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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
3
Opinion that theatre quality mirrors audience demand. Monte Cristo to be staged here soon with capable cast. Dumas classic praised as a bully play. Emphasizes public influence on stage standards and ethical portrayal in production.
The Junior Corn Show at Iowa State College offers prizes to Iowa youths. Premiums totaling many thousands come from national companies and local firms to reward top corn ears, best judging teams, and standout exhibits. The program targets 12 districts across four state sections and includes 600 to 800 attendees, with 500+ youth planting special corn plots under extension guidance.
A resident under eighteen wins a county prize for an exhibit of corn at the state Junior Corn Show. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as a universal cure for bowel complaints and is sold by all dealers.
The article notes rising theater interest in Shakespearean drama with managers embracing legitimate productions. It cites successes of Mansfield, Mantell, Sothern, Irving and others and praises William Owen and his company booked by Manager Batholomew for the season.
Advertisement proclaims Dr King s New Life Pills cure sour stomach constipation indigestion biliousness jaundice sick headache chills and malaria. Sold by druggists for 25c.
A big musical success will be presented at the Armory on Wednesday September 29 featuring noted singers and a large chorus. The piece highlights an American girl whose resourcefulness and courage inspire audiences and includes the quartette How to Win the Girl You Love.
Do not delay when a child shows croup symptoms. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given at the first hoarse state or after the cough appears can prevent the attack. Sold by all dealers.
A one hour per week sight singing class is offered at Ames Conservatory with a $2.50 semester fee. The class meets Thursday evening at seven o'clock. Other notices include taxes due by October 1 to avoid penalties and a medical ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
A six member Mormon group from Utah will preach the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in city streets next Saturday and Sunday at 3 30 and 7 30 p m. They travel in pairs, visiting towns during the week and gathering at a central point on weekends. The public is invited to attend.
The directory was delivered to Morrison and Van Meter and printed at Times printery. It features six by nine inch pages marking an innovation over prior two by four formats and earns credit for both compilers and printers.
An ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts and bruises and Chamberlain's liniment as a cheap healer for back aches and side pains. It claims relief for a wide range of injuries and recommends dampened flannel as a superior plaster substitute. Sold by all druggists and dealers.
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