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THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, Oct. 12, 1867 

* Rare old West publication

This is one of the earliest Oregon newspapers we have offered. Typical news of the day and a wealth of advertisements. This was just 8 years after Oregon gained statehood.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various tape mends inside, a bit of fold foxing.

Background:The Oregon State Journal was a prominent local newspaper based in Eugene City, Oregon, that operated during the late 19th and early 20th…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 1843  

* Explorer John C. Fremont
* 2nd Expedition to Oregon

Page 3 has: "From Oregon" which includes in part: "...that ten men, who left with Lieut. Fremont for Oregon last spring, reached that city on Sunday...They bring a very unfavorable account of their expedition, having been compelled for a portion of the time to subsist on horse flesh..." with more.
Four pages, very nice condition.

Background: In 1843, John C. Frémont…

SECOND SECTION only of the San Francisco Call, May 8, 1898 

* King Neptune makes a visit onboard the USS Oregon
* United States Navy martime  "Line-Crossing Ceremony"
* "Race of the Oregon" from San Francisco to Florida
* Spanish-American War - "Pollywogs" to "Shellbacks" 

The front page of this section has a terrific illustration of the "Line-Crossing Ceremony" with banner heading: "GLORIOUS VISIT OF NEPTUNE ON BOARD THE BATGTLE-SHIP OREGON" and more. (see images) 
Other illustrations throughout.…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 23, 1839  

* Peoria Party
* Oregon Country
* American pioneers

The most intriguing report is a lengthy page 2 article headed: "The Oregon Expedition" which is a detailed travelogue of what is famously known as the "Peoria Party".
This was a group of men from Peoria in Illinois, who set out about May 1, 1839 with the intention to colonize the Oregon country on behalf of the United States and drive out the English fur trading…

OREGON STATEMAN, Salem, 1864  Salem is the capital of Oregon, located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River. Salem was founded in 1842 & became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851.
It is rare for us to find Oregon titles from during the American Civil War.
Complete in four pages, good condition.

WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, 1877  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, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.

Very early for Oregon. Little margin wear and tear, generally in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1872

* Portland, Oregon
* Helena, Arkansas
* Fire disasters

The front page has one column headings: "Part of the Business Section of Portland, Oregon, Burned" "Reported Destruction of Helena, Ark., by Fire" "Fire In Portland, Oregon" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, June 16, 1903

* Heppner, Oregon
* Storm - flood disaster

This 8 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page:
"TOWN OVERWHELMED", "Five Hundred Lives Lost In Cloudburst In Oregon", "Wall Of Water 20 Feet High" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the worst natural disaster in Oregon history.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Light browning, otherwise nice. Should be handled with care.

wikipedia notes:…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 23, 1942 

* Fort Stevens, Oregon attacked
* Japanese submarine I-25

The front page announces a rare occurrence in American history with a one column heading: "'SUB' SHELLS SAND DUNES ON OREGON COAST" with subhead. (see) On the nights of June 21 and 22, 1942, the Japanese submarine I-25 fired 17 shells at Fort Stevens, Oregon, making it the only military installation in the continental United States to receive hostile fire during World War II (the oil…

WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, OR,  dated from1877. 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, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Very early for Oregon. Nice condition.  Actual dates within the given year vary, but the issue you receive will be similar in look…

THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, OR,  1880. This 4 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, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Very early for Oregon. Nice condition.  Actual dates within the given year vary, but the issue you receive will be similar in look and…

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE., Nov. 20, 1942

* Oregon State Hospital - Salem
* Mass food poisoning disaster 

The front page has a nice banner headline: "POISON KILLS 32 IN ASYLUM" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Much on World War II events of the day.
Complete with all 20 pages, some various small ink notations throughout with 2 on the front page, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

background: On the evening of November 18, 1942, the…

SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 29, 1851  The top of the front page features a nice print of: "Pyramid Lake, Oregon" which would seem to be one of the earlier prints of it to be found in any periodical. Beneath the print is very descriptive text.
Four pages, large folio size, 3 folds, mild wear at the folds & margins, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

Background:Pyramid Lake in Oregon is a small, serene alpine lake located in the Mount Hood…

WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Feb. 16, 1877  

* Rare Old West publication

From the capital of Oregon, this issue has various reports from across the country.
Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, toning to a back leaf margin, news agent's stamp in the masthead, good condition.

