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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
8
A fragmented notice references Littles and Ames F B Gilbert with a conveyance involving H C Thompson. It mentions a $2800 valuation and lots 3 and 4 and part of lot 5 in Gilbert Station, near the town area.
Amusements listing previews Two Merry Tramps a musical comedy by Bessie Bennett and Jerome Travers at the Armory Monday with J A Weaver and Lou Peterson in principal roles. At the Orpheum in Des Moines the season opens August 27 with a strong vaudeville lineup and weekly film.
The Colonist offers discounted one way second class tickets to principal California Oregon Washington and British Columbia points via Chicago on Union Pacific and North Western Line from Sept 15 to Oct 15. Tickets sold on tours with S A Hutchinson contact in Chicago for full details.
A nostalgic reminiscence of classic performers and local musicians from town concerts and a Chautauqua scene. It recalls Caruso, Madame Tetrazzini, Sousa, and a village band, plus details of key players, their instruments, and the decline of the gatherings as merchants refused support. It notes aging band members and hopes for a future revival with the Iowa State Band at Ames Chautauqua.
Special low rate round trip tickets on sale daily until Sept. 30th to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. No better place on earth to spend your vacation, and this is the time of the year when Colorado is at its best. Secure your tickets via the Chicago, Union Pacific & North Western Line. Any North Western Line Agent will gladly quote you rates, make your sleeping car reservations, and give you all desired information. Will the State Fair bring as many trains as the Ames Chautauqua?
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