Item #177798
February 27, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, February 27, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page there is a photo which says "Two Views of the Antarctic taken on Sir Douglas Mawson's Aurora Expedition to the far South. Climbing in broken ice. Royal penguins on beach at Macquarrie Island."
In this issue, there are several articles in... See More
Item #177781
October 23, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 23, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "The Patriot" by Enright. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "Poor Old Brix!"
In this issue, there are several articles including "Cardui: The Story of a Nostrum" by Robert C. Bicknell, Ph. G., M.D.; &... See More
Item #177774
September 04, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, September 4, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration on it titled "Draw One" by Morris. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "John Purroy Mitchel."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Plattsburg--How it Works" by H. D. Wheeler; "General Jof... See More
Item #177767
July 17, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 17, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration on it titled "Pro Patria." On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "Marilynn Miller at the Winter Garden."
In this issue, there are several articles including "The Human Audit" by Richard Child; "The Swiss Army ... See More
Item #177018
July 10, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 10, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration on it titled "The Germ War" by Enright. On the back of the cover page are several photos from war.
In this issue, there are several articles including "Atrocities" by Norman Hapgood; "True Americanism" by Louis D. Brandeis; &q... See More
William J. Simmons...
Item #548501
October 17, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 17, 1921
* William J. Simmons
* Ku Klux Klan leader
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "KLAN WIZARD IS SCORED AS LIAR" and "Congressman Campbell, as Chairman of Probers, Denounces Georgian as Trifler with the Facts."
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spi... See More
Item #177752
September 12, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, September 12, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "The Medicine Man."
In this issue, there are several articles including "The Japanese Bugaboo" by Adachi Kinnosuke; "The Great Settlement" by Norman Hapgood; "The Anti-Catholic Agitation&quo... See More
Baseball....
Item #177741
June 13, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 13, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Laurence Irving"; "Pen and Inklings--Summer Mass" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "'That's Him'" by Ernest Fuhr plus much more.
There are also several articles in this issue including "The Mexican Cactus... See More
Item #177737
May 16, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 16, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Captains of Industry--VI--Harrison Fisher" by James Montgomery Flagg. The double page centerfold consists of two full page illustrations that relate to one another. The illustration on the left is titled "Hearst Denounces Vivisection" while the one on the opp... See More
General Tom Thumb...
Item #548438
October 08, 1847
EVENING POST, New York, October 8, 1847
* General Tom Thumb - "On Display"
Page 2 has a report: "Gen. Tom Thumb continues to attract crowds at the Museum. Every Levee is fully attended, although he holds five distinct ones every day....Everybody who has seen him will want to see him again..." and a bit more.
Other news of the day includes: "Laws of New York" "... See More
Item #548422
May 30, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 30, 1934
* Togo Heihachiro death
* Imperial Japanese navy hero
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Togo, Japan's Greatest Hero, Is Dead at 86
and more with photo of Togo.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some wear along the spine, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Togo He... See More
Baby Face Nelson...
Item #548368
October 23, 1933
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 23, 1933
* Homer Van Meter
* Baby Face Nelson
* Brainard, Minnesota bank robbery - 1st report
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "4 ROBBERS LOOT MINN. BANK".
No mention of names here but research shows that Van Meter and Nelson were involved.
Other news of the day throughout. Lit... See More
Early mention of Davy Crockett...
Item #548344
December 19, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 19, 1829 In the reports from Congress is discussion of land in Tennessee, which includes: "...but after a brief debate Mr. Crockett's resolution was agreed to. The following are the names of the select committee, Messrs. Crockett, Evans of Me. Tracy, Polk, Hawkins, and Grennell..." and more.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/2 by 10 in... See More
Baseball....
Item #177731
April 04, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 4, 1914 In this issue there are several illustrations including "One Year of Huerta" by F. T. Richards; "A Chinese Lyric" by Pai Ta-Shun plus there is a story that has several illustrations drawn by Peter Newell. The story, titled "The Decline and Fall of Mr. Munn" is written by Louis Weadock. There also is a double page... See More
Tupelo, Mississippi Tornado of 1936...
