Relating to the French & Indian War...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1754  Included within is an article: "New Invented Sea-gage Described" which includes a half page illustration (see). Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news of the day including some items under the heading "America". they include report relating to the French & Indian War such as: &quo... See More  

Script signature by John Adams...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 30, 1801  The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Laws of the United States---An Act giving a right of pre-emption to certain persons...for lands lying...in the North West of the Ohio." signed in script type by the President: John Adams. Nice to have a script signature by the President on the front page.

Four pages, some heavy staining and s... See More  

By and for brewery and soft drink workers...

BREWERY & SOFT DRINK WORKERS' JOURNAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1918  An interesting folio size newspaper for members of the: "International Union of United Brewery & Soft Drink Workers" from just a year before Prohibition. Two of the inside pages are in German. An interesting newspaper for display in a home bar, etc.

Four pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears, small b... See More  

In the North, but pro-South... "obituary" on the editor...

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1865 



* Editor Samuel Medary obituary

* Rare pro-Confederate publication



Among the various articles are "From the South--Confederate Sorrow over the Retirement of Butler--the Battles he Lost & the Trophies he Won---Why he Didn't go Ashore at Fort Fisher" "Remarkable Speech in the Confederate Congress" "Missouri--Poli... See More  

Constitutions of Ohio and Louisiana...

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1813  Pages 1-4 contains five letters under the heading: "Further Executive Proceedings" signed in type by either James Monroe of  James Madison, concerning relations with Sweden. Also in the issue: "Events of the War" with much on the War of 1812 including letters signed in type by Henry Proctor, Isaac Chauncey and two by Wm. ... See More  

Mustering out Negro troops...

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1865 



* Henry Wirz trial

* Jefferson Davis



From shortly after the end of the Civil War but still with war-related reports including: "Returned Soldiers" "The Real Abolition Platform of Ohio" "Mustering Out Negro Troops" "The Wirz Trial" "Trouble Brewing in the Abolition Camp" "Jefferson Davis&q... See More  

Women's Air Derby... Amelia Earhart...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1929



* 1st Women's Air Derby begins

* "Powder Puff Derby"

* Amelia Earhart & more



The front page has one column headings: "19 WOMEN FLIERS BEGIN AIR DERBY" "Full Field Reaches San Bernardino, Cal., Completing the First Lap" "Miss Earhart Competes" and more. (see) Text continues inside with photos of 4 of the co... See More  

Civil War refugee slaves...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 6, 1863  Among the front page  column headlines on the Civil War are: "From the Army of the Potomac" "From Vicksburg & Vicinity" "Great Excitement at Columbus, Ohio" & more. Page 2 has: "The Freedmen--Abstract of a Preliminary Report of the American Freedmen's Inquiry Commission to the Sec. of War" which is concer... See More  

The "Axis Sally" Trial... with photo...

MORNING CALL, Allentown, Jan 24, 1949 Ftpg. 3 line, 1 col. head: Treason Trial of Axis Sally Starts Today. One col. photo of Axis Sally above the head. Her real name was Mildred Elizabeth Gillars.

Front page only, but in good condition.



Note: "Mildred Gillars, AKA "Axis Sally", was a native of Portland, Main. She was studying music at Hunter College in Germany in the 1930s and f... See More  

Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address to the people...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 8, 1832  Nearly 5 1/2 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, and the people.

This was an annual tradition begun by George Washington which continues to this day. The address recounts the major events of the year and gives some discussion to the futur... See More  

Terrific graphic issue on the death of President James Garfield...

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 26, 1881 



* President James S. Garfield death

* Best publication to have ?



See the photos for the terrific & very unusual front page of this issue, which is a huge graphic on the death of President Garfield in the shape of a monument. It looks more like a broadside than the front page of a daily newspaper. Reporting begins on page 8 and continues o... See More  

A pair of issues on the White House wedding...

THE FREE PRESS, Feb. 18, 1906  The ftpg. has two photos headed: "Magnificent Apartments In White House Where the Wedding Ceremony Took Place" and also heads: "Fair Alice Is Happy Bride of Rep. Longworth" with related subheads on the marriage of Alice Roosevelt, daughter of Teddy Roosevelt.

