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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
4
Readable fragments indicate a small food goods notice mentioning new prune stock and a quantity around two pounds with stray letters suggesting an old ad style. No clear dates, brands, or locations are readable.
The Intelligencer by F. R. and M. C. Conaway published weekly in Ames Story county Iowa outlines Thursday morning edition with annual subscription price of one dollar in advance.
Veterans old and gray lead a solemn Memorial Day across Ames. Citizens joined the procession to the cemetery, schools marched, and Governor proclaimed state observance. Dr. Mason spoke at the church with Paul McCrea reciting patriotic poems as Capt Herman Knapp marched with Co. C.
In a Tuesday evening contest, June Dunham won first place with The Lie, while Floyd Wambeam took second with The New South. Judges Prof. Raymond, Miss Shattuck, and Miss Vaulx presided as Loretta Harriman and Gladys Hultz delivered a beautiful duet, with high grade declamations throughout.
Pupils from 4th to 8th grade who wish to take special work in branches should notify Miss Fenton by Saturday June 5.
The ministerial association met at the Congregational church to finalize union evening meetings for the summer. A committee from each church will host. meetings start Sunday evening June 27 and run through September 1 with speakers including Rev P A Johnson Grinnell Judge C G Lee Rev Allingham Rev W O Fowle Rev Warner Johnson City Rev John T Houser Rev A M Shea Chau tauqua Prof B H Hib bard Rev W J Min chen.
Andrew M. Shea, Minister, leads Sunday School at 9 45. At 10 30 a m a collegiate sermon on campus by President Storms. Epworth League at 7 p m on the topic Our Legal Obligations. Rev W G Hohanshelt of Boone Iowa preaches at 8 p m No services in downtown churches in the morning.
The Church of Christ announces no morning service with Sunday school as usual. All members will attend services on the College campus. En deavor at 7 p.m. Children's day program at 8 p.m. All are welcome.
Christian Science services held Sunday at 10 45 a m in Smith's hall with the subject God the Cause and Creator. Strangers welcome.
Mme Sibyl Sammis MacDermid, a famed soprano now in private life after marriage to a Chicago composer, received widespread praise in England and America. Her performance with Schumann Heink drew fervent ovations from about three thousand, with encore after encore and a tender piano rendering of Annie Laurie.
Members of the 1884 class of Iowa State College plan a twenty fifth anniversary celebration at commencement. Alumni day is Wednesday and the '84 cohort will gather then.
John Bird, who moved to Ames from Marcus Iowa last fall, bought the D A Nash residence on Boone Street. Nash plans to build a new residence on the property.
C. A. Gamble offers a pine salve described as thoroughly healing cleansing and antiseptic. The product soothes and stops pain.
The I. B. C. 08s plan a reunion this year during commencement. A breakfast is set for Wednesday morning with attendees Misses Lillian Storms Verna Irwin Florence Secor Sophia Hargis Anderson Florence Kimball Adah Smith.
Grace Gillette Clara Frazier Fay Johnson Ruth Egloff and Genevieve Dreher Warden appear on the community club roster in a local society column. The list highlights five members connected to recent events and activities.
An exhibit from the Chicago Art Education Company showcases reproductions in color print carbon photogravure and related media. It will be open to the public all day Friday with Mrs Kilbourne available to explain the works and answer questions.
The Ames high school's 1909 class held its class day exercises in the Armory Friday afternoon. The program ran smoothly with a large class sharing parts, ending with a closing class song written by class members.
Promote Bauge and Alm work shoes noted to stand for wear. Pineules mend kidney health and bladder ailments, claiming prompt relief for lame backs rheumatic pains bladder inflammation urinary disorders and weak kidneys. Sold by C A Gamble.
Public auction at the Wm. Thornton farm near Ankeny and Oralabor on June 10 at 11 a.m. features 40 mature cows 10 excellent heifers and one 16 month old Guernsey bull. Most cattle bear health certificates from the Assistant State Veterinarian and many come from top Northern Illinois and Wisconsin herds. Trains meet buyers at Ankeny and Oralabor. stock remains at buyer risk until shipping arranged. Auctioneers John Graham and W. Wagner clerk Harris Thornton.
The advertisement promotes a complete line of boys and girls oxfords and slippers at Barge and Aim's. It highlights a broad selection and the latest styles for school and casual wear.
Bauge and Alm advertise Pr. Reed’s Cushion shoes for men and women available for sale. The notice highlights comfort and style with size options likely offered at their store.
The ad claims no other product matches DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for kidney and bladder ailments causing backache rheumatic pains and urinary disorders. It urges a free trial box by mailing name to EB DeWitt & Co Chicago and notes local sale by C A Gamble.
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