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701075

Death of Henry Ford...

Item #701075

April 08, 1947

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 8, 1947



* Henry Ford death

* Automobile pioneer - Detroit MI

* 1st report




This 10-page newspaper has a five-column headline on the front page: "Henry Ford Dies At Dearborn, Mich." with subheads and nice photo of Ford (see photos). Great for display!



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Little spine wear... See More  

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$67.00
699404

1st HEMI engine automobile released in 1951...

Item #699404

February 10, 1951

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10, 1951



* Chrysler Hemi engine is born (FirePower)

* 1st automobiles are released for sale

* American V8 gasoline engines 1st used




Page 19 has a three column photo headed: "The 1951 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan" with text. This was the day the HEMI (formally called "Firepower") engine made it's debut in a automobile for sale.

And mayb... See More  

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$88.00
699311

Flint sit-down strike begins... GM...

Item #699311

December 31, 1936

THE DETROIT NEWS, December 31, 1936



* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike begins

* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union

* GM General Motors




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "Strikes affect 3 Flint Plants" with subhead and related photo. (see images) First report coverage on the initial beginning of the strike. Nice to have in a Detroit publication

Other news, sp... See More  

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699190

Best Walter O. Briggs Sr. death...

Item #699190

January 17, 1952

THE DETROIT NEWS, Jan. 17, 1952



* Walter O. Briggs Sr. death

* Automobile manufacturing company

* Detroit Tigers baseball team owner




The front page has a nice banner headline: "WALTER O. BRIGGS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see images) Nice for display. Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with another related photo. Great to have in this Detroit publication, very rar... See More  

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699162

Vanderbilt Cup automobile race... Tazio Nuvolari...

Item #699162

October 12, 1936

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 12, 1936



* Vanderbilt Cup - automobile racing

* First major car race trophy in America

* Italian driver Tazio Nuvolari wins




The top of the front page has a three column heading: "Nuvolari Wins Auto Race, Wimille, France, Second with subhead and photo. (see images) More in the sport's section.

Complete with 26 pages, light toning and a little wear ... See More  

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698385

The premier issue on the birth of the Texas oil industry...

Item #698385

January 11, 1901

THE HOUSTON DAILY POST, Texas, January 11, 1901



* If ever there was a single newspaper which heralded the birth of the oil industry in America, this is it.



Although discoveries were made in various locations long before this date, this discovery--to be known as Spindletop--marked the emergence of the oil industry at a time when the automobile and other industries were experiencing rapid grow... See More  

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698252

General George S. Patton welcome home....

Item #698252

June 08, 1945

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1945



* General George S. Patton

* Welcome home celebration

* Post European theater




The top of the back page has a photo of Patton with family headed: "Gen. Patton Arrives in U.S." Page 13 has a one column heading: "NOISY BOSTON CROWDS GREET PATTON RETURN" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on General George S. Patton's welcome home i... See More  

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698049

Wild Bill Cummings' death...

Item #698049

February 08, 1939

THE MOBILE PRESS, Alabama, Feb. 8, 1939



* Wild Bill Cummings' death

* Indianapolis 500 race car driver




The front page has a one column headline: "CRASH IS FATAL TO FAMED RACER", with a subheading: "Wild Bill Cummings, Who Defied Death on Tracks, Losses Life on Highway", are followed by 1st report coverage on the death of Indianapolis 500 winner, Bill Cummings. A... See More  

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696911

1937 Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....

Item #696911

February 11, 1937

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 11, 1937



* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends

* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union

* GM General Motors




The front page has a great banner headline: "GEN. MOTORS STRIKE ENDED" with subheads. Nice for display. More on page 6. A few related photos are on the back page. (see images)

Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition. ... See More  

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696787

A very displayable "Hallowe'en Number"...

