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697445

Thomas Nast print...

Item #697445

January 06, 1872

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1872  The full front page is a print: "New Year's Day -The First Caller" showing a homeless girl. Inside has a nearly full page: "The Christmas Waits" and another: "Punch and Judy in the Drawing Room" as well as a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Can The Law Reach Him? The Dwarf And the Giant Thief"... See More  

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697444

Indian dance illustration... Mormon illustration...

Item #697444

January 02, 1875

HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 2, 1875 The full fron page is a print: "Alone with the Dying Year" showing a small child in a snow storm.

Full page print: "Bringing Home the Fifth Wife--A Sketch in Mormondom" also includes a small article. Nice, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Indian Sun Dance - Young Bucks Proving Their Endurance by Self-torture" with... See More  

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697375

The first train robbery in America...

Item #697375

January 09, 1866

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 9, 1866  



* First train robbery in America

* New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad




The top of the front page has nice headlines on: "The Railroad Robbery" with: "Over Half a Million Dollars Stolen from the Adams Express Company" "Escape of the Thieves" and "Interesting Particulars of the Crime".

What is notable is that m... See More  

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697373

The Chicago Fire...

Item #697373

October 14, 1871

THE EVENING NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1871  



* The Great Chicago Fire



The top of the front page has a column with heads: "THE CHICAGO FIRE!" "Measure For the Relief Of The Sufferers" "The Chicago Fire" with related reports taking over a full column. Also on the ftpg: "FROM CHICAGO--Plenty of Rain--No More Fires Apprehended--Excitement Over Report... See More  

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697367

Skating... Cotton plantation scenes...

Item #697367

February 02, 1867

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 2, 1867  The front page features two views of the: "St. John, New Brunswick, Skating Rink" building.

A great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Scenes on a Cotton Plantation" includes twelve prints, most showing Blacks at various chores including picking, hoeing & with the cotton gin.

Other prints include: &... See More  

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697365

Nast political cartoons...

Item #697365

March 09, 1878

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1878  The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "Crescit Sub Pondere Virtus." 

Inside has a full page Nast illus. entitled: "That Dollar"; a quarter-page portrait of: "Pope Leo XIII."; a half page: "Ice Boating at Madison, Wisconsin"; most of a tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage... See More  

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697352

This title existed for just twelve issues...

Item #697352

June 01, 1876

THE CENTENNIAL RECORD, Portland, Maine, June, 1876  A



* Rare publication



n uncommon and short-lived newspaper that existed for just 12 issues, from January thru December, 1876. This is the number 6 issue.

A very decorative masthead themed on this 100th anniversary of the nation, with many of the pages within containing prints of the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.

Sixteen pages... See More  

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697349

A prohibition-themed newspaper from Pittsburgh...

Item #697349

October 24, 1884

THE PROHIBITION BANNER, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1884  



* Rare temperance movement publication

* Abstinence of alcohol - beer - liquor




As the title would suggest, this is a prohibition-themed newspaper. Among the articles; "The Drink Demon" "The Wheels of Time "Blaine and Whisky" "Notice to Prohibition Voters" "A Call to Prayer" &... See More  

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697346

A short-lived (?) newspaper on American wine making...

Item #697346

May 01, 1881

DEWEY'S AMERICAN WINE JOURNAL, New York, May, 1881  The masthead notes this is: "A Journal Devoted to the Interest of Pure American Wine." This is the volume 2, number 7 issue.

As the title would suggest, the content is entirely wine-focused. The entire back page is taken up with a list of wines, by state and type, offered by "H. T. Dewey & Son - American Wine, Champag... See More  

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697345

A newspaper for military veterans, 14 years after the Civil War...

Item #697345

August 01, 1879

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., August, 1879  The masthead notes: "A Monthly Journal devoted to the interests of the Soldiers and Sailors of the late war, and all Pensioners of the United States."

Essentially a veteran's newspaper--mostly for those of the Civil War--with content as would be expected of such a publication.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it fold... See More  

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697342

Uncommon to find with the original wrappers...

Item #697342

May 12, 1885

HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE - An Illustrated Weekly, New York, May 12, 1885  Although this is not an uncommon publication, this may be the first we have seen with the original, blue outer wrappers.

Complete in 16 pages plus the outer wrappers, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, a hint of an inked news agent's stamp on the front wrapper, nice condition.

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697341

Rare 19th century Alaska newspaper: first we have seen...

Item #697341

September 26, 1892

THE ALASKA HERALD, Sitka, Sept. 26, 1892  



* Very rare Alaska Territorial issue



A quite rare newspaper from Alaska which existed for just over two years, from June 27, 1892 thru Sept. 23, 1894. This is the volume 1, number 14 issue.

