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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1898

Page

8

Alma College Notes Include Lectures and Games

Miss Maui Bishop visits Riverdale. B S Bates named valedictorian. W L Hood preaches at Gerber school. Prof Geo E Fellows of Chicago University tours campus to discuss Alma College and university ties. A baseball game with Edmore was canceled due to the pitcher’s mother’s death. Several faculty, students and visitors are listed with travels, church visits, and athletic events. Y M C A and Y W A plan talks with Rev A S Hoyt for commencement week addresses.

Maui Bishop H. H. Darby Riverdale B.S. Bates W. L. Hood Saginaw Gerber Geo. E. Fellows Chicago University Alma College Edmore A.D. Smith Divina A. W. Wright Jerrine Valentine Jerrine Valentine, Miss Simpson Left Last Saturday For Beaverton Canada Scotland Laura Sherman Island Lake Dakota the Athletic Association W. Sidebotham W. F. Knox J.B. Stevens Mertha Peters Y. M W.O. A Hoyt Auburn Theological Seminary P. Knowles Auburn Athletic Association Saginaw Valley steCato Fred Mollerton McCabe Messrs Brooke Sidebotham Kisaese Princeton Theological Seminary Princeton Seminary Kinase McCormick Seminary Chicao Tast Istic Bnt Gam Mt. Pleasant U of Mat Ann Arbor Alautein M. A. GC LA of Saginawar Christian Church Tthaca Sanday

Local notices and social events fill town happenings

Mrs D W Adams travels to Grand Rapids due to sister Edna Rowell’s illness. Mrs James Searing visits W A Bahlke with daughter Lana. A church social at Mrs Brooke’s hosts refreshments. Local repairs, stage productions, and slated talks fill the week with Epworth League meetings and Breckenridge gathering. Thunderstorm damage to Louis Hall reported, no insurance. Biving Rhodes expands drug store, Elm Rapids ties, Opera House remodeling, and a Toledo excursion for Lake Erie Park opening. Foley’s Cure promoted for bowel complaints.

D. W. Adams Grand Rapids Edna Rowell James Searing W. A. Bahlke Lana Brooke Tay H. Chisholm Breckenridge Epworth League Hible C. EB Pattyjohn E. Society of the Presbyterian Church Briske D.C Patnson Candy Co P. Story James A. Stuttz College Cedar Aves Stuttz Biary E. T. Edwards Angel House Prof T. Bath Glasson Manis Odd Fellows Northern Michigan Caple & Hall Wheeler Lafayette Emerson Bethany Carrel Geo. Hautchinson Herr Louis Hall

Secret remedy claims to cure liver and skin issues

An advertisement touts Dr J H Mclean's Liver and Kidney Hall as a beauty aid that heals complexion problems caused by a diseased liver. It promises a rosy skin tone and relief from bad breath and stomach wind for $1 a bottle, marketed through a local supplier.

Indies J. H. Mclean Ss Wees

Claws of Alinw iy Comeell Trustees Meeting Notes

Minutes from a regular trustees meeting report numerous items. Attendees include Haewbahr Witdan Pol dt Wal any Beokoer Dean Hannah and President uhce with motions on electrical work cemetery planning and water board issues. Several committee reports reference repairs, fund allocations, and approval of plan details with various names and positions cited.

Haewbahr Witdan Pol Dt Walany Beokoer Dean Hannah Uhce Hoop Kentiel Foord Coreen Thorpeun Gro Abbott Louias D. Cuvee & Wiley, FP Diillans Wits Samuel Tay Lighiwaten Water Board Arboriki Wits Spuaney Jay Uplietendl Rowan Greeley M Haleour Opie Pullavky aneLiAtr Irodeee Ai Ordinaire Riguimlinn Fhe Movie AG Coleste Oil Tralie Elie Mert

Allen's Foot-fase advertisement in broken misprint

An ad promotes Allen's Foot-fase and Allen's Pont-Tase powder claims to ease swollen feet tight shoes and corns. It promises relief from sweating feet and callouses with a trial package and provides a nonstandard address and misspelled company names.

Allen Elo Torede Lu Rey

Graft Drink Sold for Family Use Across Grocers

A tonic named Graft is marketed to improve digestion and nerve strength for both children and adults. Promoters claim it aids digestion, calms nerves, and offers health benefits with modest cost. It is advertised as suitable for everyday consumption.

A New Triumph by T A Slocum Discoveries Offer Free Bottles

Promises a universal cure for consumption and throat and lung diseases from New York chemist T A Slocum M C, claiming his new system cures wasting diseases. He offers three free bottles to afflicted readers who mail address details, urging immediate action and noting testimonials from worldwide labs and patients.

T.A. Slocum Ghent T.A Slocan M. C New York City Alain T. A. Slocum Pine Street New York

Unfortunate People and the Quack Kidney Cure Claim

The text denounces Votey's Kidney Cure as a fraudulent remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. It asserts the remedy is advertised without guarantee and warns readers about preexisting prejudice against such treatments, mentioning Theos & Ravens.

Votey Theos & Ravens

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