Historic Newspapers: Christmas-Morning

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 25, 1813  The issue begins with: "The Embargo Law" which takes 3 pages. Also inside: "Female Heroism". Seven pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" which… more

THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Dec. 25, 1839 Taking three columns on pg. 2 and five columns on pg. 3 is the President's "Message". It is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Acid-free tape mend to an… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1858  The front page features a print: "Santa Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to His Young Friends" shows him in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 28, 1865  The front page prints include: "The Ocean Monitor 'Dictator' ", "Hon. William Dennison, Postmaster General" and "General H. W. Slocum". Inside has a full… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1869 The front page of the issue contains a fullpage illustration entitled "Home for the Holidays" (Christmas). Inside are five illustrations pertaining to… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 25, 1872

* Phineas Barnum Circus Museum Fire

The back page has an article headed: "NEW-YORK FIRES" "A Million Dollars' Worth of Property in Flames" "Barnum's… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1875  Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1880  Front full pg. illus. of "Making Wreaths." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Excavations Under Flood Rock, Hell Gate." Three large illus. of "Sketches… more

SAN LEANDRO REPORTER "SUPPLEMENT", Alameda County, California , Dec. 25, 1880

* Rare Old West title

A very scarce and quite small single sheet "Supplement" issue, measuring just 9 by 10 3/4… more

CHRISTMAS CHIMES, the "Supplement to Tuolumne Independent", California, December 25, 1883 

The masthead has a very nice Christmas theme. The ftpg. also has two Christmas poems & a print: "The… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1886  Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus, as well as being a well-known political cartoonist. The entire front page is a… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 28, 1893 In the masthead is: 'An 8 Pg. World's Fair Supplement' included within on glossy stock. Fullpg. Remington: 'Sketches from the Recent English Military… more

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated December 25, 1896. The cover of the issue contains the "General View of the Simple Condensing Beam Engine of the Steamer Adirondack" with an article and… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1902 Frontpage illustration of Mary E. Wilkins; fullpage photos New-Year's Day at the White House; The International Polo Championship; fullpage photo of the… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1909  There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Passing of Leopold." This issue has an illustration of ""There… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 14, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "The End of Arch Hoxsey's Last Flight."

This issue has an illustration of "A page From Our Political… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, December 25, 1915

This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "'Stick Around'" by Morris. On the back of the… more

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, New York, December 25, 1920.  "Pictorial Digest of the World's News" "The Camera's Record of Natable Events" plus other articles of the day.  A great issue… more

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 6, 1926 

* Evelyn Nesbit Thaw suicide attempt 

This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "EVELYN NESBIT WILL… more

DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 25, 1926 Front page 3 line, 2 column head: "Japans Ruler Dies; Hirohito Takes Throne" & subhead. One col. photo of the late Emperor Yoshihito, who was Hirohitos… more

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 25, 1932

* Moweaqua, Illinois 
* Coal mine disaster 

This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"HOPES FOR 54 MEN TRAPPED IN… more

HERALD EXPRESS--5th WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, Dec. 25, 1941 

* Battle off the California coast ?

The large headline announces: "SINK JAP SUB OFF CAL. COAST" and: "2nd Sub Bombed Near L.A." with… more

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER. December 25, 1944

* Battle of the Bulge
* World War II Belgium

The front page has five column headline: "NAZIS' DRIVE HALTED" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section… more

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 1993

* Best "Tombstone" and "Grumpy Old Men" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres & reviews
* American Western & romantic comedy films 

A… more