when was it was first sold?
1879.
Street newspaper
 journalism scholar Norma Fay Green has cited "The War Cry", created by the Salvation Army in London in 1879, as an early form of "dissident, underground, alternative publication". "The War Cry" was sold by Salvation Army officers and the working poor to draw people's attention to the poor living conditions of these individuals
in which countries are street newspapers popular? Germany and Sweden. what information do such newspapers contain? Issues regarding homelessness and poverty, information on policy changes and  advocate for the homeless and poor.
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Street newspaper [SEP] Historical foundations
Although the modern street newspaper began with the 1989 publication of "Street News" in New York City, and the Street Sheet in San Francisco, 1989, newspapers sold by the poor and homeless to generate income and to bring attention to social problems date back to the late 19th century; journalism scholar Norma Fay Green has cited "The War Cry", created by the Salvation Army in London in 1879, as an early form of "dissident, underground, alternative publication". "The War Cry" was sold by Salvation Army officers and the working poor to draw people's attention to the poor living conditions of these individuals.