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Bellows Falls, VT: A.N. Swain, 1874. 46 x 60 cm. Republicans won in Philadelphia last week by over 10,000-- not because they were so good, but because their democratic and pretended ""reform"" opponents were so bad. Temperance Crusade in Ohio and other places continues with much success. An extensive liquor raid took place at Rutland last Saturday. Franklin B. Evans was executed in Concord, NH last week, for the murder of Georgiana Lovering in October, 1872. He also admitted murdering the Mills child at Derry in 1850 for the purpose of dissecting the body. Evans sold his body to the medical college at Hanover for $50, and was satisfied that he had made such a good bargain. Newspaper, fair. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Boston, MA: Adams & Holden, Printers, 1829. 39 x 50 cm. Editor's Correspondence from Washington is tart and spicy, loaded with sarcasm against the Jackson administration, and twitting Boston political appointees under the John Quincy Adams administration who now are probably on their way back north. Rep. Edward Everett of Massachusetts has been demoted in the Foreign Affairs Committee. Column is dripping with anti-Jackson sarcasm. ""At a time when to be an illiterate booby is no obstacle to advancement."" Whig cynicism seems to match Democratic sarcasm about George W. Bush in a later century. Advertisement with illustration for Christmas & New Year's Presents-- E.V. Ashton of Washington street has just rerceived 100 rich Boston carved shell combs, from $5 to $16 each, and 300 India carved shell combs, from $2 to $10 each, also tortoise shell combs and neck shell combs. Newspaper, small holes in folds, good. Inscription on top of page one ""G. Wilkinson"". . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Boston, MA: N.E. Newspaper Publishing Co, 1934. 42 x 55 cm. Headlne story: Bruno Richard Hauptmann denied on the witness stand this afternoon that he had killed litle Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. on the night of March 1, 1932. Also: ""F.H. Tarr, Jr. Shot By Woman Client"" in Gloucester, MA. ""Revenge Clues are Sought in Stolls' Bride Kidnapping"". Dorothy Thompson, wife of Sinclair Lewis, spoke at Northampton last night about Germany and Hitlerism. Expelled from Germany for her articles on Hitler, she told students at Northampton that the greatest menace to his rule in Germany was a ""petering out"" of the war-like spirit there, due in part to the fact that there were no wars to fight. Newspaper, quite brittle, edges chipped, poor. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Boston, MA: N.E. Newspaper Publishing Co, 1934. 42 x 55 cm. Headlne story: A new outbreak of kidnap threats upon safe return of Mrs. Alice Stoll, 26-year-old Kentucky socialite. Federal agents revealed a $5000 death letter threat which was sent to Edsel Ford. Edward Lickwala has confessed to sending the letter. Boston police are searching for Thomas H. Robinson, alleged crazed kidnaper of Mrs. Stoll. In this issue: U.S. Agents tell inside story of Stoll kidnapping. Harry Pierpont, the ""brains"" of the Dillinger gang, was executed today in Ohio Penitentiary. Hauptmann appeals from extradition set for Friday. Story includes enlarged samples of his handwriting, in discussion over whether he wrote ransom note in Lindbergh kidnapping and killing. Newspaper, quite brittle, edges chipped, poor. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Boston, MA: S.T. Cobb & Co, 1889. 28 x 41 cm. Commentary on recent failures in the mercantile world; failures in New England alone since January will amount to ten millions of dollars. Commentary of the low bonds under which John L. Sullivan was placed. Colonel Ingersoll and General Butler have declined to assist in the prosecution of Judge Field. Celebrities: Mr. Arthur Wing Pinero-- a visit to the home of the author of ""Sweet Lavender"" and ""The Profligate"".""On the Wing""-- travel report, visit to Ticonderoga, good dinner at the Burleigh House, northbound train to Port Kent. Then visiting the homestead of the family of Elkanah Watson; Ausable Chasm; Lake View House; Horse Shoe Falls; Pulpit Rock; Devil's Oven; Table Rock, then return to Port Kent. Loads of information on where the important people are spending their summer-- Nantucket, Newport, Saybrook, New Saratoga, Twin Mountain House in the White Mountains. Summer Resorts: The Great Day at the Mountains-- Coaching Parade. Gaylydressed… Read More

