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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1900
Page
8
Daily Journal hints at the value of experience in recognizing high class work at the New Process Laundry. It promises ragged edges and button holes vanish, shirt fronts become even and colored, offering rest to the wise head who compares their finish to others.
Morning traveler J. S. Patten rode the Des Moines route while the Londale Stock Co. performed at Stein's tonight. Miss Lillian Coleman of Burlington arrived aboard the Firefly to visit her uncle J. B. Downer and other city relatives.
Schmidt Bros holds a bold sale this week offering wallpaper to all customers without regard to price. The event focuses on wide selection and in store discounts as part of a limited time promotion.
The Muscatine millinery shop Miss Markman’s announces a fall opening on Tuesday and Wednesday October 2 and 3. A handsome display features pattern hats and novelty items plus exclusive styles the shop is known for. Ladies are invited to visit during the event.
Items report photo supplies at Hershey’s Iowa avenue and wall paper sales at Schmidt Bros. and Holmes. Readers travel to Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and West Liberty for visits and events. Republican caucuses, auctions, and dinners fill the pages alongside rail and theater notes, weather, and local commerce.
Great sale of black and fancy silks Tuesday with prices at a fraction of value. Fancy silks offered at 9c, 87c, and 68c equivalents, black duchess and taffeta fabrics discounted heavily. Quality guaranteed, limited to Tuesday only, customers urged to attend and save.
Mrs. F C Parker leaves by morning train for Burlington and Mrs Hintman with daughter plan Cedar Rapids visit. The Y P C T A holds a special meeting at 7 30 p m at the Y M C A rooms. Frank N Briggs, Victor editor, assaulted after Roosevelt riot remarks and is related to Mrs E M Kessenger. Des Moines Capital revival of Iowa Central Railroad link to Des Moines moots decision in two weeks. Muscatine hopes for direct Central connection through Muscatine North and South road.
Regular session of Court No 1 at 7 30 tonight announced by M P Goff Keeper of Parchments in Tyre.
The store launches a six day wall paper sale beginning today October 1 1900 with 25000 rolls closed out regardless of cost to clear room for spring stock Remnants available at own price during this sale at the store location.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific sets fares of 12 dollars to Kansas and Nebraska points and 14 dollars to Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Tickets go on sale October 2 and 16. J. W. Weidlein acts as emigrant agent.
A number of yachts were afloat yesterday while Kit Carson passed with a raft this morning. A large flock of geese was seen on the river and wood loads were delivered Sunday morning by the Kate. The Monarch brought shells Saturday for local button factories. Water levels fell one inch in 24 hours, now 7.6 above low water. The Nola K. brought hard wood from Illinois City and will operate until river closes.
The Boston Store offers 50 pieces of all wool dress goods at 35c 39c and 50c per yard with elegant black goods priced at 50c 63c 98c 1.25 1.48 and up to 3.00 per yard. Call or send for samples.
The poem notes Townsend as the acknowledged leader of the artists in his line and calls on actors, preachers, soldiers to sit in Townsend's chair. It emphasizes his prominence in the local studio scene and photography.
Review praises the Londale Stock Co. as one of the best repertoire companies on the road. Howard Tedford quotes and Rep. Hoburn of Iowa express strong approval after seeing the performance. Reserved seats priced at 30 cents.
Property listing from Titus and Jackson offering a good house with 214 acres of ground for sale or trade. Owner will exchange for inside property.
A proposed best line from Chicago to New York and Philadelphia runs via Buffalo and Niagara Falls offering a direct Lehigh Valley Railroad corridor. The plan underscores notable hubs and connections while emphasizing the scenic and strategic advantage of the Lehigh Valley path.
Great purchase of ladies entire seal jackets in all sizes priced from 50 to 28.50 with fur collars boas scarfs and similar items included. Tuesday and Wednesday offer best furs at half the price of inferior work. See us now on furs.
Professor Pauchet will stay in Muscatine leading his band and orchestra. Instructions on violin cornet guitar and mandolin will continue under his direction.
Iowa Republican convention adopts platform praising four year record, warns against monetary reform parties, pledges self government for new citizens, supports restraint on combines, endorses McKinley administration and renomination, and lauds Republican Congress and state delegation.
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