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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
3
It is rarely offered in December to price goods so low as this sale. The seller aims to convert stock to cash before year end and offers good prices to attract buyers. Those planning winter purchases like suits coats cloaks should buy now while in season from a complete stock at substantial savings.
The fragment outlines multiple coat and fur price points tied to sales in November and December. It lists women’s coats ranging from 9.48 to 19.50 and fur items around 3.85 to 8.50, with references to a December sale and special low prices.
Christmas is near and a sale offers large reductions on carpets rugs and linoleum. Heavy 50c carpets up to 73c per yard high quality all wool Axminster rugs and linoleum priced from 2.75 for four yard width. Lace curtains are offered in several price points with many options for home decor.
A sale lists dozens of ladies and men shoes with reduced prices from 1.58 to 3.00 dollars. Men’s $2.00 shoes and women’s $2.60 to 4.00 items are offered in mixed sizes, plus Alaska and Arctic garments at under two dollars.
A damaged text fragment describes a December sale of silks and fabrics in multiple widths from 27 to 36 inches. Prices range from 89 cents to 1.75 dollars, with all-wool tricat flannels and various blacks and fancies highlighted. The listing mentions 25, 35, and 60 cent items and a broad assortment of season goods.
A fragmented advertisement lists clothing items and sale prices from a Manufactures Prices event starting November 30. Mentioned are men's suits priced around $12.50 to $19.00, shirts, overalls, and coats with various cuts and fits. The OCR text is garbled but indicates a department store style sale.
A week long district court mal practice case over the late Mrs. John Sims concluded with a verdict for the defendants. Witnesses included Drs. Smith Chamberlain Harriman Templeton McWilliam Ghrist and Smouse. The couple Mr and Mrs Will Taylor welcomed a daughter born last Tuesday.
A handmade fire wagon built by John Alle is now stationed near the freight depot. Ordered by the city last spring, construction spanned several months. The wine colored body bears A. F. D. on each side with red running gear and axes, extinguishers, and other gear.
After tonight the late interurban car from Des Moines at 11 15 p m will be taken off due to lack of patronage. The train would otherwise remain popular after shows end, but will be discontinued.
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