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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1904
Page
6
An old newspaper grocery ad shows bulk offers including Malta Vita two packages, Cream of Wheat two packs, Celery Food two packs, Wheat Krisp four packs, and Town Talk Coffee at a 20 cent grade with White Star products in various value ranges. Prices and product names appear jumbled.
Advertisement lists fall models from American Lady and W B Corsets with prices from 50c to 1.50 and coats from 15 to 25 dollars. Encourages placing orders now and mentions Cravenette coats, Black Cat hosiery, lace collars and various trims.
Carpet Department advertises rugs linoleum oilcloths and window shades with prices per yard and special weekly deals including Sultana Carpets at .20 per yd. Claims to be agents for Delineator and Butterick patterns with October patterns in and free fashion sheets. Fall arrivals include cloaks suits furs for ladies misses and children and velvet moquette Brussells Smyrna rug varieties.
Fall clothing sale highlights bargain prices on Hart, Schaffner & Marx and Michaels, Stern & Co. garments with guaranteed quality. Beautiful fall patterns, complete stock, high value with full value or money back. Also fine chocolates and sugar candies offered at department store prices.
Neelands markets its fall line of waists praised for fit and quality. Prices range from $1.00 to $4.00 with underwear specials at 25 cents per garment and up.
Ames residents encounter a busy week with visits to the World’s Fair, millinery openings, a revival at the Christian tabernacle, library and school board notes, county fair judges, and a county prohibition picnic. Notables include Miss Kathryn Confare’s engagement, Miss Margaret Wilson’s missionary voyage, and local business moves at Owens, Rex, and Graves nurseries.
Notice to C. R. Lane and W. R. Lane administrators of the C. R. Lane estate. Star Iowa Cambridge block 15 north one third sold for 1898 taxes on August 4 1898 to J. H. Woods. Certificate assigned to J. Levitt. Redemption period expires ninety days from service. Treasurer's Deed will be issued if not redeemed.
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