Leonardo da Vinci....
Item #177757
October 17, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 17, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "Gail Kane."
In this issue, there are several articles including "The Nation's New Front Door" by Frances A. Kellor; "Bernhardi and the United States; "Keeping It Up--The Spirit of London in War Ti... See More
Item #177756
October 10, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 10, 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 Hope of the Hohenzollerns."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Where is the Vice Fight?" by George Creel; "Who Made Germany Crazy?--2. The Kaiser and Von Buelow" by Norman Ha... See More
Item #177755
October 03, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 3, 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 Back Trail."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Who Made Germany Crazy?--1. Bismarck and Von Treitske" by Norman Hapgood; "Socialists and the War" by William English Walling; ... 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
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
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
Fishing tournament...
Item #547354
October 27, 1883
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, October 27, 1883
* Fishing tournament
* Early Alaska scene
Inside page has two half page prints: "New York--Second Angler's Tournament Of The National Rod & Reel Association, Harlem Mere, Central Park" & "Alaska--A Trading Post At Nuklakayet, On The Newly Explored Yukon River".
Other prints with text throughout this 16 page iss... See More
Aviation...
Item #177712
October 25, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated October 25, 1913.
In this issue there several articles including "Fighting the Beef Famine" by Honore Willsie; "War Trusts" by David Starr Jordan; "How Murphy Works" by Hon. Edmund R. Terry; "Flying Ten Thousand Miles--Part IV" by Claude Grahame-White; "McSorley's Saloon" by Hutchins Hapgood; &q... See More
Aviation...
Item #177711
October 18, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated October 18, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it.
In this issue there is an illustration called "John Drew in "The Tyranny of Tears", now being revived in conjunction with the new Barrie play called "The Will'" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several articles including "Society You Read About&qu... See More
Aviation...
Item #177001
October 11, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated October 11, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it.
In this issue there is an illustration called "For Mayor" by Maurice Becker. There are several articles which include "Bryan of the Nineties" by C. S. Thomas; "Why Not Be Interesting?" by Lincoln Steffens; "Flying Ten Thousand Miles--Part II" by... See More
Item #177710
October 04, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated October 4, 1913 In this issue there is an illustration called "Back to Town" by Wallace Morgan. There are several articles which include "Is American Business Failing?" by C. M. Keys; "Salt Lake City" by Oswald Ryan; "Flying Ten Thousand Miles" by Claude Grahame-White"; "Marriage Today and Tomorr... See More
Item #545992
October 26, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated October 26, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "You'll Get 1 Pound of Coffee Every 5 Weeks After Nov. 28" "'Biggest Battle of Egypt' On; Guadalcanal Stops 5 Attacks" "'Daily News' Distorts Meat Figures to Put Blame For Shortage on Jews" "Army Fights for WPB Control... Wilson May Quit". The paper features other war news... See More
Item #545848
October 25, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated October 25, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "'Tell the Truth Or Shut Up' -- Senator Advises Army and Navy" "Senate Vote Hamstrings 'Teen Age Draft" "Allies Out to Wipe Up Rommel" "Lisent to the Friends and neighbors of two young killers". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a comple... See More
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
Item #545682
October 18, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated October 18, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "U.S. Troops Land 800 Mi. So. of Dakar" "No Big Scale Battle On Guadalcanal Yet -- But Attack Is 'Serious'" "10 men Can Load The Gun To Kill The Poll Tax!" "Nazis Gain At Stalingrad" "Inside War Prisons". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.... See More
Aero Record Set..
Item #545529
October 17, 1922
THE CLEVELAND NEWS, from Cleveland, OH, dated October 17, 1922.
* Aero Record Set
The front page features the report of Liet. F.L. Maughan who set the record at flying 248 miles an hour in his bi-plane at Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Included is a photo of his plane and Liet Maughan holding his lucky rabbit foot. Also are articles on "U.S. Dirigible C2 Burns; Seven Are Hurt"; "May B... 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
Handsome color cover shows a battleship...
Item #177677
October 12, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1912 This issue still has the color cover which is more typically missing, which is a very nice print of a battleship (see).
The front page inside shows: "The Democrats' Choice for Governor of New York", William Sulzer. Also in this issue there are: "Baying the Turk"; the second part of the story "Alice in Blunderland--... 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
Item #544386
October 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, October, 1914.
* Mille Dazie
This is a black and white photo of Mille Dazie from "Pantaloon".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Walter Johnson vs. Art Nehf...
Item #543200
October 05, 1924
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas; dated October 5, 1924.
* Walter Johnson
* Art Nehf
The front page of this issue contains an article on the 1924 World Series, and is entitled: "Art Nehf Bests Walter Johnson in Twelve Innings". An accompanying box score shows the final outcome of the opening game between the Washington Nationals and New York Giants. Two s... See More
Oscar Bluege...