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, June 17, 1903

* Heppner, Oregon
* Storm - flood disaster

This 4 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Loss Of Life Fully 500", "Details of Terrible Catastrophe in Heppner, Ore." and more (see photos). Coverage on the worst natural disaster in Oregon history.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Light browning, a little spine wear, otherwise good.. Should be handled with care.

wikipedia notes: Heppner was…

OREGON WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Pendleton, 1875  Pendleton is an East Oregon town which began in 1851, originally known as Marshall only later to be renamed Pendleton. This is an early issue from five years before the town would be incorporated, with various news of the day and many ads as well, several of which are illustrated.
A four page newspaper with never-trimmed margins, various tears at margins, generally in nice condition. We have only a few issues of this rare title in our inventory.  …

THE CORVALLIS GAZETTE, Oregon, March 6, 1885  

* Rare old West publication

An uncommon title from this Western Oregon city. Among the articles: "A Bright Outlook for the Pacific Coast" "The Boundary Line Between British Columbia and Alaska" "In The Little Rockies" "Excitement In Rochester" "Jumping On Moving Trains" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

THE BOSTON POST, Sept. 15, 1942

* Lookout Air Raids - Brookings, Oregon
* Incendiary bombs from a Yokosuka E14Y
* Japanese naval aviator Nobuo Fujita

The top of the front page has a five column heading: "JAP PLANE TRIES TO FIRE OREGON WOODS" with subheads. (see images) This event was the first time the contiguous United States was bombed by an enemy aircraft.
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

wikipedia notes: In September of…

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 8, 1922

* Astoria, Oregon fire disaster
* Clatsop County

The front page has a two column heading: "FIFTEEN MILLIONS LOSS IN BLAZE AT ASTORIA, ORE." with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Astoria, Oregon downtown fire disaster.
Other news of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, some margin wear, mainly along the right side, otherwise good.

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 24, 1887  Among the various prints within is a page captioned: "Montana - A Frontier Military Post - Views At Fort Assiniboine, On Milk River" which six prints and an article.
Included is the "Supplement" issue which has a full page of 6 prints of: "Central California" focused on the agriculture of the Central Valley near Merced, Vacaville & Oroville. Also a very lengthy article: "Central & Northern California & Southern Oregon - Completion of the…

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 2, 1855  The front page as a nice graphic which is representative of "New Hampshire" as well as an article on it as well (see). Prints inside include: "View of Constantinople as seen from the Harbor" "View In Calcutta, East Indies" "Falls of Lewis Fork, Oregon" "Pyramid Lake, in Utah Territory", two scenes in Portugal, and a half page print of the: "French Cemetery at New Orleans. The full back page is a great & very detailed: "View of the City of Utica, New…

OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, 1876  An uncommon title from this historic town. Complete in four pages, good condition.

THE WEEKLY TIMES, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, Oct. 12, 1880 

* Rare old West publication

This is the volume 1, number 25 issue of a title which is quite rare, as Gregory's "Union Lit of American Newspapers" notes that it existed for less than 1 1/2 years, and only the Bancroft Library had issues recorded. They deaccessioned their holdings many years ago, so no issues are recorded in any American institution.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, news agent's stamp in the masthead, good…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 12, 1904

* Fossil & Mitchell, Oregon
* Wheeling co. Flooding disaster

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VILLAGE SWEPT BY CLOUDBURST" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, two small, lightly inked library stamps within the masthead, generally nice.

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 2, 1855  The front page as a nice graphic which is representative of "New Hampshire" as well as an article on it as well (see). Prints inside include: "View of Constantinople as seen from the Harbor" "View Iin Calcutta, East Indies" "Falls of Lewis Fork, Oregon" "Pyramid Lake, in Utah Territory", two scenes in Portugal, and a half page print of the: "French Cemetery at New Orleans. The full back page is a great & very detailed: "View of the City of Utica, New…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 16, 1878  The top of the front page has: "The Indian War" "The Outbreak in Oregon and Idaho" which takes three-quarters of a column and has some great detail.
Four pages, a bit fragile but in nice condition.

