Hank Aaron, 1972...
Item #219562
July 29, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, July 29, 1972 Full front page color photo of Hank Aaron: Ruths Rival Atlantas Hank Aaron. Loads of sport's news throughout this 72 page newspaper. Nice condition.
Background Information: Henry Louis Aaron (born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American baseball player and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Aaron is best known
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Background Information: Henry Louis Aaron (born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American baseball player and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Aaron is best known
Champlain Canal Completed...
Item #219560
December 07, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1822.
* Champlain Canal Completed
* Lake Champlain to Hudson River
* Champlain Canal Completed
* Lake Champlain to Hudson River
Pg. 2 has a report: ...The last stone of the Canal, from Lake Champlain to [the] Hudson River, was laid by Gov. Clinton, on the 28th. ult. On this route are 46 mile of artificial and 15 1/2 of improved natural navigation.--There are 21 locks. The work...commenced June 10th, 1818... n
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Alligator attack in North Carolina in 1816...
Item #219555
July 02, 1816
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, July 2, 1816.
* Woman killed by alligator in North Carolina
Page 3 has a report from Lumberton, N. Carolina about a woman attacked and killed by an alligator while riding across the Gum Swamp, with mention that the gator was killed later and measured eleven feet in length. Other news of the day includes: "Execution" "A Good Method of Destroying Crows"
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* Woman killed by alligator in North Carolina
Page 3 has a report from Lumberton, N. Carolina about a woman attacked and killed by an alligator while riding across the Gum Swamp, with mention that the gator was killed later and measured eleven feet in length. Other news of the day includes: "Execution" "A Good Method of Destroying Crows"
Giant Sawfish
Item #219553
September 19, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1818.
* Giant Sawfish Caught
* North Carolina
* Giant Sawfish Caught
* North Carolina
Pg. 2 has a report: A Saw Fish 13 feet 4 inches, with a saw of 28 teeth on each side, and upwards of 3 feet long, has been taken in one of the sounds in North Carolina, skinned and preserved. Other news of the day includes: "Exchange of Prisoners", "Connecticut Convention", and mor
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Two-headed snake killed in 1839...
Item #219551
October 26, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Oct. 26, 1839.
* Two-Headed Snake found and killed
* Leavenworth Iowa
Page 2 has a report from a Leavenworth, Iowa, paper about a snake killed on a farm. Says the snake was two feet in length had a head at each end, and could crawl both ways, plus a few other details. Mentions that the snake might be the only one of its kind ever known in America. O
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* Two-Headed Snake found and killed
* Leavenworth Iowa
Page 2 has a report from a Leavenworth, Iowa, paper about a snake killed on a farm. Says the snake was two feet in length had a head at each end, and could crawl both ways, plus a few other details. Mentions that the snake might be the only one of its kind ever known in America. O
New York Trade Schools in 1885...
Item #219529
March 28, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 28, 1885.
* New York Trade Schools
* New York Trade Schools
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: The New York Trade Schools - Artificial Ear Drum - Hand Propeller For Boats - Shearing Machine - Columbia Two Track Tricycle & More.
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Fight Breaks Out in Government in 1844....
Item #219488
May 01, 1844
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (L.I.), N.Y., May 1, 1844.
* Fight breaks out on the House Floor in U. S. governement
A pg. 2 report from Washington has details about a fight on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives between Mr. White of Kentucky and Mr. Rathbun of N.Y. After Mr. White defended a speech made by Henry Clay, words were exchanged, and they struck one another. More
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* Fight breaks out on the House Floor in U. S. governement
A pg. 2 report from Washington has details about a fight on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives between Mr. White of Kentucky and Mr. Rathbun of N.Y. After Mr. White defended a speech made by Henry Clay, words were exchanged, and they struck one another. More
Schenectady and Utica railroad company in 1833...
Item #219477
April 27, 1833
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, April 27, 1833.
* Schenectady and Utica Railroad Company est.
