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February 25, 1881
STANISLAUS COUNTY WEEKLY NEWS, Modesto, California, Feb. 25, 1881 

* Rare Old West publication

An early newspaper from this city in North-central California which when it began in 1868 was the first newspaper in Modesto. In 1881 the population of the town was less than 1000.
Various news events of the day, local, regional and national, with a wealth of advertising.
Four pages, large folio size, small piece torn away at the bottom of the spine, very nice condition.