Alma College Societies and Town Notes Collected
College groups meet weekly at Ladlie Hall and main building with officers named for Avrus Bayer, Anecrno, and others while a large music department enrolls many students. Local socials, a Moose head donation, and YWCA volunteer plans mix with telegrams of illness, travel delays, and town improvements as residents attend meetings, entertainments, and preparations for baseball season.
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Avrus Bayer
Dara Rota
PO Wi ‘Truske
Parpowatikan— Vresident
Avice Vilet
Fern Nicbolaon
Jonste Weed
Laidlue Hall
C. W Sidebothan
Southworth Rotary
N. Breone Senate
Carmichael Stoel
Mamie
Raticre
Adame
Mary Webster
Laurien Hall
Dog Monster
Hooper
Messinger
Patterson
Voorhees
Trap
Mre
Glassen
Misson Webster
Wilson
Getty
Caldwell
Messera Stevens
Braske
Stallknecht
Walker
Messers
Grigsby
Mills
Song
Powers
College
Lansnom
Wells
J H. Lancashire
Michener
Philomatheans
Miss Viet
Miss Nicholson
Miss Weed
Miss Osborn
Miss Shankland
Chisholm
Megginson
Adelphies
Religious Notes at St John’s Church Morning and Evening Services
Religious notes report St John’s Church holds morning and evening services on Sunday with Holy Communion. The pastor’s morning sermon topic is The Area of Transar tion and The Mount of Transar stion. The evening sermon is The Prodigal Path.
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Tranaigarstinn
Elm Hall Community Notes and Incidents
Elm Hall items report T J Blair buying logs and O G Bates vacationing. Notices of visits by Mabel Salter and Elva Sabin plus Ora Boyd from Breckenridge. School paused for a week but resumed. a log accident injured Jasper Corbin’s arm. Riverdale quarterly meeting and Rev Carrel sermon noted.
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T.J. Blnne
O. G. Bates
Phileas
Orta
Elia Hall
Jasper Corbin
Elm Hall
Riverdale
Carrel
Alma
Boyer School
Arbo
Ulelgtts
African Poison Story From Northeast Africa
Charles M. Stern of Chicago described a bizarre meteorological mystery observed near Gwallah in Northeast Africa. He reported a luxuriant plant region and a ground level gas or vapor that fatally affected humans and dogs within minutes, with deaths clustered within 24 hours before the substance seemingly dissipated. Stern fled due to local distrust and superstition.
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Sirenge
Ark
Charles M. Stern
Chicago
Africa
Gwallah
New York Mail and Express
Ecelog
Substitute for Coal Masut Promises Smokeless Fuel Growth
A 19th century notice discusses masut as a smokeless fuel alternative to coal. It highlights cheaper heating value, higher steam pressure, and potential naval applications. Russia Italy and Germany test masut in navies with Kiel Wilhelmshaven and Danzig cited as sources. ship buoyancy and payload benefits are noted while furnace efficiency and disadvantages remain under study.
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Chicago
Russia
Germany
Kiel
Wilhelmshaven
Danzig
Aiio
Revered royals and taboo rites in ancient Hawaii
The Philadelphia Press notes ancient Mewalian religious reverence for royalty, including a death penalty for stepping into the king's shadow, the sacred person and taboo system, and the abolition of taboos by a king. Women faced diet bans, while a tiny electrical battery powered by a glass head yielded a tiny current and possible long-distance signaling.
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Philadelphia
Boston Telephone Company
Fragmented recollections from Boston veteran on cold and life origins
The text recalls Telman Willey of Boston describing a brutal cold experience and a church meeting under harsh conditions. It then shifts to a discussion of Tomman Mates authorities and hair growth rates, noting varying estimates and a common rate of about one hair per year.
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Telman Willey
Boston
Tucker
New Triumph from Slocum Offers Free Remedies for Consumption
The famed chemist TA Slocum M D of New York advertises three free bottles of his new remedies to cure consumption and bronchial diseases, claiming his system of medicine has cured thousands. Readers are urged to write with experiences and addresses to receive the gifts and to mention the Alma Record.
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Slocum
Wil
TA Slocum
M. D
New York City
Ife
T. A. Slocwm
Pine Street
New York
The Sultan's Heir Eldest Brother Rechad Effendi Spotlight
The London Echo says Ottoman succession favors the sultan's eldest brother Rechad Effendi over the sultan's son Prince Selim. Rechad, rarely seen, lives as an almost life prisoner yet remains popular and well-informed, while guards, searches, and surveillance surround him amid regional turmoil.