A page 2 report begins: It will be a matter of public congratulations that the senate...passed the bill from the house to incorporate the Schenectady and Utica railroad company, by a unanimous vote. A few other details as well. Other news of the day includes: "Stage Robbery" "importation and Com
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* Schenectady and Utica Railroad Company est.
A page 2 report begins: It will be a matter of public congratulations that the senate...passed the bill from the house to incorporate the Schenectady and Utica railroad company, by a unanimous vote. A few other details as well. Other news of the day includes: "Stage Robbery" "importation and Com
Early Steamships in 1839...
Item #219475
July 31, 1839
UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL & STATISTICAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, PA, July 31, 1839.
* Early steamboat travel
The front page has a committee report on the subject Atlantic Steam Navigation. Report takes 2 1/2 pages. Other topics throughout. A volume I issue. Quarto-size, 16 pages, small piece missing from the left margin of the last leaf, otherwise in nice condition.
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* Early steamboat travel
The front page has a committee report on the subject Atlantic Steam Navigation. Report takes 2 1/2 pages. Other topics throughout. A volume I issue. Quarto-size, 16 pages, small piece missing from the left margin of the last leaf, otherwise in nice condition.
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft....
Item #219472
October 14, 1837
THE NEW-YORKER, N.Y., Oct. 14, 1837.
* Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
* "The Birchen Canoe"
* Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
* "The Birchen Canoe"
The fourth page has a poem: The Birchen Canoe--By H. R. Schoolcraft. Other literary and news items throughout. Quarto-size, 16 pages, A few foxing spots in the text of the poem, other occasional foxing.
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Goose and Gridiron in 1827
Item #219430
May 04, 1827
NEW-YORK AMERICAN, May 4, 1827.
* Goose and Gridiron
A page 3 notice for The New-York Goose and Gridiron Refectory states that the owner has returned to his old stand and is ready to serve the public. Includes a small engraving of a goose on a flatiron. News of the day includes: "Police" "Virginia Elections" and more. Some edge wear, foxing spot in unrelated content, otherwise in g
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* Goose and Gridiron
A page 3 notice for The New-York Goose and Gridiron Refectory states that the owner has returned to his old stand and is ready to serve the public. Includes a small engraving of a goose on a flatiron. News of the day includes: "Police" "Virginia Elections" and more. Some edge wear, foxing spot in unrelated content, otherwise in g
Anthracite Coal mine discovery in 1833....
Item #219424
September 19, 1833
EVENING POST, N.Y., Sept. 19, 1833.
* Anthracite Coal discovered in Virginia
A page 3 report begins: A mine of Anthracite Coal of a very superior quality, has lately been discovered in the western section of Berkeley county, Virginia. A bit more about the quality, and the potential size of this deposit. "The Next President" "From The Pacific" and more. 4 pages in good condition.
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* Anthracite Coal discovered in Virginia
A page 3 report begins: A mine of Anthracite Coal of a very superior quality, has lately been discovered in the western section of Berkeley county, Virginia. A bit more about the quality, and the potential size of this deposit. "The Next President" "From The Pacific" and more. 4 pages in good condition.
Franklin Pierce annual message in 1856
Item #219419
December 04, 1856
CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Dec. 4, 1856.
* President Franklin Pierce State of the Union Address
* President Franklin Pierce State of the Union Address
The Presidents Message takes 6 1/2 columns on pg. 2, signed in type: Franklin Pierce. Several interesting advertisements. First leaf has an archival mend to a tear in the outer margin that extends slightly into the text of the message, otherwise in good condition.
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Ulysses S. Grant, 1865...
Item #219416
October 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 13, 1865.
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Military Reorganization
The front page has: "The Army Important Order From General Grant Reduction & Reorganization of the Military Forces of the Republic Colored Troops to Garrison all but Two of the Southern Ports". Other news of the day includes: "Martial Law No Longer in Force in Kentucky
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* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Military Reorganization
The front page has: "The Army Important Order From General Grant Reduction & Reorganization of the Military Forces of the Republic Colored Troops to Garrison all but Two of the Southern Ports". Other news of the day includes: "Martial Law No Longer in Force in Kentucky
Early Wine making in 1819...
