28 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR of a railroad timetable shows directions and routes with scattered station jargon. It mentions northbound and southbound movements, a list of place names, and times around 108 p. m. in Los Angeles area. The text is garbled but indicates travel schedules and locomotive headings.
An excerpt from a speech before Merc and Mapulacintere highlights historical ties between Mexico and the United States, praising cooperation against French imperialism and the Monton doctrine. The piece also notes a New York volume offering entry to 450 prominent families for $1,000 each, plus other biographical works. James W. Brown was acquitted in Alturas for Martin Wilroo’s murder, with new charges leading to re-arrest and a costly, contentious Modoc county trial raising public concern over taxpayer costs.
General Bell extols the civilizing influence of American women in the Philippines as Governor Taft lauds native volunteers’ capabilities. The archipelago’s unhappy conditions are framed by officials as stemming from men, reflecting broader colonial attitudes and justifications of rule.
Experts bar discover microbes in the capitol at Washington. The finding underscores the need for fumigation, a scientist argues, though the evidence appears obvious.
General De Wet is described as very provocative as reports indicate he provoked the British during ongoing hostilities. The dispatch notes tense exchanges and mounting pressure on colonial forces amid the conflict.
Fragmentary text references trapping someone, a Count Boni do Canteliace, the Gould family, a British government home sale, and a potential profit of 220000 on a single unit of 850000, implying a brisk housing trade and profits.
Readable fragments mention a damaged store or crime scene and scattered figures. No coherent event, names, or places can be determined.
A fragmented notice touts a health product called Dr. King’s New Life Filma promoting relief from headaches stomach and liver troubles. It claims benefits for vitality and invigoration, urging readers to try the remedy for 2c at Maze’s drugstore.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for disordered liver and kidney issues and weak nerves. It claims the remedy strengthens the nerves, builds up the system, and restores health after illnesses, offering 50 cents per bottle through E.B. Muza.
An advertisement cites a case of a chubby boy recovering from pneumonia after doctor treatment, praising Ely’s Cream Balm and other remedies. It promises relief for catarrh and hay fever and offers trial bottles and family size requests. The notices credit Ely Bros of New York and include customer endorsements and ordering details from 1901.
The sale, authorized by a Superior Court order of February 1909, targets the estate of Adeline Bel and others. It covers land in Yianislaur County with the southeast quarter and surrounding sections in township 9 south range 12 west, including the southwest corner of the quarter. The auction occurs in front of the courthouse with sale terms and costs to be paid by the purchaser.
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