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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
5
Miss Carrie Hunter hosted a linen shower for Miss Jeannette Donaldson at 619 Pearl Street. Donaldson, visiting Ames, will wed Mr Burbridge in Anita October 20 and then move to Manchester with him.
Local notices from Ames mention medical ads for Dr. Dyer and Kooser & Co. selling coffee and Beach Nut provisions. Names include Ernest Pitser, Phyllis Daye, L. M. Gibson, Ernest Rinehart, Monte Cristo Armory Opera House performance, and a Sept 29 musical comedy. Several Ames residents and visitors are noted with travel, sales, and family news.
W. A. Perry advertises a sale Saturday at nine o'clock offering a line of ladies hand bags valued up to 1.50 at 49 percent off the price. Serviceable items pitched as an extra inducement to visit while walkways are torn up.
Miss June Budd daughter of Mrs S M Budd of this city and Harold M Case a recent graduate of the college will marry in Shellsburg Iowa on September 29. Miss Budd studied at the college and Mr Case runs a fee store at Malvern where they will live.
Mr Henry Nosback and Miss Josephine Henderson married yesterday at five in Story City. Nosback has eight years at Canier Bros. and Herman store. They will return to Ames to live at 1205 Burnett Avenue.
The new style in Queen Quality shoes is described as the best money can buy for the price per pair. A price point noted is 3.50 dollars per pair with an additional 3 dollar mention.
The suit room offers new Tailored Waists New Petticoats Kimonas Bath Robes and Children's Coats now ready for shoppers.
Sweater coats are in great demand and maintain the same quality as last season. New styles and desirable colors are selling quickly.
If you plan to buy a rug carpet linoleum or curtains this display promises fine suggestions and savings on your home purchases.
Twenty five new patterns of Arabian curtain nets offered with small designs and leaded glass effects. Widths range 30 to 45 inches, marketed as the season’s most popular curtain material. Priced by the yard at 50c 35c 25c 20c and 1.
The advertisement showcases Kimona Flannels with over a dozen new patterns in greys lavenders light blue navy browns greens and cardinals. Prices per yard are 18c 1c and 3c with emphasis on quality and variety.
Our fall showing presents rich plaids stripes and jacquard weaves in waist silks. Faille silks offered in nine shades for waists or dresses per yard. Also Bengaline cords poplins cashmere de luxe messaline peau de soie and taffetas. We are out for the silk business of this community with rare values.
A local shop promotes a wide assortment of dress goods suitings and cloakings with popular prices from 85 cents to 1.00 per yard. New color range includes greens greys blues burgundy wine raisin and more. Broadcloths priced 2.00 to 3.50 per yard, plus monotone stripe coverts and tan coats and suits at 1.75 per yard. High demand for first choices due to shorter lengths.
Mr and Mrs Otto Edgerton Journeyed to Midland South Dakota to secure land patent after a Fort Pierre layover and a January return to their farm. Miss Violet Pommel hosted friends at 2112 Boone Street yesterday afternoon. Mrs S BE Ageton came from Des Moines for a conference and stayed through Sunday. Miss Laura Conaway plans to depart for Godfrey Illinois to attend Monticello Seminary next Wednesday.
Manager Armstrong and Thompson present Pitsor and Daye in Love Behind the Scenes at the Scenic Theatre next week. The Ames duo, married about a year, appear in a high class vaudeville act with singing dancing and talking. They tour September 26 27 and 28.
Longstanding critiques in magazines and newspapers prompt debate over the merit of modern higher education. The text argues the criticism may be justified or mistaken and opens to further discussion.
Residents of Ames urged action to defend their schools in a Sunday evening talk. Dr. Fowle, a university graduate, will share experience and insights on the subject, aiming to start a timely crusade.
Rev. C. L. Nye former pastor of the local Methodist church is transferred to the Rock River conference in Illinois and will serve a Chicago church on Jackson Boulevard. Nye and his wife were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Gibson. Their son Bill Nye serves as private secretary to Gov. Carroll and visited Sunday. T. L. Gossard and spouse traveled from Onawa for the Methodist conference and shook hands with President Taft on Monday.
A church in Ames thanks citizens for courtesy shown during the Annual Conference. The letter from Andrew M. Shea, preacher in charge, expresses gratitude to those who opened their homes and supported the session during its Ames stay.
Mr and Mrs Charley Lyman arrived in Ames yesterday morning after a trip to Canada near Ontario. He reports he has been securing orders for pennants for the Tilden factory and says the region there appears promising.
The piece is praised as a supreme comedy with broad appeal and plain language. It notes its enduring humor and accessibility, citing famed actors who have staged it and praising its universal understanding for audiences. The Armory presents the play on October 2.
Three farms in Kandiyohi county listed for sale near Willmar. A 360 acre parcel with $4000 improvements and fine loam soil at 33 per acre. A 240 acre farm with 175 acres cultivated and good buildings at 33 per acre. A 160 acre tract five miles from market with fine buildings at 35 per acre. Details from A. P. Adams or S. L. Benton, Willmar Minnesota.
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