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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1894
Page
3
Local ads list prices at BE. M. Soper's and J. B. Elliott's for furniture and wall decor while Judisch Bros. advertise wallpaper and paints. Area firms promote summer closeouts and new fall stock, with announcements of picnics, reunions, religious services, and a Hamlet lecture event. A dog sprint draws attention as a windstorm and heat scorch crops with extreme temperatures reported.
Howe and Cushing's circus drew a small Ames crowd on Thursday as heat reduced attendance. A fight broke out in the side show over gambling with a man named B Johnson from LaMoitie losing seventy dollars on a shell trick. The town and officials blamed the show for gambling, while Dan McCarthy and Marshall Hoggatt exposed theft and warned other victims.
The Ames Times highlights E M Sorer trunks and Daniel Bros footwear, local residence improvements by Mr MuM and Turner McLain, church notices, weather and fire warnings, community greetings, theater plans, and assorted hometown items from residents and visitors.
All persons indebted to WesERMAN & ARNOLD are asked to settle at once. H Westerman will settle the accounts of the firm and can be found at the office of M Hemstreet in Cook's Block.
Last year accounts must be settled immediately. BieeLow and SMITH urge prompt payment and finalization of all outstanding balances to close the books. The notice emphasizes urgency and compliance with the collection action.
On September 1 the firm reduces prices on its entire hardware stock and offers cash or notes. A building book will allow thirty days on nails and ninety days on builder's hardware. The note terms aim to benefit cash payers and patrons, pledging no losses at the extremely low prices. Binenam & Co. expresses gratitude and hope for future patronage.
Japison Bros announces openness to social and business calls in Ames and vicinity. Judicial convention at Webster City reports incumbents Weaver, Birdsall, and Hindman re nominated on first formal ballot.
The ladies and society host an ice cream social at the Christian church in Milford township on Friday August 10. Cream will be served from 2 p m through the afternoon and evening with plenty of ice cream for five cents per scoop. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy a good time.
The Northern Line offers a Washington excursion at a low round trip fare valid for return until September 1. Tickets and full details available from Chicago and Northern Railway agents.
Notice states on pesday August 8 1804 bids will be received for filling and grading the old bridge between section 22 Franklin township Story county. The right to reject bids is reserved.
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