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Item #568080LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1955
* Jonas Salk
* Polio vaccine awaits final approval
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "WORLD IS TO LEARN TOMORROW OF RESULTS OF POLIO VACCINE TESTS"
It was actually this day that the vaccine was approved and made public.
Other news of the day throughout.... Read full description -
Item #568077FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 13, 1960 This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Nixon, Kennedy To Clash In Third Debate Tonight". Other news, sports and advertisement of the day are contained within the issue.
Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #568071TAUNTON DAILY TAUNTON, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 13, 1944 This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Americans Capture Montebourg In Drive to Cut Off Peninsula".
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #568068THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1774
* Boston, Massachusetts shipping blockade
Inside has an "Extract of a Letter from Boston" which begins: "We shall soon be in a deplorable situation in this town; no vessels are now permitted to enter the port & none will be allowed to depart after the 14th..." and ending: ... Read full description -
Item #568056THE WORLD, New York City, August 31, 1925
* Babe Ruth suspended and fined
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Ruth Accuses Huggins Of Making Him 'Goat'" with subhead: "Babe Says Manager IS Trying to Shift Blame on Him for Season's Debacle" and smaller subheads... Read full description -
Item #568054ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, April 17, 1929 This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "RUTH SELECTS YANKS AGAIN IN AMERICAN LOOP" "Own Club Stronger than Last Year on Paper, He Says" "Predicts Athlectics Will Land No Higher Than Fourth Place" with small photo of Ruth.
Ironic statement... Read full description -
Item #568050THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan MI July 12, 1938 This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Hughes Barely Escapes Crash as He Takes Off from Paris to Moscow" with subheads. (see) Continues inside with related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise... Read full description -
Item #568030HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 18, 1868 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue is entitled "The Mariner's Children" which shows three children with a toy sailboat in the water. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition. -
Item #568024THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 27, 1773
* Pre Revolutionary War era
* Early Charleston, South Carolina
Inside has over half a page of reports from the South Carolina Gazette (see for beginning), plus other news of the day with advertisements as well.
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Item #568022THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 2, 1773 An inside page has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline, beginning: "Letters from West Florida inform us that it is thought the seat of government will be removed to the Mississippi & that a new Custom House is actually established at Manchack..." (see).... Read full description -
Item #567993THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 6, 1774 The entire front page is taken up with a review of a pamphlet titled: "The Interest of the Merchants and Manufacturers of Great Britain in the present Contest with the Colonies stated & considered", which begins with: "This writer begins with shewing the great obligations the... Read full description -
Item #567990HARPER'S WEEKLY, September 5, 1868 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue is of two illustrations entitled "Scenes in Alaska - Unalachleet: Indians Fishing Through the Ice" and "Scenes in Alaska - First View of the Yukon River". This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately... Read full description -
Item #567986HARPER'S WEEKLY, February 28, 1863 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Major-General Hooker, Commanding the Army of the Potomac". This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition. -
Item #567976HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 2, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "''Winter'" is showing a grandfather and granddaughter outside the home looking into the valley. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition. -
Item #567974HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 4, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "'The First of May' - the Discomforts of Moving" which shows moving, cleaning, painting, etc, all going on in one illustration. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in... Read full description -
Item #567972HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 8, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Blindman's Darling" which shows a little girl reading the Bible to a blind man. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition. -
Item #567970THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 31, 1935 This 16 page newspaper has a very small one column heading on page "Phiols Wallop Braves Twice" with box scores. (see)
In the first game of this double-header, Babe Ruth struck put in the first inning, then hurt his knee taking him out of the game. This was actually his last... Read full description -
Item #567965THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 3, 1940 This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23: "GEHHRIG BEGINS JOB ON PAROLE BOARD" "Refuses to 'Spout' Ideas on Crime Till He Has Been at Wirk One Year" with photo of Gehrig.
Tells of New York Yankees former star being sworn into office as a Parole Commissioner. See... Read full description -
Item #567962HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 24, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Round Tower at Newport" which is a building that is still of mystery as why it was built in the design it was. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5... Read full description -
Item #567961HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 24, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Beach at Long Branch - Wreck of the 'Dora Baker'". This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition. -
Item #567959HARPER'S WEEKLY, September 14, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Sheridan's Ride" which has an accompanying poem under the illustration. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition. -
Item #567955HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 9, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Scene on a Mississippi River Steamer - 'The Parting Song'" by A. R. Waud. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition. -
Item #567953THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 19, 1774 Page 2 has a report from New York noting the arrival of a ship which ran afoul of a French ship (see).
Page 5 has 2 desertion ads, with particulars (see).
Most of a column on the back page is an: "Extract of a Letter from Boston, New England" reporting in part: "...acquaint him that with... Read full description -
Item #567947HARPER'S WEEKLY, February 18, 1893 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "A Prize" drawn by A.B. Frost. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches, with an archival mend made on the reverse side of the illustration, otherwise in nice condition. -
Item #567939HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 22, 1862 (print only) This is a single leaf double-page print taken from this issue entitled "The Army of the Ohio on the March" and is comprised of several scenes. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 21.5 x 15.25 inches and is in very good condition. -
Item #567933THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 24, 1962
* New York Mets 1st ever win
* MLB baseball
This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 24 that include: "Streaks End as Mets Surprise Pirates, 9-1 and more. (see)
Tells of the very first win by the new MLB franchise New York Mets.
Other news of the day. Good... Read full description -
Item #567928LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 13, 1950 This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Fifty-two Men Feared Dead Today Aboard The British Sub Truculent". You also receive the January 14th issue which has a photo the sub on the front page. This issue has 8 pages.
