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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
8
A local store invites the public to preview its spring display described as the most complete in its history. Windows hint at the larger range inside and the event is presented as a chance to judge the quality of the spring assortment.
Ladies are invited to view our spring dress goods including all wool home-spuns camels hair cravenettes armures and more. New gray venetians 38 inches wide priced at 4.00 per pattern with linings. Zibeline plaids in complete color range at 50c yard.
Ladies seeking easy care dress skirts can choose from a new line made by top dressmakers. Prices start at $1.48 and rise to $2.50 $3.75 and higher, reflecting good fit and hang at reasonable costs.
Boston Store offers a new line of waistline blouses with rich color options and classic black styles suited for dressy evening outfits.
The advertisement touts wool carpets at 39c with a claim that the hall is a premier place for buys. It promotes new patterns from 29c 45c and 50c per yard, moquette at 75c per yard and all wool ready made carpets from 3.20 to 12.00.
Friday and Saturday sale offers large cotton towels at 16c, linen towels at 10c, and linen duck towels at 15c. Table linen remnants in various lengths, napkins discounted, dress gingham 7c yard, muslin and cambric reductions, bedspreads at 68c, and bleached table linen bargains. Special prices on sheets pillow cases blankets underwear and wool shirts.
Knox All 5c cigar advertised with various notices of local shops. The column lists Thompson's Book Store pianos, Dillaway's lamp parts, McCorm Dry Goods Co. wares, and a compact mix of social notices, sales, and small ads including local travel and theater items.
The new firm Peto and Whittaker announce ready to handle all kinds of moving on short notice with cheaper rates since they own farms and raise their own feed. They claim no rent or hired help to pay and challenge competitors. Located at the corner of Third and Mulberry streets.
The Globe offers prime selections praised by R. T. La Grille with assurances of quality and taste for discerning patrons seeking favored finishes.
Notice mentions Scheetz's Bargain Store located at 111 East Second Street showcasing 5 and 10 cent counters.
A small classified style notice announces Queen of Pantry flour available at local grocers including Joney and Rice's, highlighting a consumer shopping option for baking staples.
Hal Stead offers wallpaper for all rooms with price quotes and installation options. Local shop promotes a wide selection and home improvement expertise for residents seeking affordable wall coverings.
A catalog snippet lists two skirts the Crepon Skirt and the Taffeta Skirt priced at 10 dollars 98 cents each. The note emphasizes fashionable fabrics and a budget price for shoppers.
A large display of carpets mattings and rugs showcases art squares priced from 3.68 to 21. An unusually broad assortment invites shoppers to browse the well chosen stock.
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