WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
Ratification of the Prohibition amendment...
Item #684949
January 18, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1919
* re. Prohibition (no beer, liquor) wins
* 18th Amendment ratification
* 3/4 of the states needed is met
The front page has a one column heading: PROHIBITION ISSUE UNDER LEGAL FIRE" with subheads. (see) Second report coverage on the ratification of the 18th amendment to the Constitution & causing Prohibition to take effect the next ... See More
Large diamond found in mine....
Item #568599
January 20, 1919
CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, January 20, 1919
* Large diamond found of South African mine
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"DIAMOND LARGE AS EGG FOUND IN AFRICAN MINE" "It Is Soft Blue White and Weighs 388 1/4 Carats" "AMONG THE GREATEST" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day including period advertising. Light browning wit... See More
Early nicotine study...
Item #553126
January 27, 1919
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 27, 1919 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3:
* NICOTINE DECLARED TO BE SLOW POISON
* Specially Harmful To Young Men Is The Cigarette
* Length of Days of the Smoker Shortened 8 1/2 to 10 Years
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with ... See More
Nat Goodwin's death report - famed actor and comedian...
Item #672987
January 31, 1919
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Jan. 31, 1919 The front page has a report headed: "NAT GOODWIN THE FAMOUS COMEDIAN DEAD - Given Chloroform Linament Accidentally by an Attendant and Failed to Stand the Shock". This tells of the tragic death of famed actor and comedian, Nathaniel Goodwin. See images for details.
Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day... See More
Printed on board the ship that transported the President...
Item #564237
February 18, 1919
THE HATCHET, "Published On The High Seas", February 18, 1919
* U.S.S. "George Washington"
This is an interesting little newspaper printed on board the U.S.S. "George Washington".
As noted at the top of page 2: "A Daily Newspaper With The President Homeward Bound ", this ship carried President Woodrow Wilson across the Atlantic fo... See More
Printed on board the ship that transported the President...
Item #585880
February 21, 1919
THE HATCHET, "Published On The High Seas", February 21, 1919
* Ship's newspaper : carried President Woodrow Wilson to Europe & back
* Rare
This is an interesting little newspaper printed on board the U.S.S. "George Washington". As noted at the top of page 2: "A Daily Newspaper With The President Homeward Bound ", this ship carried President Woodro... See More
Printed on board the ship that transported the President...
Item #569758
February 22, 1919
THE HATCHET, "Published On The High Seas", February 22, 1919
* Ship's newspaper : carried President Woodrow Wilson to Europe & back
* quite rare
This is an interesting little newspaper printed on board the U.S.S. "George Washington". As noted at the top of page 2: "A Daily Newspaper With The President Homeward Bound ", this ship carried President Woodro... See More
1919 Uhrichsville, Ohio...
Item #698168
February 28, 1919
THE EVENING CHRONICLE, Uhrichsville, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1919
* Tuscarawas County
Mostly local news and advertisements of the day. Over a 100 years old.
Six pages, 4 folds with some wear, generally good.,
North Texas tornadoes disaster...
Item #581344
April 10, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, April 10, 1919
* Bonham, Trenton, Mission & more - TX Texas
* Tornadoes disaster
This 18 page newspaper has a very nice seven column headline on the front page: "82 LIVES TAKEN BY STORM" with subheads that include: "Texas Is Swept, Also Arkansas And Oklahoma" and more. This tells of the deadly tornadoes that struck many Nor... See More
1919 Paris Peace Conference...
Item #676582
May 08, 1919
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 8, 1919
* World War I armistice period
* Paris Peace Conference
The front page has a nice banner headline: "READ TREATY; 4 PROTESTS" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally good. Should be handled with care.
wikipedia notes: The Paris Peace Conferenc... See More
Sir Barton, Triple Crown winner...