Item #219412
December 08, 1819
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 8, 1819.
* Early wine making
* Vevay Indiana
A pg. 2 item says: A Vevay, Indiana paper, of Oct. 28, says--The season for making wine is just over; and not withstanding the uncommon dry season, the wine presses near Vevay, have made 4,832 gallons of wine--(153 quarter casks). Other news of the day includes: "Fire" "The Stoneham Murder"
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* Early wine making
* Vevay Indiana
A pg. 2 item says: A Vevay, Indiana paper, of Oct. 28, says--The season for making wine is just over; and not withstanding the uncommon dry season, the wine presses near Vevay, have made 4,832 gallons of wine--(153 quarter casks). Other news of the day includes: "Fire" "The Stoneham Murder"
Martin Van Buren in 1840....
Item #219403
June 30, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington, June 30, 1840 On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is: An Act to carry into effect a convention between the United States and the Mexican Republic. Act is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Other news of the day. Ads as well. Lite fading on the front page, some lite foxing, mostly on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
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Submarine Telescope in 1843...
Item #219395
December 21, 1843
PENNSYLVANIA INQUIRER AND NATIONAL GAZETTE, Dec. 21, 1843.
* Submarine Telescope invention
* Used for boat inspection
Page 2 has an interesting report about The Sub-Marine Telescope which used a camphine lamp placed in a glass globe, and sunk in the water. This allowed a person on the deck of a boat to examine the hull, plus other details. Says the instrument was invented by Sara
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* Submarine Telescope invention
* Used for boat inspection
Page 2 has an interesting report about The Sub-Marine Telescope which used a camphine lamp placed in a glass globe, and sunk in the water. This allowed a person on the deck of a boat to examine the hull, plus other details. Says the instrument was invented by Sara
Whipping Post in 1868....
Item #219389
December 07, 1868
NEW-YORK TIMES, Dec. 7, 1868.
* The whipping post - Flagellation
The back page has a detailed report: The Whipping Post Another Revolting Exhibition at New Castle, Del.--Two Men Pilloried and Three Flogged--Public Opinion in the State Regarding the Law. Other news of the day includes: "Georgia" "The Preisdent's Message" "The Union Pacific Railroad" and much more. Minor printin
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* The whipping post - Flagellation
The back page has a detailed report: The Whipping Post Another Revolting Exhibition at New Castle, Del.--Two Men Pilloried and Three Flogged--Public Opinion in the State Regarding the Law. Other news of the day includes: "Georgia" "The Preisdent's Message" "The Union Pacific Railroad" and much more. Minor printin
Titusville, Pennsylvania oil discoveries...
Item #219388
February 10, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Feb. 10, 1873
* Titusville, Pennsylvania
* Oil discoveries
On page 3 under Oil is a report: "The New Oildorado near Titusville--Great Excitement in Consequence--Flowing Wells Within Two Miles of Us". Other news of the day includes: "Floods" "Railroad Disaster" "Dealings With the Modocs" and much more. Se
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* Titusville, Pennsylvania
* Oil discoveries
On page 3 under Oil is a report: "The New Oildorado near Titusville--Great Excitement in Consequence--Flowing Wells Within Two Miles of Us". Other news of the day includes: "Floods" "Railroad Disaster" "Dealings With the Modocs" and much more. Se
Uncommon title - Churchman in 1839....
Item #219387
December 21, 1839
THE CHURCHMAN, N.Y., Dec. 21, 1839.
* Uncommon title
As the name implies, contains mostly religious-related news and content. Second leaf has a narrow piece missing in the outer margin, front page has an area of lite dirtiness and a bit of lite fold rubbing, archival mends to two minor fold tears, some lite foxing.
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* Uncommon title
As the name implies, contains mostly religious-related news and content. Second leaf has a narrow piece missing in the outer margin, front page has an area of lite dirtiness and a bit of lite fold rubbing, archival mends to two minor fold tears, some lite foxing.