Item #696787

October 27, 1910

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY - "Hallowe'en Number", October 27,1910  Collectors tend to like displayable magazine covered for various holidays and events, and this is one of the nicest Halloween covers we have seen. And it's the complete issue with a wide variety of articles, illustrations, and photos inside. One curious article is: "Is the Automobile A National Mena... See More  

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$72.00
696690

NASCAR driver Alan Kulwicki killed...

Item #696690

April 02, 1993

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 2, 1993



* Alan Kulwicki airplane crash

* NASCAR Cup Series driver

* "Special K" "Polish Prince"




The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Kulwicki Presumed to Be Dead" with subhead and small photo. (see images)

Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.... See More  

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696568

NASCAR driver Davey Allison killed...

Item #696568

July 13, 1993

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 13, 1993



* Davey Allison's helicopter crash

* NASCAR Cup Series driver

* Alabama Gang - No. 28 Ford




The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Allison's Condition Is Critical" with small photo. First report coverage continues inside with photo of the wreckage. He would die on this day.

Complete with all sections (90+ pages), nice c... See More  

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696528

Annual automobile issue...

Item #696528

January 06, 1917

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 6, 1917  This issue features a color cover" "A Graphical Representation of the Magnitude of the Automobile Industry". Throughout the issue are various articles & photos concerning the automobile industry, however other topics are reported as well.

The back page is a color advertised for "Firestone Tire" and the inside back c... See More  

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696086

Racecar driver Bill Vukovich killed at Indy 500...

Item #696086

May 31, 1955

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. May 31, 1955



* Race car driver Bill Vukovich killed

* Bob Sweikert wins Indianapolis 500




The front page has a three column heading: "Sweikert Wins Indianapolis Race As Vukovich Dies in Fiery Wreck" with subhead and two related photos, one showing the fatal wreckage. The top of page 23 has a four column heading: "Sweikert Wins '500'; Vukovi... See More  

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696083

1963 Tiny Lund Ford Galaxie advertisement...

Item #696083

May 15, 1963

Here is a single page out of the May 15, 1963 Detroit News newspaper. This is a full page Ford Galaxie advertisement endorsed by NASCAR driver Tiny Lund, the recent winner of the Daytona 500. (see)

Irregular along the left  (spine) margin with some wear here, otherwise good.

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695373

Chrysler & Dodge merger in 1928...

Item #695373

May 30, 1928

THE DETROIT NEWS, May 30, 1928



* Chrysler Corporation and Dodge Brothers merger

* American automobile - automotive manufactures




The front page has a two column headline: "$450,000,000 STOCK INVOLVED IN MERGER" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 2 with related photo. Great to have from the home of the automobile industry. Very rare as such.

Complet... See More  

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694792

Ingemar Stenmark last skiing victory...

Item #694792

February 20, 1989

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 20, 1989



* Ingemar Stenmark last career victory

* World alpine ski racer - giant slalom

* Nascar driver Darrell Waltrip wins Daytona 500




The top of page 6 of the sport's section has a four column heading: "Stenmark 86s Girardelli to Win Giant Slalom" with photos (see)

Also the front page of this section has a heading: "Waltrip Wins One He Wanted&... See More  

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694694

Henry Bourne Joy death... Packard Motor Car Company...

Item #694694

November 07, 1936

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 7, 1936



* Henry Bourne Joy death

* Packard Motor Car Company

* Automobile pioneer




The front page has a two column heading: "Rites for Henry B. Joy Will Be Held Monday" with photo. (see) Another photo inside. First report coverage on the death of Henry Bourne Joy, president of the Packard Motor Car Company. Great to have from the home of automobile... See More  

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693866

Dale Earnhardt wins 1998 Daytona 500...

Item #693866

February 16, 1998

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 16, 1998



* Dale Earnhardt wins Daytona 500

* American stock car race driver

* "The Intimidator" "The Man in Black"

* 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup series




The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Earned Hard" with subhead and photo/results. First report coverage continues inside with 2 more related photos and results.

Compl... See More  

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692615

Jenny Dolly suicide death... "Dolly Sisters"....

