Local sales and notices fill week with events and errands
Shoppers flock to T. W. Cherry's for up to date shoes and Dolsen successor promotions. Geo. B. Jackson advertises lace curtains while Thompsons Book Store markets cakes. High school suppers at the church and at the Congregational church run 5 to 8 PM. John Richley and James Letts travel for legal business and homeward routes. Scheetz promotes a special sale tomorrow and Henry Butz offers 16x20 pictures with frames. R. H. McCampbell travels to West Liberty after island surveys.
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T. W. Cherry
Bicycle with coaster brake priced at 30 dollars
A beauty fitted with a coaster brake is advertised for 30 dollars and available at Schmidt Bros. The brief promotes the sale and retailer location.
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Schmidt Bros
Special Saturday Sale on 26 Inch Steel Rod Umbrellas
Local retailer advertises sturdy 26 inch steel rod umbrellas in a Saturday special offering. Stocks limited, prices promote quick purchase for outdoor use and rain protection.
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Aists
Muscatine Oat Meal Sold to Great Western Cereal
A deed filed with the county recorder transfers the Muscatine Oat Meal plant and all property to the Great Western Cereal company for a stated $1 value, with a $50 stamp suggesting a $100,000 valuation. President Simon G. Stein and Secretary S. P. Sawyer sign the conveyance, which frees the property from liens aside from existing leases. The Muscatine plant, long a city advertiser, becomes history as the Great Western Cereal chain takes control and operates the local branch thereafter.
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Keesink
Muscatine Oat Meal Company
Great Western Cereal Company
Simon G. Stein
8S. P. Sawyer
Local notices and shop ads from Muscatine area May samples
A collage of short items lists foods and offerings from local bakers and shops, person appearances and visits, travel notes, and upcoming events. Mentions include Miss Margaret Nicola and Mrs Geo Bartlett visiting cities, a travel note about a Firefly trip, a wedding anniversary preaching by Rev L B Hix, and sales at Henry Butz’s Fair and T W Cherrys sale. Also includes vegetal produce and grocery notices and a funeral notice for F G Goldshberry.
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Wiesse’s
Adam Funk
Chicago
Cornelia
Texas
L. B. Hix
Muscatine
Hix
Discount Shoe Sale At T. W. Cherrys Successor
On Wall Street yesterday shoppers lined up for a great discount sale at T. W. Cherrys successor to E. H. Dolsen. Hundreds saved money by purchasing shoes at reduced prices.
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Wall Street
T. W. Cherry
E. H. Dolsen
T. W. Cherrys
The Imperial bicycle rides through rough roads and hills
A captioned note extols a bicycle called the Imperial with cushion frame and coaster brake. The text invites laughter at the rough roads and steep hills encountered.
Best Ice Cream Sodas and Local Ads at Journal
Journal ads promote Hacker's ice cream sodas and "Two Bills" at 5 cents. Geo B Jackson offers shirts and a four ball croquet set for 45 cents at Thompson's Book Store. E L Graham sells new garden seeds. Bazaar planned by Young Ladies' Guild in Old Ficken building. Mrs J H Sale returns to Moline from visit via Firefly.
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Thompson's Book Store
The
Young Ladies’ Guild
Ficken's
J. H. Sale
Frank Sale
Moline
Lamb Lamb Lamb at C. E. Richards Market
Local butcher shop C. E. Richards promotes a selection of lamb cuts and roast meats including beef, pork, veal, and sausages with varied cuts and leg of lamb advertised to entice shoppers.
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C. E. Richards
Great Western Cereal Links With American Cereal Rival
Reports indicate Great Western Cereal plans a merger or alliance with rival American Cereal. Analysts expect shifts in market share, pricing pressures, and possible regulatory scrutiny affecting both firms and their suppliers. This proposed union signals a major realignment in the breakfast food sector.
Muscatine Businessmen Hinted as N P Stock Winners
Widespread market chatter suggests Muscatine business men may have profited from Northern Pacific stock. Telegrams and upbeat smiles were observed as the rumor circulated, though no names were released by the board of trade office when approached for comment.
Lamp blaze near explosion at Magoon home on Iowa Ave
A lamp ignited in a Magoon residence on Iowa avenue last night around 11. A young woman seized the lamp and hurled it out the window, averting a possible explosion and saving the house from damage.
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James Letts
Letts
Ed. Magoon
lowa = avenue
Wedding Anniversary Surprise at East Third Street Home
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bryant celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a surprise from about 35 friends at their East Third Street home. The visitors presented a fine parlor lamp, and the evening featured cards and crokinole with pleasant refreshments.
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E. J. Bryant
East Third Street
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Rider Platt
Mrs Mary Rider Platt was laid to rest yesterday at 2 PM from her residence. Rev CC L Stafford conducted the services with a quartet choir. Pallbearers included Dr E K Tyler J Ryan J K Miller W H Hoffman M Quinn and J Leibbrand. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
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Mary Rider Platt
CC. L. Stafford
Laura Musser
W. McQuesten
G. W. Porter
M. P. Goff
E. K. Tyler
J. Ryan
J. K. Miller
W. H. Hoffman
M. Quinn
J. Leibbrand
Greenwood Cemetery
See the 5 and 10 cent counters this week at Scheetz's
Readership alert notes Scheetz's store features 5 and 10 cent counters this week. Prices and selections are highlighted for bargain shoppers. Local shoppers are encouraged to visit and compare value.
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Scheetz’s
Trinity Ladies Cake Sale at Thompson's Book Store
A full day cake sale by Trinity ladies at Thompson's Book Store to raise funds. Take supper with local high school students tonight to support a good cause.
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Trinity Ladies
Thompson's Book Store
Brandenburg Paints Advertise Quality and Longevity
A Woodward ad touts Ev. Brandenburg paints claiming they cost as much as cheap brands but last twice as long. It urges customers to buy from a specialist who sells only paints and guarantees satisfaction. The store has operated for 20 years on the Avenue.
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Brandenburg
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Daily Journal
East Second St
Geo. B. Jackson
Otto Schmidt
Thompson’s Book Store
East Second Street
Congregational Church
John Richley
Davenport
Squire Brayton
Illinois City
Henry Butz
R. H. McCampbell
West Liberty
Imperial
Sporting Goods
M. C. Hayes
Beal
India
Nottingham
Brussels
Swiss
Boston
E. G. Barnard
Mulberry St
Tel
Muscatine Oat Meal Company Is A
Combine
Great Western Cereal Com
Pany
Hacker's
Thompson's
Geo. Bartlett
John Verink
Geo. B. Jackson's
Margaret Nicola
Nichols
Muscatine Sash and Door Company
Kalse Mining
LaGrile & Son
White Mountain
Mabel Brimm
Ida Hyink
Messrs
Walter Kinsman
Howard Hackett
F. G. Goldshberry
Hartman & Eitman’s
Leysen
Smith & Stoughton’s
Burt & Packard
E. L. Graham's
East Second
Tom Fisher
Buffalo Prairie, IL
Cery Store
GEO, Kranz, Florist
Scott House
American Cereal Company
C.C. Leysen
Lucas
Funeral Services
Borger
Clothing House
Lucas Stree
Woodlawn Ave
E.8th Street
Cedar Street
Thos. Brown
Olds
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