Travel on the Great Lakes....
Item #219382
April 01, 1833
EVENING POST, April 1, 1833.
* Great Lakes Travel
* Michilimackinac, Michigan
* Great Lakes Travel
* Michilimackinac, Michigan
Pg. 2 has a report about the New York Fur Company stating in part that: ...110 men proceeded by Lakes Ontario, Erie and Huron; 50 of whom are to remain at Michilimackinack, on the last lake mentioned. The remaining 60 to proceed by Lake Michigan to Green Bay... and more about their itinerary that would go
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Rocky Mountains exploration in 1832....
Item #219380
April 16, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, April 16, 1832.
* Early exploration of the Rocky Mountains
* Early exploration of the Rocky Mountains
* Col. Henry Leavenworth
Pg. 2 has various particulars offered by a member of an expedition authorized by Congress to explore the Rocky Mountains, and north from the Mexican line to the Bering Straits. Says the expedition headed by Col. Henry Leavenworth left 11 years prior and al
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Princeton College in 1833....
Item #219375
November 16, 1833
EVENING POST, N.Y., Nov. 16, 1833.
* Andrew Jackson
* Princeton university
An item on page 2 says: President Jackson has presented to Princeton College, for its museum, a collection of insects from South America, which is...very valuable, and as adding considerably to the interest of the entomological department. Other news of the day includes: "Italian Opera" "Latest From M
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* Andrew Jackson
* Princeton university
An item on page 2 says: President Jackson has presented to Princeton College, for its museum, a collection of insects from South America, which is...very valuable, and as adding considerably to the interest of the entomological department. Other news of the day includes: "Italian Opera" "Latest From M
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in 1840...
Item #219370
April 07, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington, April 7, 1840 On the front page under Chesapeake And Ohio Canal are two resolves passed by the president and directors of the C & O Canal Company, plus the Report Of The Chief Engineer of the company. Other news of the day throughout. 4 pages in good condition.
Sir Walter Scott...
Item #219361
November 26, 1832
NEW YORK EVENING POST FOR THE COUNTRY, Nov. 26, 1832.
* Sir Walter Scott's Biography
* Scottish Novalist
* Sir Walter Scott's Biography
* Scottish Novalist
Taking much of pages 2 and 3 is: Some Account Of The Life And Works Of Sir Walter Scott, Bart. Other news of the day includes: "Kentucky Election" "Georgia Convention" and more. An uncommon title. 4 pages in good condition.
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Ferry Boat Bergen in 1888....
Item #219332
December 08, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 8, 1888
* The Screw Ferry Boat Bergen
* The Screw Ferry Boat Bergen
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Ferry Boat Bergen - Slotting Machine - Speed Indicator - movable Batteries - Pendulumbs & More. These illustrations also have text that goes al
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Iraeli & Palestinian Tensions, 1972...
Item #219278
September 08, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, MA, September 8, 1972.
* Israeli - Palestinian Tension
This 12 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Israeli retaliation awaited" with caption: "Middle East Tension Increasing". Also a related photo titled: "Israel mourns" Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition
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* Israeli - Palestinian Tension
This 12 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Israeli retaliation awaited" with caption: "Middle East Tension Increasing". Also a related photo titled: "Israel mourns" Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition
Fatty Arbuckle Murder Case...
Item #219264
September 14, 1921
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 14, 1921.
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle Murder Case
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "INDICTMENT OF MANSLAUGHTER PLACED AGAINST ARBUCKLE" with lengthy subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Browningat the margins with some wear, otherwise good.
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* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle Murder Case
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "INDICTMENT OF MANSLAUGHTER PLACED AGAINST ARBUCKLE" with lengthy subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Browningat the margins with some wear, otherwise good.
Decorative Masthead of a Raft...
