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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
6
Three cathedrals stand on neighboring hills in Men 0 Uganda. The Mengo cathedral of St Paul belongs to the Church of England and serves a congregation of about 3,000. Nearby are two Roman Catholic cathedrals, one English and one German, both large buildings.
An old advertisement warns that idleness harms health, linking laziness to liver troubles and a range of symptoms. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to banish liver troubles and restore health, priced 250 at C F Bown’s shop.
An advertisement touts Harvell's Condition Powders as the best horse conditioning product used by leading Eastern racing stables. It claims no waste and all medicinal ingredients, priced at 25 cents per package, sold by C. F. Brown, dealer in drags.
The Gratiot County Sunday school work group announces the County Convention will be held at Ithaca in the Presbyterian church on Sept 26 20. The program features local talent and three state workers. Pike will head the Gratiot delegation to the state convention in Saginaw on Nov 17 18 10. Members urged to attend, report to Rose Naldrett and pledge support to Isaac Seaver. Information available from W E Hoxie and George Nox. Aug 7 1909.
A Courier report details a new law from the state Legislature changing circuit court practice. It allows cases requiring a jury to be heard any time by party consent, bypassing formal term openings. The circuit judge must handle such hearings without standard term formalities.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as an instant remedy for scalds cuts and bruises from burns doors and injuries. It claims to subdue inflammation and kill pain and calls it the earth's supreme healer for boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles priced at 25 cents at C F Brown's.
A successful country businessman realizes modern competition demands hustling and advertising rather than waiting for customers. He asserts that catalog houses and city merchants compel sellers to promote goods and highlight offerings to attract buyers.
Detroit dispatch dated August 4 reports the E M F Automobile company declaring a 40 percent dividend. This marks the companys first birth day with half paid in stock. The firm sets aside funds for debts and expansion, including 100000 dollars for a plant addition.
Alma College prepares for a fall term opening on Tuesday September 14 stressing the trio of influences for student development. The article extols books instructors and associates as essential to well rounded growth highlighting democracy in campus life and the value of public speaking through literary societies. It outlines language requirements and elective paths for Sophomores and the importance of athletics and social culture in forming character and community service.
A college bulletin outlines the new four year grouping plan for degree work beginning with the incoming Freshman class. Core requirements total 68 credits across English Mathematics History Laboratory Science Philosophy Biblical Literature Elocution Physical Training Foreign Language with extensive elective options and two chosen majors.
Alma College offers grouped studies to shape vocational prep while ensuring broad knowledge. Law seekers should major in History-Economics or History-Latin with electives in Philosophy and Sociology. pre medical tracks in Chemistry-Biology. teaching tracks through pedagogical courses and state certificates. a Bible studies year course for Christian vocation. engineers should major in Mathematics Laboratory Science with courses in math science and modern languages.
Renovations include cement walks replacing worn wooden paths and new walks at the Gymnasium for kindergarten and music students. The Main Building receives retinted chapel office halls and stairways, Wright Hall rooms repapered, Pioneer Hall repaired, and floors varnished thanks to Berry Brothers of Detroit.
The Fall Term of Alma College begins with matriculation on Tuesday September 14, 1909. Students should arrive Monday evening or Tuesday morning. Women seeking Wright Hall rooms must send a $5.00 deposit to Secretary Albert P. Cook. a room plan will be sent. Men seeking Pioneer Hall rooms should send a $2.50 deposit. Private-house room lists will be on file. Prompt attendance is advised to not miss instruction.
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