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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
4
The Lilly Dry Goods store opened its Easter exhibition this morning, creating a lively scene as hundreds of shoppers visited Muscatine’s upscale retailer. The second floor has been remodeled to house one of the finest women’s departments this side of Chicago, with design and selection praised by locals.
A vintage style advertisement asserts that men and women can save hair with Herpicide, claiming dandruff causes baldness and that Herpicide destroys the dandruff germ. A testimonial from Mrs. F. Neil of Tomnah Wis supports results, urging purchase in 50c and $1.00 sizes, with refund if unsatisfied, and listing agents Havarcamp’s Prescription Drug Store and Detroit address.
An old fashioned advertisement claims instant relief from eczema and other skin diseases through D D D Frescriation and antiseptic wash. It touts guaranteed results with a money back offer, urging readers to buy now at Havercarmp's Prescription Drug Store.
A visitor ascends to a stunning department reveal featuring heavy green Brussels carpet mahogany fixtures and ample mirrors. The store showcases gowns accessories corsets underwear florid embroideries and silk garments across infants wear dresses and linen with mahogany display cases and lush plants. Pink and cream tilbury roses were given as opening favors.
Gasper L. Dreier, recently named Vice American Consul at Singacre, plans to depart Muscatine tonight for Singapore. He will first travel to New York and Washington, then sail April 1 via London, Paris, Berlin, Switzerland, Rome, Florence, and Naples before reaching Singapore. Dreier previously served as vice consul at Panama and in Ecquador and Peru.
In Ottumwa on March 18 the municipal primary drew strong local interest. Mayoral candidates included Waterman and Prick Lenaney, with Dormin ig, Henry Williams, Wernyan Bren horst and Hoglind among other hopefuls for commission seats.
Harry Bernhardt, agent for Scrackfis steamship line, reports Blair line steamers will obtain water locally. Streckfus steamers need not, but all water loaded must be filtered. Pure drinking water on boats is now a government priority per federal health service rulings prompted by typhoid cases traced to river excursion water.
Miss Edith Storey leads in The Vengeance of Durand at the Princess in two reels. Rogers Lytton plays Mathey Durand with Mrs Harriet Gordon opposite as Mrs Durand. Harlo Williams portrays an artist and Storey as Mil ton the heroine amid jealousy and strong plot points. The management calls it one of the season’s strongest attractions.
August FH Clausen, instructor at the high school, has resigned to join the Chicago system. Fred Davis of Mor rice will take over the local high school duties, beginning Monday. Clausen plans to remain in town next week before departing for Chicago. Clark Wallam, language teacher, will leave Mussalina mid next month for the Philippines to assume a civil service post. his ship departs San Francisco May 3, and he intends to leave Mussaline April 15.
An attractive pro-ATM display opened the Shelby Norman Post Grand Army of the Republic meeting at the courthouse. Mrs. Carl Schmidt read "Tac tilitiest Thebes." Women’s Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R attended. Col. F W Welker praised the late Col. Cornelius Cade of Cincinnati for his Muscating boyhood days.
An advertisement claims eczema relief using KRESKO Soap and KRESKO. promises rapid, safe results and removal of various skin ailments. The ad urges readers to consult a druggist for both products and provides the address RKreska Janboratorie, 110 Madison Ave, New York.
Paul Belk visits Burlington business district on Wednesday while Myr. and Mrs. Lee Werner take a schurelay trip to Muscatine arriving home by the 4:98 van. Myr and Mrs. Brockett spend yesterday in Muscatine. bazaar and readings announced for March 22 by Young Woman's Guild. The Vengeance of Durand shown at Princess tomorrow. Mrs Clyde Kent and children visit Diinois City family home.
J Z O Reeff of 420 Mulberry Avenue purchased a new auto truck to improve handling of his slumbing business. An extra long body was added for carrying extra long pipe. List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Muscatine post office for week ending March 15. Advertised.
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