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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1936

Page

6

Exploring Iowa Territorial Press History in Its Early Papers

The article traces Iowa's territorial press from 1836 to statehood, noting editors and papers like the Du Buque Visitor, Western Adventurer, Iowa Territorial Gazette, Hawk-Eye and Iowa Patriot, and others. It highlights partisan loyalties, early publication struggles, and the rise of influential editors shaping local politics.

Iowa Territorial Press Dubuque John King United States Des Moines Land Company Montrose The Land Company Iowa Territorial Gazette Burlington Belmont Wisconsin James Clarke Clarke Iowa Territory Town State Gazette Gazette Black Hawk Purchase Iowa News Western Adventurer Territorial Gazette James G. Edwards Montrose “Western Adventurer Fort Madison Patriot Whigs Edwards Lowa Patriot Hawk-Eye Lowa Iowa Sun Davenport Rock Island A. Logan Logan Buffalo Buffalo Ensign Muscatine Bloomington Iowa City William Crum Iowa Standard Towa City Crum Bloomington Herald Herald John Mahin Lee County Lowa City Iowa Capitol Reporter Argus Marseh Iowa City “Press-Citizen Miners’ Express Sun and News Keokuk Keosangqua Keokuk “Gate City Des Moines Valley Union

Jury Heals Hearts Amid Mountaineering Woes

A softer note surfaces as a jury scene helps mend a broken heart amid mounting challenges in the rugged hills. The piece blends humor with small town resilience and quiet resolve.

Pioneer Journalism and Territorial Newspapers

The piece reflects on Iowa territory history and the role of newspapers in politics and culture. It notes westward trails, commercial growth, transport, culture, and debates over slavery and temperance, highlighting newspapers’ integral part in territorial life and suggesting map and print shop activities.

Commonwealth of Iowa Pioneer Journalisim

Notice of Sale of Bonds Riverside School District

On December 23, 1886 at 2 30 P M at Riverside Town Hall Iowa the Independent School District Riverside Washington County will offer for sale 12000 School Building Bonds maturing annually 1000 on November 1 from 1928 to 1949 inclusive. Bids judged on interest rate not more than percent per annum with preference to par and accrued interest or better. Chapman Cutler Chicago to provide bonds and opinion.

Riverside Washington County Iowa Independent School District Chapman & Cutler Chicago Illinois Board of

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