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Item #177657
May 18, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Devastating Mississippi."
This issue has an illustration of "Let Us Act at Once" by Kemble and an article of "Princeton's New President" by John Larkin with a photo of John Grier Hibben, the new president. There is another article called "Building a Country With ... See More
More discoveries of Pompeii.....
Item #177658
May 25, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1912 The front page of this issue is a photo of "A King Who Died Unknown."
This issue has an illustration of "Which Will Win?" by Kemble and an article with photos of "The Rewards of Baseball" by Edward Bayard Moss. There is another article called "Are Women Human Beings?" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and there ar... See More
Item #208124
May 26, 1912
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, OH, May 26, 1912. A great issue for framing and displaying!
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
1912 John Burroughs photo... naturalist...
Item #688515
June 06, 1912
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, June 6, 1912
* Naturalist John Burroughs photo
* Nature essayist - conservation movement
The top of page 10 has a two column photo of John Burroughs with heading: "Enemy Of The Nature Faker" with very brief text. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning, very small library stamp within the masthead, minor margin wear, generally good.... See More
1912 Columbus Fountain dedication...
Item #676145
June 08, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 8, 1912
* Christopher Columbus Fountain Memorial unveiling
* Columbus Circle - Washington, D.C. dedication
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "UNVEIL FINE STATUE OF COLUMBUS" 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 fra... See More
1912 Novarupta volcano eruption in Alaska...
Item #676137
June 11, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 11, 1912
* Novarupta volcano eruption
* Kodiak & more, Alaska disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BIG DAMAGE IS DONE TO TOWNS IN ALASKA" 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 era in pape... See More
Christy Mathewson's 300th victory...
Item #690152
June 14, 1912
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 14, 1912 This 20 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 12: "Giants Take Last From Cubs" with box scores.
Althoughnot mentioned here, this was actually Christy Mathewson's 300th career victory.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be han... See More
Item #177661
June 15, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Senator Winthrop Murray Crane."
This issue has an illustration called "His Master's Voice" by C. J. Budd. There are two photos taking up the center page. The one on the left is of Abraham Lincoln and is called "Prophecy" and the one on the right, which is of Theodore Rooseve... See More
1912 Jacksonville Pa tornado.....
Item #580992
June 21, 1912
VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, June 21, 1912
* Jacksonville PA tornado disaster
This 8 page on one column headlines on the front page:
* TORNADO COMPLETELY DESTROYS TOWN
* One Thousand People Camping in Fields
See photos for text here.
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Item #177662
June 22, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 22, 1912
The front page of this issue is an illustration of "'Let the Republican Party Come to Order!'--Elihu Root" by C. J. Budd, which includes a photo of Teddy Roosevelt, with portraits of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in the background.
The inside has an illustration called "After the Circus" by Kemble, and the do... See More
Item #177663
June 29, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 29, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo called "The Republican National Convention in Session at Chicago."
This issue has a photo called "The Largest Sailing Yacht in the World" and an article called "The Battle-fields of June" by James Barnes which has an illustration "from a woodcut in a contemporary issue of &... See More
George Westinghouse, Engineer and Inventor...
Item #636346
June 29, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, June 29, 1912, New York The front cover is a photo of "George Westinghouse, Engineer and Inventor" with an accompanying article inside the issue. Inside the issue is: "A Journey in a Passenger-carrying Zeppelin Airship"; "The Galveston Causeway"; "New Ideas About Lightning"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements... 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
Corning NY train wreck disaster...
Item #611706
July 05, 1912
THE SALEM EVENING NEWS, Massachusetts, July 5, 1912
* Corning NY train wreck (Gibson)
* Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
The front page has two column headlines that include: "ENGINEER IS BLAMED FOR FRIGHTFUL RAILROAD WRECK" and more. (see) Early reporting on the Corning train wreck in New York.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
Item #177664
July 06, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "While the Democrats were in Session."
In this issue there are illustrations of "Convention Snap-Shots" by Peter Newell and "Jottings from Baltimore" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos of "America's Olym... See More
Democratic Nominee for President--Woodrow Wilson....
Item #177665
July 13, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 13, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Woodrow Wilson--Democratic Nominee for President."
In this issue there is an article of "The Democratic National Convention" and there is an illustration by Kemble called "'Ready to Ride and Spread the Alarm Through Every Mi... See More
Jim Thorpe wins 1912 Olympic decathlon...
Item #676928
July 15, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 15, 1912
* Jim Thorpe wins Olympic decathlon
* Carlisle Indian School star athlete
The front page has a one column headings that include: "Final Day Of The Athletic Program" "....American Winner of Decathlon" and more. (see) Coverage continues on page 2 a small heading: "Thorp Wins Decathlon". (see) Surprisingly this issue... See More
French aviation pioneer Hubert Latham killed....
