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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
5
One of Ames oldest firms, the Loughran Machine Company, built from a small start, now runs a large implement warehouse dealing in buggies wagons farm machinery and coal. Partner Harry F Brown is praised as a reliable young businessman as the firm plans to enlarge quarters to accommodate growing carload purchases.
An Ames harness shop run by Messrs. Summy and Miller since 1902 enjoys strong local favor. The pair, seasoned harness makers, offer handmade harnesses with a full stock of saddles, whips, robes, and repairs guaranteed. They are commended as capable business people and good citizens. Take your lawn mower to the Watkins-White Co. for service.
The article commends H. E. Slattery, attorney at law, for his long service in Story county. Born in Ohio, he moved to the county in 1896, earned degrees from Western college and Drake University, and has practiced three years with widespread success and a reputation for fair, conscientious handling of all clients.
The Intelligencer advertises exceptionally low rates on Ladies Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post with a three publication clubbing option for 3.25 compared to 4.00. Also notes Carara's mixed paint at 125 per gallon at Citizens Lumber Co.
J B Kooser and Co is praised for practical experience, courteous service, and sound business methods as a training ground for success in business. The article extols the firm as a model for local entrepreneurs.
Twelve years of experience mark Frank E. Morris as a trusted liveryman with a popular barn. His facility houses about twenty driving horses and reflects growing success. Roll opened his local venture four years ago, quickly proving competent and expanding after a year with a first class setup.
The Ames firm of J. B. Kooser & Co led by J. B. Kooser with T. J. Miller built a reputation for quality goods and fair prices. Their stock includes White Pearl flour Club House canned goods china glassware tins and lamps. A local boarding house sale and plans for a large brick barn are noted along with Hal Roll’s popular bakery and lunch counter east of the modern bakery. Nine inch two layer cakes sell for 12 cents reflecting the store’s affordable offerings.
Thompson and Graves, established in 1901, are key Ames real estate dealers shaping Story County growth. Thompson, a carpenter and contractor, and Graves, a local farmer, blend practical roots with broad land expertise. They handle all real estate and loan negotiations, focusing on Story County and Ames properties and northern and southern farm lands.
A local ad extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine, with a testimonial from Geo L Chubb of Harlan Michigan. It notes instant use at home and cites Loughran and Bauer as sellers. Also lists a black Percheron horse's weekly stand locations near Ames at Davis Taylors shed Penfield and the Grant Township Horse Co. schedule.
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