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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
8
Readable sale notes advertise a three day Basket Picnic from June 14 to 16, 1900 featuring Velvet Rugs priced at 1 picnic dollar 2 spools thread and 3 dozen ear and prices Petticoats and assorted textiles at picnic prices. Numerous items include ribbons in black and white effects and items listed with reduced picnic pricing.
Retail flyer lists ladies long coats and picnic coats with prices around 8.00 to 16.50 dollars. Items include regular coats and pale shade options, suggesting a promotional sale.
Local ad invites shoppers to a special three day event with unusually low prices. The notice promises a basket picnic and bargains Thursday through Saturday as thanks for patronage. It frames the sale with a cultural quote and emphasizes money saving tips alongside goods.
A local reception committee invites the public to rent jumping ropes at one cent per hour or buy them for five cents each. The event promises a lively crowd, social chat, and free ice cold lemonade for all. The sale highlights a basket of jumping ropes and urging everyone to join.
Good fishing words lure shoppers to drop in and buy. A few fish prices listed include Mackerel 9c, Sardines 3c per can, Mustard sardines 20c, and Salmon 2s.
Entry lists numerous garments and goods with picnic sale pricing. Items include women's petticoats and a wide range of hats for men and boys, children's suits, table oil cloth, and mohair dress goods with special picnic prices noted to attract shoppers.
A promotional note invites shoppers to the second floor with phrases like First couple to the right and All promenade to the carpet department. It highlights ready to wear rugs and curtain sections with colorful dance themed wording to attract customers.
Eli Zenor a county pioneer died Sunday at his Ontario home. Born Sept 14 182 in Clay County Indiana he married Maria Payn Feb 2 1846. nine children, eight living, were with him during illness. Civil War Union veteran and Ames G A R Post member. funeral Wednesday at 10:30 am led by Rev H D Williams. Music by Ames Christian church choir. Also notes: O H Hagen moving to Grand Junction gravel pit work. A G Person born 1823 Vermont died June 9 1906 after long Iowa life. rental ads and a seven room house for rent near the college.
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