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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
5
A catalog of consumer goods including clothing, textiles, toys, housewares, bedding, furniture, and personal accessories. The items range from stockings and hats to quilts, ribbons, dolls, bibs, books, and sporting goods, reflecting a diverse early market inventory.
Local display features Mi kado open work items including doilies scarfs center pieces neckwear and handkerchiefs showcasing intricate designs and craftsmanship for shoppers.
A local seller advertises a large stock of 10 cent pictures along with post cards Christmas cards and card albums inviting buyers to browse the new arrivals at the shop.
The store reports expanded preparations for the holiday season on the second floor Holiday department. Management aims to attract repeat customers with unusually strong value offerings and stronger satisfaction.
A seller advertises twenty kinds of candy available in quantities up to 1000 pounds. The price is 15 cents to 20 cents per pound, discounted from the usual 25 and 20 cents per pound.
The sale offers umbrellas in three price points 3.00 3.50 and 4.00 dollars. Customers can choose from assorted colors and styles as part of a holiday promotion.
Calendar items from the Intelligencer list Thanksgiving events in Slater Ames Christmas shopping in Ames Armory programs and readings by Dr Smouse and Miss Wallace in Ames. Local moves, travel to Hastings Ontario and Indianapolis. James Field killed in Great Western wreck while Ames residents attend Chicago stock show. Death reported of A R Kobler's father near Marshalltown with sympathy offered.
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