Alma College Notes and Student Activities Update
Alma College reports include student delegates attending the Student Volunteer convention in Cleveland with over 1700 students present and more than 500 missionaries. Mentions of faculty and staff, gifts to the library, wood procurement for the boiler and Ladies Hall, and a planned Field Day with potential baseball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.von, Hartneas
Lansing
Maud Bishop
HH. E Porter
St. Louis
P. W. Jonness
Bay City
Geo. Sandell
Elwell
Wm. Lovell
Sumner
Wood
Ladies Hall
Blanche Jouke
W. Sidetotham
W.T. Johnson
Alma College
Cleveland
Union
Vicks Rambler Roses Offered at Low Prices
Last year introduced pure white and yellow Rambler roses that are hardy and bloom well. They make good piazza plants hedge or screen and can be trained as a hedge. Rochester offers white Ramblers at forty cents with a single cent price quoted for the previous year. Vicks Garden and Floral Guide, a 1% page publication, will be mailed free to interested gardeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vick’s
Ramblers
Jim
Vick
Kidney Cure Advertisement Claims To Restore Strength
An old medical ad asserts Foley's Kidney Cure can help those suffering kidney diseases regain vitality and strength, urging immediate use. The text uses promotional language typical of period health notices and emphasizes quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Adelphic Public Presents Fourth Annual Literary Program
The Adelphic literary society held its fourth annual public program in the college chapel last Monday. The Mandolin Club opened, Miss Patterson sang warmly, and A H Harrington spoke on the ethical value of sentiment. The program included songs by Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, Eastman on environment, W E Brock’s humorous tale A Fortunate Fool, a double violin number by Prof Nicoud, a poem Death of the Sirens, Robinson on Protection and Curvature, and encore performances by Beckner. The audience praised the varied offerings and the overall effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelphic Literary Society
College Chapel
Mandolin Club
Dr. Braske
W. E. Brock
Nicoud
Scotland
W. Sidebothan
MB. Robinson
Cantor
Habinstein
A. W Beckner
Gratiot county youth convention in St Louis sets church fund
The Gratiot county convention gathered in St Louis this week with delegates from 23 of 25 leagues. About 877.90 was raised toward finishing the North Star M E church debt, aided by Alma's one third contribution. Officers elected include President G S Hutchinson Alma, Vice Lulu Blackman Wheeler, Secretary L C Cleveland St Louis, Treasurer Mrs L Wasson Ithaca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Gratiot
Alma
M. E
North Star
G. 8. Hutchinson
Lulu Blackman
Wheeler
L. (. Cleveland
L. Wasson
Ithaca
Religious Notes Baptist and Methodist Services This Week
Baptist church preaches morning and evening by Pastor Bjorning on The Pasture of Foreign Missions. Methodist services cover Christ with Teruel in the morning and Manliness as Christian Character in the evening. Monthly general class meeting Sunday afternoon at 30. Official board meeting in pastor's study Monday evening at o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel
Walter Caple
Charles Murphey
Edith Desmond
Quick
Christ
Spring Remedy Promises Vitality for Stagnant Bodies
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as a spring tonic to combat winter stagnation. It claims to invigorate the body, improve digestion, and lift spirits under sun heat, pricing at $1.08 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H McLean
Local notices and social items from a Michigan town
The report lists visits and travels of residents and guests between St Louis Grand Rapids Ithaca Henderson and Alma, with events at a Woman's Club and a Presbyterian church. It notes a poison scare involving Mrs Ely and family, a drain petition deadline, a temperance meeting, and brief sketches of local doctors and civic life.