Item #543198
October 09, 1925
NEWPORT DAILY NEWS, Newport, Rhode Island; dated October 9, 1925.
* Oscar Bluege
* World Series Game Postponed
This issue of the Newport Daily News contains a front page headline which reads: "Rain Causes Postponement of Third World Series Game". A photo of Oscar Bluege reads: "Washington Third Baseman Disabled by Pitched Ball in Thursday's Game". ... See More
Item #177066
October 28, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 28, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Justice Harlan."
This issue is has a photo of "The Great American Game" and "A New Portrait of Lillian Nordica" and there is a photo spread of "The McNamara Trial." There is an illustration of &q... See More
Theatrical Issue.....
Item #177627
October 21, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 21, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Most Talked-Of Living Novelist."
This issue is has photos of "Julia Sanderson"; "The Advent of the Irish Players"; "Grace George"; "Popular Actors in New Roles"; "Hazel Dawn"; &quo... See More
Color cover by W.H.D. Koerner... Print by E.W. Kenble...
Item #177626
October 14, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1911 (with color cover by W.H.D. Koerner)
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Winfield Scott Schley, U. S. N."
This issue has an illustration of "The Spear That Knows No Brother" by Kemble. There is a photo of "What the "Hawke" did to the "Olymp... See More
Item #177625
October 07, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Where Hundreds Died by Flood and Fire."
This issue has an article with photos of "The Muddle in Maine" by Holman Day and photos of "Gertrude Elliott in Repertoire." There is a full page illustration of "The Gre... See More
Joan Blondell...
Item #542787
October 24, 1943
PM's Sunday Picture News, New York, NY, October 24, 1943
* Joan Blondell
The front page of this issue shows Broadway star Joan Blondell. Additional content concerns various entertainers. An additional survey is also included which answers the following question: "If you could have anything in life, what would it be".
This issue is extremely brittle, but is in rel... See More
King Manuel II of Portugal Uncrowned....
Item #177580
October 15, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 15, 1910
This issue's front page is a photo of "Mayor Gaynor Comes Back."
This issue has an illustration of "'The Difference Between a Leader and a Boss is, The Leader Leads While the Boss Drives'--Theodore Roosevelt at Saratoga" drawn by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "The Uncrowning of Manuel" by H... See More
Item #177579
October 08, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, October 8, 1910
This issue's front page is an illustration of "The Political Chantecler" by Kemble.
This issue has illustrations of "At the Conventions" by Kemble and full page photos of "The Democrats' Choice for Governor of New York" and "The Roosevelt Candidate for Governor." There are photos of "A Me... See More
Item #177578
October 01, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1910
This issue's front page is a photo of "Maine's Pledge to Democracy."
This issue has an illustration of "Foolish Question No. 78,936" by Kemble. There are photos of "Linking Long Island to New Jersey"; "Schooling Men-Fishes"; "The Birdcraftsmen at Boston"; "The Fastest Fighting Craft ... See More
Item #542741
October 28, 1918
Leslie's Weekly, New York City, October 28, 1918
The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "The Birth of a Nation" - the Czecho-Slovaks declare their independence.
This issue includes "An Anxious Moment for One Boch"; "Starting Some 'Yankee Rough Stuff'"; "The New Fellowship" and much more.
Other advertisements of the day&... See More
Item #542739
October 12, 1918
Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated October 12, 1918.
The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "The Buring Question of the Hour"
This issue includes "Day by Day with the Yankees"; "A King, a Few Generals and Their Guests"; "With the U.S.A. in the Field"; "The Last Crusade Brings Victory" and much more.
Other adverti... See More
Item #542738
October 19, 1918
Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated October 19, 1918.
The front page of this issue is an illustration of the German Service Flag.
This issue includes "What the Boche leaves Behind"; "Soldiers of Japan Fight in Siberia"; "Nature's Rich Gifts to the Lands Which the Hun Is Losing" and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as well, ... See More
Remains of Stephen Girard to be transferred...
Item #541764
October 29, 1833
EVENING POST, New York City, Oct. 29, 1833
* Stephen Girard remains moved
* Girard College founded
A page 2 report from Philadelphia says:
* "A resolution was adopted by both Councils...instructing the building committee of the Girard College, to cause a vault to be constructed on the premises of that edifice...for the reception of the remains of Stephen Girard; and furthermore, t... See More
Early Toledo...
Item #541667
October 26, 1833
EVENING POST, New York, October 26, 1833
* Early Toledo Ohio
* Fort Wayne Indiana
Page 2 has report:
* "Valley Of The Maumee.-- We are informed that the number of emigrants who have settled on the rich lands along the Maumee river...is unprecedentedly great.
We learn by a gentlemen from Vistula, M.T. (a town near the mouth of the Maumee) that the Buffalo and Detroit steamboats... See More
Item #177541
October 30, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 30, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Charles Seymour Whitman."
