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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
2
The store recounts its stock by measuring and weighing, discovering excesses and short remnants in dress goods and calicoes. Tickets show yardage and prices, with many pieces to be cleared at cut prices to prevent returning them to stock. A long list of bargains follows.
Textile items such as lawns and calicoes in short lengths per yard for blouses sweaters moved from $2.50 to $2.85 per yard, with further changes noted.
The Ames Times lists free publication for non revenue church lodge society and club meetings and public gatherings. Additional ads priced at five cents per line with rates and display ad details available on request. Changes must be submitted by Tuesday evening.
The item surveys political chatter around Governor Cummins and national figures, mentions Jupe Quarton’s bid against Connor, Chicago mayor Harrison’s arrest, Hearst’s planned St. Louis paper for the Democratic convention, and a cabinet of local school heating issues plus a Des Moines–Iowa political frame. It notes Cowles moving to Des Moines, editor Ingham staying, and tariff reciprocity debates highlighted by a Washington dispatch. Also advertises Victor coffee at 25c per pound.
Ex-treasurer George A. Klove named deputy collector of delinquent personal taxes in Story County. The selection is described as excellent by taxpayers across the county. Pension notices include Joseph B. Grove and Clarissa J. Hilton each receiving eight dollars monthly under 1890 act. Nevada Journal and Story City Herald report on fair reorganization plans and a drainage case impact in Grant township.
A vintage ad displays multiple bargain items including canned foods and household goods. Items feature prices such as 25¢ for Ivory bars 25¢ for four Uneeda Biscuits 15¢ for a package and 10¢ per Cupid Hominy and per can for Stringless Beans. Also listed are Magic Washer Naptha Borax and various cheese and flour products with local brand names.
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