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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
8
The Cash Shoe House promotes Paris shaped lace shoes and ladies vici kid oxfords at sale prices. Oxfords cost 1.85, regular 2.50. lace shoes 2.40, regular 3.00. The ad pledges fair treatment, wide stock, and easy showing of goods.
Schmidt Bros. promotes a model described as exceptionally comfortable and smooth riding, likened to a rocking chair, highlighting its superior suspension and seating.
Local items report attendees and travelers including A F Cruz boarding the 8 15 train to the west Margaret Foley visiting Muscatine J Van Bibber heading to Dixon and Mrs J L Plum visiting from Iowa City Others advertise real estate bargains and a cake sale at the Young Ladies Bazaar noting social calls and short trips among residents like Mrs Chas Wesson and Mrs S H Aises at St Madison.
General P C Hayes of Joliet arrives to visit son M C Hayes and will stay for a while. Mrs Hayes to arrive tonight. Dry kindling wood for sale at 2 59 a load. Muscatine Sash and Door Company advertises bulk ice cream for Sunday events. Frank Braun at 201 West 2nd Street notes a new Wonder Store shoe department opening tomorrow with bargains and a refund offer on every tenth pair purchased.
City residents attend sales and events at the bazaar including cake sales and refreshments. Notable mentions include Mrs. Butler being ill, visitors from Wilton and Centerville, and orders for ice cream and cigars. Local vendors advertise wares from garments to undergarments and baked goods.
Attend the manufacturers bazaar and view numerous sale articles priced from 1 to 10 cents at Scheetz’s. Also advertise drinks at Coady & Morgan’s and fresh produce at Van Gent’s, plus a Presbyterian ladies aid cake sale linked to a bazaar in the Ficken building at Chestnut.
The Imperial shows dominance in current bicycle models and trends, consistently providing the latest innovations and updates in the field. The brand emphasizes cutting edge design and reliable performance across its range of bikes.
The Master Painters Association of Cleveland Ohio tested twenty four leads for 22 months. Railway White Lead stood the test and earned the highest standard for wearing with a perfect coat. Other brands chalked and sealed. For sale only by
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