Item #700739
May 10, 1919
THE WORLD, New York City, May 10, 1919
* 1st winner of the American Triple Crown
* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 18: "Eternal Slight Favorite for the Kentucky Derby" with subhead: "Billy Kelly and Sir Barton, the Ross Entry..." and list of horses entered into the great race. This would be the 1st of 3 historic wi... See More
Early U.S. Navy dirigibles....
Item #571723
May 15, 1919
THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, May 15, 1919
* United States Navy
* Airships - dirigibles
This 28 page newspaper has a very nice two line banner headline on the front page: "NC-1 AND NC-3 READY TO START NC-4 AT HALIFAX; C-5 ON WAY" with lengthy subheads and relate photo. (see)
Tells of the attempts of crossing the Atlantic Ocean by United States Navy dirigi... See More
Babe Ruth 1st career grand slam HR...
Item #594211
May 21, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 21, 1919
* Babe Ruth 1st grand slam HR
* Boston Red Sox
* MLB baseball
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines near the bottom of page 18 (sport's section): "RUTH WINS FOR RED SOX" "Home Run with Bases Filled Beats Browns by 6 to 4" with box scores (see photos).
1st report coverage on Babe Ruth hit... See More
Douglas Starch Works explosion...
Item #554116
May 23, 1919
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, May 23, 1919
* Cedar Rapids, Iowa
* Douglas Starch Works explosion
This 14 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "20 KILLED IN IOWA EXPLOSION" with subheads. Other news of the day.
This issue has margin wear which causes loss of text in unrelated areas. Usual browning.... See More
Women's suffrage passed in Senate...
Item #601484
June 05, 1919
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 6, 1919
* Women's suffrage passed in Senate
* Women to vote in 1920 elections
The front page has one column headlines that include: "STATES EAGER TO BE FIRST FOR SUFFRAGE", "Race Seems to Be Between Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois and Michigan", "Marshall Signs The Amendment" and mo... See More
1st non-stop Transatlantic flight... John Alcock...
Item #596918
June 16, 1919
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 16, 1919
* 1st Non-stop Transatlantic airplane flight (historic)
* John Alcock & Arthur W. Brown
The front page has a banner headline: "LONDON CELEBRATES ACHIEVEMENT OF AIRMEN" with subheads that include: "Some Notable Features Of The First Non-Stop Trans-Atlantic Flight" and more (see photos).
This issue contains other news... See More
1st non-stop Transatlantic flight....
Item #583139
June 16, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, June 16, 1919
* 1st Non-stop Transatlantic airplane flight (historic)
* John Alcock & Arthur W. Brown
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "OLD NEPTUNE'S NOSE PUT OUT OF JOINT AS AIRMEN JOYRIDE ACROSS ATLANTIC" with subheads that include: "BRITISH FLYERS LAND IN IRELAND IN SIXTEEN HOURS FROM ST. JOHNS&... See More
Fight for prohibition.... drys winning...
Item #614450
June 19, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 19, 1919
* U.S. prohibition fight
* Drys winning
The front page has an article headed: "DRY REPEALER IS LOST IN SENATE" "Action Makes It Practically Certain United States Will Become Bone Dry on July 1--..."
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
1919 Scuttling of the German Fleet... WWI...
Item #594207
June 21, 1919
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigam, June 21, 1919
* Scuttling of the German Fleet (1st report)
* Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reuter
* Scapa Flow, Scotland
This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "GERMAN CREWS SINK INTERNED WARSHIPS" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the scuttling of the German Fleet by Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reu... See More
1919 War-time prohibition taking effect...
Item #702606
June 23, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 23, 1919
* War-time prohibition takes effect
The front page has a one column heading: "WETS DESPERATE IN PRESENT CRISIS" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on wartime prohibition act 1st taking effect.
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, good condition.
Fergus Falls, MN tornado... in 1919...
Item #581338
June 23, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, June 23, 1919
* Fergus Falls MN Minnesota tornado disaster
* 1st report
This 12 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "Toll of 200 Lives Taken by Tornado", with subheads that include: "Blocks Are Razed In Business Part Of Fergus Falls" and more. See photos for text.