Item #692615

June 02, 1941

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1941



* Jenny Dolly suicide death

* "The Dolly Sisters" fame

* Hungarian-American dancer & actress




The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "Find Jenny Dolly Hanged In Home In West Coast" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on Hungarian-American dancer and actress, Jenny Dolly, committing suicide.

Complete with 32 p... See More  

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691898

Very first automobile advertisement... Early Catalina Island...

Item #691898

September 17, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 17, 1898  A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue). 
The top of the back page has an advertisement h
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691734

Fred Duesenberg death... automobile pioneer...

Item #691734

July 27, 1932

NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1932



* Fred Duesenberg death

* Automobile pioneer

* Race car motors




Page 17 has a one column head: "F. S. DUESENBERG DIES OF AUTO INJURY" with subheads and photo. First report coverage of the death of Frederick Samuel Duesenberg, automobile pioneer designer, manufacturer and sportsman. We suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particu... See More  

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691544

Fred Duesenberg death... automobile pioneer...

Item #691544

July 27, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1932



* Fred Duesenberg death

* Automobile pioneer

* Race car motors




Page 17 has a one column heading: "F. S. DUESENBERG DIES OF AUTO INJURY" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frederick Samuel Duesenberg, automobile pioneer designer, manufacturer and sportsman. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report ... See More  

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690506

1955 Le Mans disaster....

Item #690506

June 13, 1955

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., June 13, 1955



* 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race

* Pierre Levegh crash disaster




The front page page has a one column heading: "78 Race Dead Share Last Rite" (see) Coverage on the infamous 24 Hours of Le Mans disaster. It still stands today as the worst disaster in all of motor sports.

Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine w... See More  

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690423

How cartoons are made...

Item #690423

October 14, 1916

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 14, 1916  The entire front page is taken up with an illustration captioned: "Animated Cartoons In the Making: Filming the Successive Drawings." showing a man doing just that. An inside page is entirely devoted to: "Animated Cartoons in the Making--How 16,000 Drawings are Prepared & Photographed in Producing 1000 Feet of Motion Picture Fil... See More  

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690371

1913 "Cactus Derby" automobile race...

Item #690371

November 03, 1913

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 3, 1913



* The Cactus Derby automobile race

* Los Angeles to Phoenix - Barney Oldfield




The front page has a nice banner headline: "DAVIS, DRIVING LOCOMOBILE, WINS DESERT CLASSIC" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this... See More  

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689782

Astrid of Sweden killed in car accident....

Item #689782

August 30, 1935

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1935



* Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra of Sweden

* Queen consort of ther Belgians killed

* King Leopold III of Belgium wife




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "YOUNG QUEEN ASTRID KILLED AS KING'S CAR HITS A TREE; LEOPOLD SLIGHTLY INJURED" with many subheads. (see) lengthy text continues on page with pictorial. Always nice to have n... See More  

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689601

First ever automobile advertisement...

Item #689601

September 24, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York,  Sept. 24, 1898



* 1st ever automobile advertisement

* Horseless carriage




This is a very significant magazine in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" states that the mentioned advertisement was the very first automobile ad ever published in America.

A back page advertisement is headed: "A ... See More  

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688326

1932 Alexander Winton death

Item #688326

June 23, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1932



* Alexander Winton death (1st report)

* Winton Motor Carriage Company founder

* Scottish-American bicycle & automobile inventor




Page 21 has a one column heading: "ALEXANDER WINTON, AUTO PIONEER, DEAD" with subheads. (see) He formed one of the very first American companies to sell a motor car. I suspect this is one of the few publications to ... See More  

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688288

Bill Cummings wins 1934 Indianapolis 500...

Item #688288

May 31, 1934

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1934



* Indianapolis 500 auto race 

* Bill Cummings wins (1st report)



The the front page  of the sport's section (page 19) has a seven column heading: "Cummings Takes 500 Mile Race; Breaks Recotrd" with subheads and results. Two related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the 1934 Indianapolis 500 ra
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687064

Winston Churchill car accident that could have changed history...

