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Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
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January 14, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Jan. 14, 1888
* Very rare 19th century Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
Content includes: "TEXAS ITEMS" "A Man Who Lived Three Days with a Broken Neck..." "A Denison Woman Who Drank a Gallon of Whisky Daily, and Died" "MORE GAS" "Train Robbers In Mexico" and more. and more.
Four pages, 19 1/4 by 12 1/4 inches, small binding holes along the spine, somewhat fragile & should be handled carefully.
Category: Post-Civil War
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