Other news of the day with much on World ... See More
Women's Suffrage ratified in Massachusetts...
Item #588950
June 26, 1919
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 26, 1919
* Women's Suffrage - Woman
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "STATE LEGISLATURE RATIFIES WOMAN SUFFRAGE" and more (see photos). This contains coverage on the ratification of Women's Suffrage in the state of Massachusetts.
Other news of the day. Light brownin... See More
War-time prohibition taking effect in 1919....
Item #614093
June 27, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 27, 1919
* War-time prohibition taking effect
The front page has an article headed: "DRY LAW UPHELD IN COURT OF APPEALS" "Decision Announced in New York Dismisses the Preliminary Injunction Granted Brewers Against District Attorney"
Other news of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light browning, a few small margin tears, generally... See More
War-time prohibition taking effect in 1919....
Item #622693
June 30, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1919
* War-time prohibition taking effect (eve)
The front page has a one column heading: "WAR PROHIBITION REPEAL HANGS ON ATTORNEY GENERAL" with subheads. (see) Coverage on wartime prohibition act taking effect (eve).
Other news of the day. Complete in 28 pages, some brown toning, a little margin wear, generally good.... See More
Formal end of World War I....
Item #684332
July 11, 1919
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 11, 1919
* re. Treaty of Versailles ratification
* World War I - WWI ends
The front page has a banner headline: "POLK OPENS TRADE WITH GERMANY" with subhead. (see) Coverage on Germany recently ratifying the "Treaty of Versailles" which would formally end World War I.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, ... See More
Longview TX race riot...
Item #583310
July 14, 1919
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 14, 1919
* Longview TX race riot
* Gregg County, Texas
This 14 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "MARTIAL LAW IN LONG VIEW" and "Trouble Between Whites and Negroes Causes Gen. McDill to Issue Proclamation".
See photos for text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light brow... See More
Lusitania sinking case closed in 1919....
Item #583309
July 15, 1919
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 15, 1919
* re: Sinking of the Lusitania
* Cunard Line not liable
This 16 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page; "FINAL DECREE IN LUSITANIA CASE", "Federal Judge Decides Steamship Company Is Not Liable for Illegal Act of Germany", (See photos for text here)
Other news of the day throughout including sports ... See More
Wingfoot Air Express Crash of 1919....
Item #583313
July 22, 1919
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 22, 1919
* Wingfoot Air Express Crash
* Chicago, Illinois bank skylight
* Dirigible - airship - blimp
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TEN KILLED WHEN BALLOON EXPLODES", "Blazing Wreckage of Experimental Dirigible Carries Death and Injury Into Chicago Bank", "Disabled Air Mo... See More
Washington race riot of 1919....
Item #583356
July 23, 1919
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 23, 1919
* Red Summer of 1919
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headlines on the front page: "RACE RIOTING AGAIN RENEWED PRECAUTIONS PROVE UNAVAILING ONE KILLED ANOTHER WOUNDED". Coverage on the Washington D.C. race riot of 1919.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light browning, a little margin w... See More
1919 Airplane altitude record...
Item #583530
July 31, 1919
THE WORLD, New York City, July 31, 1919
* Early aviation record
* Curtiss Airplane
* Roland Rolhfs
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FLIES TO HEIGHT OF 30,700 FEET, NEW OFFICIAL RECORD", "Rohlfs Motor Chills at 25 Below Zero, and He Descends After Trying to Blanket Radiator With Cloth Cut From Cushion", "Leaves Control... See More
1919 Chicago Race Riot... Red Summer...
Item #670983
July 31, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1919
* Chicago race riot
* Red Summer of 1919
The front page has a nice banner headline: "6,000 TROOPS CALLED OUT IN CHICAGO TO CHECK NEW RIOTS; NEGROES FIRE AT SOLDIERS, ATTACK PASSING TRAINS; FOUR MORE LEAGUE OPPONENTS SEE WILSON ON CHANGES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Coverage on the Chicago Race Riot of 1919.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Andrew Carnegie death....
