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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
8
Dr. Pentzer and Dr. Harrison provide eye examinations with free service for Eves. Harrison will be at Thiesen's drug store Sept. 16 through 20 and twice monthly after Oct. 1 for patients needing care. The piece also notes local travel, piano dealers, and a Chicago to New York Limited train service with amenities.
Hine Bros. invites shoppers to view their display of high class novelties in gentlemen's wear at 217 East Second Street.
Chicago concern Carl Joseph & Co. claims to be the only tailoring house that never fails to fit. They invite readers to call and view an extensive sample line and leave measurements at 217 East Second Street.
A collage of classifieds and social notes mentions free jardiniere with baking powder, drug ads, vehicle displays, and a full line of surries and buggies. People include Mrs. Murphy returning from Wisconsin, Geo. Fisch selling a wood furnace, and Bart and Joan Kammarer visiting from Wapelwo.
Hine Bros announces new stock of fair shirts arriving daily in both stiff and soft fabrics for ready-to-wear and dapper styling.
Prof J Pepper of the First ward school spoke in the city about 9 o clock on the El Paso flyer from Ottumwa where he has been visiting at his parents home. F E Doiscer and wife of Muscatine visited Davenport. John Wray of Sully Iowa changed cars in route to Kalona to visit relatives and old friends. Mrs Webb Will returned from Wilton with Miss Nina Rider. Mrs Sultana Bartlett arrived home after visiting New York City Ocean Grove Asbury Park Atlantic City and Niagara Falls. Dr Harrison discussed Chicago plans as partner Dr Collins will manage the Cedar Rapids office and he will visit Muscatine two days monthly, likely Friday and Saturday.
Large building in Muscatine suitable for factory purposes for sale. Well located. Titus and Jackson handle the listing.
Special market dispatch through H. J. Toher & Co Brokers with H. E. Mc Kay of Muscatine as manager. Office located over the post office.
Wheat moved on fine northwest weather and rising receipts with forecasts of more next week. Corn fell 4 to 6 cents on frost damage uncertainty across Illinois and Indiana, while oats remained quiet with demand from the Patten faction. Provisions showed irregular trade as near futures for ribs and lard attracted interest from long positions. Chicago live stock receipts and prices noted hog strength and steady cattle and sheep, with broader Midwest frost alerts and mixed bank data.
Market roundup shows varied moves with Atchison Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific near even, Canadian Pacific and Texas Pacific stable, with Great Western and Erie among notable performers. Volatility evident as several tickers post narrow ranges and modest closes in a turbulent session.
A terse market snippet lists figures for Wabash and U S Steel alongside commodities like sugar copper and textile metrics. Percent readings show 37 36 37 for Wabash and 40 for U S steel with copper and sugar hovering around key percentages, reflecting a fluctuating commodities session.
Hine Bros at 217 East Second Street showcases a range of fall hats in stiff and soft finishes. The shop promises attractive new arrivals and eye catching designs for the season.
W J Young plans to stop service next Monday evening in Davenport, ending the season amid the closing of the Diamond to packet business. The Carnival Packet Company doubts profitability of continuing and a rumor places activity in the Keokuk to Quincy short packet route. The Helen Blair will stay on Burlington to Davenport regular service until river ice forms, leveraging Burlington connections for St. Louis traffic and sustaining trips while possible.
Hobart M Cable pianos are arriving for J J Griffith exclusive agent at 120 West Second Street in separate consignments of three or four pianos due to crowded street conditions. Visitors are invited to view the finest pianos in the land.
River forecast ending 8 a m Sunday September 14 1902 notes a slight falling tendency in the Mississippi River likely to continue between Dubuque and Muscatine. Davenport Muscatine and other stations referenced in the bulletin.
A 12 weeks' scholarship in the night school costs $7.00 and opens Monday night. The ad suggests young people can fit study around daytime commitments and prepare for positions in bookkeeping and shorthand by investing a small weekly amount.
Removal. The Singer Mfg Co has moved from 315 East 2nd street to the corner of 2nd and Sycamore streets. They have fitted up an office and show room for the sale of their machines. J. F. Moore, Manager.
Custom made underwear produced in Racine by Hine Bros at 217 East Second Street with measurements taken for order accuracy.
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