Color illustrations.... Christmas Theme...
Item #177548
December 11, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 11, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "What a Chance!" by J. A. Williams.
This issue has many illustrations, some of them slightly colored. There is one of "The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas Greetings" by H. M Brett and there are some colored ones, such as "All the Fault of the Wright Brothers... See More
Item #177549
January 01, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 1, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "'And There Were in the Same Country Shepherds Abiding in the Field, Keeping Watch Over Their Flocks' --Luke; II., 8."
There is an illustration of "The Senatorial Hall of Fame--New Jersey--Kean and Briggs" by Kemble and there is an article of "A Nation of Great Bridges&... See More
Mr. Morgan Gives Hartford an Art Gallery....
Item #177551
January 29, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 29, 1910
The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Patchwork Quilt" by Sarah K. Smith.
There is an article of "Mr. Morgan's Latest Gift to Art" which is followed by a photo of Mr. Morgan, labeled "Mr. Morgan Gives Hartford an Art Gallery." There is a photo spread of "Chicago's Annual Art Exh... See More
Paris Flooded....
Item #177552
February 05, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 5, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Where the Paris Floods Did Their Worst."
There are photos of "The Flooded Section of Paris" and "A Superior Representative of 'The Inferior Sex.'" Also in this issue is an article and photos of "Canada's Athletic Prowess" and the double page i... See More
Item #177556
March 05, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 5, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Interesting Senatorial Possibility."
In this issue, there is an illustration of "Uncle Sam: "What You Need is a Change of Scene, and Four Years of Complete Rest"" by Kemble. There is a photo of "Another International Alliance" and there is a double page illustr... See More
Polo...
Item #177560
April 09, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "International Polo at Lakewood."
In this issue, there is an illustration of "William: "That's a Pretty Poor Score for a Qualifying Round; Mighty Hard Course to Play, Hey! What, Jimmie?" James: "It is four Beginners."" by Kemble. There is a photo of "A Sta... See More
Boxing - Fight of the Century...
Item #177570
July 16, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Late Chief Justice Fuller."
This issue has an illustration of "Lionization--Speculation --Perturbation" by J. Campbell Cory and there is a photo of "The End of the Fight of the Century", Jeffries and Johnson at Reno. There is also a photo of "The Many-Sided Wife of... See More
Mark Twain Ad....
Item #177574
August 20, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1910
This issue a full color, cover page. This issue's front page is a photo of "England's New Sovereigns at Close Range."
This issue has an illustration of "An Historic Incident--And True" by Kemble and there is an article with photos of "The Aeroplane in War" by General Homer Lea and "A Diana in Africa&quo... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177815
August 27, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, August 27, 1910 Full front page photo: A New Triumph In The Science Of Flight. the photo shows John B. Moisant standing next to the plane he recently flew with a passenger aboard, across the British Channel between Calais and Tilmanstone.
The flight set a record for two persons in one plane.
Unrelated report inside: The Aeroplane In War So... See More
Woodrow Wilson, presidential candidate...
Item #177577
September 24, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 24, 1910
This issue a full color, cover page. This issue's front page is a photo of "Woodrow Wilson--Democratic Candidate for Governor of New Jersey."
This issue has an illustration of "What Kemble Saw at the Democratic State Convention of New Jersey" and "Maine Went Hell-Bent" both by which were drawn by Kemble. The ... See More
Item #177578
October 01, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1910
This issue's front page is a photo of "Maine's Pledge to Democracy."
This issue has an illustration of "Foolish Question No. 78,936" by Kemble. There are photos of "Linking Long Island to New Jersey"; "Schooling Men-Fishes"; "The Birdcraftsmen at Boston"; "The Fastest Fighting Craft ... See More
King Manuel II of Portugal Uncrowned....
Item #177580
October 15, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 15, 1910
This issue's front page is a photo of "Mayor Gaynor Comes Back."
