Historic Newspapers: Issues for under $50
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Item #174420HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 17, 1880 Front page has two prints of: "The Late Attempt on the Life of the Czar of Russia". Very nice fullpg: "A Cotton Blockade at Meridian, Mississippi" includes 9 scenes. Fullpg: "The Bridge Over the Firth of Tay, Scotland". Halfpg: "The Kremlin at Moscow"plus much more.
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Item #695569DAILY MORNING TIMES, San Jose, California, Jan. 18, 1880
* Rare old West publication
This is a volume 2 issue of this newspaper that existed under this title for about 6 years. Gregory notes only two institutions have any holdings of this newspaper.
Eight pagers, never bound nor trimmed, news agent's stamp above the masthead, great... Read full description -
Item #174422HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 24, 1880 Full front page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Beware of Foreign Tramps." Full page illustration of "The Lebanon Club - New York Working Men's Coffee House." Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Alonzo Garcelon Ceasar I."
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Item #174424HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 31, 1880 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'Another Investigation Committee' shows a Black man in Kansas holding a bag reading: 'Exodus from the South'. Nearly halfpg: 'Whale Captured in the Harbor of Charleston, S.C.'. Illus. of 'The Late Frank Leslie'. Several illustrations of: 'Paris... Read full description -
Item #683224THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 4, 1880
* A professional butcher slaughters his family
* John L. Soper - Kearney, Clay County, Missouri
The top of the front page has a column headed: "Criminal Matters" Theories as to the Recent Assassination Near Kearney, Mo."
The assassination of farmer John Soper was an... Read full description -
Item #646721ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Feb. 4, 1880 The ftpg. has a short article headed: "Frank James" which reports a local sighting of him (see).
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Item #682188THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 7, 1880
* Black Donnellys massacre
* Lucan, Ontario, Canada
Page 2 begins with an account of the "Black Donnellys' " funeral at Lucan, Ontario, Canada.
The "Black" Donnellys were an Irish Catholic immigrant family who settled in Ontario, Canada. The Donnellys' ongoing... Read full description -
Item #174426HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 7, 1880 Full ftpg: 'The Call to Church: Early Colonial Times in New England'. Fullpg. with five scenes: 'Gen. Grant in Florida'. Halfpg: 'The Distress in Ireland: Peat Gatherers on the Moors'. Fullpg. Nast political cartoon. Fullpg: 'The Bicycle in America' shows 2 scenes.
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Item #682307THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 10, 1880 The front page has a report headed: "Triple Lynching Affair" from Las Vegas, New Mexico, noting in part: "The cow boys...implicated in the shooting of Carson...were dragged from their cells this morning by a mob of 75 armed men...victims were dragged to the central plaza &... Read full description -
Item #560623ADVANCE SUPPLEMENT, Red Wing, Minnesota (though not noted as such on the issue), February 11, 1880
* Rare broadside issue
This is a very curious half-sheet which is printed on the front side only. Included are several news items headed: "Our City" "An Interesting Game" "Belle Creek" Hay Creek" and other tidbits... Read full description -
Item #614304ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 11, 1880
* Outlaw Frank James
* Mardi Gras carnival
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Frank James Again"
Page 4 has: "A Mimic Mardi Gras" "The Streets of the City in the Possession of Merry... Read full description -
Item #174428HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1880 Front full pg. illus. by Nast entitled "The Invasion of Indiana - A Colored Amazon Legion." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "General Grant in Florida - A Trip on the Oklawaha." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Hot Lakes of New Zealand." Dblpgctrfld. of "Sketches from the... Read full description -
Item #692860ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Feb. 15, 1880
* Leadville, Colorado on the rise
* Silver mining boomtown
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Growth Of Leadville" "An Old Mining Camp and a New City" and more. (see) Text takes up just over a full column.
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Item #604740WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 17, 1880
* Female duel in Virginia
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Female Duelists" "Two Virginia Girls Fight for the Possession of a Lover" See images for text here.
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Item #204978THE PERCY COUNTY DEMOCRAT from New Bloomfield PA and dated February 18, 1880. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition (except for a few fold and margin tears) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. -
Item #604743WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 20, 1880
* James Lenox death
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has one column headings: "James Lenox" "The Senior Vice President of the American Antiquarian Society" See images for text here.
