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631488

Earth and air issue...

Item #631488
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June, 1925  The color-wrapper is captioned "Vacation Geology". Inside the issue is "Out of Doors With the Earth"; "Herbert Hoover and the Patent Office"; "the Low-Resistance Airplane"; and much more illustrations, articles and advertisements.

Complete in 70+ pages, unbound, and in very good condition.

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646877

The development of television...

Item #646877

January 23, 1926

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 23, 1926 



* First television transmission

* John Logie Baird




On the website: "Television History - The first 75 Years" is found: "On January 23, 1926, John Logie Baird (of Scotland) gave the world's first public demonstration of a mechanical television apparatus to approximately 40 members of the Royal Institution at his laboratory on Frit... See More  

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587728

1926 Color cover shows moving dinosaurs...

Item #587728

August 01, 1926

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August, 1926  Still has the outer color wrappers, the front cover showing the: "Modern Method Of Moving Monsters" showing 2 dinosaurs midway through their construction being moved (see). Inside has a nice photographed article on: "The Education of a Parachute Jumper"  & another on early aircraft carriers (see) as well as other intere... See More  

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631882

Lighthouses...

Item #631882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 20, 1901  The front color-cover has "St. George Reef Light, California". Inside the issue is: "Was the Cave Man a House-builder?"; "Acres of Radio"; "Beacons of Safety"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.

Complete in 84 pages, never bound, and in very good condition.

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576928

On the 1926 Founding of television...

Item #576928

December 16, 1926

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 16, 1926 



* John Logie Baird - father of television 

* TV in it's infancy - inventions 



The front page has one column headlines that include: "PREDICTS VISION ACROSS THE OCEAN" "New Projector Described Which Paints, as it Were, by Light Flashes From Mirrors" and more. (see) Report continues on page 2. Other news of... See More  

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637289

Founding of television...

Item #637289

February 04, 1927

NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1927 



* Early television tests

* John Logie Baird




Page 6 has one column headlines that include: "GLASGOW LISTENS TO SOUND OF FACES" "Television Inventor Shows How Image of Every Substance Emits Distinctive Refrain" "Baird Describes Research" and more. See photos for text.

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680957

On the founding of television...

Item #680957

March 06, 1927

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1927



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions



This 150+ page newspaper has a banner headline on page xx5 (near back): "HOW BAIRD SEES THROUGH SPACE BY RADIO; Scotch Inventor Holds the Secret of Television in His Sensitive Photo-Electric Cell--He Transmits Images Nine Miles and Adds 'Looking In' to 'Listening In&... See More  

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654234

On the 1927 Founding of television...

Item #654234

April 09, 1927

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1927



* John Baird - father of television

* Atlantic Ocean transmission



Page 5 has one column headings that read: "Says His Television Has Spanned Ocean" "J. L. Baird, British Inventor, Promises to Give New York-London Demonstration". (see) A very significant report during the founding of television, an invention which would change not only t... See More  

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588894

1927 aviation endurance record...

Item #588894

April 14, 1927

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, April 14, 1927 



* Airplane endurance record broken 

* Bertrand Blanchard Acosta & Clarance Chamberlin 

* Bellanca monoplane
 



This 20 page newspaper has one column headings headline on the front page that include: "American Air Record Broken"  and  "Acosta and Chamberlin Pass Previous Mark of 36 Hours; Attempt... See More  

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554092

Hudson Maxim's death...

Item #554092

May 07, 1927

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 7, 1927



* Hudson Maxim death

* Explosives inventor




This 12 page newspaper has on column headlines on the front page: "HUDSON MAXIM, INVENTOR, DEAD".



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.



wikipedia notes: Hudson Maxim (February 3, 1853 – May 6, 1927), was a U.S. inven... See More  

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649277

On the founding of television...

Item #649277

January 19, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1928



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Television Across Atlantic Declared a Fact; Baird's Aide Reports Faces and Hands Seen". See photos for text. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. A very significant report during the fo... See More  

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664326

1st transatlantic television image.... John Logie Baird...

Item #664326

February 09, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 9, 1928



* 1st television image sent across Atlantic Ocean

* John Logie Baird - Hartsdale NY New York



Page 3 has a one column heading: "Human Vision Spans Atlantic On Radio Waves" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st transatlantic TV image sent. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publicati... See More  

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576933

On the Founding of Television...

Item #576933

February 11, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1928



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy



Page 4 has one column headings:  "EYE TAKEN FROM BOY AIDED TELEVISION", "Baird Tells of Using It, Soon After Surgeon Operated, in Successful Test" See photo for text. Other news of the day throughout.



