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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
6
Ralph Bingham described as a versatile performer on the Ames Chautauqua platform. The noted entertainer is billed as a personator humorist violinist vocalist and raconteur who began as a boy orator at age six and has a thirty two year career.
Ram Thomas E. Green is designated as the Orator for High School Day, speaking to every young person invited to the event. The article notes his selection reflects the school's emphasis on student inspiration and public speaking.
At the Little Sioux Chautauqua Frank B. Smith was lauded as coming nearest pleasing everybody among men, the remarks noting his influence and appeal during the event.
The committee seeks a company that can entertain diverse audiences with a varied program yet avoid overbooking. Jesse Mack, a cartoonist of merit, teams with G. B. Cutter to deliver a program richer and more varied than past cartoons. Come out and hear these two great men.
The Chautauqua secure George R. Stuart as Sam Jones successor with wit and oratorical fire. He shares Humorists' Day honors with Gilligan on August 18 and will pay tribute to Sam Jones in his August 19 lecture.
Kellogg Durland War is presented as the best informed American on Russia. He has traveled across the country and into Russian prisons and spoken with revolutionists, sharing vivid pictures from his travels and experiences. Hear him describe distress and ideals of the Russian struggle.
Baltimore American humorist Gillilan, famed for Off Agin On Agin Gone Agin Fin negan, is noted for delivering more than readers expect in his performances and writings.
Mrs. Booth, famed as Americas greatest woman orator, has drawn large crowds and high gate receipts, matching top male speakers. She donates every cent to prison reform work and travels from her home with Commander Ballington Booth to support Volunteers of America.
The notice points to days of unusual interest beyond the strong opening and closing numbers, calling attention to specific days of significance. It emphasizes the exceptional nature of these dates and their relevance to the period covered.
Dr. I A Loos of the State University of Iowa will present two lectures, August 17 Innes Day and August 18, on Modern Socialism and Some Limitations on Competition. He is a scholar who seldom takes Chautauqua engagements and will offer historical insights from an unbiased student perspective.
The Chau tauqua announces the Norwegian Choral Union of Story County with 150 voices will sing August 20. Prof. Ferroe will preside and present a morning program at 10 30 and lead afternoon and evening. Prof. Dahle of Minneapolis conducts the chorus. J N Kildahl of St Olaf College will speak on Common People and Aristocrats. Hon B B Haugen will address in Norwegian on The Mission of the Norseman in America.
Several Story county high schools held local contests and the winners advance to Ames for the Grand Prize on the morning of August 15. The event promises good music and a strong program as preparations continue.
The Greatest of instrumentalists invite you to enjoy a trombone quartet on the second day of the program. Attend and hear a distinctive novelty performance.
The Department of Fires Lights and Incidentals held a farewell for Mr R Otis of the 08 class who leaves for the west. He received a solid gold ISC pin from fellow workers and gave a brief reply. Also notes a death in Prairie City and an advertisement for Dr Shoop Night Cure in this issue.
The Ames business district will close 1 30 to 4 30 on August 12 17 and 21 due to Chautauqua interest. City officials order the electric light and power plant closed during those hours. Shops including department stores dry goods groceries clothing hardware drug jewelry markets and many others will be affected.
The program for the chautauqua is prepared and ready to mail. People may have copies sent to friends by leaving names with J. J. Grove or Rev. W. IL. Fowle. they will mail them at no cost.
The Jack Watson family broke camp Monday on the Coon farm and will leave tomorrow for a visit in Chicago before returning to Ames.
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