This issue has an illustration of "'The Difference Between a Leader and a Boss is, The Leader Leads While the Boss Drives'--Theodore Roosevelt at Saratoga" drawn by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "The Uncrowning of Manuel" by H... See More
World Series, Game 3... Dr. Crippen, first murderer caught by wireless communication...
Item #576104
October 21, 1910
THE ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 21, 1910 The frontpage of the issue features the report on the World Series play "Athletics Make It 3 Straight From Cubs - Coombs, Barry and Murphy Were the Bright Particular Stars in Game" in which the score of the game was 12 - 5, "The combat to-day was a slaughter." Also on the front page is "Dr. C... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177839
October 22, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1910
This issue features a color cover. (see photos for details).The front page of this issue features a photo of Walter Wellman entitled "WELLMAN AND HIS AIR-SHIP", who attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a airship.
A fullpage political cartoon by E.W. Kemble - "The Big Wind: 'I thought, Bill the you were with me"' ... See More
Woodrow Wilson.....
Item #177582
November 19, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 19, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Woodrow Wilson--The Next Governor of New Jersey."
This issue has an illustration of "The Boss Among the Bossies" by Kemble. There are photos of "Governor-Elect Woodrow Wilson and His Family" and "The Governors- E... See More
Item #177583
November 26, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 26, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Tolstoi, The Tragic Philosopher."
This issue has an illustration of "'The Fight for Progressive Popular Government has Merely Begun'--Theodore Roosevelt" drawn by Kemble. There are photos of "Painting With the Came... See More
Item #177584
December 03, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 3, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Excelsior!"
This issue has an illustration of "'This Rock Shall Fly from its Firm Base as soon as I' " drawn by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "Keeping Down Tire Expenses" by Herbert L. Towle and photos o... See More
Item #177592
February 04, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 4, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Champ Clark."
This issue has photos of "The Democrats On the Ways and Means Committee" and there is an illustration of "The Best Part of the March" by Sidney H. Riesenberg. There are several car ads and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as we... See More
Item #177593
February 11, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 11, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Scene of Last Week's Dynamite Disaster."
This issue has an illustration of "Old Doctor Quack: "Now,Then, As a Final Dose Take This Pill, It Will Make You Good and Strong for 1912" by Kemble. There is a photo spread of "What Thirty Tons of Dynamite Did." Ther... See More
Aviation...
Item #177594
February 18, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "McCurdy's Gallant Flight."
This issue has an illustration of "Our Champ-ion" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "Flying to Cuba" by Norman Duncan and a full-page illustration of "Joy of Cleaning-Day" by W. A. Kirkpatrick and much more.
Other a... See More
Rebellion in Mexico....
Item #177595
February 25, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Archbishop Ryan."
This issue has an illustration of " 'Who Said Stand Pat?' " by Kemble. There is also a photo spread of "The Rebellion in Mexico." Plus, there is a photo of "A Bird-Man's Notable Flight" and articles of "Unique Copper ... See More
United States Soldiers as Police....
Item #177599
March 25, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 25, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Secretary of the Interior."
This issue has an article of "The Pistol at England's Head" by Sydney Brooks. There are two photo spreads of "With Our Troops in Texas" and "United States Soldiers on Police Duty." The double page illustration is of "He... See More
Item #177601
April 08, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 8, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Revenge is Sweet" by Kemble.
This issue has a photo of "New York's Democratic Senator" and an illustration of "Champ Clark and His Friends." There is a photo of "The Burning of New York's State C... See More
The historic Standard Oil anti-trust case...
Item #670603
May 16, 1911
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 16, 1911 The last column on the front page is taken up with a report concerning the very historic Standard Oil versus the United States anti-trust case, in which the United States Supreme Court found Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey guilty of monopolizing the petroleum industry through a series of abusive and anti-competitive actions.
This was a... See More
Industrial Issue.... Suffrage...
Item #177607
May 20, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Marching on to Suffrage."
