Lillie Langtry and various crimes...
Item #626167
July 22, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, July 22, 1883 Among the articles within are: "Chronicles of Crime--A Georgia Hackman's Throat Cut from Ear to Ear" "Fatal Affray Between Farmers" "Telephone Transmitters" "A Child Roasted Alive" "Mrs. Langtry In A New Role" which is about the famed Lillie Langtry.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618135
December 01, 1928
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, November 30, 1928
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York County, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "ARREST TWO FOR MURDER OF YORK COUNTY FARMER" "One of the Accused is a Youth of Fourteen Years" "Case Of Witchcraft" and more. (see) Early coverage of the actual murder.
Other news, sports a... See More
Farming newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #615789
June 16, 1838
FRANKLIN FARMER, Frankfort, Kentucky, June 16, 1838
* Rare & early title
An early title from Kentucky, and as the title would suggest, focused on farming issues. Inside has: "Mineral Resources of Kentucky" among other articles.
Eight pages, never bound or trimmed so it folds out to one sheet, archivally rejoined at the spine, scattered foxing, generally nice. ... See More
Item #612628
November 08, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 8, 1871 Page 4 has: "Female Farmer". Almost the entire front page is taken up with many charts on the recent election.
Eight pages, nice condition.
News from Grant, Sherman and Sheridan...
Item #612561
September 15, 1864
MANUFACTURERS & FARMERS JOURNAL, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 15, 1864 Page 2 has reports on the Civil War with: "Official War Bulletin" "Dispatches "From General Grant & Sherman" "Effusion of Blood Saved by Promptly Filling the Armies" "Good News From Sheridan" and more.
Four page, large folio size, irregular at the spine.
P.T. Barnum - improving public morals...
A Missouri duel...
Item #608221
August 24, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 24, 1879
*James Dobbins & Michael Burns duel
* P. T. Barnum - trying to improve public morals
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "A DUEL TO THE DEATH" "The Principals Farmers, and Both Killed" "One of the Most Desperate Affairs o... See More
Side effects of the Revenue Acts...
Item #601336
October 19, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 19, 1769 The back page has a letter from Philadelphia which includes: "It is with much pleasure I acquaint you the Act of Parliament imposing a duty on paper, glass, etc. imported from Great Britain into the American provinces operates in the most profitable manner for them...Our farmer wives, daughters & servants now employ that time in carding, ... See More
Harvey Firestone in 1938...
Item #598736
February 08, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 8, 1938
* Harvey Firestone death
* Rubber manufacturer
The front page has two column headings: "Harvey S. Firestone Funeral to Be Held Friday at Akron" "Pioneer Rubber Maker Dies Unexpectedly at 69 on His Estate in Florida"
Coverage continues inside with photo (see photos). This issue contains other news, sports and advertise
... See More
* Harvey Firestone death
* Rubber manufacturer
The front page has two column headings: "Harvey S. Firestone Funeral to Be Held Friday at Akron" "Pioneer Rubber Maker Dies Unexpectedly at 69 on His Estate in Florida"
Coverage continues inside with photo (see photos). This issue contains other news, sports and advertise
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #593512
August 15, 1894
PUCK, New York, Aug. 15, 1894
* Color political prints
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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politi... See More
The death of pro-wrestler Martin "Farmer" Burns...
Item #589635
January 09, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1937
* Martin "Farmer" Burns death (1st report)
* Catch wrestler - professional wrestling
* Mentor of Frank Gotch
This 34 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 17: "Farmer Burns Dead; Ex-Wrestling Star", "Champion, 1895-98, Took Part in 6,000 Matches-Developed and Managed Frank Gotch". This is a first report ... See More
Sabena Flight 548...
Item #588102
February 16, 1961
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, February 16, 1961
* 1961 United States figure skating team
* Sabena flight 548
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
"Officials Begin To Identify Crash Victims"
Other news of the day including various period advertising. This issue has a few small binding holes along the spine, but is otherwise in good condition.
... See More
Joseph Stalin's Death...
Item #584747
March 06, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 6, 1953
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Removed To The Hall of Columns To Lie In State" with subheads and photo of Stalin (see images).
Other news of the day including sports and advertisements. Issue is in good co
... See More
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Removed To The Hall of Columns To Lie In State" with subheads and photo of Stalin (see images).
Other news of the day including sports and advertisements. Issue is in good co
Levelland, Texas UFO sightings...
Item #581050
November 05, 1957
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 5, 1957
* Levelland, Texas UFO case
* New Mexico sightings
* Sputnik II - Laika (dog)
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "REPORT MYSTERY OBJECT SKIPPING OVER STATES OF TEXAS, NEW MEXICO" which tells of a UFO sighting in New Mexico around the same time of the Levelland Texas UFO case.