ASHLAND TIDINGS, Oregon 1880  An uncommon title from a town  on the border with California which got its start as a tent city when gold was discovered in the area in the early 1850's.
Four pages, nice condition.

MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, Jan. 10, 1879

* Rare title 
* Old West era 

This 4 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, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for Oregon. Small address label within masthead, nice condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 20, 1942

* Oregon State Hospital - Salem
* Mass food poisoning disaster

The front page has a two column heading: "Poison Mixed With Eggs Caused Deaths, Tests Show" with subhead. (see)
Much on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

wikipedia notes: On November 18, 1942, a mass poisoning occurred at the hospital after a dinner serving of scrambled eggs. Within…

THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, March 5, 1866  

* Rare old Northwest publication
* Post Civil War reconstruction era

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers west of the Mississippi being uncommon before 1900, here is an opportunity for an issue from the Old West when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often commonplace.
Four pages, nice condition.

OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, August 13, 1853 

* Western gold rush 

Page 2 has: "Gold in Oregon" concerning its discovery there (see photos). Much of the content is literary & religious, but other news reports as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wear at margins & folds with a few small splits.

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 15, 1846  

* Mormons Battalion - Mormonism
* Only U.S. military religious unit ever
* Mexican-American War

The top of the back page has a very notable report: "Mormon Volunteers" being a brief item noting: "Capt...Allen has reached Fort Leavenworth with 500 Mormon volunteer infantry. They proceed forthwith to join Gen. Kearney in his expedition against Santa Fe."
This is a very rare report on the 'Mormon Battalion', which was the only…

MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, Oregon. 1877 An uncommon and early newspaper from Portland which has a nice engraving in the masthead (see photo). Most of the front page is filled with various news of the day, not only for the western portion of the United States but from across the country as well. Further news reports are on the inside pages as well plus a wealth of advertisements, several of which are illustrated.
Somewhat irregular at the blank spine margin but not touching any text. Printed…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 6, 1873  The front page features a 3/4 page illustration 'Sunday Cock-Fight at Madrid' with an accompanying article. A full page illustration ''Do You See Me?' - General Butler Defying the Rebels at New Orleans'. Approximately 1/2 page illustration 'Pilgrimages in France - Departure from a Provincial Station of 'Sacred Heart' Pilgrims for Lourdes'. A half-page article with a 1/4 page portrait of Mr. W. G. Wilson, President of the Wilson Sewing-Machine…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 23, 1894  Full ftpg. political cartoon re. income tax. Fullpg. with 9 photos of: 'The Recent Excavations at Dashur, Egypt'. Three pgs. with many illus. on 'The Iroquois of the Grand River'. Fullpg. with 8 photos of the foods in Pueblo, Colorado and Portland, Oregon.
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated May 24, 1913.

This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page has an article called "Our Peripatetic Secretary of State."

In this issue there is an illustration called "Our Angel of Peace" by C. J. Budd. There are several articles including "Portland the Optimistic"; "The American Northwest"; "The Northwest's Need of Men" and "Helping the Man on the Land." There is a photo spread called "Plays and Players" plus much more.

Other…

MISSION MIRROR, San Francisco, Dec. 13, 1879  Printed in the masthead is: "The only Paper Wholly Printed and Published at the Mission, a Locality Containing 20,000 Inhabitants."  This would be the famous Mission Delores, still located on 16th St. (see photos & the hyperlink).
Page 2 has a political notice supporting: "For president in 1880, Ulysses S. Grant, of Illinois".
Four pages, some margin wear with minimal text loss (see lower left corner in photo), should be handled with care.

MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, Nov. 3, 1880  

* Rare publication
* Wild old West era

An early issue from Portland, filled with various local and regional news reports of the day along with a wide range of advertisements.
Four pages, large folio size, some archival mends, minor margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