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577261

On the Founding of television...

Item #577261

February 13, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1928



* John Baird - father of television

* Early televisor - TV



This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23 that include: "INCREASE OF POWER TO AID TELEVISION", "Baird System to Use 10 Kilowatts Instead of 2 in Trans-Ocean Sending Next Week", "To Show Life-Size Images", and more (see photos).



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587947

On the 1928 Founding of television...

Item #587947

February 21, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1928



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions



Page 27 has a one column heading: "Baird Puts Television on Sale; Opening Branch in Selfridge's". A very significant report during the founding of television, an invention which would change not only the worlds of entertainment & communication forever, but socie... See More  

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648018

On the 1928 Founding of television...

Item #648018

February 21, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1928



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions



Page 27 has a one column heading: "Baird Puts Television on Sale; Opening Branch in Selfridge's" A very significant report during the founding of television, an invention which would change not only the worlds of entertainment & communication forever, but societ... See More  

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577259

On the 1928 Founding of television...

Item #577259

March 03, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1928



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions



This 36 page newspapers has one column headlines on page10: "TO TEST TELEVISION WITH MORE POWER" "Capt. Hutchinson Sails to Make Plans With Baird for Two-Way Trans-Ocean Experiments"



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576910

On the 1926 founding of television...

Item #576910

May 02, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1928



* John Baird - father of television

* TV coming to America soon ?



Page 16 has one column headlines that include: "TELEVISION CHAIN TO BE FORMED HERE", "American Purchasers of Baird Rights Say Entire Continent Will Ultimately Be Covered". See photos for text. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout.



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578289

1928 Fritz Von Opel... Rocket propulsion...

Item #578289

May 26, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 26, 1928 



* Fritz von Opel - Fritz Stamer 

* 1st rocket powered aircraft 

* Lippisch Ente
 



This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4:

"'ROCKET' PLANE NEARS COMPLETION AT PLANT" "Experts to Test Machine About June 15--Inventor Predicts Hop Here at 200 Miles and Hour" and more. (see) Tells of t... See More  

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643724

Rocket engines for earthly travel...

Item #643724

May 27, 1928

NEW YORK TIMES, section 3 only, May 27, 1928 Page 4 of this section has a very interesting article: "Transport By Rocket" sees the possibility of using rocket propulsion for more earthly travel, noting: "...Out of Max Valier's dram of rocketing from star to star comes this entirely new automobile & the promise of experimental railway cars and planes capable of making speeds ... See More  

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626330

Fritz Von Opel... Rocket propulsion...

Item #626330

June 14, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1928



* Fritz von Opel - Fritz Stamer

* Very 1st rocket powered aircraft flight

* Lippisch Ente aircraft




Page 29 has one column headings that include: "FLIES WITH ROCKETS AT TERRIFIC SPEED" "German Used Them to Propel Glider in Experiments. Berlin Press Reports" "OPEL MANTAINS SECRECY" and more. (see) First report coverage on the ve... See More  

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658987

1928 Founding of television...

Item #658987

July 22, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1928



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions - experiments



Page 10 has one column headings: "RECORD REPRODUCES SCENES WITH MUSIC" "Baird Combines Electric Phonograph With Television Principles in Disk Device" "Double Grooves Utilized" and more. (see) Very significant reports during the founding of ... See More  

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578522

1928 Max Valier... Rocket propulsion...

Item #578522

July 28, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1928 



* Max Valier 

* Rocket car
 



This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "NEW ROCKET AUTO HITS 131-MILE PACE, CRASHES" "German Inventor Quadrupled Power on 100-Pound Car After Two Successful Tests"



Tells of Austrian Max Valier testing his new rocket automobile.



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648051

1928 Max Valier... Rocket propulsion...

Item #648051

July 28, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1928 



* Max Valier 

* Rocket car
 



Page 3 has one column headings: "NEW ROCKET AUTO HITS 131-MILE PACE, CRASHES" "German Inventor Quadrupled Power on 100-Pound Car After Two Successful Tests" (see) Coverage Austrian rocktry pioneer, Max Valier,  testing his new rocket automobile.

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576952

On the 1928 Founding of television...

Item #576952

July 29, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 29, 1928 



* John Baird - father of television 

* TV in it's infancy - inventions 



Page 5 has a one column heading: "Launch Television Here"



A very significant report during the founding of television, an invention which would change not only the worlds of entertainment & communication forever, but society as well.



