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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
10
A four day sale offers yardage of curtains linoleum and oilcloth in multiple colors at low prices. New curtain stretchers and Bissell carpet sweepers are advertised along with wool and ingrain carpets at half to two thirds off. Many rug styles including Jap and Axminster priced to attract shoppers.
The Boston Store advertises a four day wind-up sale for 1908 offering drastic price cuts on carpets rugs linoleums lace curtains and all house furnishings at about makers prices. Shoppers are urged to visit during the four days to save large sums and secure bargains before prices rise again.
A four day sale offers 20 percent off on lace curtains including Swiss Irish Point Brussels Net and more. Prices list from 80c to 10.00 per pair with discounts below the lowest posted tags. Ladies urged to visit and save dollars on curtain purchases.
An advertisement for large velvet rugs features 7 by 9 foot and 8 by 10 foot sizes. The listing emphasizes large velvet bags and a range of rugs with stated values in the low to mid tens of dollars.
Local items mention inhalation treatment for tuberculosis by Dr Cal W Smith. Mrs Anna Cracker of 203 Philip Street leaves for Moline to visit relatives. G M Titus advertises monthly installment property sales at 213 Iowa Ave. Mrs W Wittmer of Des Moines travels to Davenport to visit. Mrs H B Platt of Englewood Indiana returns home after visiting her parents in Davenport.
Fresh ads and sightings from Muscatine list service businesses and visitors. Fred Beitel heads to Brighton for business, fire insurance agents promote coverage, Samuels offers candies and sodas, and Igleheart Brothers mail cake secrets booklets. Various residents and visitors arrive or depart for Davenport and nearby towns.
J C Coster declares as a Republican candidate for county attorney pending primary voters on June 2. He states the decision rests with Republican voters and emphasizes party nomination pending ballot outcome.
Notice says the Huttig Hose Company holds a meeting at the hose house at 8 oclock this evening. Foreman asks full attendance. Per order.
Senator Dolliver denounces Governor Cummins as a faker and claims the governor betrayed allies and voters. He accuses Cummins of false claims on two-cent fares anti-pass laws and the primary law while praising Senator Allison as Iowa's finest parliamentarian beside Gladstone.
Doctors praise D D D prescription oil of wintergreen as a reliable eczema remedy. A Mississippi physician reports instant relief from itching and a complete cure after continued use, calling it as near a specific as quinine for malaria. Havercamp’s Drug Store invites customers to visit and seek evaluation.
The Muscatine Launch club announces its first 1908 summer cruise for Saturday afternoon May 30 with most local boats expected to participate. A club meeting last night did not address the new clubhouse, but the building committee will present a report at the next Monday night session.
The text argues that a plumber should be judged by quality of work rather than bill size. It asserts that their service matches any plumber worldwide and invites readers to test them with the next job to prove their claim. It questions objections to lower bills if the work is satisfactory.
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