THE WEEKLY OREGONIAN, Portland, Oct. 8, 1881 

* Rare old West publication

A wide range of various local reports, many crime-related. A wealth of advertising as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, subscriber's label on the front page, minor margin wear, good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1887  Front pg. illus. pertaining to the front pg. poem "Farmer Stebbins Toboggans." Inside is a full pg. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Admiral of the Navy."
Doublepage centerfold containing many illus. pertaining to "Monterey and the Hotel Del Monte." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Latest Chicago Idea: Tossing the Anarchist in His Own Blanket-The Red Flag." 1/2 pg. illus. of "A Sand Storm in Eastern Oregon." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "Amor Smith,…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1882  Front pg 'Blossoms on the Old Bough' by W.A. Rogers; Nice fullpg: 'Indian Training School, Forest Grove, Oregon' shows five illustrations. Fullpg; 'The Wreck of the 'Pliny' at Deal Beach, New Jersey'. Great fullpg: 'The Stream of Immigration--Scenes at Castle Garden' by W.A. Rogers and: 'A Creamery' showing 4 scenes; A Photographic Gun.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 15, 1868  Dramatic front page: 'The Great Fire in Chicago' shows firemen fighting a well-engulfed building. Half page illustrations 'An Avalanche in an Alpine Pass' and 'Relieving the Poor at No. 1 Bond Street, New York'.  A full page: 'Broadway, February, 1868' is a street scene. 'Buffalo Attacked by Wolves' shows just that. Half page illustrations: 'Indians Fishing For Salmon in Oregon' and 'Hunting Quaggas and Zebras in Africa'. Half page 'Fenian Attack…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 6, 1889  Very nice full front page print: "Hunting Wild Turkey by Moonlight: Prints inside include: "The Late John Bright..."; a terrific doublepage centerfold by the famed Frederick Remington: "Cheyenne Scouts Patrolling the Big Timber of the North Canadian, Oklahoma"; "Robert T. Lincoln, U.S. Minister to England (and Abraham's son); "Frederick D. Grant, U.S. Minister to Austria" (U.S. Grant's son); and other images.
The Supplement, when present (inquire) has…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1899  Full ftpg: 'Skee-Running on the Snow-Covered Hills of Oregon' is an early skiing print. Photo of: 'Gen. Maximo Gomez' with an article as well. Fullpg: 'Colorado--A Snowslide Blockade in Grand River Canyon'. Two full pgs. of scenes of: 'Mardi-Gras Carnival, N. Orleans'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 22 pages and is in good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1883  Full front pg. illus. of "A Salmon Wheel on the Columbia River, Oregon." Inside is full pg. illus. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Lacustrine Village of Saint Malo, Louisiana." 1/2 pg. illus. containing four illus. pertaining to "Bits of Saint Malo Scenery." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Gambling at Saint Malo."
Doublepage centerfold of "The First Visit of William Penn to America-A Conference with the Colonists." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Hour of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1886  Full ftpg. Thomas Nast cartoon: "One Thing You Are Accountable To The Public For". 1/3 pg: "The Cunard Steamer 'Oregon', Lost Off Long Island". Fullpg: "A Loggers' Camp At Night". Fullpg: "The United States Ship Of War 'Atlanta'". Fullpg: 'The Moody Schools at Northfield, Massachusetts" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1868  The front page features a full illustration 'Columbus Explaining Discovery of America to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella'. A full page is comprised of two illustrations "Impeachment - Scene in 'Newspaper Row,' Washington, on the Night after The Vote" and "Impeachment - Reporters and Citizens in the Senate Lobby Seeking Information During the Secret Session".
The doublepage centerfold has 6 scenes of: "Commercial & Geographical Relation of New York to…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1886  Full ftpg. is the famous Nast political cartoon: 'Our System of Feathering Nests Breeds Tweeds all Over the Land'. Halfpg: 'New Railroad Bridge Across the Ohio Near Louisville'. Dramatic doublepage centerfold: 'The Sinking of the 'Oregon'--Transferring the Passengers'. Halfpg: 'Interior of a Life-saving Station'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 8, 1959

* Roseburg OR Oregon
* Dynamite truck explosion

This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Oregon Blast Kills 10, Destroys Six Blocks" and more with photo (see photos). This tells of the dynamite truck explosion in Roseburg, Oregon that caused massive destruction.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Good condition.

wikipedia notes: On 7 August 1959, at approximately…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPARCH, January 13, 1936

* SS Iowa steamship freighter
* Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon
* Peacock Spit - ran aground disaster

 The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "CREW OF 34 LOST WHEN SHIP SINKS OFF OREGON COAST" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the SS Iowa steamship freighter disaster at the mouth of the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon.
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes…