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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1900

Page

8

Masquerade Suits For Rent For Prize Winners

Rent masquerade costumes from Fred Koehler at foot of Avenue with a range of sizes. Prize winners may find affordable suits for events and parties.

Fred Koehler

Davenport bound and local notices fill Schmidt Bros page

W S Beall and J Mahin travel to Davenport while Mrs J S Kulp and Miss Nellie Robertson depart by firefly to visit relatives and friends. Geo B Jackson and Dillaway promote products. Huttig Hose Co. to host masquerade at Armory hall. Mohler of Columbia Southern Railway arrives from Shaniko Oregon. Judge Brannan visits Dixon Illinois with son Tom.

Geo. J. Mohler The Columbia Southern Railway City Shaniko Oregon Judge Brannan Dixon, Illinois Tom Dixon Business College

Hats and goods shoppable at local stores and events

The notice lists fashion items at S and L Cohns, Samuels chocolates, and hosiery at Geo B Jacksons. It promotes school events with Arthur Stocker and Russian sleigh bells at the High School, a roof garden social, Rathbone Sisters gathering, and a Chrysanthemum show at Joe Kranz's nursery. Walter Kinsman buys a Muscatine barber shop stake and relatives plan moves to South Dakota.

Schmidt Bros Latest Stationery Offer At Storefront

Schmidt Bros showcases the newest stationery selection in town with updated bundles and exclusive finds for writers and office users.

Schmidt Bros

Toy Orchestra Performs Russian Sleigh Ride at High School

Tonight at the High School hall the concert closes with a piano and toy instrument number titled Russian Sleigh Ride. The piece features sleigh bells cymbals glass harmonica castanets triangle a mock violin and nightingale.

Musser Library Foundation Lays Out Lines

A group of workers marks foundation lines for the Musser public Library on the Third and Avenue corner. The old blacksmith shop site has been torn down to clear space, with foundations likely before cold weather and a sizable building planned for the city.

Third Avenue Musser Public Library James O'Toole

Suits and Overcoats Offered by 8S and L. Cohn

A short clothing ad promoting stylish suits and overcoats from the firm 8S and L. Cohn calling customers to visit or inquire for the best fabrics and makes.

L. Cohn

Stationery bargains and fall events at local shops

Local ads announce Schmidt Bros new stationery line and a Bee Hive handkerchief sale starting at 9 am. West Hill Cash Store lists prices on tools and pins. Huttig Hose Co hosts a dance at Armory Hall. A Halloween party by Rathbone Sisters is planned with refreshments. Also notes a pension increase for Andrew B. Shipman and a school talk by Miss Mary Jayne on Oklahoma Indians.

Mary Jayne Oklahoma First Baptist Church Jesus Road Jayne

The Best Cheap Sewing Machine on the Market

An advertisement-like note touts a budget sewing machine as the best value on the market, claiming affordable price and strong performance to attract buyers.

Passengers Offered Stopover at Niagara Falls Without Charge

Westbound travelers with tickets to New York or Philadelphia on the Lehigh Valley Railroad may take a stopover at Niagara Falls without any additional fare. The policy applies to passengers holding applicable tickets and seeks to attract tourism through a free layover option.

New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad Niagara Falls

Exposition Express Sleeper Car Leaves at 8 P M

The Exposition Express luxury sleeping car departs Buffalo at eight o clock tonight via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Travelers are promised comfort on the regional route with onward connections to major destinations.

Buffalo Lehigh Valley Railroad

For Rent Flats in Batterson Block with Modern Equipment

Advertises two Batterson block flats for rent with modern equipment at 12 and 15 dollars per month. Also a lost silk umbrella marked T. D. S. on handle is sought to be returned to T. D. Smith.

Batterson Block E. S. Batterson T. D. Smith

Sewing Machines The Old Reliable Household at Schmidt Bros

Sewing machines advertised as the old reliable Household model offered at Schmidt Brothers, likely a local retailer promotion detailing availability and price.

Schmidt Bros

Blasius Receives Praises From Schmidt Bros Agents

The Blasius praised for tone action and workmanship by Schmidt Bros, noted as the top choice among fine musicians.

Blasius Schmidt Bros

Death of Mrs. Jessie Davidson of Illinois City

Mrs. Jessie Davidson of Illinois City dies aged 87 after senility. Survived by two daughters Mrs. S. Terry and Mrs. Elby Hahn and son Geo. Davidson. Funeral set for tomorrow at 11 in Illinois City M E church.

Jessie Davidson Illinois City

Townsends Window Portrait Of Little Maggie Bisders

City wall art study invites passersby to pause at Townsend’s window 317 East Second Street to view the image of Maggie Bisders and obtain further particulars about the piece.

Maggie Bisders Townsend East Second Street

The Household sewing machine promotion

An advertisement proclaims The Household sewing machine can do more than any other on earth and credits Schmidt Bros as agents.

Schmidt Bros

Twain praises London as ideal city for writers

Mark Twain regards London as one of the best cities for writing noting there is nothing new to distract a writer there. Josh Billings quips that most people mean well yet act like the devil.

Josh Billings Mark Twain London

Choosing an Endowment Policy Options A B or C

A man discusses endowment choices with an agent on Aug 15 1915. Option A leaves 14107 with the company for a 3 percent annuity and possible dividends. Options B and C offer varying cash, installments, and beneficiary provisions to maximize lifetime income.

Mary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Journal J. L. Giesier J. H. Kaiser S. L. Johnson Cashier F. H. Little Gus. Schmidt John H. Kaiser A. Baird H. W. Huttig J. L. Gieseler C. A. Muir J. S. Blackwell Plamis Muscatine Joe Kranz N. Ceder St Iowa Avenue van Horne Eighth Street H. M. Bartlett Horen & Devitt P. O the Reliance Loan CO Tom Davidson C. H. Armstrong Beach S. M. Stocker Arthur Duluth, Minn Mary E. Decus Kate Ensiewood Ludwig Piano W. S. Beall Davenport Geo. B. Jackson's West Hill Cash John Mahin DeWitt J. F. Cameron Chicago Scheetz’s J. S. Kulp Woodman Hall J. L. Giesler Dillaway’s Ribak Bros Nellie Robertson Huttig Hose Co Armory Hall Heinz’s West Hill S. & L. Cohn’s Samuels Arthur Stocker High School Roof Garden Rathbone Sisters Titus & Jackson Rookwood E. Reinemund White Front Clothing East Onyx Frank Jeweler’s Musser C. E. Richards Wm. Meister Rock Island Silka Trinity Rectory West Hill Cash Store Andrew B. Shipman Columbus Junction Stella Prince Stocker Chas. Reesink Irving Temple Rathbone’s Hallowe’en Cag Noth Journal Office Northwestern Northwestern Mutual Life Milwaukee S. D. Tyler Star Clothing Co Journal
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