Item #537703
August 12, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, August 12, 1919
* Andrew Carnegie death
* 1st report
This 18 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "Andrew Carnegie Goes Way of All the Earth After Giving Millions" with subhead: "Famous Ironmaster and Philanthropist Dies of Pneumonia, After Brief Illness--His Life Story Remarkable .
Much more... See More
Henry Ford lawsuit....
Item #583086
August 15, 1919
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 15, 1919
* Henry Ford lawsuit
* Chicago Tribune
This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "JURY AWARDS FORD 6 CENTS, BOTH SIDES CLAIM VICTORY" and more with photo of Ford with caption: "Sued For $1,000,000; Got Six Cents". This tells of Henry Ford suing the Chicago Tribune fo... See More
Early Bobby Jones in 1919...
Item #567517
August 20, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia GA August 20, 1919 This 20 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 15: "'Bobby' Jones Defeats James S. Manion" with subheads that include: "Atlanta Boy Meets Robert Gardner In Second Round Today" and more.
This tells of a young Bobby Jones playing in the United States Amateur championship at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsbur... See More
Early Bobby Jones in 1919......
Item #567716
August 21, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, August 21, 1919
* Bobby Jones, amateur golfer
* Runner-up performance
* From his hometown newspaper (RARE)
This 20 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 14: "OUIMET DOWNS EVANS--JONES BEATS GARDNER" with subheads and related photos including Jones. (see)
Tells of a young Bobby Jones playing in the United States Amateur championsh... See More
Significant in Coca Cola history... The company is sold...
Item #680677
August 22, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, August 22, 1919
* Coca Cola goes public - very historic!
* Asa Candler - best publication to be had (very rare)
This issue features as a banner headline one of the more historic moments in the history of the Coca-Cola Company, when Asa Chandler, the man who bought the original formula from founder John Pemberton and propelled the company to national p
... See More
* Coca Cola goes public - very historic!
* Asa Candler - best publication to be had (very rare)
This issue features as a banner headline one of the more historic moments in the history of the Coca-Cola Company, when Asa Chandler, the man who bought the original formula from founder John Pemberton and propelled the company to national p
Man O' War wins at Belmont....
Item #583447
September 14, 1919
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 14, 1919
* Thoroughbred racehorse Man O' War
* Futurity Stakes - 5th major win
* Belmont Park, New York
This 36 page newspaper has a headline on page 15 that reads: "Man-o'War Takes Futurity Classic" with subheads that include: "MAN-O''-WAR WINS BIG FUTURITY" and more (see photos).
Other ne... See More
1919 Corpus Christi, Texas hurricane...
Item #581880
September 17, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, September 17, 1919
* Atlantic Gulf hurricane
* Corpus Christi, Texas
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "DEATH LIST MOUNTING FROM GULF HURRICANE; VAST PROPERTY LOSS" with subheads. (see) Tell of the 1st major hurricane to hit Corpus Christi, Texas.
Other news of the day including various adv... See More
Pittsburgh Steel riots...
Item #572395
September 22, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, September 22, 1919
* Steel strike
* Riots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "RIOTING BREAKS OUT ON EVE OF GREAT STEEL STRIKE" with subheads (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light browning with little margin wear, mostly along spine,... See More
Pittsburgh Steel riots...
Item #572072
September 24, 1919
THE NEW YORK WORLD, New York, September 24, 1919
* Steel strike of 1919
* Riots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This 28 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page: "STEEL STRIKE SHUTS MORE MILLS, DEADLOCK UNBROKEN; 4 NEW DEATHS, MANY WOUNDED, IN RIOTS WITH POLICE; SENATE BEGINS INQUIRY AT ONCE INTO CAUSE OF DISPUTE" with many subheads. (see)... See More
Chicago 'Black Sox': the entire 1919 World Series....
