Dr. Palmer To Go To The Philippines

DR. PALMER TO GO TO THE PHILIPPINES

  Dr. Fred W. Palmer, of Jackson, who is a recent graduate of the medical department of the university and who made such a fine record as a surgeon with Dr. Vaughan in the 33rd Michigan Volunteers in Cuba, has been offered the position as acting assistant surgeon with the pay of captain in the Philippines. The tender of the position comes direct from Surgeon-General Steberg who thus recognizes his qualifications Dr. Palmer has announced that he will accept it.