Item #219244
March 20, 1868
EVERY AFTERNOON, March 20, 1868, from New York, NY. The best feature of this title is a magnificent masthead of a raft floating in the sunshine, with the tag-line: "My free drift halts not particularly, but moves itself in a wide sea. - Shakespeare". Mostly literary content, with some comentary on the news of the day. Minor edge tears and some fold browning (see images), bu... See More
Decorative Masthead of a Raft...
Item #219243
March 19, 1868
EVERY AFTERNOON, March 19, 1868, from New York, NY. The best feature of this title is a magnificent masthead of a raft floating in the sunshine, with the tag-line: "My free drift halts not particularly, but moves itself in a wide sea. - Shakespeare". Mostly literary content, with some comentary on the news of the day. Minor edge tears and some fold browning (see images), bu... See More
Tris Speaker Makes Double Play...
Item #219237
April 19, 1918
NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1918.
A small article on page 14 says, "Great Play By Speaker" and subheaded, "Tris Rushes to Second Base and Makes Double Unassisted". The summary reads: "Speaker trapped a fly ball dashing in to second base, executed a double play unassisted..." This article includes the box score. Speaker would do this again on April 29, the fourth of his career.
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A small article on page 14 says, "Great Play By Speaker" and subheaded, "Tris Rushes to Second Base and Makes Double Unassisted". The summary reads: "Speaker trapped a fly ball dashing in to second base, executed a double play unassisted..." This article includes the box score. Speaker would do this again on April 29, the fourth of his career.
Columbus, Kentucky...
Item #219230
March 05, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1862
* Columbus, Kentucky
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* Columbus, Kentucky
* Nashville, Tennessee
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "FROM THE
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "FROM THE
1862 Columbus, Kentucky...
Item #219229
March 08, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated March 8, 1862.
* Columbus, Kentucky
* Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following head
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* Columbus, Kentucky
* Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following head
Death of Actor Florenz Ziegfeld...
Item #219221
July 23, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES: This issue is from New York, NY and is dated July 23, 1932.
The front page of this issue reads, "Florenz Ziegfeld Dies in Holly wood After Long Illness: Leading Figure in New York Theatre World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy." A picture of Ziegfeld can be found on page 6.
Additional content includes, "Germany Demands Arms Parley
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1862 Civil War Map - Petersburg Virginia...
Item #219210
May 15, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 15, 1862
* Richmond Virginia
* Richmond Virginia
* Corinth Mississippi
* Fort Pillow
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map: &qu
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A Great Illustrated Masthead...
Item #219203
EVENING GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, dated in 1835. The outstanding feature of this title is the great illustrated masthead (see images). The issues describe themselves as "A Family Newspaper, Devoted To News, Arts, Sciences, Literature, Religion, Commerce, & C. The issue is in very good condition due to being printed on rag paper (typical for the period). ... See More
1863 Kingston, Tennessee...
Item #219195
September 05, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated September 5, 1863.
* Kingston, Tennessee
* Charleston, South Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for minor margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported
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* Kingston, Tennessee
* Charleston, South Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for minor margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported
Mrs. Babe Ruth Death, 1929...
Item #219159
January 15, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, January 15, 1929.
* Death of Helen Woodford
* Wife of Babe Ruth
This 24 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Let Tragedy Drop, Babe Ruth Begs As Police Investigate Murder Hints" with subhead: "Death of Wife In Fire Accidental, Authorities Convinced, But Seek All Proof; Dentist Adsolved After Inquiry". Oth
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* Death of Helen Woodford
* Wife of Babe Ruth
This 24 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Let Tragedy Drop, Babe Ruth Begs As Police Investigate Murder Hints" with subhead: "Death of Wife In Fire Accidental, Authorities Convinced, But Seek All Proof; Dentist Adsolved After Inquiry". Oth
Rudolph Valentino's Death 1926...
Item #219148
August 24, 1926
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 24, 1926.
* Death of Actor Rudolph Valentino
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "Death of Sheik of Screen Received as Great Shock By Moving-Picture World" with subheads that include: "Flood Of Tributes Comes For Valentino As Man And Artist" and more. More on page 3 inclu... See More
Girard Avenue Bridge Philadelphia in 1873....
