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27 Apr 1894
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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1894
Page
1
Contemporary press critique on the Journal's timeliness
A 1894 critique ridicules a rival paper described as a contemporary yet behind the times. It praises the JOURNAL for living in an advanced age and delivering lively, timely content while condemning stale, recycled news and weak editorials.
Cash Grocers Advertises Low Grocery Prices
The store promotes low prices on a range of groceries including Chase and Sanborn coffees World Fair winners Minnesota and Kansas flour teas canned and dried fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase & Sanborn
Minnesota
Kansas
Flour Prices Rise Noted in Local Markets
Local shoppers report higher flour prices across stores. Retailers cite tighter grain supply and transportation costs as key factors driving the increase. Public demand remains steady as households adjust budgets.
Undefined OCR Snippet Recounts No Clear Event
Fragmentary text shows scattered alphanumeric code without coherent names places dates or actions. Readable facts are insufficient to determine a concrete event or subject for a proper newspaper card.
Train Runs Over Two Babies in Des Moines
Two infants were struck by a Rock Island train in western Des Moines. The railroad company faced damages claims for negligence and failure to stop. The case hinged on the train’s speed and city ordinance limits, with the Supreme Court ruling the children trespassers and the ordinance not applicable within annexed city areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rock Island
Supreme Court
Subscriptions and advertising collections due monthly
The JOURNAL owners announce monthly collections on the 15th for both subscriptions and advertising unless special arrangements exist.
Not in This Case Poker Confession Amid Domestic Talk
Des Moines report notes a domestic exchange over poker at night with a husband admitting a few hands and winnings to buy a new bonnet. Weather forecast follows: local showers Friday or Friday night, then fair and cooler Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pleasant
John
Des Moines
Axe mishap leaves man with facial injuries
Yesterday afternoon Alex Loughridge was splitting wood beneath a clothes line when his axe caught the line. He sustained a black eye and a gash across the bridge of the nose and above the right eye. The incident could have been worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Loughridge
Special B. F. & N. W. Train To Burlington May 4
The B and N W runs a special train to Burlington Friday May 4 to accommodate Ringling Bros circus. Depart here at 8 45 am, reach Burlington at noon. Return from Burlington at 5 pm, arrive Washington at 8 pm. One fare for round trip. Tickets valid return May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Washington
Iowa Improved Farms Offered on Easy Terms
Advertises best bargains with improved Iowa farms on simple terms and mentions choice, well improved properties available for buyers seeking affordable agricultural parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa City to Host State Firemen's Tournament in June
Iowa City prepares for the State Firemen's Tournament starting June 19, with four days of activities and extensive local arrangements noted. The article also mentions women voters in Iowa and Kansas election-law debates, plus a 75th anniversary for Des Moines’ Odd Fellows and a humorous ad for Japanese Liver Pellets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Kansas
Iowa City
Odd Fellows
Des Moines
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