Ames Mittens Featured At Low Prices In Town
Shopper notes reveal a local display of men's mittens with a claim of high quality at 25c for the best pair and 8c per pair for a mitten offer across Ames.
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1897
Page
2
Shopper notes reveal a local display of men's mittens with a claim of high quality at 25c for the best pair and 8c per pair for a mitten offer across Ames.
Daily shoe stock offered for cash with enticing prices. Cape or jacket buyers invited to view the line. Ladies dressing sacks in several shades priced from 1.25 to 2.00 each.
We offer the entire underwear stock at record low prices in Story County. Ladies gray ribbed fleeced vests and pants 25 cents each. Misses and children's union suits in sizes 3, 4, 5, 6 at 25 cents per suit. Best men’s underwear suit offered at one dollar.
A busy summary of social visits and events in Ames area notes a party at O K Helvig s residence, a Monday chicken picking start, and a Wednesday dance led by Lewis Larson and N M Nelson. Also covered are business travels, a Martin Telephone Co lien attached, confirmations at the Lutheran church, a new restaurant opening, and early Ames Commercial Club formation with aims to attract manufacturers, improve trade, and unite local professionals.
Mr and Mrs J W Lytle drove to Des Moines last Wednesday spending the day there and returning home by moonlight. Miss Mary Mills from east of Ames spent Sunday with Miss Willamette Gossard. Rev Tillot of Boone, former Congregational pastor, accepts call for coming year. Mr and Mrs Will Tanner of Crocker attended Kelley church last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dr Copestake went to Illinois to spend winter with daughter Mrs Nichols. Mrs Cooley of Vinton and Mrs J Wilcox of Ames visited Mr Wortman last week. Mr and Mrs Arthur Stark returned home from Baird Monday night. Mrs R W Crane made a flying visit to Des Moines last Wednesday. Miss Abbie Banks spent Sunday at Mr Wortman’s. John Nerness flew to Marshalltown last week. Ray Wortman returned from college at Ames and will start winter term in Hutchinson district next week. Mr and Mrs F Hannegan drove to Marshalltown Monday for a week's visit.
Local store promotions tout Shilohs Cure for consumption and cough relief, with claims of curing catarrh head problems and as a leading remedy. Karl's Clover Root Tea marketed for constipation and blood purification. Judisch Bros. sells all items with guarantees and money-back offers. Also mentions mens canvass loggins at Sopers.
A second city hall meeting of local business men reviewed the constitution and by laws for a new Ames Commercial Club. A three member committee C. M. Soper Geo Judisch and Dr Kelso was named to recruit members. Officers will be elected at the December first Friday gathering.
A quiet wedding united D W Bush of Chaseville and Charlotte Christman of Ames Iowa at the M E church in Bainbridge at high noon on Wednesday. Rev C H Sackett performed the ceremony and the couple departed by 2 PM train for Binghamton Niagara Falls Chicago Michigan and Iowa. They plan to reside in Chaseville around January 10.
Beginning Sunday November 7 the Chicago Great Western Railway will run a new Chicago Special from Marshalltown to Chicago departing at 4 16 a m and arriving 2 30 p m in Chicago The service includes through free reclining chair cars and a buffet Pullman sleeper from Oelwein to Chicago Breakfast is available at Oelwein or from the buffet Contact J A Ellis Marshalltown agent for trip planning November 30
Diphtheria appeared in the Lyons family on the north side last week but was light. A prompt quarantine prevented spread. Meanwhile Daniel Bros. & Herman advertise warm lined shoes. A testimonial extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy curing a severe cold and persistent cough. Sold by all druggists.
A collection of classifieds promotes harnesses heaters boots and store goods with promises of cheaper prices and payment plans. A neighborhood quarrel near Luther in Boone county ends with a fatal shooting of Henry Albright by Peterson, urging restraint.
A Lynn Center Indiana family praises Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy for a severe croup attack. The father, a drug business man, chose it over other medicines and cites its lifesaving reputation and strong sales by Johnson Bros. who stock patent medicines for throat and lung diseases.
An advertisement page highlights Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promising cures for cuts bruises and skin ailments with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery claiming to restore vitality by improving digestion and purifying blood to prevent disease and improve energy.
Travel notes advise using the North Western Line for trips to California to avoid car changes and delays. Personal excursions depart Thursdays with details via Chicago and North Western agents. Also advertised are Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and Dr King s New Life Pills with testimonials and trial offers at Bosworth s Drug Store and J E Davis.
The Sorory County Bank announces it is prepared to loan money on solid real estate security at a low rate of interest with liberal payment terms.
Market review from Curiaco notes a healthy liquidation last week with stock trade steady and New York values rising. It cites strong foreign demand supporting wheat and a cautious stance on corn and provisions, expecting improvement as cash demand rises and markets firm.
A personal letter from Denmark dated Oct 5 1897 details Hans J Hanson returning home Aug 29 after a long voyage via New York Paris and Harwich. He describes family health, changes in Denmark, bicycle purchase, fruit abundance and frequent meals, plus homesickness and best regards to friends.
Thurston and Graham advertise the Oak stove that coke s coal before burning. Miller and Kooser offer special sale on prepared mustard and coffee in two tins. Avams Broad markets promise best world coffee. All goods cash after October 18 1897. Pure bred Plymouth cockerels sold at farmer's prices.
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