05 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
1
Local items report shop notices at Loughran & Bauers and various personals. Lost pocketbook found at depot. repair and yard work noted. Social events include a reception for Mrs Freeland, Children day at U B church, and a closing party for class of 1902. Numerous briefs cover travel, visits, and school activities across Ames and Boone Iowa.
Large shipment of men's and boys tennis shoes and oxfords in black and white offered at rapid sale. Also R and W line oat ing suits and summer wear priced from 6 to 12 dollars, children's wash suits low prices, all wool knee pants, and bargains in summer clothing from a wide dealer.
An old newspaper fragment advertises best all wool carpets reduced for a June sale from 65 to 70 cents per yard down to 59 cents. It also mentions night robes skirts drawers chemises and corset covers from the same line with prices around 59 to 75 cents, highlighting durable wear and reliable manufacture. Childs' drawers are referenced among the items.
The Iowa Swine Breeders held a Tuesday session at the college with President Harvey Johnson of Denison opening remarks praising Iowa and the Agricultural College. Dr Beardshear offered a welcome, W M Mc Fadden spoke for Vale, and songs by Jules Lumbard and Wallace Moody accompanied the program. About one hundred attended as discussions on score cards in judging sparked debate. The National Association of Expert Judges conducted a school in the judging pavilion yesterday.
Small classified notice advertising well drilling services in Ames Iowa Framing ad promises guaranteed work and lists J L Brewer as contact in Ames Iowa.
A Hartford bicycle with Hartford tires and a 22 inch black frame was reported stolen from a bicycle shop on May 29. A $10 reward was offered for the thief. City council met Monday and approved incandescent lights at several intersections and discussed remodeling, water tank piping, sewer plans, and a park ice cream social fundraiser for band uniforms. Community notices include a cemetery association gathering, dentist Dr. Brownlie’s summer plans, Prank Bellamy’s health update, and a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Julia Hunter.
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