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1928 Rockford, Illinois tornado disaster...



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September 15, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1928

* Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
* Tornado disaster - Rockford chair factory


The top of the front page has a three column headline: "50 TO 100 KILLED, 150 INJURED BY TORNADO WHICH LEVELS FACTORY IN ROCKFORD, ILL.; PORTO RICO LOSS BIG; FLORIDA MENCACED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the tornado disaster in Rockford, Illinois.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions. Minor spine wear, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century