This is the first of this title we have encountered in our 47+ years.

Four pages, 11 by 16 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, pages 2 & 3 have... See More  

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697340

A rare prohibition-focused newspaper, with politics as well...

Item #697340

August 04, 1888

THE QUILL, Philadelphia, Aug. 4, 1888  This is a rare prohibition-focused newspaper, but also has a strong political focus with page 3 featuring large prints of; "Our Standard Bearers - Clinton B. Fish, our Presidential Candidate" and: "Dr. John A. Brooks, for Vice-President". Between their prints is: "Our National Platform".

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed,... See More  

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697339

This issue focuses on the resurrected Atlanta...

Item #697339

February 12, 1887

THE NEW SOUTH, Supplement to Harper's Weekly, Feb. 12, 1887  



* Reconstruction of Atlanta, Georgia prints



This four page supplement was an occasional addition to the weekly Harper's Weekly issues, focusing on the recovery and vitality of various cities of the South following the Civil War. They were almost entirely pictorial.

The full front page: "The Market Place of a Geo... See More  

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697317

A virulent anti-alcohol newspaper...

Item #697317

July 09, 1884

THE KANSAS PROHIBITIONIST, Leavenworth, Kansas, July 9, 1884  



* Rare temperance movement publication

* Abstinence of alcohol - beer - liquor




A virulent newspaper campaigning against alcohol. An intriguing masthead featuring scenes of "Barbarism of the Past" and "The Saloons Must Go" and "Civilization of the Present".

The front page column heads include:... See More  

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697313

An amateur press newspaper from Canada...

Item #697313

February 01, 1879

THE PUNCHING JUDY, New Glasgow, N.S. (Nova Scotia, Canada) February, 1879  This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. Within the masthead head: "An Instructive And Entertaining Journal For Our Boys And Girls".

This is the volume 1, number 4 issue.

Four pages, 7 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.... See More  

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697310

Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...

Item #697310

April 23, 1870

LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, April 23, 1870 



* Very rare publication from the deep South



A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.

Folio size, wide margins, very nice condition.... See More  

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697299

Very rare & desirable Maxfield Parrish Christmas cover...

Item #697299

December 14, 1895

HARPER'S WEEKLY--CHRISTMAS,  New York, Dec. 14, 1895



* Maxfield Parrish

* Christmas illustration




Certainly the feature of this issue is the great Maxfield Parrish front cover which shows a waiter delivering a plate with Christmas pudding. Typically this desirable cover is lacking as they were extracted from volumes over the years. Rare to find an issue with this cover intact.

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697293

Nast's Santa Claus about to come down the chimney...

Item #697293

January 01, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1876 



* Santa Claus - Christmas

* Thomas Nast print




Although there are several Christmas-themed print,  perhaps the best  is the  large doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast (considered the creator of the modern version of Santa Claus) captioned: "The Watch On Christmas Eve" showing two children sitting in anticipation, by ... See More  

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697290

Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...

Item #697290

January 03, 1874

HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 



* Thomas Nast

* Santa Claus

* Christmas




The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep."  This is one of Nast's more iconic Santa images, often reproduced for advertising, promotions, etc. in recent years.

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697289

Santa Claus on his sleigh...

Item #697289

December 26, 1874

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874  The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store.

Inside has a nice full page: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer.

The great, tipped-in (no binding holes),  doublepage centerfold is: A Dream of a Christmas... See More  

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697287

Displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus...

Item #697287

December 30, 1865

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1865 



* Santa Claus - Christmas

* Thomas Nast illustration




This issue features a great, tipped-in (no binding holes) doublepage centerfold done by famed artist Thomas Nast, titled: "Merry Christmas To All", showing 8 vignettes of a Christmas theme with the central focus being a great portrait of Santa Claus with a pipe in hand.

Thi... See More  

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697285

Clark Thread Works' Chimney...

Item #697285

October 20, 1888

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 20, 1888  The frontpage of the issue features "The Highest Chimney in the United States, Recently Errected at the Clark Thread Works" which was located at Kearney, New Jersey. Other articles include: Wrench, Sled, Screw Propeller, Howell Torpedo, Clothes Drier, Fly Net, & many more. These illustrations have accompanying te
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697271

Great Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...

Item #697271

January 04, 1873

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873 



* Caricaturist Thomas Nast

* Christmas - Santa Claus




Certainly the most notable print is the great tipped-in (no binding holes) doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well.

The front pa... See More  

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697220

Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...

Item #697220

January 24, 1891

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891  An inside page has a novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned: "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the Base Ball Bulletin--Plan View of Double Relay". A portion of... See More  

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697204

First African-American to serve in the House of Representatives...