Also on the same... See More
Massacre of strikebreakers in Herrin, Illinois...
Item #580113
June 25, 1922
THE WORLD, New York City, June 25, 1922
* Herrin massacre Illinois IL
* Strikebreakers murdered
This 50+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MINE WAR OVER, ILLINOIS TROOPS ARE DEMORALIZED", "Governor Is Told That Order Has Been Restored in Herrin by the Authorities" and more (see images).
Other news and advertisements of the day. Lig... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #575546
August 15, 1894
PUCK, New York, August 15, 1894
* Color political prints
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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its poli... See More
Poplarville, MS lynching...
Item #575424
April 27, 1959
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 27, 1959
* Poplarville MS Mississippi
* Negro lynching - murder
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FARMER SEES KIDNAPPING OF JAILED NEGRO" and "Estimates 8 to 10 Men in Miss. Raiding Party; Search Continues". This tells of the lynching of negro Mack Parker in Poplarville, Mis... See More
Alabama and Mississippi killer tornadoes...
Item #571952
April 22, 1920
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 22, 1920
* Alabama & Mississippi killer tornadoes
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Atlanta Woman Killed By Storm Which Cost 150 Lives in South" with subheads. (see)
Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The Palm Sunday tornado outbreak of 1920 was a... See More
E.W.Kemble prints
Item #177846
October 29, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1910 Contains a great double page print, "Old Man Ananias: 'Welcome, Theodore; That Plank Makes You A Life Member' ", drawn by E.W.Kemble. Also by Kemble is "The Political Juggler On The Slack Wire". The front page has "The Late David B. Hill". Additional prints, news of the day, and period adv... See More
Palm Sunday Tornadoes...
Item #568225
March 29, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 29, 1920
* Palm Sunday tornadoes (1st report)
* Georgia - Indiana - Ohio
This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page:
"215 TOLL OF TORNADOES IN 8 STATES, WEST AND SOUTH" which tells of the Palm Sunday tornado outbreak. Other news of the day.
Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
w... See More
Dust Bowl storm...
Item #564155
May 11, 1934
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 11, 1934
* Dust bowl storm
* Nice headline for display
This 6 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "MIDWEST DUST STORM MOVE TO EAST COAST" with subheads that include: "FARMERS LOSING 2 MILLION DAILY IN CROP DAMAGE" and more.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine w... See More
Alabama and Mississippi killer tornadoes...
Item #562916
April 21, 1920
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 21, 1920
* Alabama & Mississippi killer tornadoes
This 18 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Tornadoes Take Over 140 Lives" with subheads that include: "HAVOC WROUGHT IN MISSISSIPPI AND IN ALABAMA" and more.
Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The Palm Sunda... See More
Johann Strauss II...
Item #561928
August 01, 1936
THE ETUDE Music Magazine, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August, 1936. This issue features a duo-tone color cover entitled "Day's End On The Farm" and is of a farmer playing a pump-organ.
This publication is filled with various types of musical advertisements and articles including "The Magic of the Blue Danube" which also includes a photo of Johann Strauss II at his... See More
Publication for the farmer's wife...
Item #561879
March 01, 1934
THE FARMER'S WIFE, from St. Paul, Minnesota, dated March, 1934. This is a monthly publication with the front cover featuring an illustration of a young lady. The issue has a variety of content inside including stories, topics for the farmer's wife, home cooking, recipes and a variety of advertisements, some which are in color.
This is a complete issue in 42 pages measuring approximately 1
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This is a complete issue in 42 pages measuring approximately 1
Publication for the farmer's wife...
Item #561878
April 01, 1938
THE FARMER'S WIFE, from St. Paul, Minnesota, dated April, 1938. This is a monthly publication with the front cover featuring an illustration of a young lady as she has just opened a hat box from Paris. The issue has a variety of content inside including stories, topics for the farmer's wife, home cooking, recipes and a variety of advertisements, some which are in color.
This is a complete
... See More
This is a complete
Publication for the farmer's wife... Lou Gehrig in advertisement...
Item #561876
June 01, 1935
THE FARMER'S WIFE, from St. Paul, Minnesota, dated June, 1935 This is a monthly publication with the front cover featuring an illustration of a young lady in a brimmed hat. The issue has a variety of content inside including stories, topics for the farmer's wife, home cooking, recipes and a variety of advertisements, some which are in color.
The backpage of this issue features Lou Gehrig
... See More
The backpage of this issue features Lou Gehrig
Killer tornadoes in Arkansas & Mississippi...
Item #556585
April 20, 1920
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 20, 1920
* Arkansas & Mississippi killer tornadoes (1st report)
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "22 LIVES LOST IN TORNADOES; 100 ARE INJURED", "Northwest Arkansas Is Swept by Series of Storms--Property Loss Very Heavy". According to records, 224 live were lost during these tornadoes. Other new... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177839
October 22, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1910
This issue features a color cover. (see photos for details).The front page of this issue features a photo of Walter Wellman entitled "WELLMAN AND HIS AIR-SHIP", who attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a airship.