Boston, MA: Boston Post, 1932. 44 x 60 cm. First section of paper. Headline: ""Must Prevent Saloon Return"" --but Governor Roosevelt (New York) declares that states should handle problem, accuses President Hoover of misrepresenting the Democratic Platform Position on Prohibition. Roosevelt cheered by great throng in Seagirt, NJ. Convicts at Deer Island Prison dive in to save Frederick W. Whittemore, 19, a Harvard student when his canoe overturned. Ad for Raymond's at Downtown Crossing has Letter from Uncle Eph of Toonerville with his unique spelling. ""Ukinbuy any"" dress for $4.95. Summerfields, at Stuart and Washington streets, is now doubled in size. Newspaper, first section only. Good. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Cambridge, MA: The Cambridge Tribune, 1891. 40 x 56 cm. At Camp Rindge: Reporter visits Wiers, NH on Lake Winnepesaukee to see scholars of Cambridge Manual Training School taking its summer outing. ""Last Days 0f Pompeii"" Pain's New Spectacular at Pompeiian Grounds, Huntington Avenue: Grand Ballet of 100 Pompeiian Maids; Roman Chariot Races; Daring and Graceful Lady Drivers; Gr�co-Roman Wrestling; Bicycle Races, Hurdle, Fencing and Great Contest between Lady and Wild Running Horse. Adv. for H�tel D-Angleterre, opposite St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia. Newspaper, 20 x 20 cm piece torn out of upper right hand corner of p. 7 and corresponding corner of p.8. Thus, incomplete. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Greenfield, MA: Phelps & Ingersoll, 1833. 40 x 54 cm. Address to the National Republican Electors of Massachusetts presents John Davis as candidate for Governor. Article very critical of President Andrew Jackson and the very partisan way that he presides over the Union. Advertisements for boots and shoes; New York and Hartford Steamboats; Sheetings and shirtings, wadding, batting, wicking, knitting cotton, white thread, &c, &c. Eye water; Cure for Lame Horses; Approved school books. Newspaper, partly soiled, closed tears, small edges torn off, poor. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Rockport, MA: The Rockport Eagle Newspaper Co, 1971. 29.5 x 44 cm. Weekly edition features story about Many-faceted artist, Allan A. Davidson by Elizabeth O'Toole. Column by Frenchy Hilliard remarks about strangeness of President Nixon visiting the land of the ping pong champs.Aldro Hibbard became 85 on Aug. 25. Selectwoman Ann Fisk reported on the most recent paper drive, which collected 21,040 lbs. and earned a check of $31.56. Report of R.A.A. Fashion Show--Isabelle LaFreniere was assistant director and stage manager, Gerry Platt, publicity, Martha Blanchet, props, other members included Ruth Jewell and Betty Lou Schlemm. Newspaper, good. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Rockport, MA: The Rockport Eagle Newspaper Co, 1970. 29.5 x 44 cm. Weekly edition features photo of George Smith of Pigeon Cove readying his boat, Beaver, at Yacht Club. Chairman Ernest R. Poole returned to Selectmen's meeting Sept. 24. Board heard request of William Dixon for used car dealer's license at his Mobil filling station at 225 Main Street. Board denied request. Photo and story about David Platt, Cape Ann Craftsman. Column, ""Tongues & Cheeks"" by Frenchy Hilliard discusses senseless killing of patrolman Walter Schroeder in Hub bank heist. Salty language. Newspaper, good. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Rockport, MA: The Rockport Eagle Newspaper Co, 1970. 29.5 x 44 cm. Weekly edition features photo of lobster shack loaded with floats, and story about Marie Patfoort, who had lived in Rockport while attending Gordon College. Originally from Gomberi, Congo, she was first Congolese woman to receive a bachelor's degree in education, and the first to return to the Congo with a bachelor's degree in any field. Photo and story of Rockport's first postmen, in 1911. Photo and story about Gene (Shorty) Lesch, local craftsman and harbor master, by Elizabeth O'Toole. Newspaper, good. