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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
2
A compilation of short notices and satirical sketches from Ames Times covers Bert Keltz denying expertise on collars, Taft's upcoming act, silver price chatter, a Spokane embezzlement misstatement, Iowa and Des Moines topics, a Kansas City mail order marriage tale, Illinois senatorial ballot politics, teen thief confession, and Swick’s comic lineage quips about life and debt.
The Times notes that neighboring papers copied its stories including runaway boys and a wedding as well as a damage suit narrative. It laments rivals lifting material for their weekly services while claiming not to boast of its news strength.
The narrator recalls an August inauguration day near the White House where a Virginian gentleman mocks the state’s past glory and laments stagnation. He contrasts Virginia’s decline with Northern energy, noting scattered Virginians in Washington and calling for reform and rehabilitation while critiquing Southern chivalry and lifestyle.
Ybsen's Pillars of Society will be staged at the Ames Opera House Monday night June 7 by the Iowa State College Junior class. The production is expected to draw a large audience as one of the finest amateur efforts yet to be presented locally.
A brief report notes reception of Second Crop Clover News this week, highlighting agricultural update and local farming progress. The item emphasizes timely delivery and community interest in crop reports and rural economy.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lantz of North Battleford Canada. Mrs. Lantz is remembered as Miss Estelle Merrill of Ames a former popular member of the Clover club of this place.
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