Item #697216
October 02, 1919
NEW YORK TIMES, a complete set of all 8 games of the infamous 1919 Major League Baseball World Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds, to become known as the "Black Sox" series due to the alleged corruption of the White Sox team to throw the series.
This set has dates October 2 through 10, a consecutive run of nine issues.
October 2: ftpg. column heads: "
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This set has dates October 2 through 10, a consecutive run of nine issues.
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The infamous "Black Sox" World Series...
Item #701366
October 04, 1919
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Penn., Oct. 4, 1919
* Chicago White (Black) Sox World Series
* Black Sox Scandal in process (day of game 4)
A front page has a two column heading: "TYPICAL BASEBALL WEATHER AGAIN FOR FOURTH GAME TODAY" with subheads and photos of two players. (see images) More in the sport's section with photos. These teams would play 5 more games before the end of ... See More
1919 Centralia massacre (Washington)...
Item #693984
November 12, 1919
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 12, 1919
* Centralia Massacre - Washington
* Armistice Day Riot - Conspiracy
* American Legion vs. IWW
* First Red Scare - anarchists
The front page has a nice banner headline: "REDS KILL 3 IN PARADE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related map on page 2.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
1919 Ville Platte LA dance hall fire disaster....
Item #588707
November 24, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1919
* Ville Platte, Louisiana
* Dance hall fire disaster (1st report)
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15 THAT INCLUDE: "25 KILLED, 15 HURT, IN DANCE HALL FIRE", "Many Mothers Give Their Lives to Save Babies in Ville-Platte, La.", "Passed Them Over Barrier" and more.
Other news sports and advertisement... See More
1919 Ville Platte LA dance hall fire disaster....
Item #650169
November 24, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1919
* Ville Platte, Louisiana
* Dance hall fire disaster (1st report)
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "25 KILLED, 15 HURT, IN DANCE HALL FIRE" with subheads. (see)
Other news sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Pancho Villa Captured ?...
Item #581342
December 04, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, December 4, 1919 This 20 page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "Rumored Capture Of Francisco Villa Not Confirmed" with subheads that include: "Bandit Chieftain Reported Captive Of His Own Men" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little spine wear, otherwise ... See More
1920 Parnell Bridge Ambush... Cork, Ireland...
Item #697361
January 05, 1920
THE DAY, New London., Conn., Jan. 5, 1920
* Parnell Bridge Ambush - Cork, Ireland
* Irish War of Independence - IRA vs. RIC
* United States prohibition upheld
The front page has a one column heading: "FRESH SERIES OF IRISH OUTBREAKS" (see images)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
Babe Ruth is sold to the Yankees...
Item #694850
January 06, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Jan. 6, 1920
* Babe Ruth sold to New York Yankees
* Historic baseball report
The top of the sports page (pg. 11) has one of the more notable reports in the history of Major League Baseball, the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.
The 2 column heading reads: "Babe Ruth Goes To Yankees" with subhead: "BABE RUTH SOLD TO YANKEES&quo... See More
Babe Ruth is sold to the Yankees...
Item #697270
January 07, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Jan. 7, 1920
* Babe Ruth sold to the Yankees (historic)
* New York Yankees (1st report)
* MLB baseball - Boston Red Sox
When it comes to baseball memorabilia on the immortal Babe Ruth, of which there is always much interest, this is one of the best. The sports page reports the sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees.
The sale of Babe Ruth from the Boston R... See More
League of Nations founded in 1920...
Item #680203
January 10, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1920.
* League of Nations founded (day of)
* Paris Peace Conference
* Woodrow Wilson
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VERSAILLES PEACE WILL BE SIGNED IN PARIS TODAY" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.
... See More
* League of Nations founded (day of)
* Paris Peace Conference
* Woodrow Wilson
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VERSAILLES PEACE WILL BE SIGNED IN PARIS TODAY" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.
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