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Item #177743
June 27, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 27, 1914
Before the title page there is a photo titled "Two Aspirants for Cup Defense Honors." In this issue there are several illustrations including "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "The Dummy Director" by Oliver Herford and much more
There are also seve... See More
Baseball....
Item #177742
June 20, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 20, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Delicatessen" by John Sloan; the double page centerfold illustration is titled "A Question of Power" by O. e. Cesare; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford and much more.
There are also several articles in this issue including "Our Spanish-Ame... See More
Baseball....
Item #177741
June 13, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 13, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Laurence Irving"; "Pen and Inklings--Summer Mass" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "'That's Him'" by Ernest Fuhr plus much more.
There are also several articles in this issue including "The Mexican Cactus... See More
Baseball....
Item #177740
June 06, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 6, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Why Doesn't Papa Smoke Better Cigars?" by Lawson Wood; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "He Buys His Spring Suit" by John Sloan plus there is a story called "The Latest Thing" by John ... See More
Baseball....
Item #177739
May 30, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 30, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Captains of Industry--VII--George Broadhurst" by James Montgomery Flagg; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "Tryin the Old Swing" by Everett Shinn plus much more.
There are also several article... See More
Item #177738
May 23, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 23, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "The Object Lesson" by John Sloan; the double page illustration which is titled "Success" by O. E. Cesare; "Pen and Inklings; "by Oliver Herford plus much more.
There are also several articles in this issue including "What South Americans Think... See More
Destroyers for Bases Agreement...
Item #548455
September 03, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 3, 1940
* Destroyers for Bases Program
* World War II relief
* U.S. Destroyers
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "50 U. S. DESTROYERS WILL GO TO BRITAIN"
with subheads that include: "Naval Air Base Deal Involved" and more.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the... See More
Item #177737
May 16, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 16, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Captains of Industry--VI--Harrison Fisher" by James Montgomery Flagg. The double page centerfold consists of two full page illustrations that relate to one another. The illustration on the left is titled "Hearst Denounces Vivisection" while the one on the opp... See More
Item #177736
May 09, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, May 9, 1914 In this issue there are several illustrations including "A Mosaic of the Circus" by Frank Walts; "Chinese Lyrics" by Pai Ta-Shun; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "Putting the Old Sleigh Up in the Hay Loft" by Everett Shinn and "Pen and Inklings--The Domestic Cabaret" by Oliver Herf... See More
Item #177735
May 02, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 2, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Waitress in Quick Lunch Restaurant" by Everett Shinn; "Pen and Inklings--The Importance of Being Belasco" by Oliver Herford; "Chinese Lyrics" by Pai Ta-Shun; the double page center fold illustration which is titled "The Great American Game" by Ge... See More
Item #548422
May 30, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 30, 1934
* Togo Heihachiro death
* Imperial Japanese navy hero
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Togo, Japan's Greatest Hero, Is Dead at 86
and more with photo of Togo.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some wear along the spine, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Togo He... See More
Baby Face Nelson...
Item #548368
October 23, 1933
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 23, 1933
* Homer Van Meter
* Baby Face Nelson
* Brainard, Minnesota bank robbery - 1st report
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "4 ROBBERS LOOT MINN. BANK".
No mention of names here but research shows that Van Meter and Nelson were involved.
Other news of the day throughout. Lit... See More
Paris in liberated in 1944....
Item #548327
August 23, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, August 23, 1944
* Liberation of Paris France
* World War II original
* General Charles De Gaulle
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* Paris Freed By Armed Frenchmen, DeGaulle Reports
with subheads that include: "Liberation Achieved After Four Days Of Street Battles Led By 50,000 Of The FFI" and more
Other ne... See More
John Dillinger... Homer Van Meter...
Item #548321
April 13, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 13, 1934
* John Dillinger
* Homer Van Meter
* Police station raid & escape
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "DILLINGER TRAIL LEADS THROUGH SEVERAL STATES OF THE SOUTH" "Officers Trying to Head Off Flight of the Desperado."
Other news of the day throughout.
A few small b... See More
Item #177734
April 25, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, April 25, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "The Duke and the Duchess" by George Bellows; "Pen and Inklings--The Better Class Came Also" by Oliver Herford; the double page illustration which is titled "These Men Think that the Engineer is Going too Fast" by Everett Shinn and "Chinese Lyrics&q... See More
Item #177733
April 18, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, April 18, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "The Real Struggle in England" by Boardman Robinson; "Pen and Inklings--Confessions of a Caricaturist" by Oliver Herford; "A Chinese Lyric--Absence" by Pai Ta-Shun plus there is an article called "The Evolution of the Dance" with two full pages... See More
Item #177732
April 11, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 11, 1914 In this issue there are several illustrations including "Pen and Inkings--April" by Oliver Herford; "Lincoln Steffens" by James Montgomery Flagg; "What Easter Means to Them" by Ernest Fuhr plus there is a story titled "Fixing the Responsibility" by Curt Hansen, that has an illustration and there is a d... See More
Baseball....