A si... See More  

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647586

Thomas Edison Honored In 1928....

Item #647586

October 21, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1928.



* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison

* Honored By President Calvin Coolidge




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IS DECORATED BY NATION AND HAILED BY THE PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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629590

Charles Lindbergh wins Harmon Trophy....

Item #629590

December 14, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 14, 1928



* Aviator Charles A. Lindbergh

* Airplane inventor Orville Wright

* Harmon Trophy presentation




Page 5 has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH SHARES HONOR WITH WRIGHT" with subheads that include: "Inventor Escorts Ocean Flier to Conference Platform to Receive Harmon Trophy" and more. (see) First report coverage on Orville Wright presen... See More  

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629556

Shortwave beam wireless radio experiments...

Item #629556

December 19, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1928



* Shortwave radio advancements

* Beam wireless telephone

* Transmission both ways




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Beam Radio receives Code and Speech at Once In Promising Tests of Two-Way Transmission" (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, this is the rare rag edition that w... See More  

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647524

Babe Ruth birthday photo... Thomas Edison...

Item #647524

February 17, 1929

NEW YORK TIMES (Rotogravure Section only), February 17, 1929



* Babe Ruth birthday photo

* Thomas Edison & Henry Ford




This section is loaded with photos involving sports, entertainment, fashion and much more. The front page has a photo titled: "A Birthday Cake Fit Four A Sultan: Babe Ruth" Also 2 related photos regarding Thomas Edison's birthday as well.

Complete rotograv... See More  

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221006

Coca Cola founder death in 1929....

Item #221006

March 13, 1929

KENTUCKY TIMES-STAR, March 13, 1929.



* Coca Cola founder dies - Coke
* 1st report of his death




This 44 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 17: "Candler's Life Romance of American Business" with subhead: "Death Ends Career of Soft Drink Manufacturer". Other news of the day throughout. Some browning with some margin wea
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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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606070

Charles F. Brush death... Electricity...

Item #606070

June 16, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1929



* Charles F. Brush death

* Electric light fame




Page 24 has one column headlines: "CHARLES F. BRUSH, SCIENTIST, DEAD" "Inventor of Arc Light, 80 Years Old, Succumbs at Home in Cleveland" "Noted As Humanitarian" and more. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements throughout. Complete in a thick 80+ page Sunday edition, rag edi... See More  

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666329

Television in it's infancy in 1929...

Item #666329

July 17, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1929



* Television TV in it's infancy

* Invention - experiments

* Early connection to homes




Page 15 has one column headings: "To Test Television Outside Of Cities" "RCA Plans Transmitter at Bound Brooks, N.J., to Supplement Urban Experiments" (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, a little spine we... See More  

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578219

On the 1929 Founding of television...

Item #578219

August 20, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 20, 1929



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions



This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "Television Transmits British Talking Film; Actor's Voice Is Clearer Than in Theatre".



Very significant reporting during the founding of television, an invention which would change not only the worlds of e... See More  

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676948

John Logie Baird & television...

Item #676948

September 03, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 3, 1929



* John Logie Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions - experiments



Page 29 has one column headings: "VOICE AND IMAGE GO TOGETHER OVER WIRE" "Simultaneous Transmission of Clear Televised Pictures and Sounds Demonstrated" "Baird System Can Be Used by Any Broadcasting Station in New York, It Is Said"... See More  

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581033

On the 1929 founding of television...

Item #581033

September 03, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 3, 1929



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions



This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 29 that include: "VOICE AND IMAGE GO TOGETHER OVER WIRE", "Simultaneous Transmission of Clear Televised Pictures and Sounds Demonstrated", "Baird System Can Be Used by Any Broadcasting Station in New... See More  

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578834

Fritz Von Opel... Rocket propulsion...

Item #578834

September 30, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 30, 1929



* Fritz von Opel

* Early rocket airplane flight




This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7 that include: "OPEL SAYS ROCKET IS BIG AVIATION AID", "Flight is Aimed to Show Ease, Power and Take-Off and Landing Without Run", "Inventor Says Rocket Is 'Perfect Emergency Brake' for Plane in Forced Descents"... See More  

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585021

Thomas Edison 50th year celebration...

Item #585021

October 22, 1929

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, October 22, 1929 



* Thomas Edison 50th year anniversary 

* Dearborn MI celebration 

* Henry Ford
 



This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "THOMAS EDISON HONORED BY PRESIDENT HOOVER'S VISIT TO ELECTRICAL WIZARD'S DEN"



1st report coverage on the dedication of the Edison Institute in Dearborn ... See More  

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566667

Byrd's flight over South Pole...

