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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
7
Alma College hosted a mixed reception last Friday as new and returning students enjoyed a guided tour, playful games, and a torchlight serenade from Pioneer Hall. The evening featured light refreshments and playful demonstrations by Dr Cary-All, ending with plans for next Friday's mixed-event reception.
Instructional notices indicate individual study possible at any time across the School of Music Vocal and Instrument, the School of Art China Water Color and Oil Painting, and the Commercial School with flexible start dates and pay terms.
A fragmentary testimonial page extols Buckley Arjon Salve and Colery King tonic amid claims of curing sore feet boils piles and general disorders. Notes praise from W Stone of East Pola Maine and Mrs Davison of San Jose California, with slogans about guaranteed remedies and hospital-like benefits.
A scrambled clipping notes upcoming rail fare for a trip to Ann Arbor and mentions a Desiol Ryan area coachman. It hints at a September 20 date and urges readers to watch the paper for fall details and to plan visits to an old Ohio home.
YMCA held a Friday stag reception marked by high energy and humor. Faculty joined the fellows, boxing with sacks, and a lively serenade of sports, religion, and culture. A series of speeches followed before a vibrant night parade and townwide merriment ended with a playful jailhouse humor.
Campus notes recount quirky campus events and growing pains at Pioneer Hall. Fresh fellows stumble through chapel antics while the Almanian warns against subscription money. Updates highlight new gym apparatus, tennis courts, and planned improvements aiming for top state college grounds.
Otto Sanderhoff starts a new heating and plumbing installation at Prof. Noveation’s West Center home while Sanderhoff also handles Mrs. Rudolph Walthers River Avenns furnace. Clare Nelson funds his own home’s upgrades. The Danes building on Superior gets a new paint coat. Wilbur’s Pine River street house repainted. Bansill & Swigart sell H. L. Humphrey’s East Superior residence to M. A. Stair. Capte Hardware secures contract for Dr Pringle’s State street house heating and plumbing.
A county Sunday school secretary urges Gratiot County superintendents to return statistic report forms for the state Sunday school treasurer. Many have sent blanks already. others are delaying. Those who have not received blanks should email or send their names promptly.
The court appointed Mary E Campbell guardian of Hattie Campbell and heard administrator appointments for James Swain William D Puller and Chas A Seramilin. Hearings on final accounts in Glenn Raney and Fred Thompson estates proceeded. Freeman Crowell named guardian of Alice Stanton. heir determination for James H Lawrence set for October 12.
West Arcada notes the Arcada Farmers Club will dine at Meadow Gold on September 24 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith. Program includes song, recitations by Bailey Fuller Latimer and Snyder, with readings by Mrs. Hainlyne and the Trish duo. Attendees urged to come early and bring questions. A Detroit state fair mention follows about leprosy cure progress.
Enthusiasts can view the Detroit Tigers in action via affordable excursions to Detroit and Philadelphia via Ann Arbor railroad and Grand Trunk Ry on Sunday September 27. Special trains depart Alma at 7 45 a m and Detroit Brash Street depot at 5 0 p m. Fare details shown, with a note of local endorsements.
A terse aphorism argues that protecting a minority can oppress the majority and urges a duty to let others live as equals. The speaker warns against overreach when safeguarding the vulnerable, stressing balance and shared humanity.
A seller guarantees the remedy for piles by Dr Colwell. Patrons are promised satisfaction or a full refund of the purchase price if the cure fails, with a promise of repayment by Chas Rhoades. The message emphasizes the guaranty as proof of efficacy.
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