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THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1959

*  Elgin Baylor refuses to play in West Virginia
* Negro team members banned from "white's only" hotel

The 1st column of the front page has heading: "Baylor, N.B.A. Star, Balks at Hotel Ban", which states in part: "Elgin Baylor, rookie star of the professional Minneapolis Lakers, refused to play tonight... in protest...". It continues: "The entire Minneapolis team walked out of a mid-town hotel when Mr. Baylor and two other Negro members of the…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 23, 1939 

* Laurel & Hardy Reunited in Their Funniest Feature Length Comedy.
* The Kind of Picture They've Always Wanted to Make

On pg. 10 is an article and ad for the new "Reunion" film staring Laurel & Hardy: "THE FLYING DEUCES". The article also has an accompanying image.
Additionally, there is a large ad for Gulliver's Travels.
Complete in 28 pages, light toning, small address label on the front page, small binding holes and minor tears along the…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1795  Two of the more interesting items are: a "Cheap Mode For Brewing" and an account of Baal worship in Ireland. Among the additional articles within as noted in the title/index page are: "Mansfield Church--Dr. Jeremy Taylor" "Hints Respecting the Culture of Potatoes" "Private Vices & Public Virtues Contrasted" " & more.
Near the back is a section of "Domestic Occurrences" with various news reports from various locations.
The entire back page is…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, May 28, 1917

* Mattoon, IL tornado outbreak
* One of the deadliest tornado sequences on record

The front page has the displayable banner headline: "OVER 200 DEAD, 1000 HURT, LOSS $5,000,000", with several related subheadings and supporting text. This multi-day tornado event remains one of the deadliest on record.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are found throughout.
Ten pages, some edge-chipping and light browning, a rough,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1936

* New York Americans vs. Montreal Maroons
* Record breaking game for points scored

Page 23 has the banner headline: "Deluge of Goals Produces Draw Between Americans and Maroon Six", with related subheads, supporting coverage, the lineup and the scoring chart. This tells of the record breaking game of 32 total points scored between the New York Americans and the Montreal Maroons. Quite historic in NHL history, and great to have the coverage in a New…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 7, 1871

* Meridian MS Mississippi
* Race riot - Freedmen
* KKK Ku Klux Klan

The bottom of page 5 has small one column heading: "Fatal Affray In Mississippi", followed by brief text - this being 1st report coverage on the Meridian, Mississippi race riot.
Other news of the day and period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 2, 1814  Page three has an interesting item: "A Proclamation", signed in type by the President: James Madison which declares the war with Great Brittan to be over. However, upon further inspection, the article above headed, "The Turnpike Road to Peace", makes it clear this is merely a proclamation being suggested to the President Madison stating that if he were to make such a declaration, the war would likely be over in less than a month.
Among the additional…

BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, October 1, 1943 

* "Smoke For Buddies" rally 
* Rare military issue from WWII 

A military paper produced at the Navy Yard with a great wealth of war-related content. An interesting item on the front page headed: "2,100,000 Cigarettes Donated by Yard" to be send to servicemen overseas as part of the "Smokes for Buddies" rally shows how differently we viewed necessities for military life during World War II (see).

Eight pages, great…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 23, 1939 

* Thanksgiving focus piece written by Chester H. Rowell

On pg. 28 is a full page Thanksgiving piece written by Chester H Rowell, and early leader of the Progressive Movement in California. The piece is titled: "GIVE THANKS THIS DAY !" and is framed by autumnal artwork.
Complete in 30 pages, light toning, small address label on the front page, small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, generally in good condition.

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 20, 1939 

* Glamorous Ad for Betty Davis Movie, "Dark Victory"

On pg. 8 is an article and ad for the new Betty Davis movie: "BLAZING WITH ALL THE BRILLIANT FLAME OF HER GENIUS". The large ad (approximately 10" by 12") shows Miss Davis in full glamour.
News of the day and period advertising are found throughout.
Complete in 28 pages, light toning, small address label on the front page, small binding holes and some wear along the spine, generally in good…