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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
2
Sergeant M. E. McFarland describes a thrilling encounter with big waves during service in Samar. He says the weather is warm and the danger may be easing, and his regiment is expected to be sent home to the United States soon.
A clipped reference notes Sergt McFarland writing about a telephone follow-up. The brief item hints at military correspondence and communication practices, with no further details available.
A long, mixed report compares brick paving and asphalt costs in Des Moines, Sioux City, Ottumwa, Council Bluffs, Burlington, Keokuk, Mason City, and other towns. It notes recent shipboard danger near Calbayog, a rumor of port reopening, and updates from Manila including unit commands and health remedies.
Des Moines correspondence notes the Wilson bill to make music compulsory in public schools was killed in committee. Critics say current teaching methods ruin many children's voices rather than develop talent, expressing regret at the shelving of the proposal.
Feb 7 notes from Camden mention S R Stone returning to Chicago, Miss Allie Brockway visiting Washington, Mrs Fannie Rowan called to Westboro for urgent family illness, Mrs Maggie Compton visiting Washington, and Will Kearney injured by a mule with forehead cut and improving. Health column endorses Cham berlain s Cough Remedy for coughs colds and croup with domestic use testimony and local pharmacy sales.
For the Annual State Meeting of the Odd Fellows Department O council Partriarchs Militant 1 O F at Marshalltown Iowa February 20 21 1902 the Iowa Central RR will sell excursion tickets at rate of fare and one third from all points in Iowa. For full information call on local agent or address Gro S ae GP T A Marshalston ows.
A famous doctor scientist Dr James W Kidd announces a free Elixir of Life that cures any disease. He claims it restores health, eliminates pain, and reawakens old vitality, sending remedies to any sufferer without cost to demonstrate effectiveness.
Charles E. Cummings sues to quiet title to the east half of the northwest quarter and northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 35 in township 77 north range 6 west, alleging over twenty years of adverse possession by him and his grantors. The petition lists numerous named defendants and unknown claimants, asserts their interests are barred by prescription, and seeks correction of deeds and other relief. The matter is set for the March 1902 term with publication ordered in The Evening Journal.
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