Item #548167
April 06, 1936
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 6, 1936
* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "87 KILLED, 500 HURT BY TORNADO", "Four States are Hit By Destructive Sweep" and "Fire Adds to Horror of Storm at Tupelo, Miss."
Other news of the day throughout. Lit
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* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "87 KILLED, 500 HURT BY TORNADO", "Four States are Hit By Destructive Sweep" and "Fire Adds to Horror of Storm at Tupelo, Miss."
Other news of the day throughout. Lit
What not to do during a lightning storm...
Item #548158
September 21, 1934
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, September 21, 1934.
* What not to do during a lightning storm
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column headline:
* Killed When Lightning Exploded Dynamite He Was Holding In Hand
with various details noted in the article (see photos).
Other news of the day.
Complete issue, usual browning with some margin wear.... See More
Early shark fishing...
Item #548067
July 13, 1827
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Massachusetts, July 13, 1827
* Early shark fishing
Page 3 has a report: "A New Haven papers says, that 17 large sharks were taken in that harbor July 2d, at one haul in a seine for taking white fish..." plus mention that most of the white fish escaped because of the damage to the nets caused by the sharks.
Other news of the day includes: &quo... See More
Item #177727
March 07, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 7, 1914.
In this issue there is a photo of "Woodrow Wilson." A part of this issue is titled "One Year of Wilson" which then has several subtitles such as "The Meaning of Wilson's Success" by Charles R. Crane; "Why Wilson's Record is Unique" by Hon. William Jennings Bryan; "Wilson, the Man" by Hon.... See More
Item #177632
February 21, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 21, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "Willie Gee" by Robert Henri. There are several articles in this issue including "Police! Police!" by Lincoln Steffens; "One Love" by Mary Austin; "A Land of Promise" which includes several photos; "The Honor of the Army" by Charles Johnso... See More
Fatty Arbuckle indictment...
Item #547898
September 15, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated September 15, 1921.
* Comedian/Actor
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indictment
* Manslaughter
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* ARBUCKLE ACCUSED OF MANSLAUGHTER BY CORONER'S JURY
* Finds Rappe Girl's Death From Peritonitis Was Caused by an External Force
* He Faces Four Charges
and more.
Other ... See More
Item #547879
July 13, 1916
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 13, 1916
* Giant German U-Boat Deutschland
* Baltimore Maryland landing
* Avoids British blockade
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* U-BOAT CONVOYED BY NEUTRAL SHIP TO UNITED STATES
* Board Of Neutrality To Pass On Deutchland
and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Some browning around the margins with ... See More
Gangster executed...
Item #547737
April 06, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, dated April 6, 1926
* Gangster Gerald Chapman executed (hanged)
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "BANDIT CHAPMAN'S BODY IS LAID AT REST" with subheads and one column photo of Gerald Chapman with caption: "Executed".
Other news of the day. Lite browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
1953 Joseph Stalin Death...
Item #547686
March 06, 1953
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 6, 1953
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Lies In State At Moscow; See Red Military Dictatorship Possible," with subheads that include: "Man Of Steel Dies Four Days After Being Stricken; No Hint Given On S
... See More
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Lies In State At Moscow; See Red Military Dictatorship Possible," with subheads that include: "Man Of Steel Dies Four Days After Being Stricken; No Hint Given On S
Item #547680
February 29, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated February 29, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "'One World, Two Willkies" "Russians Shell Key to Baltic" "Milk Trust Challenged" "Fail to Break Vote Deadlock" "Jobs for Veterans" "Death to Jewry, Taught Nazi Youths" "Lonergan's Lawyer In Action". The paper features other war news and stor... See More
Item #547679
February 27, 1944
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated February 27, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Why FDR Is Right in Fight With Congress" "Allies Pamper Business Pal of Mussolini" "'They Shall Inherit The Earth'" "One-Third of U.S. Opposes Free Speech". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
In the "People In The News" article ... See More
Item #547557
SACRAMENTO UNION, California 1859.* Sacramento, California
This is one of the earliest California newspapers we have the pleasure to offer. As might be imagined issues from the Gold Rush vicinity--just ten years after the start of the rush--are difficult to find. As perhaps you've noticed most of our California inventory is from the 1870's and 1880's.
