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Printed in red and blue ink for the "Boys In Blue"...
Printed in red and blue ink for the "Boys In Blue"...
Item # 697571
July 13, 1898
THE PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, July 13, 1898 Noted above the masthead is: "BOYS IN BLUE EDITION"
Certainly, the most curious aspect of this issue is the ink, as the top half of each paper is printed in red ink, and the bottom half of each in blue ink, producing a red, white, and blue newspaper.
Given Hawaii's strategic position in the Pacific in relation to The Philippines, it is logical that it would be a key port for the military. Also note that Hawaii was annexed to the U.S. just 6 days prior, on July 7.
Four pages, various wear at the folds and margins with margin tears, small piece from the bottom blank margin of the front leaf, some dirtiness and ink stains. Archival strengthening at some folds.
Category: Post-Civil War
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