Item #687064

December 14, 1931

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 14, 1931



* Winston Churchill hit by car in Manhattan

* Accident that could have changed the World




The front page has a one column heading: "Churchill Hit By Automobile On City Street" (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.



source... See More  

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686910

Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...

Item #686910

January 22, 1933

ROTOGRAVURE SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Jan. 22, 1933



* Race driver Malcolm Campbell

* Bluebird speed car photo




The top of the front page of this section has a nice photo showing Sir. Malcolm Campbell's new "Bluebird" speed car. Another related photo is on the front page as well.

Many other photos of other topics throughout. Complete with 8 pages, rag edition in nice... See More  

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686676

Karl Benz death... automobile pioneer...

Item #686676

April 05, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1929



* Karl Benz death (1st report)

* German engine designer

* Inventor of 1st automobile ?

* Mercedes-Benz co-founder




Page 25 has a one column heading: "CARL BENZ, 84, DIES; MADE FIRST AUTO" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of German engine designer, Karl Benz. He is generally regarded as the inventor of the very 1st automobil... See More  

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686617

1909 AAA Championship Car season... Santa Monica race...

Item #686617

July 10, 1909

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 10, 1909



* 1909 AAA Champion Car season

* Santa Monica Road Race Course

* Racecar driver Harris Hanshue victory




The front page has a nice banner headline: "APPERSON IS WINNER OF AUTO RACE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are ... See More  

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686377

Ray Keech wins Indianapolis 500 in 1929...

Item #686377

May 31, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1929 



* Indianapolis 500 auto race 

* Ray Keech wins 

* Bill Spence killed



The front page has a one column heading: "RAY KEECH WINS 500 MILE AUTO RACE; ONE DIES" with subhead. (see) Reporting continues in the sport's section. Five related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the 1929 Indi
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685954

Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....

Item #685954

January 13, 1937

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 13, 1937



* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends

* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union

* GM General Motors




The top of the front page has a four column headline : "1,200 Warrants Out for Strikers as Flint Grows Calm After Riot; Troops Stand By to Keep Peace" with subheads. (see) Great to have in a Detroit publication. Rare as such.

Complete ... See More  

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685724

The very first automobile advertisement in America...

Item #685724

July 30, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1898 



* Very 1st ever automobile advertisement

* Horseless carriage (historic)




A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the mentioned advertisement was the very first automobile ad ever published in America. This same (or extremely similar) ad appear... See More  

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685236

1974 White House helicopter incident... Richard Petty...

Item #685236

February 18, 1974

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1974



* White House helicopter incident

* U.S. Army Private Robert K. Preston

* Richard Petty wins Daytona 500 - Nascar




The front page has a four column heading: "Soldier Lands a Stolen Copter on White House Lawn" with two related photos.

The bottom of the front page has a three column photo with small heading: "Petty Wins Again" with text. ... See More  

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683018

Spindletop: the beginning of the 20th century oil boom...

Item #683018

January 12, 1901

THE HOUSTON DAILY POST, Texas, January 12, 1901 



* Discovery of oil in Beaumont, Texas

* Beginning of the Great Spindletop oil well




Although discoveries were made in various locations long before this date, this discovery--to be known as Spindletop--marked the emergence of the oil industry at a time when the automobile and other industries were experiencing rapid growth, coinciding wit... See More  

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682331

General George Patton dies in 1945...

Item #682331

December 21, 1945

BUFFALO EVENING NEWS, New York, December 21, 1945



* General George S. Patton death (1st report)

* Automobile accident or assassination ?




