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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1895
Page
8
A fire early Monday morning destroyed the roof of a college creamery and damaged machinery. Fire pushed by chemicals and wind caused heavy smoke and the blaze spread to adjacent structures. Loss estimated around $500 with no insurance. Firemen and townspeople responded, but the fire was largely contained before dawn.
Candy ads claim 10 cents per pound for chocolates and bon bons and urge shoppers to seek quality with pure creams fruit and citrus. They promise holiday trade bon bons packed with delicious contents and warn they do not carry certain cheap items or the mentioned cigar.
Bigelow and Smith demand all debts settled within 30 days to cover heavy upcoming maturities. The Burlington Truth notes Elliott’s holiday goods at Hoyr’s store and reports Hoyr’s Comedy Co performing three nights at the Opera House starting Monday December 23 with strong patronage.
A Christmas program is being prepared by the Sunday school with a 12 foot ladder, gifts for children, and a letter to Santa Claus. A purse will fund the treament of the children and the event is set for 9:00 p m December 25 1895 at Ames VU Church.
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