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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1904
Page
4
The Methodist church services grow in interest with Miss Durham singing a moving hymn on the value of a soul. Eleven youths pledged to better lives as the evening focused on the question of gain versus the soul and eternity.
In New York a select viewing reveals Diamond Rooms where only buyers seeking ten thousand dollars or more may glimpse the showcased jewel sets. The event targets high end buyers and highlights luxury wares amid exclusive atmosphere.
The New York Press notes that in Dik New York jewelers shops smaller gems stay in showcases while larger buys like a diamond necklace with pearl pendant range from 40 000 to 850 000 are shown in a private parlor. Sales during holidays can reach three or four daily deals from 12 000 to 30 000 in value.
A Chicago Record Herald article contrasts modern Toledo blades with the ancient Moorish steel praised for elasticity. It notes the old secret methods, famed makers like Julian del Rei and Morrio, and the rarity of pre sixteenth century swords, with ciphers marking each armorer and rival guilds protecting tempering secrets.
Chicago suffers through a brutal cold snap with temperatures plummeting to 15 below. Dozens are destitute and ill as police aid food, fuel, and shelter needs. several deaths reported from exposure. medics treat frostbite and cold related injuries while transit workers and households face freezing conditions.
A fire in Traights Run near Wittsburg burned two people to death. Firemen search the ruins for a third body, believed to be present.
A blaze wiped out the car barns of the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company at McLean Place. Fifteen cars burned. the loss is valued at $60,000.
A droll diary entry recounts a milliner demanding payment and the author’s reply. The narrator reflects on class tension and advises the milliner to cultivate poise, noting she wasn’t unkind but felt duty to chide.
Prof Lytle's Academy team meets Davenport High Alumni at the Commercial Club gym at 8 30 with a 15 minute curtain raiser by Club seniors and juniors. Davenport led by Marie Stewart is praised for a splendid game while the host squad aims for another strong showing and a stout defense against Mundmouth's experienced squad.
Roy Stichter departed this afternoon from the east side restaurant aboard the Milwaukee bound for Muscatine. H. and McCollum and W. Cherry Holmes sent a carload of fine mules to St Louis today over the C B Q line.
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