This issue has an illustration of "Removing the Mask" by Kemble and there is a photo of "A Wandering Star--Miss Marie Doro." There is a double page illustration of "The Same Old Game by the Same ... See More
Item #177540
October 23, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 23, 1909 The front page of this issue has a photo of "Otto T. Bannard."
This issue has a photo of "Miss Barrymore in a New Play" and a full page illustration of " 'Twixt Love and Duty" by Gordon Grant. There is also a photo spread of "A Notable Exhibition of Dutch Art" and much more.
Other advertise... See More
Item #177539
October 02, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 2, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Three Hundred Years After."
This issue has a photos of "The Chief Actors in a Stupendous Production"; "The Twentieth Century Greets the Past"; "The Tiny Craft and Their Ponderous Descendants"; "Gleams From New Yo... See More
The inexpensive typewriter...
Item #540302
October 16, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 16, 1886 This issue contains the following prints and/or articles: "A Cheap Type Writer", "Experiments with the Scientific Top", "Stillman's Saddle Sulky", and much more.
This issue is in good condition save for small library stamp along the upper edge of the front page.
1862 New York City Newspaper...
Item #540298
October 27, 1862
THE EVENING POST from New York City and dated October 27, 1862
* Galveston, Texas
* Holly Springs, Mississippi
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for minor margin wear and tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertiseme... See More
Voting for Taft and Chanler.... W.A. Rogers...
Item #177512
October 31, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 31, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Be Thou a Spirit of Health, or Goblin Damn'd, Thou Com'st in Such a Questionable Shape...' "
This issue has photos of "How to Vote for Taft and Chanler"; "A Great American Automobile Victory"; "Michigan&
... See More
This issue has photos of "How to Vote for Taft and Chanler"; "A Great American Automobile Victory"; "Michigan&
Presidental Candidates in the West.... W.A. Rogers...
Item #177511
October 24, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 24, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Somewhat Obscured, But Still Visible."
This issue has photos of "A House that was Built in a Day"; "With the Candidates in the West"; "A Glance Across the Footlights" and "The Coming Alaska-Yukon Expositio
... See More
This issue has photos of "A House that was Built in a Day"; "With the Candidates in the West"; "A Glance Across the Footlights" and "The Coming Alaska-Yukon Expositio
The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played ~ Chicago Cubs and New York Giants...
Item #177012
October 17, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Giddap, Bill!' "
This issue has photos of "The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played" between Chicago Cubs and New York Giants on October 8, 1908; "Pittsburgh Celebrates its Hundred-and-Fiftieth Birthday"; "The Socialist Pr
... See More
This issue has photos of "The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played" between Chicago Cubs and New York Giants on October 8, 1908; "Pittsburgh Celebrates its Hundred-and-Fiftieth Birthday"; "The Socialist Pr
W.A. Rogers... Baseball in 1908...
Item #177014
October 10, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "T. R. 'Our Candidate is the Strongest Man I Know'--He Needs to Be."
This issue has a photo of "The Pope's Ecclesiastical Jubilee"; photos of "The American Fleet at the Antipodes"; "In the Trail of the Adirondack Forest Fires&... See More
W.A. Rogers...
Item #177013
October 03, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Enlivening the Campaign."
This issue has an article by James P. McGovern called "Uses and Benefits of Denatured Alcohol"; a photo of "The Present Candidate visits the Ex-Candidate"; a photo of "Miss Billie Burke" an
... See More
This issue has an article by James P. McGovern called "Uses and Benefits of Denatured Alcohol"; a photo of "The Present Candidate visits the Ex-Candidate"; a photo of "Miss Billie Burke" an
Item #539261
October 27, 1935
The Detroit News, October 27, 1935. (print only)
The two-tone single-page print size from the Rotogravure Pictur Section is approximately 16 x 22.5 inches and contains a full-page ad for Detroit Community Fund Drive.
Lucky Strike advertisement...
Item #539214
October 27, 1931
Detroit News, October 27, 1931. (print only)
The black/white single-page print size is approximately 17 x 23 inches and contains a large ad for Lucky Strike Cigarettes.
Item #539212
October 13, 1940
Sunday Graphic of The Detroit Free Press, October 13, 1940. (Sunday Graphic Section only)
The front page of the Sunday Graphic Section features a full-page color photo of Wendell L. Willkie. The size is approximately 15.5 x 22 inches.
Early Billiards in 1870....
Item #538930
October 08, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, Oct. 8, 1870.
* Early Billiards - Pool - Snoker
Front page report:
* Billiards
* The Championship--Rudolphe Defeats Doin--A Splendid First Half, but a Poor Finish.
A detailed report, plus the scoring.
Some foxing mostly in the outer and lower margins, but also in some text, and a bit in this content.... See More
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