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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
11
The Boston Store announces a sale this week featuring cash purchases of silks dress goods wash goods linens towels wrappers tailor made suits skirts petticoats jackets capes carpets rugs mattings oil cloths lace and chenille curtains and more with a buyer secured last week.
A newspaper note advertises a large silk sale with prices from 49c to 1.50 per yard. It lists corded waist silks, Duchess satin, taffeta, Peau-de-Soi, and crystal silks in widths of 24 and 27 inches, with fifty styles and several price tiers.
Our dress goods sale doubles all prior seasons in Muscatine with samples available. Black dress goods wool varied from 29c to 2 per yard, crepons up to 3 yard, silk damasse from 1 to 2.75 yard, venetian broadcloth camel’s hair homespun Florentine cloths at 1 to 2 yard, colored cords from 15c to 1.50, plaids from 15c to 2 yard.
Ready Made Skirts introduces a new tailor made line with distinct style and fit from home made skirts. Walking skirts braided skirts and silk skirts are offered to suit customers and save money with prices ranging from $1.50 to $15 for various fabrics and finishes.
A shop advertises Indigo blue wrappers at 59 cents each with a large selection in various colors. Additional wrappers are offered at 75, 87, 100, and 125 cents. The notice invites customers to shop for ready made wrappers if they lack time to craft their own.
Fifty silk waists in colors and black sizes 32 to 44 are offered for five dollars each. Additional waists priced at 3.98, 6, 6.50, and 8.50. Each waist described as tucked and corded with smart styling.
Our stock is three times larger than usual with many carpet types and prices. 50c yard tapestry Brussels 68c yard heavy tapestry Brussels 89c yard finest Axminsters 88c yard velvet 39c yard good all wool 39c 45c 50c ingrain 20c to 35c rugs priced up to 35 dollars ready made carpets from 3.20 to 25 floor coverings oilcloths and linoleum in patterns lace curtains offered.
Quoted remarks attributed to Senator Lodge describe the Philippines as US territory, with a war that has degraded into guerrilla fighting. The immediate duty is to suppress disorder and restore peace while avoiding further legislative expansion beyond enabling civil government when war ends.
A Michigans literary club asked for delicate information about U S senators. A jury of informed men judged each trait from tallest to richest and we akest to most eloquent. Winners include Pettus Pettigrew and Allison cited for influence and wisdom.
The Chicago strike leaves over fifty thousand idle workers dependent on savings or weekly union allowances, with more than 500000 disbursed by unions. Merchants report trade curtailment and landlords begin dispossessing tenants. The situation risks severe citywide consequences if the strike lasts longer.
Cedar Rapids Republican editor draws a secular critique on Methodist church membership. He attributes loss to increasing discipline, but elderly church members insist discipline is actually decreasing. The piece hints the editor’s stance may be flawed.
Sac Sun accuses Chicago papers of bias against the Puerto Rico revenue tariff and claims they frame the proposal as a burden. Wapello Tribune highlights Iowa Citys saloon petition support and urges state action to curb or displace alcohol sales to protect the states educational reputation and funding.
Alice Walton Beatty of Fruitland Iowa shares how Iowa lawmakers pushed for a permanent Free Rural Mail Delivery program, urging other states to pass similar resolutions. The plan aims to connect rural farmers with daily mail and integrate delivery with Post Office services nationwide.
Grinnell electors voted to reimburse a contractor for a school house loss of 1500 due to material shortages. Rutland farmer Ernest Meyers killed his brother in law Chris Bauer after a drunken dispute. Rear Admiral Remey, Iowa born, to command U S Asiatic squadron. Marshalltown worried by potential move of Iowa Central offices to Peoria. Waterloo Building and Loan shareholders face 21790.08 defalcation loss. Olson’s daughter drowned in Linn creek tributary. Manning worker Henry Vehrs killed by a freight train while drunk.
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Dr. E S Hill in Atlantic argues the Sheldon Experiment fails as a Christian newspaper venture. He says newspapers shape public opinion more than ministers and urge a news focused paper free of graphic crime. He urges editors to elevate standards and use press influence for public uplift rather than religious exclusivity.
E L Tobie engineer and Milton Weston promote the Muscatine and Tipton railroad. Surveys narrowed to seven routes with the old grade dropped. Tobie to purchase right of way aided by J H Coutts First National Bank president. Construction to start soon with aims to have trains running by August 1 next year.
Washington March 20. The house refused to concur with senate amendments to the Porto Rican relief bill amid Republican insistence on broader funding. Beveridge proposed free trade language for Porto Rico, while steering committees seek a compromise. no quick progress seen as caucus opposition stays firm.
A Davenport hook and ladder truck overturned while racing to a blaze when it collided with a street car. Three firefighters were badly hurt, including the assistant chief of the Davenport city fire department.
Washington March 20 The house committee on military affairs resumed the Coeur d Alene investigation with special prosecutor J H Forney on the stand He and Governor Stetsonburg and Bartlett Sinclair faced questions about who directed United States troops and how far civil officials held military authority The witness said troops were sent to assist state officials as the conflict between union and nonunion men proved irreconcilable and martial law was justified by the governor The hearing closed with Forneys testimony and the committee adjourning.
Advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for constipation. Claims guaranteed relief and offers druggists refund if it fails.
A brief note highlights that self-preservation governs behavior, illustrated by a housewife who preserves foods by canning. The piece emphasizes thrift and household prudence in managing scarce resources.
A terse aphorism notes that confidence correlates with enjoyment of hash, implying self assurance enhances taste perception and satisfaction. The line contrasts doubt with culinary pleasure, suggesting mindset shapes experience even in simple meals.
Immense stock of buggies and carriages announced with frequent new goods. Spring season openings promise quick moves in prices. Customers urged to specify needs for a full outfit including horse and harness and guaranteed satisfaction. Emphasis on up-to-date complete livery equipment.
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