Tilden Bros. & Co. A Model Mercantile Establishment and Its Growth
Tilden Bros. & Co. in Ames, a leading department store since 1880s, spans over 10,000 feet of space with 15 clerks and 25 during sales. The store offers dry goods, clothing, shoes, hats, a ladies rest room, tailoring rooms, a grocery section, and a modern cash carrier system. George G. Tilden’s sons Galen and L. C. Tilden run operations with E. J. Coffin as chief clerk, promising value and irreproachable business methods for years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden Bros. & Co
Ames
Tildens
Tilden Bros
Galen and
L. C
Geo
L. C. Tilden
E. J. Coffin
Iowa
Main Street
Hart, Schaffner @ Marx
Ames and Vicinity
John B. Stetson
Hawes
Galen Tilden
Merchant Tailoring
Iown
T E Hunt Horse Buyer and Expert Judge of Horses
T E Hunt operates a horse buying selling and trading business from his home at the corner of Hoggant and North streets. He travels nationwide to match buyers and sellers and is regarded as one of the region's best horse experts with rapid success.
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T. E. Hunt
Hoggant
North Streets
Hunt
Harness Makers J. W. Lanning and R. R. Parsons Pair Strong Trade Start
J. W. Lanning and R. R. Parsons harness shop opens with veteran craftspeople at the helm. Parsons and son D. E. Parsons bring long experience in harness making and repair. The business offers hand made harness, cushions, trimming, and repairs, while Lanning operates a longstanding feed mill south of the Northwestern tracks.
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R. R. Parsons
D. E. Parsons
J. W. Lanning
Northwestern Tracks
Our City
R. R. Parsons & Son
H. J. Hansen Carpenter and Contractor Honored in Ames
Ames praises H. J. Hansen for contributing to the city’s reputation with fine homes and liberal business practices. He operates a carpentry and contracting trade, grinds feed, and buys grain, supporting farm product markets in the community. Mr Lanning also cited for strong business principles and public‑spirited backing.
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Lanning
Parsons Harness Shop Attracts Ames Patrons
R R Parsons and Son harness makers highlight Ames growth with new buildings and skilled carpenters. The article focuses on H J Hansen at 812 Burnett Street, praising a thirteen year carpentry career and recommending his reliable expert services to patrons.
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Ames
H. J. Hansen
Burnett Street
Hansen
Our
Pantorium Pioneer Kooker Tops Local Plastering Field
E M Kooker established the pantorium in fall 1899 and has become a popular, successful young businessman. His experience with J N Fowler and Littleton of Des Moines forged thorough knowledge and a knack for high quality work. He offers day work in all plain and ornamental plastering with a guarantee of first class results.
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E. M. Kooker
Kooker
Booker
J. N. Fowler
Littleton
Des Moines
Rooker
Livery and Feed Barn to Open in Ames
Citizens of Ames can look forward to the opening of a premier livery in the near future. The new facility promises top equipment and will serve residents with quality horse care and feed supplies.
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Ames
Plasterer W P Pitsor Noted for Skill and Reliability
Ames native W P Pitsor long established plaster contractor with fifteen years of experience enjoys growing patronage and repeat business. Wm Taylor expands livery business by building a modern 30 by 64 foot barn at Onondaga and Burnett streets to house twenty five horses with a brick ground floor and stone basement and plans for carriages baggage line and feed shed.
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W. P. Pitsor
Pitsor
Ames
Wm. Taylor
Onondaga and
Burnett Streets
Gamble Pharmacy Co. earns Ames trust with quality goods
C A Gamble succeeds the Caye Pharmacy Co in Ames and, within two years, earns patron trust through conscientious methods and top quality stock. The store offers drugs, a prescription department, Lincoln paints, toilet articles, cigars, and stationery led by C C Tallman with Chas Alm assisting, reflecting long established customer loyalty.
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C. A. Gamble
Caye Pharmacy Co
Ames
Gamble
Lincoln
Notice to Horsemen on George Connelly's Sired Horse
Notice to horsemen states George Connelly's standard bred horse will be in Ames on Monday. The horse is well known in the county and requires no comment. Terms include ten dollar blank books and other first quality goods. His stock and conscientious service have earned him solid local support and business success.
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George Connelly
Ames
Local paper renewal offers entice farmers with low rates
The Intelligencer advertises low subscription rates for readers by the hearth. Deals include Semi-Weekly Marshalltown Times Republican 75 cents Weekly Iowa State Register 85 cents Wallaces Farmer 75 cents Iowa Homestead 75 cents. Quotations of other publications available on application.
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Intelligencer
Marshalltown Times
Republican
Iowa State Register
Wallaces Farmer
Iowa Homestead
New College Dairy Announces May Discounts on Dairy Goods
Fresh separator cream, skim milk and buttermilk specials offered by F. G Cutler at College Dairy. May sale features 25 percent discounts for college and city trade. Cleanliness and full measure emphasized. contact by phone 884 or visit college dairy.
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F. G Cutler
College Dairy
Caniel Bros and Herman Advertise In Foal Service
Caniel Bros. & Herman offer in foal insurance with free service if mare loses cost in foaling the following year. Fee to stand and suck is $12.00. Moving or parting with a mare known to be in foal incurs the service fee due immediately. Accidents at owners risk. The firm promotes its long standing presence since 1889 as exclusive shoe dealers.
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Caniel Bros. & Herman
Very Low Excursion Rates to Pacific Coast by Northwest Line
Travel deals set May 28 through June 2 for all stations with favorable return limits. The Overland Limited and California Express offer electric service, rapid Pacific Coast access, and deluxe accommodations. Also includes horse sale in Nevada and a baby tonic advertisement by L. M. Bosworth.
German Baptist Brethren Excur sion to Bristol Meeting
Half rates to the annual meeting of the German Baptist Brethren at Bristol Tennessee. Via the North Western Line excursion tickets sold at one fare for round trip May 31 to June 2 inclusive with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Railway.
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German Baptist Brethren
Bristol
Tennessee
North-Western Line
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Warner’s White Wine of Tar praised by Dr Hamilton
Dr J W Hamilton of San Francisco says Warner’s White Wine of Tar is the best cough remedy he has seen and unequaled for asthma. Sold by LouGHRAN & BavVER.
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J. W. Hamilton
San Francisco
Cal
Warner
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G. Tilden
Story County
T. C. Tilden
Story ‘Ounty
Ben Hur
Carpenter and Contractor
F. D. Ferrall
Ames Pantorium
First Christian Church
C.E. Hunt
Congregational Church
C. C. Tallman
Chas. Alm
H. D. Herr
Canier Bros. & Herman
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Jane
National Council Knights of Columbus
Etec
Pacific Coast
California Express
Chicago & Northwestern Ray
Cross
Hollister
L. M. Bosworth
Loughran & Bavver
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