A fullpage political cartoon by E.W. Kemble - "The Big Wind: 'I thought, Bill the you were with me"' ... See More
Uncommon title...
Item #552078
April 07, 1852
GRANITE FARMER, Manchester, New Hampshire, April 7, 1852
* Uncommon title
Mostly agriculture-related content. Has an ornate masthead that includes an engraving of the "Old Man In The Mountain".
Front page has stray writing in the right margin & some foxing in the upper half, some lite wear. Measures 15 1/2 by 11 inches.
Early Flight...
Item #177815
August 27, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, August 27, 1910 Full front page photo: A New Triumph In The Science Of Flight. the photo shows John B. Moisant standing next to the plane he recently flew with a passenger aboard, across the British Channel between Calais and Tilmanstone.
The flight set a record for two persons in one plane.
Unrelated report inside: The Aeroplane In War So... See More
Item #177745
July 25, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 25, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page.
In this issue, there are several articles including "Hearst-Made War News" by Isaac Russell; "The House in Nineteen-Fifteen" by McGregor; "The Servant in the Office" by Mary Caroline Farmer; "Why the Giants Win" by Billy Evans; "For Exp... 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
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
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
Governor Wilson...
Item #177362
October 26, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Leader of the New Crusade in the Balkans."
In this issue there is an article called "How Governor Wilson Feels" and "Mr. Taft on the Issues" both recorded by A. R. Pinci. There is also a photo of "Showing Off Ou... See More
Item #177360
October 19, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "The Power Behind the Throne" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an article called "The Disruption of Mexico" by Elisha Hollingsworth Talbot. There is also the third part of the story "Alice in Blunderland--The Plai... 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
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
Item #177670
August 17, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 17, 1912
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "The New Order of Things--"Arise, 'Bose Flinn,' I dub thee leader. Tim Woodruff, you are next. Are there any more bosses who wish to be made leaders?'" by Kemble and much more.
Other advertisements of t... See More
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
Captain Amundsen discovers South Pole...
Item #177649
March 16, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Man Who Found the South Pole--Captain Roald Amundsen."
This issue has an article of "The South Pole Attained" and two full page illustrations by Kemble called "Putting It Up" and "Talking It Down." The double page illustration is of "The Suspected Courier... See More
Dickens...
Item #177643
February 03, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 3, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "New York's Royal Visitors."
This issue has an illustration of "Weighing Out--Is This Mr. Bryan's Real View?" by Kemble. There is another illustration of "A Dickens Portrait Gallery" by all different artists. There is a photo spread called "Of Interest to Play... See More
Mark Twain ad....
Item #177629
November 11, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page which features "For President - Woodrow Wilson". The front page of this issue is an illustration of "It Takes Grit to Remove Grime" by Kemble.
This issue is has illustrations of "In the Field of Art" and photos of "Philadelphia's Double Consecration... See More
New York's New Library....
Item #177604
April 29, 1911
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Fire-fighting...
Item #177600
April 01, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Camorra Caged."
This issue has an illustration of "Will the Fool-Killer Please Get Busy?" by Kemble. There are photos of "New York's Worst Fire" and an article with photos of "A Motor-Car Capital" by Charles P... See More
Item #177598
March 18, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Our Representative at the Coronation."
This issue has an illustration of "Dame Columbia: "Gracious Me, How that Boy Does Grow!"' by Kemble. There is a photo spread of "Twenty Thousand U. S. Troops for Police Duty" and a full page illustration of "The Doorway t... See More
Item #177596
March 04, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Count Albert Apponyi."
This issue has an illustration of " 'Trying to Spoil My Performance, Hey?' " by Kemble. There are also articles and photos of "Mr. Taft and Reciprocity"; "Mr. Roosevelt and His Boswell" and much more.
Other advertisements of the da... See More
Aviation...
Item #177594
February 18, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "McCurdy's Gallant Flight."
This issue has an illustration of "Our Champ-ion" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "Flying to Cuba" by Norman Duncan and a full-page illustration of "Joy of Cleaning-Day" by W. A. Kirkpatrick and much more.
Other a... See More
Item #177584
December 03, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 3, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Excelsior!"
This issue has an illustration of "'This Rock Shall Fly from its Firm Base as soon as I' " drawn by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "Keeping Down Tire Expenses" by Herbert L. Towle and photos o... See More
Item #177583
November 26, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 26, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Tolstoi, The Tragic Philosopher."
This issue has an illustration of "'The Fight for Progressive Popular Government has Merely Begun'--Theodore Roosevelt" drawn by Kemble. There are photos of "Painting With the Came... See More
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