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Item #606032CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, February 20, 1880
* Molly Maguires
* Tuscarawas Valley - Ohio
Page 6 has one column headings: "Molly Maguires" "A 'Warning' to Some Miners Employed by the O. Young Coal Company".
Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice. -
Item #683228THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 20, 1880 The front page has a wealth of articles that are iconic of the Wild West, including: "Dangerous Freaks of a Colorado Cattle King" "He Attempts to Slaughter a Car Full of People" "Moonshiners Arrested" "Cattle Thieves Arrested" "Indicted for Murder"... Read full description -
Item #174430HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 21, 1880 Halfpg: 'Sketches on the Ice' shows ice skating. Halfpg: 'Gen. Grant In Florida--Reception at Key West' plus another of him: 'The Visit to Orange Park'. Fullpg. Valentine theme: 'A Romance of Other Days'. Very somber fullpg: 'A Negro Funeral in... Read full description -
Item #174432HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 28, 1880 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Herald of Relief from America." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Visit to Havana." Full pg. illus. of "Washington Relics, Purchased by the United States Government from the Lewis... Read full description -
Item #571160TULARE WEEKLY TIMES, Visalia, California, February 28, 1880
* Visalia, California
* Wild Old West - Rare title
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians,... Read full description -
Item #682176THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, March 2, 1880 The front page has a brief item: Killed His Step-Father" noting: "Enoch Willis, who was shot by his stepson...in the alleged act of whipping his wife, died last night. The young man is in jail."
Interesting articles include: "Saloon-Keeper Poisoned" "Leader of Texas... Read full description -
Item #552498HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1880.
Front full page illustration of "The Carnival in Havana - General Grant in the Procession."
Inside are three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Trip to San Diego." Full page Thomas Nast illustration... Read full description -
Item #581274THE OAKLAND DAILY TIMES, Oakland, California, March 6, 1880 The front page carries a report "The Discovery of Gold - An Interesting Account From One Who Was in California at the Time". "Albert N. Hatch, of Edgemont, Pa., writes the following to The Philadelphia Press: 'In looking over my note-book the other day, I came... Read full description -
Item #174434HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1880 Front full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Havana - General Grant in the Procession." Inside are three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Trip to San Diego." Full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Let Him Roar, Mr. Speaker." Full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in... Read full description -
Item #604818WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 11, 1880
* Early infinity of space study
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 4 has one column headings: "Popularized Astronomy" "The Immensity of Space" See images for text here.
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Item #600341CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, March 12, 1880
* Eureka NV Nevada
* Fore disaster
The front page has small one column headings: "Bold Robbers" "Bullion Worth $200,000 Stolen at Sidney, Neb.--The Greatest Excitement" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages,... Read full description -
Item #604820WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 12, 1880
* Frankfort, Indiana
* Flax mill explosion
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has one column headings: "A Terrific Explosion" "A Building Destroyed and Ten Persons Killed" See image for text here.
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Item #613966ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, March 12, 1880
* Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana
* Flax Mill explosion fire disaster
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "SLAIN IN A SECOND" "The Flax Mill at Frankfort, Ind., Destroyed" "Ten Persons Torn Into Ten... Read full description -
Item #612675OUR UNION, New York, March 15, 1880
* Rare title
As printed in the dateline, this was the: "Organ Of The Woman's National & International Christian Temperance Unions." Logically, much of the content is focused on prohibition and other temperance concerns.
Complete in 8 pages, small binding holes at the blank... Read full description -
Item #604822WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 18, 1880
* Mauna Loa volcano
* Kilauea - Hawaiian Islands
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "A Volcanic Eruption" "Visit to its Crater by Night". This includes lengthy text.
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Item #682778THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, March 18, 1880 The top of the front page has column heads: "Masked Murderers" "the Jail at Winchester, Illinois, Seized by a Mob" "One of the Prisoners Confined There is Riddled With Bullets" with much detail on the lynching.
Page 2 has: "Indian Affairs - Our On the White River... Read full description -
Item #174438HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1880 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Ides of March." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Buying Trotting Horses on the Androscoggin." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "General Lucius Fairchild," "Colonel John W. Foster," "Count Ferdinand De Lesseps," and "James... Read full description -
Item #679712NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1880 Page 4 has a one column heading: "FIFTEEN". The related text on this "craze" of the era takes up about a full column.
This is a sliding puzzle having 15 numbered square tiles in a frame leaving one unoccupied tile position. Tiles in the same row or column of the open position can be moved by sliding... Read full description -
Item #604824WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 25, 1880
* Tarred and Feathered punishment
* Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has one column headings: "Tarred And Feathered" "The Bad End of a Bad Matter" See image for brief text.
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Item #174440HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1880 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Boom! - And Off It Went." Inside is a full pg. containing six illus. pertaining to "Grant's Visit to Mexico - The Arrival at Vera Cruz." One 1/2 pg. illus. and one 1/4 pg. illus. pertaining to "Professor Nordenskjold's Reception at Naples,... Read full description -
Item #174442HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 3, 1880 Front full pg. illus. of "The Explosion in the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg - Scene in the Guard Room." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Preparing for Easter." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The 'Salvation Army'." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Rev. Robert L. Dashiell,... Read full description -
Item #621581ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 8, 1880
* Opium - poppy tears
* 19th century drug habits
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "THE DREAMY DRUG" "How It Operates in the Chinese Dens in St. Louis" and more. (see)
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then... Read full description -
Item #600343CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, April 9, 1880
* Johnson Chestnut Whittaker
* West Point military academy
* Negro cadet case
The front page has small one column headings: "The Colored Cadet" and"Did He Commit the Outrage on Himself?"
Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 8... Read full description -
Item #174444HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 10, 1880 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "Social Science Solved". Fullpg: "Grain Ships Laid Up in Gowanus Creek". The double page centerfold: "The Metropolitan Museum of Art, In Central Park, New York." Fullpg: 'The American Line of European Steamers--Sketches on Board the... Read full description -
Item #604825WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 16, 1880
* Carl Wilhelm Siemens
* Electric light and plants
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "New Wonders of 'Electricity'" "Dr. Siemen's Discovery--The Electric Lightened... Read full description -
Item #174446HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 17, 1880 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Don't." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Valley of Mexico form Chapultepec." 1/3 pg. portrait of "General James Watson Webb."
Doublepage centerfold of "English Church Architecture - Worcester Cathedral." Full pg. Nast illus. of... Read full description -
Item #554560SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, April 17,1880
* Capture of Finback Whale
* Mr. Edison's Horseshoe Lamps
This paper is 16 pages in length. Inside this issue there are two illustration and a report: "Capture of a Large Finback Whale". Says this type of whale is the most dangerous to attack and the least profitable. Also, there is an... Read full description -
Item #614672ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 18, 1880
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Venture into gold mining ?
* Separation - extraction
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 14 has an article headed: "FUGITIVE GOLD" "Which is Said to Escape from Hydraulic Mines, Etc." "Edison's... Read full description -
Item #605669KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, Kansas City, Missouri, April 20, 1880
* Marshfield, Missouri
* Tornado & fire disaster
The front page has one column headings: "AIR APPARENT" "Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas Visited by a Terrible Wind Storm" "Marshfield Razed to the Ground and the Inhabitants Buried in the... Read full description -
Item #610361WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 22, 1880
* Madison Square Garden
* Roof collapse disaster
Page 2 has an article headed: "A Terrible Crash" "Fall of the Madison Square Garden Building" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 6 pages,... Read full description -
Item #600345CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, April 23, 1880
* Madison Square Garden
* Roof collapse disaster
The front page has one column headings: "Latest News" "Madison Square", "A Crowd Gazing at the Ruins--The Walls Examined Before the Disaster".
Other news and advertisements of the day throughout.... Read full description -
Item #605672KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, April 27, 1880
* Macon MS Mississippi
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headings: "WILD WINDS" "Terrible Storms Reported from All Directions..." "Part of the City of Macon, Miss., Destroyed and Eighteen Lives Reported Lost" and more. (see)
Other news of the day with several... Read full description -
Item #614494ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 27, 1880
* Macon, Mississippi
* Tornado disaster
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE SOUTH STRICKEN" "Terrible Tidings from Macon Mississippi" "Seventeen Persons Killed and Twenty-Two Wounded" and... Read full description -
Item #174450HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 1, 1880 Fullpg. text with 5 illus. on: 'The Hudson River Tunnel'. Fullpg: 'The Negro Exodus--the Old Style & the New' fullpg: 'The West Point Outrage--The Court of Inquiry in Session'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.
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