Item #697204

December 19, 1870

THE CIRCULAR, Oneida Community (New York), Dec. 19, 1870  Near the top of the back page is a brief yet very significant report. It reads: "Joseph H. Rainey, a colored man, has taken his seat in the House of Representatives as the member elect from the 4th District of South Carolina."

Joseph Rainey was the very first African American to serve in the House of Representatives.

This w... See More  

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697199

For young scientists...

Item #697199

February 01, 1878

THE YOUNG SCIENTIST, New York, February, 1878  This is the vol. 1, number 2 issue. Noted in the masthead: "A Popular Record of Scientific Experiments, Inventions and Progress". Various illustrations inside.

Sixteen pages, 6 by 8 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

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697197

From Scotland...

Item #697197

May 10, 1889

THE ANNANDALE OBSERVER & ADVERTISER, Annan, Scotland, May 10, 1889  A typical newspaper of the day, added to the private collection because it was the first (and last) of this title we discovered.

Four pages, large folio size, good condition.

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697195

By the Northwestern Mutual Life company...

Item #697195

April 15, 1893

THE INSURANCE SOLICITOR, Baltimore, Maryland, April 15, 1893  This is a publication of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Four pages, 10 1/2 by 12 3/4 inches, minor margin wear.

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697194

Published by the Aetna Life Insurance Company...

Item #697194

January 01, 1870

THE AETNA, Frederick, Maryland, January, 1870  "A Journal Devoted To The Interests of Life Insurance" as noted in the masthead.

An eight page issue, volume 2, number 2, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one page sheet, 10 by 13 inches, much wear to the top half of the front leaf including a small piece from a blank margin, otherwise mostly good.

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697193

By a reformed Catholic Church...

Item #697193

February 07, 1891

THE PRIMITIVE CATHOLIC, Brooklyn, New York, Feb. 7, 1891



* For reformed Catholics



 A curious newspaper "...edited & published by E. H. Walsh, Converted Trappist Monk, the Pastor of the First Reformed Catholic Church, Brooklyn...". The front page is mostly taken up with: "The Reformed Catholic Church In Brooklyn--A Brief History of Its Struggles and Triumphs"... See More  

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697186

A temperance newspaper for youth...

Item #697186

April 01, 1895

THE YOUTH'S TEMPERANCE BANNER, "The National Temperance Society", New York, April 1, 1895  An interesting little newspaper meant for children, and focusing on the temperance movement (abstinence from alcohol) A very decorative masthead with several illustrations.

Four pages, never-bound, 11 by 16 inches, nice condition.

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697094

Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...

Item #697094

October 24, 1871

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 24, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 

All pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.

Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 ... See More  

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697009

1972 Battle of Springmartin... Belfast, Ireland...

Item #697009

May 14, 1972

THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, May 14, 1972



* Battle of Springmartin

* Belfast, Northern Ireland

* Kelly's Bar car bombing

* Ulster loyalists - Catholics




The front page has a nice banner headline: "IRA, PROTESTANTS CLASH; 5 DIE" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with all sections (60+ pages), light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in very nice co... See More  

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696995

Gettysburg... Picket's Charge... Little Round Top - 25 years later...

Item #696995

July 07, 1888

Harper's WEEKLY, July 7, 1888 Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the Gettysburg 25th Anniversary Supplement which includes "An Address Before The Veterans Of The Army Of The Potomac And The Army Of Northern Virginia, Delivered At Gettysburg July 3, 1888, On The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Battle", "From Behind Seminary Ridge", and "The Field Of Gettysburg As... See More  

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696994

Indiana county seat war...

Item #696994

October 30, 1873

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1873



* Wayne County Seat War

* Centerville & Richmond Indiana




The front page has an article headed: "Mob Law In Indiana" with subhead. See image for text here.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

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696910

Serial killer Edward H. Rulloff execution...

Item #696910

May 19, 1871

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1871



* Edward H. Rulloff execution (hanging)

* "The Genius Killer" "The Man of Two Lives"

* Had one of the largest brains on record




The top of page 5 has a one column headings that include: "RULLOFF" "The Sentence of the Law Executed Upon the Murderer" and more. (see images) Lengthy text takes up 2 1/2 columns.

Complete ... See More  

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696891

Lasted for just four issues...

Item #696891

October 14, 1882

THE LOAN DAILY, Waverly, New York, Oct. 14, 1882  



* Very short-lived publication



An extremely scarce newspaper that apparently lasted but four issues. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. it is not listed in Gregory's 'Union List of Newspapers' nor in the 'Union List of Serials'. The front page features the "Salutatory" which discusses the plans for this ... See More  

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696890

For the ladies, with original outer wrappers...