Sumner Sunday School Convention at M K E Church
The Sumner Sunday School Convention met at the M K E church on February 28 with Charles Walker delivering the welcome and Kuuna Hyde presenting a paper on the Model Sunday School Scholar. The talk urged punctual attendance, home study, and efforts to recruit and retain pupils, stressing teacher dedication, Bible study, and the need for a well staffed Sunday school to nurture faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studieus
Eaton & Mains
Lansing
Mia
Story
Wieley
Bible School
Trinity of Works
Sanoy
Lovell
Mr. Hutchinson
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised cure from old newspaper
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to soothe swollen hot feet, reduce smarting and tightness, prevent blisters corns and bunions, and provide comfort for walking. It promises relief for racking coughs and lung healing products and lists Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY mail address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Ellen
Porn
Ieee
Olmsted
le Roy
Fragmentary testimonial and medical product promotion in 19th century ad
A garbled letter praises a medicine called Cream Bului and a kidney gate product, mentioning doctors, neighbors, and names like Mks J. M Watney, Bivins & Rote, Elizabeth NJ. The writer thanks readers for support and refers to a trial sample and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loley
Mks
J. M Watney
Elizabeth
Elettine
Soo
Warren St
A. Slocum Offers Free Bottles For Lung Remedies
A. Slocum, noted chemist of New York, announces a chance to obtain three free bottles of his new remedy for consumption and all lung troubles by writing with name and address to 98 Pine Street, New York. He claims permanent cures and urges readers to respond promptly, noting extensive testimonials and duty to suffering humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Slocum
Generis
Hovcre
TA Sloeun
M.C
New York
Alara Rco I
Hopelee Cass
Luis
Slocum
Pine Street
Talled Grate Ibis Delicious Nourishing Drink Replaces Coffee
An advertisement promotes a grain based beverage as a healthy coffee substitute. It claims to aid digestion, strengthen nerves, and be suitable for children and adults. Sold by grocers, priced around 15 and 250 units.
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Aves Tarra
Mert Patera
Cretary
Frances
Adm
Aloty
Bruako J. Footy
Sunin Tilling Wonka
Alive
Vite Problemy
Nicholson Tehiry
Caste Mertiy
Adrlrn
Sidebothan
BJ. Southworth
Jobo Booth
Carnehoe
Mendy UH
Prat
Mitey Webster
J. W. Ewing
Ann Arbor
Adelphic Public
Gratiot County
Epworth Sea Union
Alina
Bangor
Ivah Aldrich
Gertrude Reid
Mae Burgess
Gertrude Greig
David Woodward
Wayland
Bert Woodward
Woman's Club
James Mitchell
Arthur Cuarothers
Rucorp
Ubas
DePlanty
Detroit Journal
C.K Payne
Cambridge
Paynn
Chas
Hutchings
Prensa
West Tursday
Woman's Foreign Missionary Soclty
The
Presbyterian Church
Pressleci
Ballke
Trapp
Suydam
Mitchell
Mee Lo A
Ely
A.W. Brock
New England States
Brock
Collye
Sapt. Ely
Tvanwhile
United States
Spain
United States Naval Yard
Navy
Winchester Artis
Sith
Dusenbery
Dr. Soudam
II Eriti
Kenry
Canl
Pringle
Chicago
Kilgore
Laverne
Rock
Minnesota
J MH. McLea
Arconn
Toledo
Waray
Aiewdeon Haliver
Marien
Bivins & Rote
Mvins & Burien
Middaugh
St. Chas Grooms
W. W. Kinch
Notary Public and Insurance
Sifleway Mo
Hea
Va Beni
Sly
Elmaete Een
Dante Maret
Ali
Atraiiot
Kane
Leinek A
Sarhday
Sainte
Arpad
Wilimway
Eames Stuiel
Alforiidig Ie
UML
Y . Beyruekte
tDube
Telnet
Li Meegh & Metlnmren
Whdelel
Frehver Iutinontermitier
Ordine
Miettinen
Thelig Meriter
Maria Wieriion
Derry Wenry
Imrtie
Pieter Sheltie
Liking
Mintlaeimry
PiRou
Sirmunimadrinleo
Taeration
Miet
Ash
Phelps
Solo
Uality
Syrondest
Phelps & Bigelow Wind Mill Co
Witumacue
Ated Isoand Barkes
Cole
Opdyke & Co
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