07 Sep 1895
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1895
Page
1
Central Station Des Moines Iowa reports week mean temperature slightly above normal and ample rainfall statewide with some local flood damage. Late corn and potato ripening favors harvest with early planted crops ready. pasturage and meadows show marked improvement and a potential second hay crop. Soil conditions ready for plowing and more land to be turned.
The article notes a bright comet approaching perihelion on October 5. It may be naked eye only briefly, currently visible only through a telescope, and could blaze brightly before its closest approach. Citizens are advised to look to the skies as October 5 nears.
A train loaded with choice Scranton coal including nut range and egg coal travels toward Shields & Dawson yards for unloading.
In a four inning affair Washington defeated Brighton with a four run first inning highlighted by Davis and Schaper scoring on errors and hits. Sage captained Washington delivering solid defense behind the plate as Alberson, Nicola and Deutschman contributed key hits. The game ended after Ingham was ruled out at home on a close play, prompting Brighton to pack up and depart the grounds.
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