Local miscellany notes sales events and community happenings
A long list of town notices includes an apron sale at St Johns Guild, a fall market day on the 28th, an old folks ball at Smiths hall next Tuesday, and various ads for rooms for rent, china and glass, cigars, and local subscriptions. The article reports health updates for Sheriff Ricketts, school events, lodge activities, theater and church announcements, and several minor accidents and social gatherings in Ames.
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8 News
Smith's Hall
Times Office
Ricketts
L. M. Gipson & Co
Chicago
Des Moines
Elks Lodge
Boone
Marshal Wiley
Joan Larson
North
Lowa
St. Jon's Guild
Hamilton
Mre
Onndigu Sreet
Sale Satuday
J. B&b Kooser & Co
Curtiss
State Agricultural Society
Ames Cigar Factory
Pride of
Iowa
College
Hous
Boone Street
Carrie Minert
Ames
Groxie Underwood
East Ames
W. D. Melczer
Santa to Give 240 Doll Shirts at Store Event
Saturday December 16 Santa will give away 240 doll shirts to 240 girls at 10am and 2pm. The shirts are light blue and pink, made of mercerized cotton. Girls must bring mamma and their dolly to the store for the free gifts.
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Santa Claus
Dolly
Papa
Mama
Hart Schaffner and Marx Overcoats Featured in Holiday Ad
A newspaper cut showcases Hart Schaffner and Marx overcoats part of a holiday offer. The ad markets men's and boys clothing including suits overcoats cases neckwear hosiery handkerchiefs vests mufflers gloves mittens caps shoes slippers jackets bath robes suspenders and more.
Quick Sale of Ladies Coats From New York Shipment
New shipment of 50 inch coats offered in grey mix ture blue brown and black cheviots and wool jerseys. Prices 11.25 13.50 and 16.20 with Wooltex Marchioness coats at 25 to 30 after 10 percent reduction. Christmas gifts include Ladies Empire Coats at 9.85 9.98 and 9.75 13.50. Misses and Children’s cloaks 10 percent off.
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New York
Fur Scarfs and Muffs Attract Bargain Prices
A display features a fine line of fur scarfs and muffs priced from 4 to 20 dollars. Shoppers urged to buy early while assortments remain strong.
Bissell Sweepers Featured As Christmas Gift
A Bissell sweeper is touted as a good Christmas gift with prices from 2.50 to 5 dollars. The ad highlights multiple models and urges shoppers to buy now.
Queen Quality Shoes Featured As Style Standard
A stylish woman favors Queen Quality shoes noted for their charm and economy. The line is described as discriminating and modern with prices at 3.50 and 3 per pair.
December Carpet and Rug Sale Offers Big Reductions
The notice announces a December sale with 10 percent discounts on all carpets and carpet size rugs. It lists example prices such as $10 rugs for $9, $15 rugs for $13.50, $20 rugs for $18, and $25 rugs for $22.50, plus 60 cent wool carpet at 54 cents per yard, with all other grades proportionally discounted.
Pictures More than a 1f00 lbs at 12¢ per lb
The ad touts bulk meat with a price of 12 cents per pound for orders over 100 pounds or offers 10 pounds for a dollar. It presents a bulk sale option likely from a local market or butcher.
Books for Christ mas gift selection and sales
A local bookseller offers over 500 titles including religious and historical fiction with a focus on affordable editions. They advertise 35 cent books, gold stamping, large type, cloth binding, and mail order service with prompt attention.
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Arcadia Lodge
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J. B Kooser & Co
Goodman Benson
Cassie Lincoln
Flip
E. A. Barge
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Mas. Meli Lanning Taylor
B. Kooser & Co
Judisch Bros
Charles Colins
Sioux Rapids
Tilden Bros
Elmer Coffin
A. B. Storms
Laura Storms
Junior Union
B. H. Hibbard
Iowa State College
Odd Fellows Hall
San Antonio
Weather Bureau
Texas
Marian Rebekah Lodge
Mary Butler
N. G
Gretta Holmes
V G
Kate Goble
Jessie Kooser
Etta Dunning
Tom Maroney
Bateman
Milford Township
Tursay A. m
Red Bidge
Tom
Armory
Herman Knapp
J. R Lincoln
Knapp
Florence Dunham
Gertrude Gardner
Dancing. Co
National Guard
Mac
Nuff
Joan Hoggatt
Kate Born
Tilden Bros’ & Co
KP. Lodge
Frank Fowler
Frank
J. B. Kooser
J. M. Dirrenpacher
Read
Tom Morton
P. E. O. Society
Ruth Tilden
O'elotek
McNiel
G. W. Brerstern
Liscomb
Christian Church
Ture
L M. Gibson
J. W. Hawk
Hawk
Polk County
Long
Kelley
Story County
McMullen
Gibson’s Book Store
Times-Republican
Vinton Eagle
T.R
Tur Ames
Imacy
Tuttle
Tilden’s
Hart
Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Bissell SG
Queen Quality
Tilden Brothers @ Company
Lestas
J.E. Cagwin Drug Co
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