Popular for the colorful political cartoons...

PUCK, New York, Nov. 1, 1893  Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:

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Latest news from the Mexican-American War...

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., July 17, 1846  The ftpg. has: "Later From the Army" "On Day Later from the Army--Confirmation of the Attack on Tampico--Mexicans Fortifying Monterey" and other subheads with 2 full columns of reports on the Mexican War.

More war reports inside with: "Route From Matamoras To the Interior of Mexico" "Transportation of Troops... See More  

Kentucky newspaper for farmers...

HOME AND FARM, Louisville, Kentucky, June 1, 1881  Calls itself: "A Semi-Monthly Record For Farmers". Inside has a nice: "View of the Grounds & Buildings of the International Cotton Exposition". Very ornate engraving in the masthead.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, various wear at the margins, generally good.

Joseph Farquharson death... Scottish painter...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1935



* Joseph Farquharson death (1st report)

* Scottish painter - Scotland landscapes



The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "FARQUHARSON DIES; FAMOUS ARTIST, 89" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.

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German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1936



* German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936

* Adolph Hitler - military occupation of the Rhineland



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HITLER GETS BIGGEST VOTE; MANY BLANKS COUNTED IN; 542,953 ARE INVALIDATED" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition... See More  

Re: the death of Alfred, Lord Tennyson...

CLEVELAND WORLD, Ohio, October 10, 1892  Page 4 has: "THE DEAD LAUREATE," which has excerpts from major newspapers from throughout the country paying tribute to poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, who had died just a few days prior. See images for details.

Other news of the day with period advertising are found throughout.

Eight pages, even toning and edge chipping, pulpish/fragile, but i... See More  

Color cover of the Panama-Pacific Exposition...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN - "Panama-Pacific International Exposition" issue, New York, Dec. 6, 1913  Features a very nice color cover of the Exposition. Also a nice doublepg. of photos inside. Color back cover for "Victor Talking Machine".

The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

Miller Huggins memorial dedication....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 31, 1932



* Miller Huggins memorial dedication

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* Indianapolis 500 - Fred Frame



This 34 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 22: "45,000 See Yanks Conquer Red Sox Twice" with subheads that include: "Mayor Pays Tribute to Huggins, Extolling His as Sportsman, and Evokes Cheers" "Memorial I... See More  

Texas A&M Aggies Cotton Bowl...

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, January 2, 1941



* Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

* Orange Bowl: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas

* Sugar Bowl: Boston College Eagles vs. Tennessee Volunteers

* Cotton Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Fordham Rams



The front page has a one column heading: "Stanford, West And Boston in Bowl Triumphs" with subhe... See More  

NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1922



* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees

* World Series (game 1) of baseball



The front page has nice banner headline: "GIANTS WIN FIRST GAME OF WORLD'S SERIES TODAY" with subheads. (see) Inning by inning reporting and box scores as well. Nice for display.

Fourteen pages, light toning, some spine wear, should be handled with care.

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Supporting the cause of Prohibition...

THE LEVER, Chicago, Illinois, May 29, 1884  A  prohibition newspaper which railed against the sale of alcohol. Their motto in the masthead: "No License for the Liquor Traffic in Any Form or for Any Price." Most of the content is themed on this principle.

Eight pages, nice condition.

Jews not to take Hitler seriously in 1933 ?...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1933



* Very bad advice given to Jews

* Jewish persecution at it's beginning



The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "HITLER IS 'FOOLISH,' VAUCLAIN ASSERTS" with subheads and more. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

1949 Bermuda Triangle disappearance... Ponzi’s death…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 19, 1949



* Bermuda Triangle airplane lost

* BSAA Star Ariel disappearance

* Charles Ponzi death (1st report)



The top oof page 55 has a one column heading: "72 PLANES SEARCH SEA FOR AIRLINER" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the BSAA Star Ariel disappearance over the Bermuda Triangle.

The top of the back page has a one column heading: &... See More  

Military career of Henry Dearborn... Early on wine...

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1812  Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with a quite detailed biography of the military history of: "Major-General Henry Dearborn, Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Army" with a great on his career in the Revolutionary War. Also: "Cultivation of the Vine" takes over half a page concerning vineyards.

Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/1/4 4 i... See More  

Cuccinello brothers hit home runs in 1935...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 6, 1935 



* Tony and Al Cuccinello brothers

* Home Runs in same game (1st time)



The sport's section (page 12) has a one column heading: "Giants Crushed By Dodgers, 14-4; Bucher Features" with subhead and box scores. (see) Text includes: "Tony Cuccinello topped off the slugging with a homer in the eighth while young Brother Al duplica... See More  

Joe Louis shortly after his upset loss to Schmeling...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1936



* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)

* Heavyweight boxing fight

* Jorge Brescia - Argentina boxer



The sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "Crowd of 5,200 Sees Louis Knock Out Brescia in Third Round at Hippodrome" with subheads and related photo. (see) This fight came shortly after Louis' famous upset loss to German boxer, Max Schmel... See More  

Hermann Goering's Four Year Plan...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1937



* Hermann Goering - Adolph Hitler

* "Four Year Plan" - economic measures

* Rearmament of Germany



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Reich to Rally World's Germans In Support of the Four-Year Plan" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in ni... See More  

1938 Mae West FCC radio censorship ordeal....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 15, 1938 



* Actress Mae West

* "Adam and Eve"

* FCC censorship



The top of the front page has one column headings : "Mae West Script Brings Sharp Rebuke From FCC" "NBC Is Censured for 'Vulgar' Broadcast of 'Adam and Eve'---59 Substations Are Criticized--Company Apology IS Rejected" Coverage on famous ac... See More  

1955 Ona Munson suicide death... actress...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 12, 1955



* Ona Munson suicide death

* American film - movie actress

* "Gone With the Wind" Belle Watling



The bottom of the front page has a small one column photo with heading: "Free Again" and brief text. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.

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1875 Danielson, Connecticut....

WINDHAM COUNTY TRANSCRIPT, Danielsonville, Connecticut, July 1, 1875



* Danielson - Killingly

* Uncommon title

* Windham County



News with several interesting advertisements of the day.

Larger size issue measuring 28 x 21 inches, a little wear at the margins and central fold, generally in good condition.

Clint Frank wins Heisman Trophy... Yale...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., December 8, 1937



* Clint Frank wins Heisman Trophy

* Yale University college football



The sport's section page 18 has a two column heading: "Clint Frank of Yale Awarded Heisman Trophy" (see) First report coverage on Clint Frank winning the Heisman Trophy out of Yale University.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 page... See More  

Jewish holocaust... seizure of businesses....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, November 27, 1938



* The Jewish Holocaust in progress

* Eviction of Jews from area villages

* Jewish wealth studied



Page 5 of this section has a two column headline: "NAZIS IN FINAL PHASE OF THEIR WAR ON JEWS" with subhead: "Program of Ruthless Expropriation Before Expulsion From Germany Is Being Swiftly Carried Out". See images for c... See More  

1930 Bobby Jones Wins 1st Sullivan Award...

NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, December 17, 1930



Page 34 one line, 5 column banner headline: "Jones to Receive Sullivan Memorial Award" & 2 line, 1 column subhead: "Sullivan Medal Awarded To Jones & An Overwhelming Choice" & more. One column photo of famous golfer Bobby Jones. Other news of the day. Several interesting advertisements as well. Rag edition in g... See More  

Bobby Jones Wins U.S. Open...

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, July 13, 1930



* Bobby Jones wins U.S. Open

* Win 3 of 4 for famous grand slam

* Al Capone acquitted



This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CROWD APPLAUDS WHEN CAPONE IS ACQUITTED", "Chicagoan Cleared of Perjury on Directed Verdict"



Page 13B has one column headlines  that include:... See More  

Devon, Pennsylvania fireworks plant disaster....

FITCHBUURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 3, 1930



* Devon, Pennsylvania fireworks factory explosion

* Early same day (1ST REPORT)



This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Fireworks Plant Blast Kills Nine", "Scores Injured in Series of Explosions at Devon, Pa.; 35 in Hospital", "AUTOMOBILES BLOWN FROM THE ROAD" and more (s... See More