Item #676655
July 16, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 16, 1912
* Hubert Latham killed - death
* French aviator - aviation pioneer
* Airplanes - aeroplanes
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FAMOUS AVIATOR IS KILLED IN AFRICA BY BUFFALO" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not to... See More
Item #209018
July 18, 1912
LIFE MAGAZINE, New York, July 18, 1912. A great issue for framing and displaying! Also includes an nice double-page centerfold illustration "Job Comforters" on boys going fishing calling to a boy that has to do chores.
Item #177666
July 20, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1912 (color cover not present) The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Opening of the Olympic Games." Within the issue there is an illustration called "The Latest Arrival at the Political Zoo" by Kemble. The double page is a photo spread called "Where New York's Skyscrapers Cease to be Impressive" and ther... See More
Herman Rosenthal murder case...
Item #676643
July 24, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 24, 1912
* Herman Rosenthal murder case
* New York City gambler - bookie
* NYPD corruption - Lenox Avenue Gang
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "UNRAVELING PLOT FOR KILLING OF GAMBLER IN NEW YORK" with subheads. (see)
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find is... See More
A young Winston Churchill...
Item #662831
July 27, 1912
THE GRAPHIC, London, July 27, 1912 This is the front leaf only but it is taken up with a nice illustration of a young Winston Churchill, captioned: "Mr. Churchill Explaining British Naval Policy in the House of Commons." with a bit of text. Displayable as such.
The front leaf only, very nice condition.
Baseball scouting...
Item #177667
July 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, July 27, 1912 This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Victorious America at the Olympic Games."
In this issue there is an illustration called "'Come On In, Fellows, the Water's Fine!'" by C. J. Budd and there is an article with photos called "America's Athleti... See More
Costume Dress for Summer Dance... Harrisaon Fisher artwork...
Item #674561
August 01, 1912
THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia, August, 1912. The front cover shows a lovely full page illustration by, acclaimed Brooklyn NY artist, Harrison Fisher. The cover has some dirt and tears in the upper right corner (see images) however, it is still very displayable. There are several articles of interest on the inside pages including: "The Case of 17 Million Children, Is O... See More
President Taft noimated for as next presidential candidate...
Item #593739
August 06, 1912
THE FRANKLIN JOURNAL, Farmington, Maine, August, 6, 1912 The front page of this issue has a one column-wide article "Taft's Speech of Acceptance" with subheads "'Save the Constitution' The Keynote and Democrats Asked to Help" and "Spread of Socialist Doctrines Is Due to Muckraking and Should be Checked". This would be the year in which a four-way pre... See More
County Fair Illustration...
Item #546708
August 08, 1912
LESLIES WEEKLY, N.Y., Aug. 8, 1912.
* The County Fair
A full front page color illustration captioned: "The Coming County Fair" shows a crowd of folks in the foreground enjoying the various attractions at the fair, with a horse track in the background. In nice condition.
Progressive "Bull Moose" Party is founded in 1912...
Item #681939
August 08, 1912
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., Aug. 8, 1912
* Progressive Party is founded
* "Bull Moose Party"
* Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
The top of the front has one column headings that include: "New Party Adjourns" "Chicago Convention Ends" "Roosevelt And Johnson Named" and more. (see)
Twenty pages, light toning, small library label within the masth... See More
Item #177669
August 10, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A New Kind of Flying Boat."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Mr. Taft Makes the First Drive" by Kemble and there is another article called "... See More
Coca-Cola advertisement...
Item #593968
August 11, 1912
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE of the DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit Michigan, August 11, 1912 The cover of this issue contains a cameo of a lady. Within the issue are a variety of articles, stories and advertisements.
This also contains a half-page advertisement inside the issue for Coca-Cola and a colored advertisement on the back page for Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes.
This is complet... See More
From the year it became a state...
Item #695899
August 23, 1912
TUCUMCARI SUN, New Mexico. Aug. 23, 1912
* Rare Southwest publication
A quite uncommon title from this small New Mexico town in Eastern New Mexico, great to have from the year New Mexico became a state.
The front page has a photo of the county court house and jail.
Tucumcari, located on the old Route 66, has an interesting history and has been mentioned often in popular culture (Rai... See More
Theatrical Number.....
Item #177671
August 24, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 24, 1912
This issue is a "Theatrical Number--Season of 1912-13" and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Attack on New York."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "The Elephant:'If I Wasn't I... See More
Item #177672
August 31, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Man Higher Up."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Passing On the Ballots--'A Vote for Taft is a Vote for Sherman'--'A Vote for Roosevel... See More
Baseball fans...
