Austro-Prussian War begins...

CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, June 28, 1866 



*Austro-Prussian War begins



The front page has an article headed: "The German Troubles" Prussian Declaration of War" "A Battle Reported But Not Confirmed" (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large issue measuring 32 x 23 inches, minor spine wear, generally nice.



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Steamer W. R. Carter disaster...

CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, February 24, 1866 



* Steamer W. R. Carter

* Boiler explosion disaster

* Vicksburg, Mississippi



The back page has an article headed: "THE CARTER DISASTER" "Graphic Description of the Affair" "Terrible Scene After the Explosion" (see)

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Dust Bowl Storm in 1934...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 12, 1934



* Dust Bowl

* Black blizzards

* Topsoil lost



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "East Covered with Clouds of Earth Dust Blown from Drouth Stricken Mid-West" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, generall... See More  

Adolph Hitler gains power w/ election win.....

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 13, 1933



* Adolph Hitler wins elections

* Nazis gain strength

* Germany changing



The front page has a one column heading: "SUPPORT GIVEN HITLER, NAZIS IN PLEBISCITE IS LANDSLIDE" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on Adolph Hitler's victory in Germany's election making him and his Nazi Party gain much strength within the coun... See More  

Martha Grinder hanging execution...

CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, January 22, 1866 



* Martha Grinder execution

* "Pittsburgh Poisoner" "Borgia"*

* Murderer using arsenic



Page 3 has an article headed: "HANGING OF MRS. GRINDER IN PITTSBURGH" "A Most Fearful Scene !" "Execution of Mrs. Grinder" (see)

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1935 Adolph Hitler builds Germany's army...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, March 18, 1935



* Adolph Hitler - Nazis

* Prelude to World War II



The front page has a two column heading: "EUROPE AROUSED BY MOVE MADE BY GERMANY; BELIEVE PEACE OF WORLD MENACED"

Also: "BRITAIN ASKS HITLER TO GIVE EXPLANATION" (see) Was this the beginning of Hitler building Germany's war machine ?

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S.S. Vestris sinks...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 16, 1928



* Ocean Liner S.S. Vestris sinks



The front page has a three column headline: "CRACKED SEA VALVE IS BLAMED FOR WRECK OF VESTRIS SUNK AT SEA" with subheads. (see)

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Florida is now a United States possession...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 28, 1821 



* Florida officially in United States possession



The front page has an historic report concerning Florida which begins: "Florida, at length, is in the peaceable possession of the United States, acquired by treaty. On the 10th inst. the flags were exchanged at St. Augustine, under salutes of artillery, in ample form..." with... See More  

William Hazard Perry monument...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 11, 1860 



* William Hazard Perry

* Battle of Lake Erie victory

* Monument dedication



Page 11 has an article headed: "OUR NAVAL VICTORIES" "Inauguration of the Perry Monument at Cleveland, Ohio" "Thirty Thousand People on the Ground" and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up over three full columns.

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Fort Loudoun slaughter... Methodism... German War...

LONDON MAGAZINE, London, November, 1760  This is a considerably more rare title than the more common "Gentleman's Magazine" after which it is modeled, as the format is extremely similar. The title/contents page features a very nice engraving of the skyline of London. 

The issue has coverage on the "Extracts from Considerations on the present German War" and "... See More  

Discovery of perpetual motion...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1772  Among the articles in this issue are; "Memoirs of the Life of Sir Henry Fynes" "Characteristics of Saxon and Norman Architecture" "Perpetual Motion Said to be Discovered" and other items. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day. Included is a report from ... See More  

Blanchard's flying balloon...

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1869  The first article in this issue is "Early Aeronautics" and contains several illustrations including "Blanchard's Flying Balloon", "Blanchard's Counterpoise" and the "Death of Madame Blanchard".

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The Grand Prix...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, July 28, 1906 The front page features 6 photos captioned: "Prominent Cars Which Took Part In The Grand Prix" and an article titled: "Details of the Grand Prix Racing Cars". The lengthy article carries over to page 2 where there is also another photo of "Bariellier in the New Richard-Brasier Car." Other articles inside are: &qu... See More  

Supporting the cause of prohibition of alcohol... The first issue...

OAK & IVY LEAF, Chicago, July, 1892 



* Young Women's Christian Temperance Union



This is a small newspaper which supported temperance (prohibition of alcohol). This newspaper was the "Organ of the National Y.W.C.T.U." as noted in the masthead. The front page has an illustration of: "The National Temperance Hospital" in Chicago

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General Joseph Johnston surrender...

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 2, 1865



* Joseph E. Johnston's surrender

* Abraham Lincoln obsequies

* Civil War ending events



Pages 4 has various reports on the closing events of the Civil War with one column headings. See images here.

Complete in 8 pages, this issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very... See More  

Greatest NFL game played ?....

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, December 29, 1958



* Baltimore Colts vs. New York Giants

* NFL championship game (1st report)

* Greatest game ever played ?



The front page has one column headings: "Colts Capture Pro Grid Title In 23-17 Drama" "Baltimore Ties Giants In Regulation Period, Wins In Thrilling Overtime" "Unitas Sparks Rally" and more. (see)

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Summer Resorts... Mauch Chunk & more....

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 30, 1860 



* Summer resorts in America

* Early Mauch Chunk description

 

Page 2 has an article headed: "The Watering Places" with many subheads including: "Mauch Chunk" and much more. Text takes up over 3 1/2 columns.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.... See More  

SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 29, 1910.  A great issue for framing and displaying!

Joe DiMaggio plans to enlist in U.S. Army...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1943



* Joe DiMaggio decides to enlist in U.S. Army

* New York Yankees

* Marriage troubles with Dorothy Arnold



This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 27: "Joe DiMaggio, Reconciled With Wife, Plans to Enlist; Reiser, Dodgers, in Army" with subheads that include: "YANKEES WILL LOSE THEIR OUTFIELD ACE" "DiMaggio, After Sett... See More  

Mahatma Gandhi jail release...

THE WORLD, New York City, January 26, 1931 



* Mahatma Gandhi jail release



The front page has a two column headline: "Release of Gandhi Ordered; H May Insist on Eviction" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, address label in masthead, a little spine wear, generally good.... See More  

Sitting Bull described: a powerful savage... The telephone wars...

THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, Sept. 18, 1879 A article inside has the heading, "One Thing And Another", which states in part: "Sitting Bull is a powerful savage with a massive face-- as big, say, as a ten quart pail--and with plenty of room on it for the display of deep-plowed lines of decision around the mouth". Directly above this article is another which is notew... See More  

re. the Heenan vs. Sayers boxing title...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 29, 1860 



* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers

* 1st boxing championship dispute



Pages 3 has an article headed: "The Championship" "Settlement of the Heenan and Sayers Affair" Both To Have Belts" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along spine, nice condition.... See More  

The Pike's Peak Gold Rush...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 27, 1860



* Pike's Peak



Page 2 has reporting headed: "The Pike's Peak Gold Mines" with smaller subheads. Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.

Other news of the day. Complete in eight pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.

Babe Ruth leaves hospital...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1925



* Babe Ruth hospital release (1st report)

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball



This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "RUTH IS DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL" "Practices With Yankees but Will Not Go to Philadelphia With Team Friday" 1st report coverage on Babe Ruth's release from the hospital after 5 weeks for so-call... See More  

Plesiosaurus....

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 10, 1922



* Prehistoric Plesiosaurus - aquatic reptile

* Paleontologist Frederic Brewster Loomis



The front page has a two column headline: "Prof Loomis Scouts Idea Of Living Plesiosaurus" with subhead and illustration. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, ge... See More