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London Echo
Rechad Effendi
Murad V
Waredin
Suliman
Prince Selim
Rechad
Armenia
Constantinople
Crete
Echad
Wood mosaic of sawdust farms new floor material
Reports from the Industrial union describe a new wood mosaic process using sawdust wood flour and shavings treated with shellac and cement then hot pressed into molds. The finished product hardens quickly and resists temperature changes making it suitable for living rooms and private dwellings.
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Industrial Union
Yale Scientific Monthly
Brains & Ruane Promote Honey and Tar for Croup Deaths
The advertorial urges use of Poleys Honey and Tar to prevent infant and child fatalities from mem braneous croup. It claims thousands die yearly and implies timely use could save them, urging readers to obtain the product for their households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley
Brvins & Ruane
A Short Sad Story A Cold Neglect Pneumonia
A brief, somber note tells of illness and grief. It mentions neglect and pneumonia as a missed chance for happiness, with hints of regret and sorrow surrounding Foley and partners. The fragmentary text evokes a melancholic mood and lost opportunities.
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Foley
Tade
Hiviss
Ruoues
Allan's Foot-Ease powder for tired swollen feet
Try Allan's Foot-Ease powder to soothe hot swollen feet after wear. It cools, relieves smarting feet, tight shins, swelling, sweating, corns, and friction. Sold by druggists and shoe stores in a two dollar package from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy NY.
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Allan
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Foley's Honey and Tar and Cream Ball advertised remedies
A Victorian era testimonial fragment praises Foley's Honey and Tar for a severe cough relief after doctors failed. It also mentions Ely Brothers Cream Ball claims curing a head cold in hours and lists Brookyn New York and Chicago addresses with trial sizes and druggist availability.
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S. F. Fritz
Igy Sedigwich St
Chicago
Hull
Foley
Ti Riviss & RuopEs
Brooklyn
NL Y
Ely
Fip
ELY Bros
Watten St
Grain-O Drink Promoted as Nutritious Coffee Alternative
Advertisement touts Grain-O as a delicious nourishing drink that replaces coffee, aids digestion, and strengthens nerves. It claims broad appeal for children and adults, available at grocers, priced around 15 and 2c.
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Anna Reid
Alpha Thetas
Norman Coan
Commercial School
Wyandotte
Saginawao
Ed Bellinger
Riverdale, Chas
Dashville Mon
Matheson
Charlotte
Koys
St. Louis
Brown
Keys
Saginave
Mr. Tooker
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la Grippe
Robert Keys
Marlette
L. B. Kehn
Frank Knox
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Fred Church
R. E. Moble
Belle Dutt
Frank Schnepp
J. F. Hilsinger
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Sutton
Sunyday
Dave Hogarhistle
P. Seteketon &Son
Grand Rapids
Fidelia Lathrop
M. C. Lathrop
Dan Mahoney
Key
M.D Carrel
Daniel Mahoney
Edward Berry
Kentucky
J.L. Miller
Miller
Bradley Barns
W. D
W. D. Strong
Adams Block
Adams
Strong
Ft. John's Ciorct
Hawaii
Sultan
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Irieh Gaarde
Tila
Beish Guards
London
Dublin
Alaska
Bivins
Prof
Horst
Thunday
Ithaca
T. Bath Glasson
I. P. Gillman’s
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Cratiot
Sicimen
Hewitt Interal
Boraine Duc
Elton
Bolboe
Alanedald
Dave Nocembar
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Gunn
Toledo
Chin
Wiloh
Tee
Bern
Sidiptrigdee
Ceonty
Grating
Sven Shyania
Hwee
Gratiot Eoty
Mick Bane
Greniede
Accu Miohean
Wisi
Derren
Atuwooy
Benet
Sichiean
Chalovey
Amml W. Wright
Paineitend Netey
Biedh
A.” Robinson
Windeidt Scott
Henry P. Park
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Michigan
Getiot
Michienn
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Henry J. Parkinson
Alan
Hairoe Crippany
A.D. Inc
Sumoriod
Tober
Gratiot
Miebin
Tetigon
Charles Scherpp
Hayt’s Grocery
Shays Genuine Saal Fa
Opdyke & Co
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