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Slocum, Texas tornado disaster....
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Slocum, Texas tornado disaster....

Item # 681537 ·

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1929

  • Slocum, the town that blew away
  • Anderson County, Texas tornado disaster
  • Elinor Smith aviation feat

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Seven Killed in Texas Village by Tornado; Blizzard Isolates Area About Cheyenne" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Page 3 has a one column heading: "GIRL IN AIR 26 HOURS, RECORD FOR WOMEN" with subheads and photo. Coverage on aviatrix Elinor Smith.
Complete in 60 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century
Price
$40
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.