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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
3
Local miscellany notes an Adams Bros. Down to Date coffee sale, silk soap bargain, and bread from High Grade flour. It lists cemetery and dress shop events, a Dorcas Society blowout, a minstrel show, housing for rent, a missing money bag, recent marriages, a theatre review, a woodcut accident, and upcoming gospel meetings led by Rev. Aura Smith with plans for a Boone musicale.
A roundup of short notes from Ames and nearby areas includes Hans Johnson south of the city visiting Cedar County on Saturday, and Leo Armstrong returning after a seven week stay in Anamosa. Various residents travel for work, visits, or relocation, with mentions of trades, farms, and family acts. Local movers include Mesars Inghram Bros of Nevada in the city for life insurance, and J H Herman of Boone aiding a shoe sale at Daniel Bros. & Herman's.
Hans J Hanson writes from Glamsbjorg Denmark describing mild rainy winter, school daily, drawings, plans to leave after April term, seeking work on return and hearing of a wedding at Ames Iowa. He mentions Little George Nelson and visits his folks, notes wooden shoes and weather, closes with thanks from Mr and Mrs J F KIntzury for help during illness and the loss of their babe.
In Topeka Kansas the National Dairymen's Association held a premier butter show with 500 competitors and $3500 in premiums. Ames entries dominated the final rounds, outperforming rivals from New Sweden Minnesota and others though one tub was edged for body. Ames butter later drew attention for premium prospects and local business notices amid a day of community updates.
Summary of February weather southeast of Ames by Isaac Young at 7 am 2 pm and 9 pm. Highest 44 on the 28th lowest minus 16 on the 1st. Mean 24. Greatest daily range 0 on the 12th. Monthly range 60. Precipitation 1.9 inches on 8 days. 11 cloudy 6 fair 1 blizzard 2 clear days. Parhelions at Island morning sunset 17th. Wind predominantly northwest.
Local paper notes a door-to-door wallpaper solicitation by M J Spon offering samples from major mills with guaranteed satisfaction and low prices. The ad promises direct-from-manufacturer savings and invites customers to view sample books near Geo O Brien's warehouse.
The funeral procession for two years seven months old Dinp Earl Gerbracht took place at the family home two miles north of Kelley with Rev. B C Tillitt in charge. Interment was in Ames cemetery. Also noted is the death of Lucina Carter Preston in Irvington Kansas aged sixty eight with family mourning and a poem of faith. A lost gold watch and chain with a pencil charm from Emma A Hunter is announced with a ten dollar reward.
The shoe department announces new spring stock. Our Ladies 2.00 shoe is a hammer and worth 250 dollars. Men’s fine shoes and work shoes are available. A waterproof shoe is offered at 2.50 dollars.
Carpet department announces new stock in. all wool ingrain socs up to 70c per yard. Matting 15c to 0c. Rugs and art squares. Large sample line of Brussels Velvets Moquettes. Tapestry Brussels carpets made up for 75c per yard. Save money today.
Readable ad vagueness offers window shades at ten cents and lace curtains tapestry and chenille curtains capes and skirts featured in a local advertisement.
Advert reads low prices on silk capes skirts shirts and outfits. Silk cape $1.39 silk skirt $5.00 ready made skirts and shirt waists hosiery underwear summer corsets hats gloves and work clothes priced to attract buyers. Boys suits and mens mackintosh coats also discounted with a focus on value.
Butterick patterns now priced lower this year with a complete stock on hand. Customers can find the best selections and free fashion sheets to assist with sewing plans.
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