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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
8
The excursion to Burlington aboard the Ottumwa Belle set for July 30 promises to be a popular summer outing. The event is highlighted as one of the season’s attractive excursions with faithful sponsorship and calendar placement.
Local notices report Schmidt Bros sacrifice sale and Kohinoor's Kiosh opening Saturday. Shoppers heard about discounts on shoes and a wide assortment of wares. Community events include an ice cream social at the Presbyterian church Tuesday and Fourth of July planning with wholesale ice cream prices.
A Muscatine shop announces a special weeklong sale on new music. Items priced at 15 cents and standard music at varying prices. Located at 121 East 2nd Street, Hirt and Griffith.
Fresh catfish available at Don Koehler's located at the foot of Avenue. Also fresh crappies black bass and other kinds for sale.
Nine graduates received diplomas as Wilton College wrapped a crowded ceremony at the Presbyterian church. Speakers included David Lang on The Future of the Anglo Saxon Race and Miss Vera Hayes on Silent Forces, with remarks praising the college’s progress and the motto Not adrift but rowing.
Piente parties are warned not to enter Eagle Point club grounds without permission from Secretary Chas Hanley. The club holds exclusive rights to these grounds.
The remains of Mrs Frances Neff Franz arrived by the 7:58 train this morning and the casket was taken to Henry Umlandt’s home at Linn and Third Streets for funeral services at 1 30 this afternoon conducted by a Presbyterian minister. Relatives and friends joined in paying tribute. An Elk lodge detail served as pallbearers.
A limited time offer to purchase a piano organ or sewing machine at less than half price at Schmidt Bros great sacrifice sale located next to Hine Bros. Strong emphasis on discounted household goods and nearby retail context.
Chicago markets dispatch shows daily open high low and close for wheat corn oats and pork futures. Kansas City and Omaha hogs receipts and cattle and sheep status, with Midwest weather forecasts and local market notes.
R T Shea visits Protzman. Clayton Heiswanger returns from Cedar Rapids to Washington. Rev Breau Underwood and Mrs Olin travel to Lisbon from Letts as Y P C I representatives. John DeWatt Fouse visits his Lisbon brother D H Fouse. Fouse family to visit Lisbon parents soon. Mr and Mrs John Bodkin of Muscatine visit Luptons. Dr J W Clegg in Mediapolis yesterday. Miss Ove Todd covers Boston Store during Hughes absence. Mrs CC Shearer and Alma return to Burlington after visiting home folks. Neva Cole returns to Marion after work in Mrs A J Schmaker's millinery parlors. John Bandy of Mediapolis visits his son Frank. Ne dated March 7 letter received by Will Parsons from A H Parsons.
Shoppers flood stores and markets as deep cuts and discounts draw crowds. Retailers report brisk demand across categories with many benefitting from aggressive pricing and limited stock.
In Letts resident H S Turkington visited the city yesterday while Geo B Jackson’s shirt waist shop advertised hot weather wear. Link Cope’s friends who insisted on tagging him were relieved to learn his delivery by c o d to Buffalo is on track for breakfast on the 18th. Mrs F D Miller Hes at 812 Mulberry is near death with heart trouble, relatives arriving and more expected tonight.
Ev Brandenburg proclaims offered paints as the best value in the city with a specialty in paint. He advertises a range from cheap to premium and urges buyers to remember the Maine and his name, citing 20 years on the Avenue.
The A R Bremer Company offers a public test of Coke Dandruff Cure to prove it cures dandruff and falling hair. Samples will be distributed at J J Havercamp's drug store 203 East Second Street tomorrow from 8 to 9 am and 9 pm for applicants. A small booklet explains hat and scalp care and there is a Dewey endorsement.
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