porcelain dinnerware with floral decoration and gold trimming. Sets include 6 dinner plates and matching pieces across multiple pages, detailing teacups saucers bakers pickles bowls platters and serving dishes for varying page counts.

Goldstandard Silverware Selection and Warranties

Catalogue notes a range of quadruple plated satin finish tea sets, bowls, trays, and baskets with long guarantees. Items include Silver Tea pot pages, Sugar Bowl pages, Cream Jug pages, Spoon Holder pages, Serving Tray, Cake Baskets, Salad, Nut Bowl, Bread Tray, Bonbon, Jelly, and Sterling top Salt and Pepper sets with 5 to 35 page listings and 10 year guarantees.

Elegant furniture offers in B S Trading Stamps sale

A catalog lists furniture items with prices in pages. Items include upholstered divan corner chair parlor chair leather seat rocker ladies oak rocker large rattan rocker high mahogany pedestal jardiniere stand oak music cabinet gilt frame mirror ladies writing desk and fancy desk, oak extension dining table and chairs, side board, parlor stand, center table, heavy enameled bed, Smyrna and moquette rugs, rope portieres.

Jardiniere

Decorative dinnerware for premium customers headline style

Stocked for premium buyers are two new china patterns a handsome decorated pattern fit for a prince and a rich floral semi porcelain design. Dinnerware is offered in easy to obtain combinations with many odd fancy pieces also available. Hundreds of useful articles from France England and Japan include chamber sets secchiaires lamps cut glass and more from top factories.

France England Japan

We Will Replace Any Article After Ten Years

A statement announces replacement of subpar service after a decade of operation. The note asserts commitment to higher standards and prompts customers to expect updated coverage and improved outputs moving forward.

Sewing Machines in Free Giveaway of 120 Pages

A list announces high grade sewing machines with tap equipment and warranty. One machine will be given free for 120 pages.

Steel Range Offer Promises High Grade Range

An advertisement touts a high grade steel range with reservoir and shelves, claiming unmatched value and mentioning a promotional offer tied to B. S. Trading Stamps. The misspelled copy suggests an intended sales pitch emphasizing durability and productivity for cooks.

B. S

Large Chinaware Sale Free With Trading Stamps

A long list of fancy china pieces offered free in collections from 2 to 10 pages of B and S Trading Stamps. Items include 6 piece and 12 piece decorated chamber sets, various jardiniere sizes, large and medium trays, umbrella jars, water pitchers, sugar and cream sets, hand painted trays, cut glass salad bowls, berry bowls, nappies, and an imported wine set.

Jardiniere

Space stamps list varied B S Trading items

Miscellaneous space limits full list of B S Trading stamps items shown. Notable entries include carving fork 15 pages carving set 3 pieces 20 pages family scale with scoop 8 pages gait clock 10 to 25 pages china mantel clocks 20 pages French stag brush and comb 12 pages hand painted comb brush and mirror 40 pages ladies silk umbrella 10 pages rifle 22 20 pages breech loading shotgun 36 bicycle 120 parts. See premium exhibit for complete list.

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