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(3 issues) BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, dated in 1867  This is a special offering for the month of August - a three issue set of original post-Civil War 19th century issues from Bethlehem, PA.  Each issue contains a wealth of post-war/reconstruction era reporting and is loaded with period advertisements - including many wood-cut ads. Nice to have mid-19th century issues from what was one of Pennsylvania's largest cities (at the time), and one which would soon be at the center of…

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 29, 1867

* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.

Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1867

* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.

Made of rag paper, this issue is in very nice condition.

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1867

* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.

Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 12, 1867

* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original

This issue has many small reports on local news and political news. There is an article on the "Union Pacific Railroad." The rest of the issue consists of ads of all kinds. (see photos) There are several interesting advertisements that tell about the way life was back then.

Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 6, 1867

* Early Sitka Alaska settlement
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.

A page 2 report says: "At Sitka the land speculators are beginning to buy up ground, in view of the anticipated...settlement and development of our new Territory of Alaska..." & mention that politicians will be…

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 9, 1867 

* From the Indian Wars era 
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original 

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.

Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

The post Civil War Era...

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, dated in 1867  This is an original post-Civil War 19th century issues from Bethlehem, PA. 

*Editorial comment on the influence of newspapers

Page one has an interesting article on the influence of newspaper editors upon their readership. Additionally, the issue contains post-war/reconstruction era reporting and is loaded with period advertisements - including many wood-cut ads. Nice to have a mid-19th century issue from what was one of…

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1873

* American Indian Wars
* Kiowa Indians

This 4 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Indian Affairs" See photos for text.

Other news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Nice condition.

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1881 

* Chief Sitting Bull surrenders
* Thomas Edison

Inconspicuously found amongst a list of "Domestic" news items is a report: "The surrender of Sitting Bull to Major Brotherton at Fort Buford on the 20th inst., is confirmed by a dispatch from Gen. Terry to Gen. Sherman." There is also a report on a lawsuit by Thomas Edison & others (see photos).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1873

* Very nice illustrated Circus advertisement

Page 2 has two columns entirely taken up with a nice, graphic advertisement for a circus, being the: "Great Eastern Menagerie - A Towering Giant Among Its Fellows - The Great 12 Center-Pole Tent - Dual Circus Exhibition!" with more on the double circus coming to Bethlehem. There are  four rather large illustrations of some of the acts (see).
Four pages, very nice condition with much news of…

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 31, 1875

* President Andrew Johnson
* Death (1st report)

Page 2 has a very brief item headed: "Death of Andrew Johnson" which is datelined "July 31" & reads: "Ex-President Andrew Johnson died very suddenly at Chattanooga, Tenn., at 2:30 o'clock this morning of paralysis." This is immediately followed by a lengthier report headed: "Obituary - Andrew Johnson" which takes over half a column (see).
This is a same day report, rarely found as such.…

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, July 24, 1877

* Great railroad strike
* Riots in many cities

This 4 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings that include: "The Situation at Easton..." "The Situation at Hazleton" "The Situation at Wilkesbarre" "The Troubles at Reading" and more. Lengthy text.
Complete, minor spine wear, nice condition.

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Penn. May 20, 1875

* Mary Todd Lincoln INSANE
* President Abraham's wife

The front page has somewhat inconspicuous report that begins with: "Mrs. Lincoln, widow of President Lincoln, has been adjudged insane by the County Court at Chicago..." (see)
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.