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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
2
For four days, commencing Saturday, we will sell fully 50 pieces of new dress goods in new and desirable plain colors at fifty cents per yard. Such weaves as New Chevron Stripe Serge, New Stripe Wool Satin, Wool Batiste, Nuns Weiling, French Serge, Storm Serge, Panama, Mohairs in colors BROWN and others.
New fabric for tailored shirt waists described as the proper weight with fine even weave and laundry friendly. 36 inch white all linen for waists or suits offered in medium weight, scarce goods, just received three pieces, priced per yard at 50 cents.
Smart spring jackets for ladies offered in sizes 32 36 42 with 2 length options. Styles described as moderate in price and fashionable. See them to find the right fit.
Help wanted for alteration work on ladies suits jackets and skirts. Mrs Longshore seeks two seamstresses to assist in a small shop. Immediate work with steady pay and steady hours. Apply in person at the shop location.
Our shop highlights high value Wooltex ladies suits from 15 dollars. Nearly sold out lines required restock. See the exact Wooltex styles from Ladies' Home Journal and other magazines in our stock. Call to view now.
Curtains or new lace curtains are ready for inspection. The line is especially strong with patterns bought in New York City and new prices.
Our Spring Styles In Oxfords are in stock with Queen Quality options in tans patent leather gun metal and Godman line in medium priced goods. New styles in shoes oxfords and sandals for women and children plus dancing pumps. Closing out Buster Brown children’s shoes at 20 percent discount. Every pair guaranteed.
New stock of rugs including Velvets Axminsters and Brussels in all sizes from small mats to 9x12 runners. See new exclusive patterns and inspect selection today.
Local store promotes linoleum in six patterns and three pat terms with new arrivals. Prices marked at 60c and 48c per yard, inviting seasonal buyers.
Mrs. T. G. Miller of Des Moines visits Ames on Tuesday. The Harley Stuckslager family from Chicago are in town. Ex ISCU student Miss Bertha Busbey attends college events. Earl Kooser visits Sibley relatives for a week. Lena Potter journeys to Illinois for extended family visits. Edith Hoxie of Hampton visits her sister. The Tanner family from Des Moines spend Sunday with the Sheehey home. Mrs. James O'Donnell spends weekend at Hopkins home in Nevada. Dr. and Mrs. Duhigg of Des Moines join Sheehey visitors. Charlie Queal returns from an extended stay in New York. Earl Baird of Prairie City visits J. L. Williams home. Mrs. J. R. Munden of Minnesota visits J. D. Quick family. Frank A. Batman of Nevada moves to Curtiss farm near Iowa State College. John Cole returns from Powell to see daughters farming in South Dakota. Frank Danforth travels selling soda fountain supplies for ice cream factory. Mrs. Sarah Sheldon of Rockford and daughter relocate to Los Angeles. The Hammer family from Chicago with two sons plan Honolulu trip. Mrs. Geo. Armstrong returns from Missouri Valley. sister-in-law Mrs. M. E. Armstrong accompanies. Elmer Jorgensen returns from Chicago to resume work with his father on the agricultural hall. Will Bowers family visits Kansas relatives. mail carrier Bowers takes vacation. Webb Hultz of Ogallala, Nebraska visits Ames on way home from Malcolm funeral. H. M. Benson sells Nebraska ranch, seeks new opening. Parley Sheldon attends Des Moines banquets including Bankers and ISCS veterinary department. Rev. and Mrs. Charles Lyman Nye stop at Ames between trains to inspect the new Methodist church.
Dr W B Harriman lifelong Ames resident and Jefferson Medical College graduate died at 8 00 am at his father’s Hampton home after a pro longed illness. He served as college physician from 1895 until resigning a year and a half ago. Funeral arrangements set for Ames with body view Saturday morning and service at the college chapel at two in the afternoon.
Mr C F Ted Austin and Miss Josephine Stewart wed Thursday evening March eight at 1622 Sheridan Road Chicago. Ceremony by Rev Louis P Cain. Both newlyweds connected with Ames and the college as a former electrical engineering student and a stenographer in clerical work.
E G Rayness, longtime Talbott bakery baker, purchases a Story City bake shop and will move to run it. He is succeeded at Talbott’s by Mr Johnson, a veteran baker from Des Moines.
Taxpayers are reminded that taxes must be paid by April 1 to avoid penalties. A complete list is available at Story County Bank.
Johnnie Orland fell ill after consuming canned tomatoes, with doctors diagnosing ptomaine poisoning as the cause. He has been ill for a week and is under medical care.
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