This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1901
Page
4
Special despatch from Manila dated November 5 reveals a plot to massacre the American garrison at Moncada in Tarlac Province Luzon. The conspirators intended to set a house on fire and attack troops with bolos as they emerged, with several town officials implicated and measures being taken.
Officials urge strong post office performance this month to match last year’s high business and prove the revenue growth justifies free delivery. The inspector has not yet acted on the free delivery project, so the community must support the office to sustain the record.
The Junior League of the ME church will offer homemade candies for sale this evening in the church hall. A prepared program will be presented and everyone is invited to attend.
The page includes an advertisement promoting Smiths Sure Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee. J A Cunningham attends to Havre business. Grace M Allen speaks at Smouse s hall appealing to her community. Child actress Baby Abbott stars with the city show Lost to New York in a Thursday engagement.
Fragmentary item notes Singer Sewing Machines, possibly a trade label or catalog snippet. Readers see unclear branding and unclear date or model references. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable from the readable text.
Rev. A J Wheeler author lecturer and traveler will speak November 16 18 in the opera house to raise funds for a free boys school at Craigeclare New York. Friday is free Saturday evening a collection then Sabbath free Monday a small admission. Wheeler uses a double dissolving stereopticon for illustrated talks with topics What are you going to do about it Abroad with a Live Yankee. Also a local accident report: Miss Powell wounded by a nail in Forkland Virginia treated with Chamberlains Pain Balm which eased pain in minutes and let her wear a shoe in three days.
The Ladies' Home Journal launches a monthly page titled The Journal's Amusing Series. It will feature a main puzzle image where one small picture represents a state or historical figure. Readers guess the solution for rewards, with contributions from noted artists nationwide.
Advance sale for Lost in New York draws strong demand. Tickets available at Carris east side drug store.
The Journal notes Miss Jessie Crooks arriving from Mt. Pleasant visiting Miss Axte Lute and friends and attending a P EO society reception with gentlemen guests. It recalls a 10 cent bowling alley, and reports Rev. Adams and Rev. Grothe and Rev. Jacobsmeier traveling to Houghton Iowa for church installation work. Charles Robinson of Brighton visited the city for court business.
Official dispatch reports Coillard's squadron arriving at the island of Mitylene and taking control of three principal ports. The move marks a significant naval assertion in the region.
Cincinnati detectives report burglars shattered the Duhme Jewelry Co window and carried off diamonds valued at twenty thousand dollars. The crime occurred today, leaving the city seeking clues to identify the thieves and recover the jewelry.
The report notes a calm in Washington during the ongoing election while New York City experiences a noticeable political struggle. The Journal will relay bulletins on New York and Pennsylvania results as telegraph offices stay open tonight.
An amateur shooting tournament is scheduled for Wellman on November 6 with American shooting rules and substantial prizes. Organizers expect strong interest and a popular event.
The What I Can society will meet this evening with Mrs. Fk. F Lilley instead of this afternoon as stated in last night's paper.
The Journal reports the office will employ a few cords of wood to power operations tied to the subscription process.
Members of the A M E church will host a Thanksgiving Day dinner at Armory Hall to benefit the church. The plan promises a glorious meal and hopes for strong patronage. Dinner is twenty five cents.
The clever actress and vocalist Nettie DeCoursey appears with Lost in New York at the Graham on Thursday evening. The show promises musical numbers and theatrical charm in a lively city venue.
"Last winter an infant child of mine had croup in a violet form" says Rider John W. Rogers of Filiey Mo. "I waved her a few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the danger passed and the child recovered." This remedy not only cures croup but given early will prevent it. It contains no opium and may be given to a baby as confidently as to an adult. For sale by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
WANTS LOST FOUND To Rent A furnished room bright and snowy furnace heat Inquire at the JOURNAL 17uf Found M W A badge on Sig ourney road Inquire at this office For Rent Room in top flat of the west side of the Rookery tt
Three farms offered at 60 dollars per acre or 865 dollars per acre with location near Cotter Ainsworth and Marion township. Two hundred plus acres feature barns, windmill, school access and five year old buildings. Terms include one third cash and rest on long time at five percent interest with standard payments on interest days.
Local ad highlights grocery specials including Real Goodness products at 5c and 4c, Pancake Flour at 10¢ per package, and Canadian Maple Syrup offered at $1.25 per gallon. Limited quantities noted.
Despite scarcity we offer Northern Potatoes at $1 per bushel. Fine white mealy potatoes suitable for cooking, plus an exceptionally good Sweet Potato at $1.00. Interested buyers urged to respond.
An old advertisement extols fresh taste and preserved quality of canned foods. It lists string beans, kidney beans, romaine, peaches, apples, raspberries, strawberries, crabapples, lima beans and succotash with assorted prices such as 10 15 25 and 20 cents, highlighting seductive value.
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a thorough cure for coughs bronchitis and lung bleeding with no alcohol opium or narcotics. It claims success when other doctors fail and includes a testimonial from BP Skjod of Danewood Minnesota.
Will locate you on farms as you wish and take pleasure in showing available properties at prices to suit the purchaser.
An insurance ad promotes property protection with coverage through first-class companies. It invites readers to insure their property now.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.