This issue has an illustration of "A Gallery of Golf Enthusiasts--I.--The Laird of Skibo" by Kemble. There are photos of "The March of 3,000 Women" and "Six Hundred Bankers from all America Consider the Newest Aspect of the Trust Question."... See More
Item #177610
June 10, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 10, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Ruler of Mexico."
This issue has a photo of "A Queen at Her Ease" and the double page illustration is of "A Session of the Cabinet" by T. de Thulstrup. There is a photo of "Dreamland" in Ruins"... See More
George V. Coronation Procession.....
Item #177410
July 08, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Coronation Procession Passing Trafalgar Square After the Ceremonies in the Abbey."
This issue has a photos of "The Sate Coach Approaching Westminster Abbey"; "London's Great Show"; "The Coronation Processi... See More
Industrial issue....
Item #177615
July 29, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 29, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "From Boston to Washington by Air-Ship."
This issue has photos of "The Panama Canal as it Looks To-Day"; "Mr. Hammerstein in London"; "King George in the Enemy's Country." There is also an illustration of... See More
Governor Woodrow Wilson.... Baseball... Coney Island...
Item #177618
August 19, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 19, 1911 This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page is a photo of" "Admiral Togo in America."
A full page is taken up with:"Some Chips from the Diamond" by Kemble, being a collection of ten somewhat comic prints of baseball players. The players include Honus Wagner, Christy "Matty" Mathews... See More
The International Golf Tounament Contestants.....
Item #177623
September 23, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 23, 1911
The front page of this issue is an illustration of "The Ruling Passion" by Anton Otto Fischer.
This issue has an illustration of "In the Enemy's Country" by Kemble. There are photos of "Leading Contestants in the International Golf Tournament" and "Two Land leviathans in Equal Conflict." The double ... See More
England's King and Queen made emperor and empress of India....
Item #177640
January 13, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "India Pays Homage to Her Emperor."
This issue has a photo spread of the "First Photographs of India's Great Durbar." The double page illustration is of "The Race For the White House" by E. W. Kemble plus there is a photo spread "Of Interest to Playgoers." Al... See More
Martial Law in New England....
Item #177644
February 10, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 10, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Martial Law in New England."
This issue has an illustration of "Not Yet, But Soon" by Kemble. There is an article of "The Most Famous of Sea Duels" by H. Ashton Ramsay and an article with photos of "The King of Winter Sports" by Edward Bayard Moss. Also in this... See More
Arizona Statehood...
Item #177647
March 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Street of the Automobiles."
This issue has an illustration of "The Ever-Persistent Billy" by E. W. Kemble. There are photos of "Aspects of the Passing Show" and the double page is a photo spread of "Some Art Works From a Great Collection." There is a photo of &... See More
Item #177659
June 01, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 1, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Ruling Passion."
This issue has an illustration of "'Down With the Bosses!' 'I will Name the Compromise Candidate. He will be Me!'--T.R." by Kemble. There is an article of "How Theodore Roosevelt was Appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy" by Mrs. Bella... See More
Death of Wilbur Wright...
An Exhibition of Inca Treasures.....
Item #177660
June 08, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Greatest of Aviators--The death of Wilbur Wright from typhoid fever...."
This issue has an illustration called "The Revolutionist" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos called "An Exhibition of Inca Treasures" by Walter L. Beasley and there is another article by... See More
Corning NY train wreck disaster...
Item #578201
July 05, 1912
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, July 5, 1912
* Corning NY train wreck (Gibson)
* Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
* Early 1st report
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "42 PERSONS DEAD AND 60 INJURED", "As Result of Collision of Trains Near Corning, N. Y." and more. Early reporting on the ... See More
Item #177673
September 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Jerome D. Travers, America's New Amateur Golf Champion."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "A Little Forecast of Coming Events" by Kemble ... See More
Handsome color cover shows a battleship...
Item #177677
October 12, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1912 This issue still has the color cover which is more typically missing, which is a very nice print of a battleship (see).
