College Department Activities At Alma College
Alma College notes reveal a campus calendar of societies and meetings. YM and M C A delegates named, a new library gift from Seymour Coleman, and plans for a college band organized by Prof. Glasson. Reports recount illness, a Mustache Club rule set, and classroom lectures plus student visits and a measles outbreak in the senior high.
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Glasson
M. Copeland
M.C. A
Jackson
H. P. Bush
Carmichael
Seymour Coleman
Chicago
A.W. Wright
C. Michener
C. A
Michener
Harry Davidson
David City
Ned
Northern Mileage Ticket Bureau Forms Interchangeable 1000 Mile Ticket
The Northern Mileage Ticket Bureau formed by Ann Arbor R R and others offers a 1000 mile ticket valid on all member lines excluding limiteds, issued for thirty dollars with ten dollar rebate after use, usable February 1, 1508, exchangeable for Central Passenger Association tickets and requiring identification and office exchanges before boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Ann Arbor
Central Passenger Association
Tate
The
Aach
CPA
Religious Notes St Johns Episcopal Evening Service Program
St John s church holds third Sunday after Epiphany with 8 0 p m evening service and Epworth League led program. Morning sermon topic Fishing for Men to be preached by the pastor. The program includes voluntary duets solos and choral numbers with Mrs Stevenson Miss Winnie Grime Hole and J A Stevenson performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal St
Epworth League
Walter Va Took
Amis” Hemant
Cesse
Nemlina Mellin Nebel
Anthons
New England Store Scene Adorns New Year's Gift
Alma Safearinin Co receives a Chase & Sanborn New Year's souvenir from Boston. The painting recreates an Abbott Graves scene of a New England store gathering a groom, judge, oracle, objector, a quiet member, and a warm dog. It suggests grocers opened doors to ideas as well as customers.
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Beth
Admirat
New England
Alma Saifearinin Co
Chase & Sanborn
Mammoth Coffer
Boston
Are
Times
King of Corea Orders 40100 Bottles of Beer for Russians
Japanese merchants in Chemulpo were stunned when the King of Corea ordered 40,100 bottles of beer for a Russian crew aboard. A special dispatch arrived to confirm delivery while a banquet guest list invited the crew to celebrate the Russo Corean alliance with 30,000 bottles sent aboard, equating to 100 bottles per man.
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Corea
Chemulpo
San Francisco Chronicle
Evar
Gnesta
Bia Royal Highness
Fragmented Ban Franaisen club talk on infants and tears
A distorted account describes a Ban Franaisen gathering where women discuss infants and a dramatic display of a cradle or stomach comparison. A young woman in the back seats quips about the milk and tears, concluding with a humorous remark about cool eyes, leaving the room in a stunned silence.
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Tirees
Ban Franaisen
Not Of Much Consequence The Yale Talk Nods To Travel
Rev Dr John Watson tells a brisk Yale lecture anecdote from a Troy Times note about a Bradford express ride. A wary elderly fellow mistakes Liverpool for heaven or hell as the guileless trigger for a near bell rope grab and a lesson on destination and intent.
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John Watson
Ian Macloren
Yale
John Bull
Tim
Liverpool
Bradford
Dr. Watson
How the Dervishes Fight Valor Bravery and Coolness
A London Times report extols the dervishes for valor and calm under fire. They stood nearly two hours against volleys, fighting with fire and spear while cavalry charged. They now mix rifle fire with improved discipline and could be formidable infantry if tamed.
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London Times
Baggara
The Sultans Way How Life for Journalists Becomes Grim
Abdul Hamid Khan the sultan of Turkey suppresses press freedom with strict rules. Health of the sultan or family must not be discussed or crops or weather commented on. No matter the subject, articles must fit in one issue with no omissions or rumors of embezzlement or assassinations. News of conspiracies or assassinations abroad is deemed undesirable for loyal subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abdul Hamid Khan
Turkey
Balloon with clockwork Opimritia and strange data
The fragment notes a Java botanical garden with many palm species and a claim by Dr Burton Ward about lunatics and thumb usage. It mentions a balloon retrieval from Tarly to collect upper atmosphere for analysis, a special reservoir and clockwork instrument to operate, and a ransom-like instruction for rotoritagy. A curious ledger counts labor values in dollars for various items including buttons and springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buitenzorg
Java
Burton Ward
Tarly
Howe
Oyster in Pipe Carving a Curious Find in New York
A Rock Hill oysterman named Henry Davis found a perfect young oyster measuring about 2x24 inches wedged in the bowl of an old clay pipe while on Huntingfeld. The oyster was so tight a removal would break the pipe. Also mentioned: mushroom society forming in Philadelphia to study edible varieties and dispel fear of toadstools. Foley's Honey and Tar promoted as a top throat and lung remedy with claims of use by speakers and singers.
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New York
Henry Davis
Rock Hill
Huntingfeld
Mushroom Society
Philadelphia
Foley
Allen's Foot-Ease and home remedies advertisement fracas
An old advertisement montage lists Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cool tired swollen feet and ease discomfort in shoes. It also promotes Bly's Cream Balm for catarrh, GraiNo coffee substitute, Foley's Kidney Cure, and J H McTean liver and kidney remedies with prices and vendors, portraying a 19th or early 20th century catalog of patent medicines.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Allin
Ad ‘Tress
Olmstad
N.Y. Odin
Bright's Disease warning and Dr McLean remedy
Bright's Disease of the Kidneys is described as the most dangerous due to its subtle onset. Early treatment is urged when symptoms like back pain urine irregularities and swelling appear. Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Almanac is advertised as an effective cure priced at £1.00 per bottle, sold by S Wenn.
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J. H. McTean
Wenw
Bright
Paine
J. H. McLean
Wenn
Twlny
J. T. McLean
B.S. Wan
Remedies and tonics touting relief from indigestion fever and rheumatism
A jumble of testimonials promotes Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Pain Balm and Grain-O as cures and health tonics. Included are claims of relief from indigestion back pain rheumatism and skin ailments. Sold by Bivins & Kuhns and local druggists with prices listed and urging trial.
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Ion Natale T'Divine
Ryox
Pasivo Ween
Wigulfred Carl
Dipikn Madeltin
Lindlew Hall
Avery Maples
Baetan
Esident Wal Matinei
Ael Hartington
Bagley
Eye
Nicoud
Milene Ticket Bureau
Jesus Way
Dh. Stevenson
Cunteano
Pettysahn
J. A. Stevenson
Inurenas
Minnie Bilicott Addres
Bory Musi
Sonus
Bly
HLY Bros
Waren St
John Reid Jr
Great Falls
Man
Francis W. Poole
Beater Central Pres. Church
Helena, Font
Merlicine
Icaha Mend
Elys
ELY Brothers
Warren
New York City
Catia
Louden Grover
Sardis
Chamberlin
Bivins & Rihones
Alva
St. Chas
Horst
Alma
Ithaca
P. Gillman’s
Morrae
Devas
Aoanty
Michigan
Hwa
Jae Weill
Bate
Cathy
Seesek
Yoniean
Heninetodt
Ruth
Arenibald
Gratiot
Peteult
Wey Park
Linw
Indelowk
Mortendu
Metteaye
Gretheh
Belie Fine
Iver
Teratiat County
Bald Pire
Adina
A. Dom
Westfiel
Tod
Westfield News
Chamberlain
Hivixs
IODRA
Opdyke & Co
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