Light... Read full description -
Item #567913THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, June 9, 1942
* Battle Of Midway - Carriers
* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* The battles that changed the course of WWII
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* Sun Beginning To Set On Fleet From Land Of The Rising Sun
A creative headline on the victory which gave the United... Read full description -
Item #567905THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 13, 1957
* Stan Musial NL record breaker
* St. Louis Cardinals
* MLB baseball
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 40 that include: "Cards Capture Eighth Straight".
This was the game that Stan Musial broke the National League record for most consecutive games... Read full description -
Item #567898THE WORLD, New York City, June 24, 1930
* Nelson A. Rockefeller 1st marriage
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MISS CLARK WED TO ROCKEFELLER" "John D. Jr.'s Son Nelson Bridegroom in Philadelphia" and more with two column photo of the married couple. (see)
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #567897THE WORLD, New York City, June 23, 1930 This 26 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Lindberghs' Son Born at Morrow Home in Jersey" with photo of the father and mother. (see)
This was the birth of Charles Jr. who would become the victim in the famous Lindbergh baby kidnapping case... Read full description -
Item #567895THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 18, 1953
* 1st Siamese twins separated successfully
* Medical history made - Surgery - Surgeon
This 40 page newspaper has a two column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Surgeons Separate Siamese Twins" with some text. (see)
Tells of very first... Read full description -
Item #567879THE PRATT TRIBUNE, New York, October 5, 1970
* Wichita State University football team
* Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash
* Rocky Mountains
This 6 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Climbs"
Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane crash.
Other news... Read full description -
Item #567865QUINCY EVENING TIMES, Massachusetts, January 15, 1929
* Babe Ruth's wife fiery death
* Helen Woodford Ruth
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "New Autopsies Are Performed Upon Mrs. Ruth" with subheads. (see)
Page 2 has a nice photo of family with caption: "When Days Were Brighter"
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Item #567864THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 12, 1972
* Hank Aaron hits 649th home run
* Surpasses Willie Mays
* Atlanta Braves
This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 13: "Hank Goes Kaboom!" with photo of Aaron. (see)
Tells of Hank Aaron hitting his 649th career home run to move into second place... Read full description -
Item #567863THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 9, 1961
* 4 home runs in a row (team)
* Major League Baseball MLB record
* Atlanta Braves - Hank Aaron & ....
This 48 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 41:
* Braves Homers Fail As Reds Win by 10-8
* Mathews, Aaron, Adcock and Thomas Connect In Secession for Major League... Read full description -
Item #567851THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1937 This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15 that include: "TED HEALY'S DEATH IS FOUND 'NATURAL'" "Los Angeles Coroner Holds the Cafe Fight Had Nothing to Do With It" "Inquiry To Be Dropped" and more.
Also one column headlines on page 14... Read full description -
Item #567842FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 8, 1960
* John F. Kennedy JFK
* Richard Nixon
* Presidential debate
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Candidates Bristle In Second Debate".
Tells of the 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be... Read full description -
Item #567833THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 8, 1938
* Johnny Allen - Cleveland Indians pitcher
* Red sweatshirt sleeve incident
This 48 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 30: "Indians Vanquish Red Sox, 7-5, Tallying Twice in Ninth Inning" "Hits by Lary, Hale, Averill Decide Issue---Allen Refuses to... Read full description -
Item #567829THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 11, 1934 This 34 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Dillinger's Aid Is Sent to Chair". Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.
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Item #567825THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, September 21, 1920 This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Death Wagon Seen At Morgan's Bank Long Before Blast" with subheads. (see photos)
Other news of the day throughout.
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Item #567824THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 7, 1941 This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 13: "Pirates Defeat Giants Twice" with subheads including: "MARKS IN FIELD SET IN 5-4, 4-3 VICTORIES" and more with subheads below as well.
Near the bottom of this report is a subhead reading:... Read full description -
Item #567811THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, December 14, 1921 This 16 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "Irish Treaty Comes Up for Ratification Today" with subheads. (see) Tells of the treaty that created the Irish Free State.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good... Read full description -
Item #567804THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 4, 1932 This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "LEAGUE RAISES IRAQ TO FULL MEMBERSHIP" "Turkey Welcomes Former Colony and Hinds Palestine and Syria Will Follow".
Tells of Iraq officially becoming a Independent Kingdom and joining the League of Nations.
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #567787HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Sketches on the Road" drawn by Thomas Worth and is comprised of several illustration of horse and carriage scenes. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a... Read full description -
Item #567784THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 9, 1942
* Nazi Saboteurs
* Ex parte Quirin
* World War II original
This 30+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Six Nazi Saboteurs Die in Electric Chair; Two Get Jail Terms" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Light browning, otherwise in good... Read full description -
Item #567780HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only)This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Dairy Fair, New York" from sketches by Rogers and Davis. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge tears made on the reverse side... Read full description -
Item #567778THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, November 18, 1928 This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "TECH TRAMPLES ROCKNE ELEVEN" "Carnegie Keeps Slate Clear by Handing Notre Dame 27-7 Beating".
Continues on page 3 with lineup. (see)
This would be Notre... Read full description -
Item #567774THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, October 10, 1918
* Battle of Cambrai
* World War I - WWI
This 16 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "GERMAN ARMIES IN FULL FLIGHT ON CAMBRAI-ST. QUENTIN FRONT" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War I. Usual browning with minor margin wear... Read full description -
Item #567773THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, June 5, 1940 This 12 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "GERMANS LAUNCH FIERCE ATTACK ALONG 200-MILE FRONT; PARIS MAY BE GOAL" with subheads and related photo.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
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