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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
9
Saturday October 17 the Boston Store showcases a large shipment of tailor made suits from New York. Prices range from 10 to 50 dollars with many midrange options in between. Varied colors and sizes fit women of all ages and figures, promising a complete stock likely the best available.
A sale advertisement lists yardage and ready made items: Canton flannel yard at reduced price, Shaker flannel cut 4 percent lower, American calico in indigo blue grey red and black, heavy sheeting yard wide for Saturday, Blackstone bleached muslin cut from 8S cts, Pepperell unbleached muslin 40 inches wide at 9-4 sheet, ready made pillow slips bleached and sheets at low prices, assorted muslin, and several lots of cotton blankets in various colors and sizes.
Visit or Second Floor Yard offers floor oil cloth in multiple patterns and widths from 39 cents to 2.50 per yard. Linoleum and curtain stretchers advertised along with Bissell carpet sweepers. Carpets, blankets, and bed comforts shown in various colors and sizes with price points from 50 cents to 3.98.
A large sale offers great variety of new stylish skirts in silk or cloth. Folds or bands are available with prices starting at seven dollars.
The notice states a regular annual sale at half price with items available in all colors and black. It emphasizes the sale will not occur again this season.
Hundreds of baby and child bear skin coats advertised with prices from 1.98 to 5.00. Matching bear skin bonnets caps and accessories offered in various colors. Sale event announced for Saturday with wide variety in baby coats.
A dealer offers a case of 24 dozen ladies union suits normally selling at 1.00 to 1.25 for 75 cents each for one day only. The seller says the purchase was very lucky and customers will benefit and must see the goods to appreciate their value.
Local items list shop promotions and social calls in Muscatine. Miss Elsie Grossklaus returns from Mo line visit. Mrs. George Tipton heads home from Conesville. Ada McColm promotes winter goods and suits with special prices. Several residents travel to Moline Davenport Fairport and Admire.
At Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store a counterfeit bill triggers trouble while a genuine quarter buys Dr. King's New Life Pills claimed to cure constipation malaria and jaundice in this era advertisement.
Tomorrow the store invites customers to view a large stock of new stylish suits at irresistible prices. Shoppers are urged to see the beautiful garments and save money by trading here at McColm's Dry Goods Store.
In Cedar Valley Iowa on October 16 about fifty young people attended a party at Mr and Mrs E H Brand. Grapho phone music and games provided entertainment followed by an oyster supper. Guests from Davenport and Nichols included Miss Julia Parry and Miss Margaret Swickard.
Gold Medal Flour showcases unusually light texture in a baking trial with chefs noting improved aeration and tender crumb. Test results highlight consistency and potential for versatile recipes.
Business callers James Henrietta and Henry O'Dell were noted in Lone Tree today, engaging with local merchants and residents. The report emphasizes routine commercial outreach and community contact in the town.
Local shoppers tour Muscatine McColm’s Dry Goods Store for special Saturday pricing on women’s suits coats and items tied to Mrs John Davis of Davenport as storewide savings attract buyers.
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