High School Class of ’99 Reunites at Hotel Grand
The 1899 high school reunion at the Hotel Grand brought together a large group of alumni and teachers. Toasters praised lasting class spirit while a decorated vacant chair honored Aubrey Dean in the Philippines. The program featured toastmasters, histories, poems, and a detailed menu and favors for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Grand
Aubrey Dean
Philippines
Stella Richard
New York
E. F. Schall
Witter
E. Underwood
M. E. Whicher
Ure
Bertha Neidig
Schall
Iowa City
Harry Garnes
Emma Underwood
Mary Whicher
Neddess Huff
Glove styles offered at exceptionally low prices
The advertisement promotes silk gloves fabric gloves taffeta gloves jersey gloves in all colors and styles. It highlights 2 or 3 clasp and button gloves and silk mitts also available at very low prices. The copy emphasizes smart elegance and easy affordability.
Economy in Goods: Quality Fronted at Low Prices
A local retailer touts economy woven into every item. The ad highlights regular trades, fresh summer wash goods, and big assortments of laces, embroideries, and novelties offered at exceptionally low prices for all pockets. It promises up-to-date styles for all ages and budgets.
Vince and Nottingham All Overs On Display
A showcase features Vince and Nottingham with a range of new styles including valenciennes torchens and other contemporary fashion trends on display to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince
Nottingham
Valenciennes
Torchens
Hosiery and Underwear Sale For Ladies and Children
Store showcases unequaled values in hosiery and underwear for ladies misses children and gents with wide selections and special pricing aimed at shoppers seeking quality basics.
Republican Platform Endorses Gold Standard and Pro-business Policy
The platform reaffirms the gold standard and opposition to free coinage of silver, endorses President McKinley, supports tariffs to protect American labor, and aims to restrain monopolies while expanding trade. It advocates immigration limits for cheap labor, labor protections, pension advances, civil service reform, and territorial expansion, with Samoa, Hawaii, and a new commerce department also endorsed. It upholds the Monroe Doctrine, Hague treaty principles, and promises broader self-government for Philippines and islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powicy
Department of Labor
Republican Party
South
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Nicaragua Canal
United States
China
Department of Commerce
America
Volunteer Aid Association
Indies
Samoa
Hawaii
McKinley
Great Britain
Washington
Phillippine Islands
Grape-Nuts Prize Contest Promises Gold Rewards
Letters detailing health improvements from Grape-Nuts may win prizes from 330 awards including ten $10 gold pieces and twenty $5 gold pieces, plus $1 greenbacks for 300 more. Submit plain letters with names and addresses of 20 people to Postum Cereal Co. Ltd., Battle Creek, by July 3, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
One Man Drives 35-Horse Dream Ride in Circus Thrill Ride
William Gorman the “Hero Horseman” leads a famed 35 English thoroughbreds team in a thrilling two three four abreast display at the Forepaugh Sells Brothers circus. The scene, June 28, promises spectacular horsemanship and crowd excitement in a grand hippodrome setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Hippodrome Arena
William Gorman
Adam Forenaugh
Cold While You Sleep Break-to-Cold Tabs Ad
Weeks Break-to-Cold Tab promises relief with no cure and no pay. Price five cents, 25c, single box. J J Havercamp is the sole agent for this remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch Wheat and live stock summaries
J J Toher Co brokers H E McKay manager Muscatine post office Chicago HL June 21 1900 reports wheat corn pork ribs hogs cattle and live stock receipts with prices and futures notes. Liverpool wheat firm corn steady hog demand mixed with receipts in Kansas City and Omaha and overall market steady to firm for grains and live stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine Office
Chicago
Ccc
Coe
Cea
Licht
Toe Lower
Kansas City
Omaha
Liverpool
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Healthful Blood
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla steadies the body like a fast train on track and cures pimples, sores, stomach and kidney troubles by making pure blood. It asserts benefits for tired nerves and general weakness with restored energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Dress Parade Showcases Made-To-Order Suits
Weavers present a striking procession of made to order suits with woolen fabrics for this season. Light and cool patterns attract admiration and pledge to style, as PFreneh flannel suits suit summer wear. A line of trousers starts at $5.50. visit to see options for extra summer pants.
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PJ Murphy
Enquire
East Front Street
H M. Bartlett
Horan & Devitt
Post Office
J. Linn Hoopes
West Second Street
Ays Dine
Front Street
Jas Dougherty
East Front St
Keith
Minneapolis
Ellen Knoll
Leibrand & Ryan's
Mackey’s
Model Ree & House
Muscatime Tailor
Guante
P. O
Muscatine
Ladie
Ilson & Cherry
Dearbon St
Marion Carson
E. Ravenswood Park
Fred Leu, Jr
2Nd St
Witty
Boullon
Delmonico
Charles C. Seiler
Harold C. Asthalter
Mabel
Addleman
Mr. Schall
Temple of Learning
The
Daily Journal
McCorm Dry Goods Company
Republican Platform
tions—Admin
Indorsed
Cuticura
J. H. Cosgrove
Cadle
Cedar River
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