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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
8
A local advertisement touts wide ranges of undergarments for all ages. It features ladies ribbed vests and drawers with lace, children ribbed vests, and gentlemen French balbriggan shirts and drawers with prices from 6c to 50c.
Mrs. Muckmore and her child reach their Fairport home by morning aboard the Firefly. The item mentions summer underwear and something named wumreilas available at Geo. B. Jackson's, suggesting a local goods ad or notice.
An assortment of items fills the page including shoe ads from Wilson's Shoe Store touting comfort fit and a hammock sale at Scheetz's. Local residents plan and attend Firemen's parade activities and visits, with notes on travel to Chicago, a Treasury of teas at Van Gent's, and social gatherings at the Y M C A.
Muscatine residents hear that Cherry the shoeman is offering men's, women's and children's fine shoes at unheard of low prices. The public is urged to act quickly before stock runs out.
65 cents buys a croquet set at Scheetzs tomorrow. B A Nichols of West Liberty visited the city on business. P H McCormanck of Fruitland was a business visitor. The Standard Oil blue flame wickless stove is sold at Henry Butzs Fair. Mr and Mrs B L Vanatta of Buffalo Prairie IL were in the city on business. Real estate sold by Titus Jackson on long time with cash payment. B F Ogden of Wapello arrived on the Firefly. Mr and Mrs Lewis Kile of Nichols spent yesterday in the city. Don’t miss the Court of Honor Entertainment next Monday at Woodman hall admission 10c. Railroad traffic slack today as many came into the city yesterday. Lull expected in business for a few days. Hartman & Eastmans grocery offers fresh produce and staples. Prof Shinn of Muscatine Business College received five Oliver typewriters and invites exams. Hustling Knights of Woodcraft met last night with social session and refreshments. A big meeting planned in about two weeks.
Dressed chickens and a variety of produce including fresh strawberries new potatoes lettuce radishes onions asparagus rhubarb and other fruits and groceries offered at the Iowa Avenue cash grocery.
A small farm near Muscatine is offered for trade in exchange for city property. Titus and Jackson are named in the notice as parties involved in the proposed swap.
The Eastern Iowa Anniversary association entertainment committee met at the Fraternal Aid lodge hall in the Shammo building at 2:30 PM to finalize arrangements for the October 14 Mediapolis picnic. Delegates from Washington Tipton Fairfield Winfield Pleasant Plain West Liberty Columbus Junction Letts Mediapolis Cedar Rapids Muscatine attended. initiation rides and ballots for candidates expected after a social session with refreshments.
Dressed chickens, home grown strawberries, fresh vegetables, pineapples, oranges, large bananas, butter and eggs in good supply. H. F. Bodman at 128 West Second Street offers telephone 34.
Fine chickens offered for Sunday dinner at C E Richards. Local poultry sellers advertise fresh supply and ready-to-cook birds for the weekend.
In Saturday’s Journal the winners of the recent puzzle picture contest will be announced. A large number of solutions were received from town boys and girls who showed great interest and accuracy. Watch Saturday’s paper for the winners’ names.
The Crandall and Johnson ice cream and confectionery shop opens to the public on Tuesday May 28. The store offers delicious ice cream sodas ice cream and a large variety of home made candies and invites the public to call and visit.
A description of a pleasant Lehigh Valley rail journey to New York via Niagara Falls with fast trains dining cars service a la carte and stop-overs at Buffalo on through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
L. W. Swartz of Lake township spent the day in the city handling business matters.
Luther Moore of the Van Dyke and Eaton stock company accidental shot a fellow actor, W H McClung, in Clarksburg West Virginia. McClung died instantly. Moore faces deep distress and previously was linked to another onstage fatality.
Miss Carrie Shammo hosted a pleasant afternoon picnic for about 15 young ladies and seven young gentlemen from her Sunday school class. Laughter and modest shyness mixed with a hearty supper and good company as everyone enjoyed the outing.
The planned golf match at the local links Thursday afternoon was postponed indefinitely because none of the members were inclined to play for honors.
The Muscatine piano firm Hirt and Griffith boasting an extensive stock of pianos and instruments has built a strong local business in a short time. They invite visitors to inspect their selection and emphasize prices lower than ever seen in the area.
A local ad extols a retailer denouncing swindles that deceive by appearance. It touts cash value in wear and test, pledging honesty and backing every purchase with value. The piece promotes moderate priced men’s suits at $10 to $12, claiming quality and genuine fabrics.
A compilation of short items lists business visits, offers and local happenings. Notes include Mackey's Model Clothing House promotions, travel by the Firefly, lodging for rent at 303 East Second Street, and various residents visiting the city. The column also mentions wall paper deals and recent office re papering by Judge Rowan.
At C. E. Richards', customers are offered fresh lamb and veal claimed as the finest in the city with a focus on quality and local appeal.
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