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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1901
Page
8
Mrs Albertson returns from Chicago. A Hallowe en party is planned in the ladies hall tonight. A dorm fire caused excitement among co eds confined inside. New rule requires Monday church attendance reporting. A skeleton in a tree bears I didn t go to church. Several students have been missing from classes and remain unidentified.
An old advertisement extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a remedy for overwork fatigue and nervous strain. It cites testimonials from users including Mr Clelen of Ahmad Michigan praising renewed strength and alertness after use, with the standard dealer and signature claims prominent.
School notes report students returning, a half holiday, and a first Literary Society meeting. Football rivalry with Owosso on campus next Saturday is highlighted as two strong champions. A county temperance meeting and open vote on liquor prohibition are announced for April 7 with plans for campaigns and speeches at Ithaca. Local ads offer photo cabinet prices.
In chapel last week it was announced that a new athletic field would be completed before snow. Grading starts on the Campos behind the present ground. Plans by Quosh Allen of Ivar include a quarter mile track with a 1 foot back and 20 foot stretch, 120 yard straight sprint, a gridiron, baseball diamond, two tennis courts, and a grand stand. The field is a gift from G. A. Davis of Saginaw and will be named after him.
Silas Farmer, noted Detroit and Michigan authority, issues a new indispensable work on Michigan. The 810 page volume includes county maps with townships and sections, plus a cloth backed state map showing towns, railroads and interurban lines. Agent positions sought and price listed at 100 dollars. Also a brief note touts Allen's Long Balm for throat and sore range relief.
A series of special meetings is in progress at the United Brethren church with preaching every evening at 7:40 until further notice. All are invited to attend. Also a notice states no person may harbor or trust Marguerite Wright after a given date. the writer will not be responsible for any debts she incurs. Usual services at the M.E. church on Sunday with morning sermon Heroic Christianity and evening topics A New Thing in Horticulture Grapes from Thorns and Figs from Thistles. The Bay View Circle will meet with Mrs. C. L. Delavan on Wednesday. Examiner H A Chapin of the State Insurance Department toured the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co books in St Johns noting acceptable records and low assessment rates. he was pleased with the company’s health.
An old time medical note advises that a cold can strike anywhere and cause pain in the body. It recommends Perry Davis Painkiller in warm sweetened water at the first sign of a cramp for immediate relief priced 26 and 40 cents.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds and bronchial troubles claiming it can arrest consumption in early stages and heal lungs and bronchial tubes while urging readers to obtain Green's special Almanac.
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