Item #211894
September 05, 1912
LESLIES, N.Y., Sept. 5, 1912 Full front page color illustration of fans on the street looking at an outdoor scoreboard captioned: The Baseball Bulletin. Colored content on the next page bleeds through a bit, otherwise nice.
Item #177638
September 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "T. R.: 'Follow Me. Can't You See I'm Moses?'" by Rollin Kerby.
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign" and an article called "The Ball-player between Games" by Edward ... See More
1912 airplanes race for the Gordon Bennett Trophy
Item #680161
September 09, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 9, 1912
* Gordon Bennett Trophy - airplanes
* French aviator Jules Vedrines victory
* Deperdussin Monocoque racing aircraft
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AVIATION TROPHY ALMOST CERTAIN TO BE WON BY THE FRENCH" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Ve... See More
Panama Canal near completion in 1912...
Item #714537
September 14, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 14, 1912
* Panama Canal under construction
* Nearing completion w/ nice headline
* Atlantic Ocean to connect w/ Pacific
The front page has nice banner headline: "PANAMA CANAL IS TO BE READY IN ONE YEAR" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to... 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
Early bomber...
Item #551369
September 14, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 14, 1912 A nice display issue as the front cover is in color and shows a pilot in an early airplane in a bombing stance (see), plus there is a nice related article inside: "Grenadiers of the Air" "Exploits in Bomb-dropping from Flying Machines" which includes 6 photos. Also inside: "The Flying Boat & Its Possibilities" wi... See More
1912 Count Nogi Maresuke suicide (seppuku)...
Item #691878
September 18, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 18, 1912
* Count Nogi Maresuke suicide (seppuku)
* Imperial Japanese Army general funeral
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DOUBLE FUNERAL OF GENERAL NOGI AND HIS WIFE IMPRESSIVE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tota... See More
Item #177674
September 21, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 21, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "He Died to Save Japan."
In this issue there is an ad for the book "Mark Twain--A Biography" and an article called "Progress of the Campaign." Also in this issue is a full page illustration of "W. J. B.: 'Say, ... See More
1912 Maria Tarnowska in Russian prison...
Item #679865
September 24, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 24, 1912
* Countess Maria Tarnowska
* Russian Woman convict
* Solitary confinement w/ photo
The top of the front page has a two column photo with heading: "Woman Whose Beauty Was Once Talk Of Europe Now Dying In Russian Prison" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to ... See More
Aviation...
Item #177675
September 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Dogs of War."
In this issue there is an ad for the book "Mark Twain--A Biography" and an article called "Progress of the Campaign." Also in this issue there is a full page illustration of "The National Pest--A... See More
The Pfanschmidt ax murders of 1912...
Item #679868
September 30, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 30, 1912
* The Pfanschmidt family ax murders
* Payson (Quincy), Adams County, Illinois
The front page has a one column heading: "SAY SENSATIONS ARE COMING IN MURDER CASE" with subhead. (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... See More
1912 Rawlins, Wyoming Negro lynching...
Item #679845
October 02, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 2, 1912
* Negro Frank Wigfall lynching
* Wyoming State Penitentiary
* Rawlins, Carbon County
The front page has a one column heading: "'NEGRO LOCKED IN STATE PRISON LYNCHED BY CONVICTS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragi... See More
1912 Battle of Coyotepe Hill...
Item #679863
October 05, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 5, 1912
* Battle of Coyotepe Hill - Masaya
* United States occupation of Nicaragua
The front page has a a nice banner headline: "AMERICAN MARINES KILLED ON BATTLEFIELD" 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 era in p... See More
Item #177676
October 05, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "An Immortal Visits Us."
In this issue there is a full page illustration of "The Harvester Moon" by Kemble. There is a story called "Alice in Blunderland--The Plain People Through the Looking-Glass, by Two of Them" and an ... See More
Boston Red Sox in 1912 World Series...
Item #666378
October 10, 1912
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 10, 1912
* Boston Red Sox
* World Series of Baseball (game 3)
* New York Giants
The top of the front page has a nice three column headline: "GIANTS WIN TWO TO ONE" with inning by inning description and box scores. Nice to have from a town close to Boston.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 page... 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
Naval review in New York City...Ice harvesting...
Item #635618
October 12, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 12, 1912 The color-cover is an illustration of a foundry. Inside the issue is: "The Imposing Naval Review at New York"; "How One County Built a Good Road"; "Harvesting Ice by Electric Power"; "Labor-saving Duplicating Machines for the Office"; "Labor-saving Devices That Produce Automobiles"; and more art... See More
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