Also included is: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 17, 1906  Front page&nbs... See More  

Locomotives at the exposition...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1894 The front cover has "The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company's Exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Columbia Bicycle, Model 34"; "Chicago Cable Cars on Chicago Day"; "Manufacture of Pulled Wool"; and more illustrations, articles an... See More  

Who remembers this newspaper?

MY WEEKLY READER, The Junior Newspaper, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1945  Some of you may remember getting this newspaper in school. Here is an early issue with much on the closing months of World War II. 

Four pages, nice condition.

Early fax machine...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 6, 1895  The cover has "The Amstutz Electro-Artograph" with accompanying article. Also inside is: "Jeantaud's Electric Carriage"; "An Ohio Natural Gas Well";  "The Lead Pipe Industry"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.

Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, in nice condition. 

George Wallace Shot... Supreme Court Amish Schooling Decision...

AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Akron, Ohio, May 16, 1972 (front page only)



* Governor George Wallace Shot

* Amish children only need to go to school through 8th grade

* Wisconsin vs. Yoder Supreme Court Decision



This displayable front page has: "Wallace Partially Paralyzed; Says Campaign To Continue", with subheads: "Big Question: Will Wallace Walk Again?", "Then I Realized... See More  

1883 St. Paris, Ohio fire disaster....

THE WORLD, New York City, November 29, 1883



* St. Paul (village), Ohio

* Champaign County

* Fire disaster



Page 5 has an article headed: "AN OHIO VILLAGE BURNED" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear with a few small tears, generally good. Should be handled with care.

1955 military boxcar collision over Germany...

1955 Andover, Ohio restaurant explosion disaster....

THE DETROIT NEWS - EXTRA, Michigan, August 11, 1955



* Andover, Ohio - Gateway restaurant explosion



This 62 page newspaper has on the front page:  "21 Are Killed As Blast Hits Resort Town" (with photo), which tells of the explosion disaster at the Gateway Restaurant in Andover, Ohio. Also included on the front page is "67 GIs Killed As Planes Hit", with subhead, "... See More  

Criticizing Lincoln's state-of-the-union address...

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 12, 1861  This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted that slavery should not be abolished, so much of its content has an anti-North bias.

Among the articles are a lengthy ftpg. report: "The President's Message" which is commentary on Lincoln's recent state-of-the-union address. Most of pg. 2 has: "Report of the Secretary of War".... See More  

Akron, Ohio soap box derby...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1935



* 2nd anuual soap box derby

* Akron, Ohio

* Graham McNamee



This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 8:  "GRAHAM McNAMEE HURT" "Auto In Boys' Derby at Akron Injures 3 in Judges' Stand" 1st report coverage on the 2nd annual soap box derby in Akron, Ohio. The 1st derby was mostly of local interest only and was... See More  

Estelle Taylor supports Jack Dempsey after loss...

THE NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, September 30, 1926



* Re: Jack Dempsey's defeat at the hands of Gene Tunney

* Estelle Taylor, his actress wife, supports him

* Boxing history



The front page has a one column head: "Estelle Is Still True to Dempsey," with the subhead: "Doesn't Know Difference Between Upper Cut and Lower Cut, But Hopes He'll Stay In The Fight Game." I... See More  

B'nai B'rith...

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Ohio, January 25, 1881



* B'nai B'rith service organization

* Jew - Jewish - Judaica



This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

Page 3 has one column headings: "B'NAI B'RITH" "'A Day of Willing Labor in the Great Cause," "And a Night of Unalloyed Pleasure" and m... See More  

Latest from the War of 1812, and more...

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 16, 1813  Among the articles are: "Legislature of South Carolina - An Act to Prevent Dueling" "East Florida" "Mint Establishment", and nearly 3 pages under the heading: "Our Naval Victories".

Over 3 1/2 pages are headed: "Events of the War" with various subheads including: "Military"; a letter si... See More  

Ben Ficklin, Texas flood disaster...

CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, August 25, 1882



* Ben Ficklin, Texas

* Concho River flood



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Six-Foot Rainfall" "In Texas, Causing Washouts and Other Damage to Property...". (see)

Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More  

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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