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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1909

Page

6

Ladies Suits Sale On Spring Styles

Retailer announces extensive purchases of ladies suits for spring with many new styles now on sale. Early buyers are selecting items with values listed at 15 20 22 50 25 and 36 dollars.

Alterations Free For All Garments At Local House

The shop promises free refitting for all suits jackets and skirts before leaving the house. They guarantee satisfaction for every customer with garments made to fit perfectly including shoulder fit balance and a straight even skirt drape.

Local residents and visitors share updates around Ames

A stream of brief notes shows Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Person returning to a Kelley area farm. R. M. Hunter visiting Ames relatives. Bernice Shugart visiting Nevada friends. Mrs. Guy Carleton and Mrs. J. B. Kooser hosting events. and many others including hospital, travel, and employment updates involving Ames residents and nearby towns.

G. M. Person Kelley R. M. Hunter Sibley Iowa Ames

Corn Growers Hold Meeting Move to Keep Ames Convening

Des Moines pressed to host the annual Iowa Corn Growers Association meeting. Ames supporters led by Parley Sheldon and Mayor Tilden argued to retain the event in Ames, aided by student body rep Murphy. Des Moines backing came from Secretary Botsford and Allee. The convention voted to go to Des Moines.

Iowa Des Moines Iowa Corn Growers’ Association Bosworth Commercial Club Ames Parley Sheldon J. B. Judge F. R. Conaway L. G. Hardin Tilden W. P. George Ed Rex Geo. O’brien

City Council Adopts Bills and Sets Spring Sessions

The city council met in regular session at city hall. Audited bills were ordered paid by warrants. An alley delinquent tax issue was referred to the street and alley committee. A smoke test device was approved for plumbing testing. Mrs. Budd’s warrant interest payment was approved. The gas franchise matter with Tenner and Redman was postponed to March 8. A gas plant investigation committee was formed, consisting of the mayor and councilmen Edwards and Meltzer. Campus street grading was referred to the alley committee.

Sarah Budd Tenner & Redman Tilden Edwards Meltzer

New Livery Stable Contract Let At Ames

Ames will have a new 9000 dollar livery stable by July first. F B Morris awarded bricks and stone to Ben Cole and carpentry to Northcott. Building will be 100 feet deep with a 1 story frontage, two stories plus basement. Frank the pioneer liveryman plans moving from the old corner livery to make way for a new business block.

F. EB. Morris Ames Wek Morris Ben Cole Northcott Frank

Local Notices and Sales Highlights From Ames Area

The Misses Marie and Cecilia Welch are on the sick list this week with measles. Closing out sale of all shoes at Perry's. A spring tonic Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents. Danforth's ice cream available. 1909 wall papers at Cagwins. See Laughran & Bauer for papering before painting. Mrs Dyer begins water color classes next week. Mens work shirts and overalls at Loughran & Bauer. Wanted Success Magazine needs an Ames man to manage expiring subscriptions and secure new business. salary 1.50 per day plus commission. For sale empty 50 gallon lard barrels 50 cents. For sale one lot on Onondaga street 20% front east of Cooley's harness shop. For sale one new 12 room house near college 259 Hyland Avenue. For sale 56 roomed house near Story street 623 Story street.

Success Magazine Ames R. C. Peacock Success Magazine Bldg New York

Baker Buys Auto With Delightful Mood

Geo. E. Baker, city pioneer jeweler, is in good spirits as his new E. M. F. touring car arrives this week. He cannot yet run it much due to poor road conditions.

Geo. E. Baker George

A Car Load of Horses

A fragment notes a car load of first class horses or ponies intended for bombing profits. Turner McLain signs the note.

New Law Firm Morgan Brothers Opens in Cambridge

Morgan Brothers, attorneys, form a partnership in Cambridge Iowa and locate offices over Ames Savings Bank. H. L. Morgan and F. V. Watts lead the firm with F. V. Morgan assisting from Cambridge where he has practiced for four years.

Morgan Brothers Cambridge Iowa Ames Savings Bank H. L. Morgan F. V. Watts F. V. Morgan

Trislers in Limelight Stir Quiet Village

The Trisler family faces scandal as Mr Trisler vanished from Shel dahil and Mrs Trisler allegedly grew close to local druggist Anderson. Creditors levied on Trisler stock. court actions seek $10000 for alienation of affections and restoration of goods valued around three thousand dollars.

Trisler Sheldahil Vilage Anderson

Help Wanted and College Scholarship Offer

Newspaper classifieds note openings for a hand ironer at Ames Laundry and a general house work helper for a three person family. A fourteen year old boy sought for farm work with farmer reference. Also an ad offering free college scholarships via Robert J. Sherlock in New York City.

Ames Laundry Harry Matthews Cooley's Robert J. Sherlock East 2d Street New York City

Wanted trustworthy person in each county for mail order work

Classified notice seeking a reliable man or woman to advertise receive orders and manage business for a New York mail order house. Earn $18 weekly, permanent position, no investment required. Prior experience not essential, spare time valuable. Send self addressed envelope for details to Clarke Co wholesale dept 103 Park Ave New York. 4-12t

New York Clarke Co Park Ave

For Sale Two Iowa Street Lots and State Hoggatt Corner Residence

For Sale one lot on Iowa street third from Hog gatt corner and my residence at State and Hoggatt corner. H A Ringenberg. Also for sale a 120 acre farm five miles southeast of Ames with an ordinary house and good barn, 40 acres under plow, 80 acres meadow land. Easy terms. Apply to Mrs Laura Swartz Perry la.

Iowa Street Hoggatt State and H. A. Ringenberg Ames Laura Swartz Perry

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