Item #696890

February 01, 1892

THE LADIES' WORLD, New York, February, 1892  The content is much as the title would suggest. This issue still has the original green wrappers with a very ornate masthead within.

Sixteen pages plus the wrappers, tears at margins, never bound nor trimmed.

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696889

Volume one issue of this literary newspaper...

Item #696889

November 23, 1872

TO-DAY, Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1872  This is the volume 1, number 4 issue of this small-size literary newspaper containing a few illustrations. 

Sixteen pages, 7 3/4 by10 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

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696887

With eight prints of Saratoga, New York...

Item #696887

September 09, 1871

EVERY SATURDAY - An Illustrated Weekly Journal, Boston, Sept. 9, 1871  An illustrated Harper's Weekly-like publication with many illustrations, amongst which are: "A View of Eloping Forest", a doublepage centerfold; "The City of Edinburgh, From the Castle" "In the Western Highlands--Among the Prairie Hens" and several pages with 8 prints and article: "Sa... See More  

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696883

Quite uncommon Mormon publication...

Item #696883

September 01, 1881

THE CONTRIBUTOR, Salt Lake City, Utah, September, 1881



* Very rare publication

* Mormons - Mormonism




This is an uncommon title from the Mormon press. It was an independent publication associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1879 and 1896. A monthly periodical, it sought to represent the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvemen... See More  

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696882

Quite uncommon Mormon publication...

Item #696882

January 01, 1881

THE CONTRIBUTOR, Salt Lake City, Utah, January, 1881



* Very rare publication

* Mormons - Mormonism




This is an uncommon title from the Mormon press. It was an independent publication associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1879 and 1896. A monthly periodical, it sought to represent the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement ... See More  

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696872

School for freed slaves at New Orleans...

Item #696872

April 21, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 21, 1866   The front page print: "Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen, New Orleans" with a related article.

Terrific fullpg: "On the Plains--Indians Attacking Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Coach" is a truly fine example of Western Americana for display. Halfpg: 'Street View in Santa Fe, New Mexico".

Sixteen pages, great condition... See More  

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696789

Winslow Homer's "Spring Blossoms"... Black man tending his garden...

Item #696789

May 21, 1870

(usually offered at a higher price) HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 21, 1870 (includes the Dicken's Supplement)



* Winslow Homer illustration



The most sought after prints within this issue are Winslow Homer's full-page: "Spring Blossoms" and the front-page: "A Spring Scene Near Richmond, Va.", which shows a black man tending his garden. This issue also has the uncommon Di... See More  

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696739

Clement Vallangigham's 1871 bizarre death....

Item #696739

June 17, 1871

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1871



* Clement Laird Vallandigham's bizarre death

* American lawyer and politician




Page 7 has a bizarre article headed: "VALLANDIGAM SHOT" with subheads. (see images) He would die the next morning. His death is considered one of the most unusual as he was demonstrating how his defendant's victim accidentally shot himself.

Complete in 12 page... See More  

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696678

Women's suffrage... Mary Livermore...

Item #696678

October 26, 1870

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26, 1870  



* Women's suffrage advocate Mary Livermore address



The front page has column heads: "Woman Suffrage Bazaar" "What is proposed to be Done - The Meeting at Washburn Hall Yesterday - Address by Mrs. M. A. Livermore".

Mary Livermore was a noted American journalist, abolitionist, and advocate of women's ri... See More  

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696635

The Spanish-American War begins...

Item #696635

April 27, 1898

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, April 27, 1898



* Spanish-America War begins

* United States declares war




The first column of page 2 is headed: "WAR DECLARED ! " "Hostilities Actually Begun" "Guns May Begin To Boom Any Day" "5,000 Regulars to be Sent to Cuba" "The State Troops Called" with the report are the full column.

Four pages, l... See More  

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696634

The Spanish-American War is over...

Item #696634

August 17, 1898

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17, 1898 The last column of the front page is headed: "THE WAR IS OVER" "Protocol Signed, and an Armistice Proclaimed" "Blockades Raised" 'Orders Sent to the Front to Suspend Operations" 'Spain Quits the New World".

The text takes most of the column and includes: "A Proclamation" concerning the en... See More  

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696619

Steamship Columbia... Novel swimming device...

Item #696619

May 22, 1880

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 22, 1880  The front page has "Babcock & Wilcox Boilers at the Standard Oil Company's Refinery Greenpoint, L.I." with an accompanying article.

Inside has: "Novel Swimming Device" "The Holden Ice Machine" "Pike's Hot-Blast Boiler Furnace" "Pease's Oil-Testing Apparatus" "The New Steamship ... See More  

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