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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
7
Pianos from Victor Talking Machines priced 17.50 to 200.00. Violins and mandolins offered at low prices. Pictures offered from 10c to 12.50. Phytography outfits and supplies. Large stock of wood available for selection.
A local piano dealer promotes Christmas specials with flexible terms and a large customer base in Boone and Story counties. The ad lists 20,000 Christmas post cards at one cent, 5,000 booklets at two for five cents, and 25,000 post cards at three for five cents, touting high quality and many satisfied buyers.
Schulz Pianos are praised for a tone described as clear and voice like with deep bass and treble clarity. The action is balanced for powerful touch and rapid repetition, and finishes showcase a variety of architectural styles with veneers and varnish. The claim highlights 100 years of reliable construction and enduring tuning.
A promotional offer invites readers to send 10 cents in stamps or a silver dime to receive a bound copy of a long list of popular and sacred songs titled Wild Cherries and others. The deal promises 53 songs free, a music catalog for 10 cents, and a bonus copy of Moonlight on the River Reverie for referrals.
An Ames advertising note mentions Cc. E. Holmes for pianos phonographs and music with an order request for one copy Moon light on the River by Ashleigh. The message references Davidson, fancy waste baskets for Xmas, J. B. Kooser & Co, and Perry's Santa Claus masks and suits.
A pharmacy touts high standard drugs for physicians and patients stressing potency and purity. It notes age can lower potency and impure goods disappoint both doctor and patient, highlighting careful selection and skilled prescription compounding by its staff.
The program committee arranged to feature George R Stewart for the afternoon of August 17th. Prominent figures praise him as a leading lecturer and a powerful speaker blending humor and moral insight. Rev W B notes his wide acclaim among colleagues and audiences.
At an Armory election Monday after drill Second Lieutenant Fultz was unanimously chosen as first Lieutenant to replace Lieut Underwood who became captain succeeding Capt. Herman Knapp. Fultz ran unopposed. Perry's reports empty holly boxes seal tags holly paper and ribbon.
Tonight Company C 58th I N G and their ladies host a banquet in Alumni Hall cafe at the college. The event serves as a farewell to Capt Knapp who is retiring as captain to accept a commission as major on Brig Gen Lincoln's staff.
A local ad promotes a sale at Cupps and Cupps featuring trimmed hats at greatly reduced prices available Friday and Saturday.
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