Item #177731
April 04, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 4, 1914 In this issue there are several illustrations including "One Year of Huerta" by F. T. Richards; "A Chinese Lyric" by Pai Ta-Shun plus there is a story that has several illustrations drawn by Peter Newell. The story, titled "The Decline and Fall of Mr. Munn" is written by Louis Weadock. There also is a double page... See More
Tupelo, Mississippi Tornado of 1936...
Item #548167
April 06, 1936
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 6, 1936
* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "87 KILLED, 500 HURT BY TORNADO", "Four States are Hit By Destructive Sweep" and "Fire Adds to Horror of Storm at Tupelo, Miss."
Other news of the day throughout. Lit
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* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "87 KILLED, 500 HURT BY TORNADO", "Four States are Hit By Destructive Sweep" and "Fire Adds to Horror of Storm at Tupelo, Miss."
Other news of the day throughout. Lit
What not to do during a lightning storm...
Item #548158
September 21, 1934
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, September 21, 1934.
* What not to do during a lightning storm
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column headline:
* Killed When Lightning Exploded Dynamite He Was Holding In Hand
with various details noted in the article (see photos).
Other news of the day.
Complete issue, usual browning with some margin wear.... See More
General Electric Company print...
Item #548058
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features the advertisement from the back of the original issue and is for "General Electric Company" of Schenectady, New York. Within the GE symbol are several scenes of how electricity is being used and also how it is used at mealtime.
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice... See More
Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco print...
Item #548057
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a three-quarter page advertisement for "Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition.
Oxy-Acetylene Torch print...
Item #548056
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "Cutting Steel Under Water With The Oxy-Acetylene Torch".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition however it does contain a library ink stamp in the top margin (see photo for details).
Auto Ad...
Item #548055
January 20, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a half-page advertisement for "Mitchell Motors Company".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition.
Scientific American illustration...
Item #548053
January 20, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "A Phase of the Ice Harvest: Guiding the Cakes of Ice into the Scoring Saws".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition however it does contain a library ink stamp in the top margin (see photo for details).... See More
Item #177730
March 28, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 28, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Captains of Industry--IV. Robert W. Chambers" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several illustrations in this issue including "Pen and Inklings--Tact" by Oliver Herford; "Chinese Lyrics"; the double page illustration titled "Intervention" by O. E. ... See More
Item #177729
March 21, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 21, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Captains of Industry--III. Charles Dana Gibson" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several articles in this issue including "Some Remarks on the Income Tax" by Justin Hartley Moore; "Where Legislators Come Cheap" by William J. Burns; "John R. Mott Christ... See More
German Occupation of France...
Item #548017
July 09, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 9, 1934
* Adolph Hitler
* Nazi Germany
This 30+ page newspaper has a nice headline on the front page:
* Germany Is Ready For Peace or War, Hitler Aid Warns
with subheads that include: "We Will Defend Nation Even as French Did,' Says Hess in Warning to Nations", "Appeals to France for Square Deal", "... See More
Item #177728
March 14, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 14, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Study of an Old Man" by Charles Dana Gibson. There are several articles in this issue including "The Thunder Lizard" by Raymond Evans; "Is Ford an Inspired Millionaire?" by Gerald Stanley Lee; "The Right Grounds for Divorce" by Mary Austin; "Army... See More
Item #177727
March 07, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 7, 1914.
In this issue there is a photo of "Woodrow Wilson." A part of this issue is titled "One Year of Wilson" which then has several subtitles such as "The Meaning of Wilson's Success" by Charles R. Crane; "Why Wilson's Record is Unique" by Hon. William Jennings Bryan; "Wilson, the Man" by Hon.... See More
Item #177726
February 28, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 28, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "'Herself'" by Robert Henri. There are several articles in this issue including "Gifford Pinchot" with an illustration of him by James Montgomery Flagg; "I Cure a Headache" by Henry Wallace Phillips; "The Honor of the Army" by Charles Johnson Post; ... See More
Item #177632
February 21, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 21, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "Willie Gee" by Robert Henri. There are several articles in this issue including "Police! Police!" by Lincoln Steffens; "One Love" by Mary Austin; "A Land of Promise" which includes several photos; "The Honor of the Army" by Charles Johnso... See More
On Valentine's Day and more...
Item #177725
February 14, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1914. In this issue there is an illustration titled "Captains of Industry--II. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several articles in this issue including "Mate-Love and Monogamy" by Mary Austin; "A New Lincoln Portrait Discovered" by E. S. Meany; "Secretary Houston, Cotton and Corn&qu... See More
Item #177724
February 07, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 7, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "Captains of Industry--1. George Barr McCutcheon" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several articles in this issue including "What the South Americans Think of Roosevelt" by Travis B. Wells; "A Progressive at Large" by Neith Boyce; "The Attorney-Genera... See More
President Coolidge...
Item #548002
March 13, 1927
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, March 13, 1927.
* President Coolidge...
* Prince Goran Hasselrot...
