Fragmented Editorial Snippets and Anecdotes From 19th Century Newspaper
The passage compiles stray quotes and remarks on politics, law, society, and personal tragedy. It references Wilson and a Washington Iowa Democrat, legal rhetoric by lawyers, libel risks for journalists, a feeble woman sent to an asylum, and a family telegram about a Canada trip with urgent clothing needs.
Telegrams Bring News of Calamity to Front Door
Telegrams arrive infrequently in some families and a messenger boy at the front door signals dire news. A particular family received one such telegram, suggesting grave event or loss.
Little Boy Run Over by Auto Near Hudson School
Eight year old Albert Timmer son of Mr and Mrs Dick Timmer died after being struck by a car driven by Mr Johnson near Hudson at a school house one mile west and a half mile south during noon play. His skull was fractured and he never regained consciousness despite Dr Jordan’s arrival. The incident injured the driver’s daughter as well.
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