Alma College Societies Meet Weekly in Ladies Hall
Alma College clubs hold Monday 7:00 gatherings in Ladies Hall with presidents, secretaries, and vice presidents listed for several societies. News notes cover campus meetings, elections, prayer days, and student activities plus a move to Lincoln’s birth day observance with a banquet slated for February 22 at Ladies Hall.
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Alma College
Auema
Frances Adame
Ice
Mertha Petery
Sec'y
Wheelie Plum
Ladies’ Hall
Prenton Ow
H Lon Nice
Divine Retary
Knox
Sociekysroo
Toor Main
Purvomatukan
Alice Viet
Bator
J. B. Stevens
Carmichael
Jb Fonniler
Evry
Mando TL
Hishop
Frances D. Adauierel
Mary Webster
Inves
al Iwgit Sanday
Adelbert Thum
Ithaca
F. Norman
Lexington
Philomatheans
Miss Patera
Misa Bishop
Miss Adams
Miss Plum
Misa Reid
Adelphic
C. W. Sidebotham
B. Southworth
J. Booth
Treas
F. Stallknecht
A. H. Harrington
A. R. Eastman
Marshalls
T. E. Carrel
Leon McMannis
Burke
Mitchell
Isaac Waxman
M. Carstein
Bay City
Alma
Zeta Sigma
Lincoln
Scott
A. W. Beckner
P. H. Bruske
J. C. Foote
L. W. Mills
D. H. Magaw
M. Grigsby
H. Macdonald
Ladiex Hall
C. Michener
Y. M. C. A. Inernational
Michener
Michigan
M. A. GC
Hope College
Holland
Awful Break and Beatrice in a Far East Dream
Beatrice Montgomery, a Boston girl, meets Harold Bentley of Cleveland aristocracy at a social event. They flirt, strolling through imagined wealth and distant travels, as she learns his mother is a widow in Europe and his father is absent. Beatrice faintly swoons, then cries to remove him after a medical recovery.
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Heston
Harold Bentley
Auve
Cleveland
Europe
Beatrice Montgomery
Wellesley
Far East
Boston
Wandering Jew liest a Missouri man fascinated
Lo M. Vincent of St. Louis recalls being thrilled by Eugene Sue’s Wandering Jew as a boy but later discards the book as vile. He contrasts it with Walter Scott’s The Antiquary, praising its lasting charm and telling as a masterful work that will continue to attract thousands of readers for generations.
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Missouri
Eugene Sue
Lo M. Vincent
St. Louis
Washington Post
Rose
Blanche
Livima
Adrienne
the Antiquary
Antiquary
Flies and Wasps Routed by Hawk-Like Wasps on Cattle
Irish naturalist K. M. Barrington observed wasps attacking flies on cows. Wasps bite wings and sometimes legs or heads, carrying prey to their nests. In about twenty minutes he counted between 800 and 400 flies seized from two nearby cows.
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Nature
K. M. Barrington
Mr. Barrington
A Pretty Story of the Empress and a Little Pet
A pretty tale from the Russian court describes an empress hosting ladies at the palace to discuss a charitable entertainment. A guest, noting a shared birthday with Grand Duchess Olga, asks about a baby, melting the empress’s formal bearing as she smiles and speaks of her little pet.
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Russia
Uute
Olga
Eld
Color of Adam and Eve theory by American clergyman
An American clergyman proposed that Adam and Eve were black. He argued early Earth climates were hot like Africa so early humans were dark skinned. as climates cooled, lighter skin evolved, leaving the negro in his original color.
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Bvett
Mid
Africa
Wan
New Triumph Promises Free Cures From Slocum
The ALMA RECORD prints a sensational offer from T A Slocum M D of New York City claiming a universal cure for consumption and lung diseases. He promises three free bottles to afflicted readers, urging prompt action and citing testimonials from around the world. A Des Moines clerk testifies to relief from indigestion after using Chamberlain’s remedy.
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J. A. Slocum
T.a.slocum
New York City
T. A. Slocum
Pine Street
New York
Exress
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as comfort cure for feet
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure painful swollen feet and bunions, ease tight or new shoes, prevent sweating and callouses, and claim instant relief. Sold by druggists and stores, with trial sample offers and stamps for use.
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Ad- Allen
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N.Y
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N.Y
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Pain Balm Brings Relief for Daughter After Fever
Louden Grover of Sardis Ky recounts his daughter suffering back and hip pain during fever recovery. After trying many remedies she used one bottle of Chamberlin's Pain Balm and achieved five entire relief. The product is also claimed as a cure for rheumatism.
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Louden Grover
Sardis, Ky
Chamberlin
Sully Bivins & Rhodes
Passing Up His Advice
A Chicago Chronicle report narrates a tramp asking a stranger for work after a meal. The man offers help with a card and a dollar, then advises the tramp to use the money for a bath haircut food and whisky. The tramp asks for the dollar back, citing a past luck from ten years ago.
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Chicago Chronicle
Stran
Exiles at St Helena and a New Rabbit Discovery
British colonial secretary announces plans to release the son and two brothers of the famous monarch from St Helena where Napoleon once died. The exiles deny guilt and claim innocence, while a new small rabbit species with short ears is reported near Popocatepetl.
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Chamberlain
Engleh
Cermwaye
Yedre Agu
Napoleon
Zululand
Bret
Popocatayet
Mexioa
Volcanic Oil Liniment Promoted for Rheumatism and Skin Ailments
Exposure to harsh weather and cold air is blamed for rheumatism and skin troubles, with Dr J McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment advertised as a severe remedy. Offered at 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00 per bottle by B S Winn. Also notes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a vocal aid used by speakers and singers, sold by Bugins and Kropes.
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J. McLean
B.S. Winn
Patel
Grain-O and Ely’s Cream Balm Adverts Blend Old Time Remedies
A compilation of early 20th century ads promoting Grain-O as a coffee substitute that won’t disturb sleep, Ely’s Cream Balm for nasal relief, Foley’s Honey and Tar cough syrup for throat and lung comfort, and Allen’s Foot-Ease for foot care. Includes testimonials, usage directions, prices, and retailer notes.
Kidney disease cure advertised by Foley and Tar
An old medical ad promotes J. McKean’s Liver and Kidney Balm as a remedy for kidney and bladder diseases including Bright’s disease. It cites chronic liver weakness as the cause, claims the balm restores organ function, improves nourishment, and promises health return. Prices $1 per bottle, or $1.00 for a larger size from B S Wenn.
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B.S. Wenn
Hright
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