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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
6
A fragmented passage argues about fabric quality comparing cotton blends and finishes, asserting that comfort and fit matter more than plain price or marketing terms. It hints at evaluation of texture and durability without concrete brands or dates.
Strong lines from Chicago Cleveland and New York City markets indicate early buyers are purchasing now while stocks and sizes are broad. Fast service could require waiting later. prices span from four to nine dollars with some promotions from one to five dollars.
Local items include Darner's grocery ads and a roast of socials at Congregational and Methodist churches. Reports describe a stroke for Orville Rowley, a surprise party for Mrs Louise Hulsizer, twin birth to Mr and Mrs Loren Young, and a wide array of personal visits, travels, and town happenings around Ames and nearby Des Moines with numerous names and places.
Resolutions praised Dr William T. Smith D D for forty years of church service and six years as Presiding Elder Boone District. They commend his devotion to the Master’s cause, his courtesy, and breadth of leadership in the Des Moines annual conference and General Conference.
Community notes from Ames cover a faculty dancing party at Adams hall visiting relatives in town, a Crescent society move to room 312, and a U P S C E reception for students. Miss Wilsons from New York arrive, and staff and students attend entertainment planned by Prof Newens and a Mississippi River dam survey near Keokuk. The central heating project advances, and a Y M C A reception highlights the new main building.
T. L. Gossard buys the Colo Banner and appoints Mont as manager. Mont Mont has years in printing and local Ames and daily work, bringing skill and hustling energy to Colo. The Times expects the paper to be well supported and prosperous under this new leadership.
Round Oak furnace offered in good condition. Listed details show model 19 t1 with minor wear. Seller notes overall functional heating unit suitable for workshop or home use. Local sale or inquiry next week.
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