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THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM; NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 15, 1798  The front page has a lengthy "Treasury Department" notice signed: Oliver Wolcott, followed by another shorter one.
Inside has a lengthy document signed: Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, relating to the Quasi War with France, an undeclared war which lasted from 1798-1800.
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 22, 1798 

* 18th century American publication

The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a: "Treasury Department" report signed: Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury.
Page 2 has much reporting on: "Proceedings of the Federal Congress" concerning the state of the Union, & page 3 has an ad: "Free Masons!" noting that: "...the Jerusalem Lodge will celebrate the Festival of St. John...".
Four pages, very…

THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, April 24, 1798 

* Oliver Wolcott Jr. - U.S. Treasury
* President John Adams letters signed

The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a report headed: "Treasury Department" signed in type: Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury. Page 2 has "Important Communications" which includes 3 letters, each signed in type: John Adams, concerning negotiations with France during the Quasi War.
Four pages, great condition.

FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 1, 1798  The front page has  1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Treasury Department, Public Notice is Hereby Given..." signed by: Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury.  Much of the front page & most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with: "Dispatches from the Envoys to France" which relate to the Quasi War with France, an undeclared war which lasted from 1798-1800. Three documents are signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1937

* Martin "Farmer" Burns death (1st report)
* Catch wrestler - professional wrestling
* Mentor of Frank Gotch

This 34 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 17: "Farmer Burns Dead; Ex-Wrestling Star", "Champion, 1895-98, Took Part in 6,000 Matches-Developed and Managed Frank Gotch".  This is a first report on the death of famous catch wrestling champion, Martin "Farmer" Burns.

Other news, sports and advertisements throughout. Rag…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1937

* Martin "Farmer" Burns death (1st report)
* Catch wrestler - professional wrestling
* Mentor of Frank Gotch

Page 17 has small one column headings: "Farmer Burns Dead; Ex-Wrestling Star" "Champion, 1895-98, Took Part in 6,000 Matches-Developed and Managed Frank Gotch" (see) First report coverage on the death of famous catch wrestling champion, Martin "Farmer" Burns.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 34 pages, this…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 29, 1865  The full front page is a political cartoon: "The Great Labor Question from a Southern Point of View" showing a Black farmer and Lincoln.
Prints inside including a half page: "Presentation of 200 Battle Flags to Gov. Fenton at Albany, New York" and "Grand Dinner to the Army of the Tennessee at the Union Hotel, Saratoga"
A full page has 3 scenes: "Grand Ball at the Opening of Leland's Opera House, Saratoga" including a print of "Saratoga Lake" and: "On…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 12, 1889 Most of the ftpg: 'Farmer Stebbins at the Bat' is a comic scene of an older man playing baseball. Fullpg: 'The National Museum at Washington' 'London Street Characters'. Fullpg. by Remington: 'Auction Sale of Blooded Stock' of horses. Fullpg: 'Mounted Pistol Practice in the U.S. Cavalry'
Complete in twenty pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 1, 1908  There is a front page illustration, " 'The (Twice) Belted Knight' " by W. A.. Rogers. There is an article with photos of "Fighting Fire With Politics" by William Inglis. There are photos of "The Sacrifice to a Child's Curiosity" and "The Late Edmund Clarence Stedman." Also, there are illustrations of "As New York Climbs Skyward" by Vernon Howe Bailey; "From the Perils of the Sea" by John Edwin Jackson; "The Possibilities of Wireless" by A. B.…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1873  The front page shows a half page 'Burning of the Brooklyn Tabernacle' along with a smaller illustration of the "The Brooklyn Tabernacle - Interior View' with an accompanying article.  Half page illustration of 'Burning of Barnum's Hippodrome'.
A quarter-page illustration of 'The Late George P. Putnam" and an accompanying article. A full page featuring four illustrations of 'Views From the Land of Moab'.
A nice full page 'The Time When We Were…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 20, 1873  Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the much desired Winslow Homer doublepage centerfold: "Snap the Whip".
Front page features a 1/2 page illustration entitled: "The New School Mistress." Inside is a full page illustration of "Saved!" A article "The Northwestern University" with accompany illustrations. Full page illustration of "The Fete Napoleon at Chiselhurst - Reception of the Visitors by the Ex-Empress Eugenie in the Garden of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 4, 1897  Full front page illus. of "After the Jubilee." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "The Troubles in Northern India - Khyber Pass, Captured by the Revoltin Afridis, and Its Vicinity." Full pg. illus. of "The Emperor of Germany in Russia - The Imperial Party Visiting the great Military Camp at Krasnoe-Selo."
Two full pgs. of illus. of "Uncovering a Buried City - Recent Work of the Peabody Museum at Copan, Honduras." Full pg. illus. of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 10, 1894  Full front page portrait of "Alexander III, the Late Czar of Russia." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Loan Bureau of St. Bartholomew's Parish." 2/3 pg. portrait of "Major-General Oliver O. Howard, U.S.A., Retired." Several pgs. of illus. pertaining to "The Metropolitan Museum of Art."
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, July 2, 1910