This issue has a wealth of... See More
Louis D. Brandeis (pre-Supreme Court service) - his historic series...
Item #177010
December 20, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 20, 1913 (no color wrapper)
* Louis D. Brandeis - Leader of the Progressive Movement... * Impactful U.S. Supreme Court Justice
* "What Publicity Can Do" with famous maxim
The most historically significant content within this issue is the article: "What Publicity Can Do" (one of several from his notable series), which includes his famo... See More
Item #177009
December 13, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated December 13, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. On this cover sheet there is an illustration by James Montgomery Flagg called "To Him That Hath."
In this issue there is an illustration called "A Duenna" by Ben Ali Haggin. There are several other illustrations included in this issue such as "The Greater Kindnes... See More
Color Motion Pictures...
Item #547532
February 15, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, New York dated February 15, 1918. This newspaper has an inconspicuous one column headline on page 7:
* MOTION PICTURES IN COLOR
* New Process is Exhibited Here by the Inventor
The article tells of the 1st introduction of color to movies. Though this report is small, it is a very historic report on the movie industry. This issue also contains other news of... See More
Item #177692
April 12, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated April 12, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page has an article called "Brother Bryan's Birthday Banquet."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Our Governor" by C. J. Budd and there is an article with photos of "Uneasy Heads--some Timely Gossip of the Balkan Courts" by C. Powell-Napie... See More
Tidal Waves Hit Chile...
Item #546890
May 23, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, dated May 23, 1960.
The front page of this issue includes an article entitled: "Tidal Waves Lash Cities in Chile, Hawaii", which goes on to describe the events prior and post to the actual tsunami.
This issue is in good condition, although it is very fragile.
Background Information: The magnitude 9.5 Great Chilean Earthquake of Ma
Item #546828
August 03, 1920
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 3, 1920
* Charles Ponzi Scheme
* Early day swindler
This 36 page newspaper has a one column headlines on the front page:
* PONZI RESUMES PAYING CLAIMS
* Scalpers Besiege Line at His Office Trying To Buy Out Those Waiting
Other news of the day throughout. Some browning and wear around the margins, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Charles Ponzi ... See More
Joe Tinker is dead...
Item #546822
July 28, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1948This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23 that include: "JOE TINKER IS DEAD; A BASEBALL GREAT" "End Comes to Cubs' Shortstop in Famous Double-Play Trio on His 68th Birthday" with smaller subheads and one column photo of Joe Tinker.
Other news of the day throughout. Some margin browning and little wear, otherwise in good conditi... See More
Item #546565
January 05, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated January 5, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Franco Pays for Big Fascist Drive in So. America" "Red Army Sweeps On - Poles Talk Resistance" Gannett Has New One: Raising Funds for a 'Free Enterprise'". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in good condition, see photos for addit... See More
Judy Garland...
Item #546547
July 02, 1943
NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, July 2, 1943
* Early Judy Garland
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 14:
* SINGER ATTRACTS 30,000
* Judy Garland Makes Debut With A Symphony in Philadelphia
Says she sang several compositions by Gershwin and songs from "her own pictures". Mentions that the orchestra was directed by Andre Kostelanetz.
Other news of the ... See More
Johnny Nettleton...
Item #546138
June 10, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated June 10, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Congress Lays An Egg - But Soldiers' Families Can't Eat It". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
Also featured is coverage of the parade held in New York City for 15 war heroes, one of which was Johnny Nettleton.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for... See More
Item #546127
May 16, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated May 16, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "FDR Haters Hamstring U.S. at War". An included article is on what filling stations all over New York City looked like as gas rationing went into effect -- too many tankers lost The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
PLEASE NOTE that this issue is missing one page, otherwise is in nic... See More
B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II in 1949...
