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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
4
A collection of brief notes from the Ames area including summer drownings, Billy Sunday earnings, tariff debates, and school and fair updates. Plans mention the Iowa State Fair exhibition August 27 to September 8, plus a semi centennial event at Iowa State College on July 4 drawing central Iowa.
The piece notes Bill Sunday rhetoric drawing crowds in Marshalltown and Boone with ongoing discussion after speeches. It mentions Aldrich and tariff revision, references Peruna or Duffey's malt as user habits, and briefly likens Nesbit Thaw to a cousin of Eveylin Nesbit Thaw with a charged, hostile reception.
P. D. Swick reports a Newton Lord and Miss Jennie Helper wedding in Boone. The bride claims the announcement was deliberate and accuses the groom of mean behavior, prompting local talk as the couple's union unfolds.
J B Hungerford of the Carroll Herald calls Cummins’ Washington coverage by John Saure of the Des Moines Register and Leader clumsy and in poor taste. He says Cummins’ Iowa support rests on genuine appeal, not strained booster efforts. Twin boys born to Mr and Mrs B J Keltner this afternoon.
West portrays Taft as steady and calculating, shifting from aggression to conservatism. The piece dismisses critics as “pin heads” and “Willie boys,” credits Taft with distributing power across cabinets, avoiding rash moves, and letting Congress handle patronage while pursuing a steady, practical agenda.
Leah Latham and Walter A. Kersey were married at the Latham home on Tenth Street in Greeley in a 7:30 pm ceremony performed by Rev. J. J. Lace. Guests from Ames included Miss Leon King, Miss Vita Freed, Mrs Newlin, Mr. Joe Bidrige, and Mrs. Kersey and Fannie.
Kelley and Foley family visits. H Valine and relatives at Luther. Gentry Bros. show delayed by two hours as twenty travelers walked, others stayed home. Yeoman lodge hosts ice cream strawberry social on June 12. Des Moines visitor Reba Apple with Clayton family. Frank Hutchison from Boone visiting Kelley. Ladies Aid met. Wortman in town from Chicago. Blanche Rosenfeld visiting grandpa Morris. Williams visit Rhodes. Pearl Clayton returns from school. Ole Olson in Ames finishing Calvin Finch's house.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as unmatched for cuts burns bruises and skin ailments. Claims include relief for sores ulcers and eye issues with a 25 cent price. Also notes wedding and social commentary in a dated, casual tone.
Andrew M. Shea pastor leads services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m sermon at 11 about When loss is gain and an Epworth League program at 7 p m with the topic Accepting and rejecting the truth Leaders Clarence Britton and Amanda Thomas also a 3 30 p m sermon presented.
Church of Christ led by J T Houser holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m with decision day emphasis Evangelistic services. United Brethren Church led by Warner Johnson offers Sunday school at 10 a m sermon at 11 a m on Temptation Y P C U at 7 p m Children’s day program at 8 p m All welcome.
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