Item #566667

November 29, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 29, 1929 



* Aviator Richard Evelyn Byrd 

* South Pole flight begins 

* Ernie Nevers makes NFL record in scoring
 



This 44 page newspaper has a great three line banner headline on the front page: "COMMANDER BYRD OFF ON FLIGHT TO THE SOUTH POLE; RADIO REPORTS 'ALL IS WELL' AT 6:30 A.M., 8 HOURS OUT; PASSES SLEDGE PARTY ON THE TRAI... See More  

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577894

On the founding of television...

Item #577894

December 21, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1929



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions



This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22: "WALKER TELEVISED AT DEMONSTRATION", "Astonished at Clearness of Voice and Images Reproduced by Baird Device".



Very significant reporting during the founding of television, an invention which woul... See More  

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704346

On the founding of television in 1929...

Item #704346

December 21, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1929



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions



Page 22 has one column headings: "WALKER TELEVISED AT DEMONSTRATION", "Astonished at Clearness of Voice and Images Reproduced by Baird Device" (see) A very significant report during the infancy of television, an invention which would change not only the world ... See More  

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637129

Kodak Camera founder George Eastman in 1930..

Item #637129

February 17, 1930

NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1930



* George Eastman gets recognition 

* Kodak camera inventor - roll film



This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 12 that include: "EASTMAN TO GET CHEMISTRY MEDAL" "Retired Camera Manufacturer Honored by Institute for Fostering Research" "A Pioneer In His Field" and more. (see)

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618735

Thomas Edison at Rollins College...

Item #618735

February 25, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1930.



* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison - Founders Day

* Rollins College - receives honorary degree in science

* President Hamilton Holt




Page 16 has one column headings: "EDISON HONORED BY ROLLINS COLLEGE" "Doctor of Science Degree Is Conferred on him at Winter Park, Fla." "He Walks In Procession" and more. (see)

Other news, spor... See More  

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712214

1st steps to end prohibition ?....

Item #712214

March 06, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1930



* Prohibition - 18th Eighteenth Amendment

* Wets vs. Drys in Washington D.C.




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "DRYS PORTRAY PROHIBITION AS BASIS OF PROSPERITY; EDISON AND FORD FOR LAW" with subheads. (see images) Was this the beginning of the fight to repeal prohibition ? Lengthy text continues inside.

Complete in 48 pages, th... See More  

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621012

John Logie Baird & television...

Item #621012

July 15, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1930



* John Logie Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions - experiments

* 1st public showing in Great Britain



The front page has a two column heading: "Television Play Is Broadcast in Britain; Dramatic Critic Sees Perfection Far Off" Very significant reporting during the founding of television, an invention which would chan... See More  

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580707

Glenn Curtisss death... aviation pioneer...

Item #580707

July 23, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, July 23, 1930



* Glenn Curtiss death

* Aviation pioneer

* U.S. airplane industry




This 24 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "GLENN CURTISS, AIR PIONEER, DIES", "Appendicitis Operation Fatal to Famous Builder of U.S. Aircraft" which is a 1st report on the death of U.S aviation pioneer, Glenn Curtiss.



O... See More  

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578227

Robert Goddard... early rockets...

Item #578227

July 27, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1930



* Robert Goddard

* Early rockets - rocketry

* Research money donated



This 100+ page newspaper has small one column headings on page 14: "$100,000 FOR ROCKET TEST" and "Daniel Guggenheim Assures Backing for Goddard's Experiments".



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.



sou... See More  

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577266

Kodak Camera founder George Eastman...

Item #577266

November 14, 1930

NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1930



* George Eastman donates

* Kodak camera inventor - roll film



This 48 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Eastman Donates $1,000,000 For Paris Child Dental Clinic"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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629818

Guglielmo Marconi & wireless communications...

Item #629818

November 19, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 19, 1930



* Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi

* Marine radiotelephone experiments

* Yacht Elettra laboratory




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Marconi Perfecting Automatic Radiophone; To Install System From Rome to Sardina" (See) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in ... See More  

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673875

Thomas Edison supports Prohibition law....

Item #673875

December 18, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1930



* Inventor Thomas Edison

* U.S. Prohibition support

* Anti beer - liquor law




Page 17 has a one column heading: "EDISON SEES BOON IN PROHIBITION LAW" with subheads. (see) See images for a question/answer article showing Thomas Edison's support for the Eighteenth Amendment. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this parti... See More  

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