Item #545979
March 02, 1949
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 2, 1949
* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop...
* Early report...
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BOMBER MAKES ROUND WORLD NO-STOP TRIP" and "B-50 Superfort 'Lucky Lady II' Carried Crew of 14 on Its Historic Flight."
This is a earl
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* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop...
* Early report...
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BOMBER MAKES ROUND WORLD NO-STOP TRIP" and "B-50 Superfort 'Lucky Lady II' Carried Crew of 14 on Its Historic Flight."
This is a earl
Guggenheim Heirs Fall to Death...
Item #545727
October 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, October 20, 1928
* Guggenheim Heirs Die
* Boys Fall 13-Stories
* Babe Ruth promotes Governor Al Smith
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page:
* 2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS DIE IN 13-STORY FALL
with subhead that include: "Baby Boy and Brother Drop From Arms of Mother on Hotel Surrey Roof" and more.
Page 5
... See More
* Guggenheim Heirs Die
* Boys Fall 13-Stories
* Babe Ruth promotes Governor Al Smith
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page:
* 2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS DIE IN 13-STORY FALL
with subhead that include: "Baby Boy and Brother Drop From Arms of Mother on Hotel Surrey Roof" and more.
Page 5
Inauguration Number..... Woodrow Wilson.... In Two Parts.....
Item #177366
March 08, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 8, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. Also, this issue is in two parts which are separate from each other looking like two separate issues. They each have a front page and are about the length of a full issue. The front page of the first part has an article called "Public Service and Public Journals."
In the first part... See More
Item #177688
March 01, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 1, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "Mrs. Cleveland's Second Marriage."
In this issue there are two letters, one called "To William H. Taft: Good Morning" and the other is called "To William H. Taft: Good Evening." The double page illustration is of ... See More
Item #177683
January 18, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 18, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "America's Greatest Automobile Show."
In this issue there is an article and photo of "Seeking a Famous Trophy" by William Inglis. There are several photo spreads, one called "Plays and Players" and another calle... See More
Industrial Series....
Item #177004
December 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1912
This issue is an Industrial Issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "A Recent Ceremony at the Vatican."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Mere Man and the Suffragette" by Kemble. There are photos of "Strange Air and Sea Craft from Europe" and there ar... See More
Christmas issue....
Item #177681
December 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (does not include the color wrapper/cover shown at this link). This issue is a Christmas issue. The front page has an illustration called "A National Calamity."
Inside there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure Trove" by Madison Cawein and the ... See More
Item #177680
December 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A Snap-Shot From the Balkans."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Woes of a President-Elect" by C. J. Budd. There are photos of "The War in the Near East" and a photo of "A Battle Photograph fr... See More
Item #177679
November 30, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1912 This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "'Good-by, Ambassador, We Are Sorry to Have You Leave Us" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Lost Ball: Penalty--One Omelet!" by Kemble. The double page illustration is called "The Deat... See More
Humpty Dumpty...
Item #177678
November 23, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1912 This issue has a color cover. The front page is a photo of: "Britain's New Ambassador."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a bad fall. All the ex-bosses And Bully Moose men, Can never put Humpty up again." by Kemble. There is a photo spread called "... See More
Item #177345
November 16, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The War in the Near East."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Elephant: 'Well, You've Helped Rip Me Apart and 'Downed' Yourself! Now I Hope You're Satisfied'" by Kemble. There is an article... See More
President Woodrow Wilson....
Item #177344
November 09, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 9, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Woodrow Wilson--President-Elect of the United States."
In this issue there is a photo of "Thomas R. Marshall--Vice-President Elect of the Untied States" and another photo of "President-Elect Wilson and His Family." There... See More
Greatest baseball series ever played...
Item #177371
November 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1912 The front page has: "The War in the Near East." Also present is the article: "The Greatest Baseball Series Ever Played," by Edward Bayard Moss, with a related photo. The double page illustration is called "Our Mrs. Partingtons and the Democratic Ocean," by C. J. Budd. Towards the back is "THE FINISHING T... See More
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