The front page of this issue has a photo of "An American Whip on English Highways."

This issue has an illustration of "Later On, The Smithsonian May Contain Other Collections Than the Roosevelt Group" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "England's Fifth George" by an Englishman and there are photos of "The Models of Michelangelo" and a full page photo of "A Pearl of the Peerage." The double page illustration is of "Cowboy Fireworks"…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 24, 1896  Fullpg: 'A Conference at the Republican Hqts., Chicago' & two full pages: 'Sesquicentennial Celebration of Princeton Univ.--The Campus & Nassau Hall'. Included is a photos of: 'Woodrow Wilson, Prof. of Jurisprudence'.
Fullpg: 'A Typical Campaign Barbecue in the South & Middle West' Nice A.B. Frost print: 'The Right of Way' shows bicyclists & a horse-drawn cart.
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1887  Front pg. illus. pertaining to the front pg. poem "Farmer Stebbins Toboggans." Inside is a full pg. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Admiral of the Navy."
Doublepage centerfold containing many illus. pertaining to "Monterey and the Hotel Del Monte." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Latest Chicago Idea: Tossing the Anarchist in His Own Blanket-The Red Flag." 1/2 pg. illus. of "A Sand Storm in Eastern Oregon." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "Amor Smith,…

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. Bellamy Storer and there is a double page photo spread of "Sculpture by Rodin at the Metropolitan Museum of Art." There are also photos of "Freak Cars…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 29, 1890  Certainly the prime print in this issue is the very nice doublepage centerfold by Frederic Remington captioned: "Football - A Collision At The Ropes". Among the many other prints are: "The Flower Show at Madison Square Garden" which is the entire front page; "Launch of the Armored Cruiser 'Maine' At the Brooklyn Navy Yard" which would come into American consciousness 8 years later when sunk in the Spanish-American War; "Art Gallery, Philadelphia Art…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 23, 1909  The front page of this issue has a photo of "Otto T. Bannard."

This issue has a photo of "Miss Barrymore in a New Play" and a full page illustration of " 'Twixt Love and Duty" by Gordon Grant. There is also a photo spread of "A Notable Exhibition of Dutch Art" and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. 

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1907  There is a front page illustration, "The Sawdust Twins" by W. A. Rogers. There are photos of "The London Residence of Our English Ambassador, Maintained by Mr. Reid at a Cost to His Private Purse of $100,000 a Year"; "The Moyer-Haywood Demonstration in New York" and "The Largest British Liner Afloat."There is also, an illustration of "Rubber!" by James Montgomery Flagg; photos of "The Business of Royalty" and "Clothes and the Man" of Mark Twain; and…

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 illustration of "And They Think it's Merely a Flirtation!" by James Montgomery Flagg and a full page illustration of "The Return of the First Owner"…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 21, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The New Indian War' shows the 'Noble Rem Man' caught between the Interior Dept. & the War Dept. Another fullpg. Nast cartoon inside showing a Black man. A full page shows: "A Group of Afghan Chiefs."
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 10, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'Hewitt Down'. 1/4 pg: 'General Nelson Miles' Fullpg. Nast cartoon. Halfpg: 'Helping The Poor, Scene On Cherry Street'. 3/4 pg. pictorial of Buffalo hunting.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. May 26, 1956 

* 148 year old "Mahmud Eyvazov" ?
* Republic of Azerbaijan farmer 

The front page has a one column photo with heading: "Farms At 148" with text. (see images)
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally in very nice condition.

Background: Mahmud Eyvazov holds a unique historical significance as a cornerstone of Soviet longevity propaganda during the Cold War era, serving as the ultimate poster child for the USSR’s…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 19, 1896  Nice fullpg. shows: 'Wm. McKinley in his Library, Canton, Ohio'. Very dramatic & displayable doublepage centerfold: 'High Tide at Gettysburg' shows a dramatic charge of the Confederates. Nearly halfpg. illus., plus text, on 'Crater Lake & Cone, Cascade Mountains'
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 17, 1912

In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "The New Order of Things--"Arise, 'Bose Flinn,' I dub thee leader. Tim Woodruff, you are next. Are there any more bosses who wish to be made leaders?'" by Kemble and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. 

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1910

The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Mr. Choate in His Oxford Robes.

In this issue, there is an illustration of "The Man in the Barrel: "Watch Out, Nelse, of They'll Pinch Your Duds, Too"" by Kemble. There is a photo spread of "Chicago's Notable Portrait Exhibition" and a full page photo of "A Springtime Bride." The double page illustration is of "The Edge of the Precipice" by James Montgomery Flagg and there is a full page…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1895  The front page is a political cartoon on the "funeral" of the 53rd Congress, includes Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty entitled "Reading the Will - A Few Legacies Left by the Defunct Congress" and is by W.A. Rogers.
Inside the issue is a one-third page illustration of "The New Submarine Torpedo-Boat for the United State Navy" which has accompany text. A full page print: "Proposed Hudson River Suspension Bridge Between New York and New Jersey" also has…

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 of "Two Priceless Relics of the East."  Also in this issue is a photo of "A Flower of the English Stage" and the double page illustration is…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1892  The full front page is a print captioned: "Easter Lilies". Other prints within include a full page with 6 photos of: "The Revolt In Venezuela"; a full page with 7 illustrations and photos of: "The Sisseton Indians"; 4 prints of "The New York Board of Trade & Transportation"; prints of: "Shad Fishing on the Susquehanna River"; a print of: "The Pennsylvania State Building at the Chicago Fair" a full page of: "Columbian Exposition, Chicago--In the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1888  Fullpg of 4 photos: 'The Work of Construction on the Panama Canal'. Doublepage centerfold: 'Not Guilty' is a nice court scene. Nearly halfpg. with 3 illus. including a nice view of: 'Edison's Perfected Phonograph', plus a nice article on the preceding page. The Supplement contains two great pgs: 'St. Louis, from the Mississippi River' and 'Sketches in the Parks of St. Louis'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in sixteen…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 19, 1881  Nice fullpg: 'Ice Yachting on the Hudson'. Fullpg with two prints: 'The New Union League Club House'. Doublepage centerfold: 'English Church Architecture--Chichester Cathedral'. There are 5 small prints: 'Lima Types' which show people from Peru. 1/2 page print: "The Stranded Steam-ship 'Roraima'" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 17, 1880  Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Don't." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Valley of Mexico form Chapultepec." 1/3 pg. portrait of "General James Watson Webb."
Doublepage centerfold of "English Church Architecture - Worcester Cathedral." Full pg. Nast illus. of "The Die is Cast - Caesar and Pompey in Ohio." Several small illus. pertaining to "William Ellery Channing."
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

W.A. Rogers print...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 1, 1900 "He Drove His Wedge Too Far", by W.A. Rogers; "On The Beach At Narragansett Pier" by Smedley;  U.S. Forces in China; Hemp Industry of the Philippines; The Visiting English Tennis-Players; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 10, 1902 Frontpage illustration "A Run Along the Boards"; fullpage photo Spring Sports of the Millionaire; The Ocean Trip of the Submarine Boat "Fulton" with photos;  fullpage photo The Secretary of War; fullpage illustration "A 'Quiet' Hour After Dinner" by Pitney; Cactus-Hunting in the Sonoran Desert; fullpage illustration "The Spring Exodus for Europe" by Rogers; fullpage photo The Completed Portrait of Madame Madrazo; doublepage centerfold illustration "The…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1908  The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Where He Keeps the Labor Vote." There is also an illustration of "An Office Building in the Clouds."
Photos include "The Wedding of Ambassador Reid's Daughter"; "A Fairly City of a Million Lights"; "The Princess Troubetzkoy (Amelie Rives)" and "How they Treat Traitors in France."

Also included in this issue is a full page illustration of "On with the Dance" by E. W. Kemble and…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1910  Contains a great double page print, "Old Man Ananias: 'Welcome, Theodore; That Plank Makes You A Life Member' ", drawn by E.W.Kemble.  Also by Kemble is "The Political Juggler On The Slack Wire".  The front page has "The Late David B. Hill".  Additional prints, news of the day, and period advertisements throughout.

Complete in 24 pages.