The front page inside shows: "The Democrats' Choice for Governor of New York", William Sulzer. Also in this issue there are: "Baying the Turk"; the second part of the story "Alice in Blunderland--... See More
Russia and Italy vs. Bulgaria... Suffragist vote...
Item #622636
October 20, 1915
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1915 The front page has a three-column, three-line headline "Russia and Italy Declare War on Bulgaria and Allies Warn Greece; Bulgars Cut the Nish Railroad" with subheads "Italian Fleet on the Way " "Allies Reject Greek View of Treaty and Land More Troops" "Some Marching overland" and more. There are additional articles ... See More
Shark attack along New Jersey shoreline...
Item #685733
July 15, 1916
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1916 The front page has a one-column headline: "MORE SHARKS TAKEN IN NEARBY WATERS" with subheads: "Large Specimens Caught Off Jersey and Long Island Coasts and Many Others Seen", "Mouth Fourteen Inches Wide", Sharks Still In the Creek", and continues on page 4 with: "Many Sharks Reported", "Calls This Shark Year",... See More
Township of North Bergen, NJ...
Item #570563
January 01, 1920
Township of North Bergen, New Jersey, 1920's... Six authentic Township of North Bergen Police Department checks, dating in the 1920's. Although the checks are undated, the year shown on each check shows 192___ indicating they were meant to be used in the 1920's. The checks were payable at the Steneck Trust Company, Hoboken, New Jersey.
All six checks are in very good con... See More
KDKA broadcasts 1st MLB game...
Item #568992
August 06, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 6, 1921
* Historic game in broadcasting
* Pittsburgh Pirates - KDKA ***
This 18 page newspaper has small one column headlines on page 6: "CORSAIRS TAKE ANOTHER" "Make It Three Straight Over Phillies by 8 to 5 Score" with box scores. (see)
Though not mentioned, Pittsburgh's radio station KDKA provides its listen... See More
Woodrow Wilson's death....
Item #562949
February 04, 1924
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, February 4, 1924
* Death of President Woodrow Wilson
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FUNERAL OF WOODROW WILSON WILSON TO TAKE PLACE ON NEXT WEDNESDAY" with subheads that include: "WHOLE NATION MOURNS DEATH OF WOODROW WILSON" and much more with nice black bordered photo of Wilson.
Other news of th... See More
Neat title... "THE MOSQUITO"...
Item #679273
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the Ameri... See More
Neat title...
Item #652390
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the Ameri... See More
Neat title... Christy Mathewson mention...
Item #697201
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the ... See More
Hackettstown NJ train disaster...
Item #576382
June 17, 1925
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, June 17, 1925
* Hackettstown NJ New Jersey train wreck
* 1st report
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Boat Train Death Toll Goes to 35" and more (see images). This tells of train wreck disaster at Hackettstown, New Jersey.
Other news, sports and advertising of the day. Light browning, little... See More
Gertrude Ederle swims English Channel...
Item #578722
August 08, 1926
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, August 7, 1926, August 8, 1926
* Gertrude Ederle
* 1st woman to swim English Channel
This 10 page newspaper has two headlines on the front page that include: ""Trudy" Gives Party; Yes, With Champagne" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day including period advertising. Usual browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikip... See More
Bobby Jones wins at Baltusrol...
Item #576660
September 14, 1926
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 14, 1926
* Bobby Jones - amateur golfer
* Baltusrol golf club
The front page has a one column report headed: "Bobby Jones Has Perfect Day At Baltusrol".
See photo for text on the golf tournament at Baltusrol in New Jersey.
Complete in 10 pages with other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.... See More
Newspaper for those on board a floating university...
Item #690175
March 08, 1927
THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, March 8, 1927
* Rare publication
Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the mentioned ship which was an early floating university which traveled the world.
New York University had originally sponsored the program, but when enrollments fell s... See More
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