Item #219145
May 24, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 24, 1873.
* Girard Avenue bridge in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Girard Avenue bridge - Hat & Coat Hook - Railway Signal - Iron Bridge construction & Much More. These i
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* Girard Avenue bridge in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Girard Avenue bridge - Hat & Coat Hook - Railway Signal - Iron Bridge construction & Much More. These i
Emigration out West in 1826....
Item #219143
November 24, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Nov. 24, 1826.
* Early emigration out West in Missouri
* Early America expanding
On pg. 3 under Domestic is a report stating: ...St. Louis...shows a tide of emigration to the upper part of Missouri. It was stated by a gentleman traveller who arrived at that place...that in the course of two days he fell in with between sixty and seventy wagons. The
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* Early emigration out West in Missouri
* Early America expanding
On pg. 3 under Domestic is a report stating: ...St. Louis...shows a tide of emigration to the upper part of Missouri. It was stated by a gentleman traveller who arrived at that place...that in the course of two days he fell in with between sixty and seventy wagons. The
1863 Fort Caswell, North Carolina...
Item #219130
January 22, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 22, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "From the Rappahannock" "Burnside Across the River--A Battle Progressing--The Rebel Position Flanked--General Hooker Mortally Wounded [not true]" "A Daring Reconnaissance Near Fort Caswell" "Capture of a Rebel Earthwork..." "Movement for the Admission of Utah as a Sta... See More
1863 Kinston, North Carolina...
Item #219129
January 23, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 23, 1863.
* Fredericksburg Virginia
* Kinston North Carolina
* Fredericksburg Virginia
* Kinston North Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported wh
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1863 Civil War - Mufreesboro Tennessee....
Item #219117
January 27, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 27, 1863.
* Murfreesboro Tennessee
* Pollocksville North Carolina
* Galveston Texas
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which i
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* Murfreesboro Tennessee
* Pollocksville North Carolina
* Galveston Texas
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which i
Prejudice Encouraged...
Item #219087
February 04, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES: New York, NY. This issue is dated February 4, 1939 and is in good condition.
The front page of this issue reads, "Goebbels Ends Careersof Five 'Aryan' Actors Who Made Witticisms About the Nazi Regime." This article discusses the banishment of five German actors from the stage on the account that they did not favor the Nazi Regime.
Additional con
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Roosevelts Anti-Strike Veto Overridden...
Item #219086
June 26, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS: Detroit, Michigan. This issue is dated June 26, 1943.
The front page banner headline of this issue reads, "Anti-Strike Veto Overridden: Roosevelt Dealt a Swift Rebuke."
Other content in this issue includes, "Flying Forts Batter Nazis; 18 Are Lost," and "CIO Sees No-Strike Pledge No Longer Binding."
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Communipaw, New Jersey...
Item #219043
February 07, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, February 7, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Communipaw, New Jersey", "The Dogs of St. B
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1862 Port Royal, South Carolina...
Item #218963
January 11, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 11, 1862.
* Port Royal, South Carolina
* Romney, West Virginia
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following
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* Port Royal, South Carolina
* Romney, West Virginia
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following
Bulls vs. Trail Blazers...
Item #218941
June 15, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 15, 1992.
The front page photo of this issue shows "Rising to the Occasion - Bulls respond to Trail Blazers challenge."
Additional content within this issue relates to Gary Sheffield, Vinny Testaverde, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in A
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The front page photo of this issue shows "Rising to the Occasion - Bulls respond to Trail Blazers challenge."
Additional content within this issue relates to Gary Sheffield, Vinny Testaverde, and much more.
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Lonnie Smith Leads Braves...
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August 07, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, August 7, 1989.
The front page photo of this issue shows "A Run for His Money - Lonnie Smith has overcome a mixture of obstacles along a remarkable comeback trail."
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The front page photo of this issue shows "A Run for His Money - Lonnie Smith has overcome a mixture of obstacles along a remarkable comeback trail."
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