The banner headline of this issue reads: "Coolidge Planning No Third Term". An addition subhead elaborates stating that "Duty Only Would Lure Him".
The front page of this issue features a photograph of the christening party of Goran Hasselrot, so
Item #177723
January 31, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 31, 1914.
In this issue there is a photo titled "The Fuller Sisters" by Alice Boughton. There are several articles in this issue including "The Mystery of the Hated Man" by James Montgomery Flagg; "Woman in a New World" by Ellen Key; "New England Conscience in the South" by A. J. MecKelway; "Sales an... See More
Item #177722
January 24, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 24, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "Colonel House" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several illustrations in this issue including "This Man Pays $18,000 A Year for Music" by Guy Pene Du Bois; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford; the double page illustration which is titled "The Funny ... See More
Item #177720
January 17, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, January 17, 1914 In this issue there is an illustration titled "'Billy' Walsh" by John Sloan. There are many articles in this issue including "Keeping Money at Home" by Edward K. Graham; "Miss Deaver and the Hotel Maid" by Sarah Comstock which includes several photos; "'The Psychology of Revolution;" by J... See More
Item #177719
January 10, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 10, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "A Young Girl" by Randall Davey. There are several other illustrations as well including "Design for a Mexican Paper-Weight" by O. E. Cesare; the double page illustration titled "The War Lords" by Oliver Herford; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford ... See More
Item #177718
January 03, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 3, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "The Pessimist" by John Sloan. There are several articles in this issue including "The Darkened Path" by Perceval Gibbon which includes an illustration by George Bellows; "Big Men and Little Business" by Louis D. Brandeis; "A Very Small Room" by Laude... See More
Pending execution of Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray...
Item #547972
May 17, 1927
THE CHENANGO TELEGRAPH, Norwich, New York, May 17, 1927.
* Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray
The front page of this issue features an article concerning the imminent execution of Snyder and Gray, the headline of which is entitled: "Mrs. Snyder and Gray Taken To Death House In Separate Cars". A portion of this article reads: "Mrs. Ruth Brown Snyder a... See More
V-R2 Dirigible...
Item #547965
August 23, 1921
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 23, 1921.
* V-R2 Dirigible
The front page of this issue features an article entitled: "Trial Trip of Big Dirigible V-R2 Commences Today", reading in part: "Giant Balloon Purchased from Great Britain by United States Preparing for Flight Across Atlantic to America-Today's Flight Believed to Be Fina... See More
Adolf Hitler... Rhineland attack...
Item #547928
March 08, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, March 8, 1936
* Adolph Hitler
* Rhineland attack
This 30+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "PARIS DEMANDS LEAGUE SEND TROOPS TO RHINE" with subheads that include: "Reich Sppeds 25,000 Armed Men To Zone" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Lite browning with binding slits along the spine, ot... See More
Fatty Arbuckle indictment...
Item #547898
September 15, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated September 15, 1921.
* Comedian/Actor
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indictment
* Manslaughter
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* ARBUCKLE ACCUSED OF MANSLAUGHTER BY CORONER'S JURY
* Finds Rappe Girl's Death From Peritonitis Was Caused by an External Force
* He Faces Four Charges
and more.
Other ... See More
Item #547879
July 13, 1916
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 13, 1916
* Giant German U-Boat Deutschland
* Baltimore Maryland landing
* Avoids British blockade
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* U-BOAT CONVOYED BY NEUTRAL SHIP TO UNITED STATES
* Board Of Neutrality To Pass On Deutchland
and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Some browning around the margins with ... See More
Item #547754
March 09, 1945
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 9, 1945
* 1st United States Army crosses the Rhine
This 10 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page:
* Mulheim, 4 Miles From Coblenz, Taken By Third Army; U.S. Troops Of First Pour Across Rhine On Bridge Taken Intact
with subhead.
Other news of the day throughout including much on World War II. Light browning, otherwise in ... See More
Pre Great Depression...
Item #547741
February 17, 1921
PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN, Minnesota, February 17, 1921
* Pre Great Depression Midwest issue
* Farming region
This 4 page newspaper has local news of the day with many advertisements.
This issue is somewhat browned with some margin tears and little wear at the folds, otherwise good.
Item #547738
April 07, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 7, 1926
* Benito Mussolini assassination attempt
* Nice front page headline
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Woman's Bullet Wounds Mussolini At Rome" with subheads that include: "Premier Shot Through Nose; Injury Reported Not Serious" and more.
Other news of the day. Lite browning and minor ... See More
Gangster executed...
Item #547737
April 06, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, dated April 6, 1926
* Gangster Gerald Chapman executed (hanged)
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "BANDIT CHAPMAN'S BODY IS LAID AT REST" with subheads and one column photo of Gerald Chapman with caption: "Executed".
Other news of the day. Lite browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Item #547728
March 28, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 28, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "PM's Views on the New Communist Line" "The Myth of Labor 'Prosperity'" "Charges Dewey Hoarding Endangers Hospital" "Nazis Surprised By Soviet Strength" "Poles Tell Underground To Contact Red Army". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This ... See More
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