The front page has a banner headline: "GEN. PATTON SUCCUMBS TO CRASH INJURIES" with subheads. (see)

Forty-four pages, mostly loose along the spine, some wear along the central fold with archival mending on page 2 and a little text loss. A little... See More  

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681834

1917 Chevrolet brothers & race car racing photo...

Item #681834

June 15, 1917

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 15, 1917



* Louis & Gaston Chevrolet brothers

* Co-founders of Motor Car Company

* Race car drivers - automobile racing




Page 11 has a two column photo with heading: "Chevrolet Brothers Hope To Star  On Chicago Speedway As At Cincinati" with text. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Ve... See More  

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681511

1915 Venice road course automobile race...

Item #681511

March 17, 1915

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 17, 1915



* Venice, California (during race)

* Road course automobile race




The front page has a two column heading: "RICKENBACKER LEADING RACE" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.

Complete with 12 pag... See More  

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681492

Death of Henry Ford, in a Detroit newspaper...

Item #681492

April 08, 1947

THE DETROIT TIMES--EXTRA, April 8, 1947 



* Henry Ford death (1st report)

* Automobile pioneer - Detroit, Michigan

* Best publication to be had (very rare)




When it comes to collect death reports of famous personages, not only would Henry Ford rank among the top of non-politicians, but the report in a Detroit newspaper is about as good as it gets.

The headline is quite bold, announcing... See More  

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681071

1908 New York to Paris Race...

Item #681071

April 22, 1908

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 22, 1908



* 1908 New York to Paris Race

* 1907 Thomas Flyer automobile




The front page has a two column heading: "American Auto Still Leads With Italian Second" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.

Complete with ... See More  

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680408

5th Indianapolis 500 race in 1915...

Item #680408

May 31, 1911

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 31, 1911



* 5th Indianapolis 500 race (during)

* Race car driver Ralph DePalma




The front page has a banner headline: "RALPH DE PALMA LEADING IN BIG AUTOMOBILE RACE" with subhead and lineups, all on the front page. An early report as the race was still in progress at the time of publication. Depalma would be the winner. (see) Surprisingly this issue ... See More  

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680373

Leaders of the 1915 baseball pennant fight...

Item #680373

October 07, 1915

LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York Oct. 7, 1915  The front cover is a nice, dramatic color print reflecting the action in the early years of World War I captioned: "Directing The Big Guns". Articles within include: "Great Britain's Zeal for War"; The Truth about Alaska - A Land of Great Opportunities"; "Seen in the World of Sport" including photos the leaders... See More  

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679861

1912 "The Great Race"...

Item #679861

October 28, 1912

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 28, 1912



* "The Great Race" automobile race

* San Diego to Phoenix - Arizona

* Best publication to have in ? (rare)




The front page has a nice banner headline: "STEVENS-DURYEA IS 35 MILES FROM PHOENIX AT 2:20" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find iss... See More  

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679574

Louis Meyer wins 1928 Indianapolis 500...

Item #679574

May 31, 1928

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., May 31, 1928



* Indianapolis 500 auto race 

* Louis Meyer wins (1st report)



The sport's section (page 6) has a one column heading: "MEYER WINS AT INDIANAPOLIS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the 1928 Indianapolis 500 race in which Louis Meyer was the winner.

Complete with 10 pages, light toning and a little
... See More  

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679355

The Spindletop oil discovery transforms the oil industry in Texas...

Item #679355

January 14, 1901

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, January 14, 1901 



* Discovery of oil gusher in Beaumont, Texas

* Beginning of the Great Spindletop oil well




Although discoveries were made in various locations long before this date, this discovery--to be known as Spindletop--marked the emergence of the oil industry at a time when the automobile and other industries were experiencing rapid growth, coincid... See More  

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$196.00
679354

Spindletop oil discovery...

Item #679354

January 17, 1901

NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1901  Although discoveries were made in various locations long before this date, this discovery--to be known as Spindletop--marked the emergence of the oil industry at a time when the automobile and other industries were experiencing rapid growth, coinciding with the need for this new product.

The discovery of oil in Beaumont, Texas, was the beginning of the oil i... See More  

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