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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
6
Tilden Bros and Company announces a refined Christmas shopping experience with new goods, improved facilities, and organized stock to ease purchases and offer wrapped gifts held for future delivery.
After heavy selling in our dress goods department we offer 20 percent off this week and next on short lengths patterns small pieces and all kinds of weaves and fabrics to close them out promptly.
A special holiday assortment of ladies fancy hosiery offered at 75 cents and 50 cents per pair.
This section presents a festive shop listing with Japanese novelties handkerchief and glove boxes baskets Japanese hand painted china Haviland china cut glass toilet sets military brushes traveling cases shopping bags belts hosiery dressed dolls candy and candy boxes.
Holiday fur gift range features women’s furs and a special Misses and Childrens line. Prices include $3.50 to $7.50 for womens furs and up to $25.00 for fine furs such as Black Martin and Sable Fox, plus Fur Baby Cab Robes from $4.50 to $7.00.
We have more than half a ton of candy for the holiday trade. You can buy pure vegetable dyed sugar candies in over twenty varieties at 12 cents per pound. Fancy chocolates and bon bons are also offered at 12 cents.
Glove prices listed include Lucile and LaForce brands with per pair costs from 1.00 to 1.50. Silk lined Mecha Gloves offered at 1.25 and 1.50 with guaranteed satisfaction.
Advertisement notes spring lace curtains from Bonne Femmes shown for spring. Mentions spring orders sent from New York for holiday trade and prices 4.50 to 7.50. States agents for Delineator and Butterick Patterns.
Holiday handkerchief assortments attract shoppers in the dry goods and clothing sections. Women's hemstitched and embroidered options, including scalloped and sheer varieties, are highlighted with special values. Men's linen hem stitched handkerchiefs are also showcased among many other offerings.
The notice advertises ladies fancy hosiery offered at prices of 75 cents and 50 cents per pair. The item highlights a clearance style sale and urges shoppers to visit the store for these deals.
A display of aprons for all uses including white kitchen and bib styles. Pricing ranges from two cents to one dollar, highlighting affordable sewing and chafing dish party options.
Local retailer touts the Celebrated Perfect Fitting Munsing Union Suits for men women and children claiming wearers will avoid any other brand and urging customers to buy now.
Slogan touts Queen Quality footwear as affordable and flexible, likening rivals to politicians. The pitch claims the shoe bends easily to fit any foot while saving wearers from foot discomfort.
Various notes on local commerce and society. Hats and toys at Temple of Economy and Gibson & Co. Christmas candy at Novelty Store and Danforths with free samples for ladies. Socials hosted by Miss Nellie Cole and Mrs W M Greeley with club events and invitations for Dec 13 14. Board and library hours announced along with a property sale by Bill Fitch and local real estate moves.
Local notices include prices on poultry and candy sales at Wilson and Danforth, December hat sale at Zenor's Temple of Economy, and upcoming meetings of the Ames Improvement Society. The paper reports property transfers, births, funerals, bowling results, a dancing event at Gibson's, new hires, and a public auction near Ames.
The Clothier and Furnisher Keedick Ames IA offers a grand assortment of useful gifts for men and boys. Prices range from 10c to 12.50 with items like cuff buttons scarf pins watches garters sweaters and gloves highlighted to attract early selections.
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