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Rockport, MA: The Rockport Eagle Newspaper Co, 1970. 29.5 x 44 cm. Weekly edition features story about angry parents objecting to new plan by School Committee to relocate Rockport students according to age groups. Selectmen received petition about Richard Poole's violation of Residence A by-law by storing junked vehicles at his property on Frank Street and Thatcher Road. Column, ""Tongues & Cheeks"" by Frenchy Hilliard uses part of his column to advertise for a new secretary for John Krenn and the Planning Board. She should have more than a nodding acquaintance with a Smith-Corona; doesn't have to be 38-28-38 but it won't hurt her chances for employment. Photo and story about ""Master of Scouts"", Alvin S. Brown, by Elizabeth O'Toole. Newspaper, good. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Rockport, MA: The Rockport Eagle Newspaper Co, 1970. 29.5 x 44 cm. Weekly edition features photo from Bygone Days of Rockport Granite Company's Wharves, and facsimile of old ad for Granite from company. Mrs. Ann Fisk chaired Board of Selectmen's meeting Oct. 1. Introduced new Town Engineer, George A. Robertson, who will earn $9000 a year. Column, ""Tongues & Cheeks"" by Frenchy Hilliard discusses opening of new Granite Savings Bank on Broadway, moving from old ""stone jug"" downtown. Kudos to officer Anthony Gamradt, able and conscientious policeman. Newspaper, good. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Rockport, MA: The Rockport Eagle Newspaper Co, 1972. 29.5 x 44 cm. Weekly edition features ""Youthful Artists"" story by Elizabeth O'Toole, about young artists Mark Linguri, Barbara Garlich, Peter Lee, Edward Locke and Tom Fitzgerald, taught by artist John Terelak. Report of Selectmen's Meeting Jan 14 includes discussion of petition brought by Michael Kelley to ban hunting in Rockport. Selectman Nicola Barletta expressed sentiment of many gun-owners in town in decrying lack of training of young people in gun use. Selectman Carlson suggested forthcoming loss of railroad service to Rockport, suggested town contact Sen. Saltonstall and Rep. Silva. Brian Carr in ""Carr's Comments"" complained about making Main St. one-way from Dock Square to Five Corners, calling this move ""Provincetown Syndrome."" ""Early Gloucester"" by Mary Baptiste gives interesting details about early times. Newspaper, good. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Rockport, MA: The Rockport Eagle Newspaper Co, 1971. 29.5 x 44 cm. Weekly edition features story and photo of Harry D. Hoey, chairman of the newly formed Council on Aging in Rockport. They live in a unique stone house on Woodbury Hill in Folly Cove. ""My Love Affair with the B&M"" by Mary Baptiste, writing about riding the train since the 1940s. Big problem discussed at Selectmen's meeting was what to do with demolished house at Long Beach. Richard Poole says he is willing to bury it in the dump or in a hole on his Thatcher Road land. Newspaper, good. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Rockport, MA: The Rockport Eagle Newspaper Co, 1971. 29.5 x 44 cm. Weekly edition features front page photo of three kids on their way back to school: Anne and Susan Weld and Scott Weller. Story about Marie Murray, Activities Director at Den-Mar, by Elizabeth O'toole. Story about Schooner A. Piatt Andrew, named for a distinguised Gloucester citizen who was Secretary of the Treasury in 1912. Ship was captured and sunk by German U-Boat in 1918. Report of Selectmen's Meeting Sept. 9 states that Harbormaster has the right to move lobster pots which are interfering with navigation. Mrs. Elsa Danielson came in with complaint about noise from Camp Springfield, on former Burns Farm property. Overall Economic Development Committee of Cape Ann has appointees Robert Rapp, James Quinn and Frederick Tarr III. Newspaper, good. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Rockport, MA: The Rockport Eagle Newspaper Co, 1970. 29.5 x 44 cm. Weekly edition features photo and story about Clarence Waddell, boat builder. Selectmen focused attention on Commonwealth's plan for reconstructing Rt. 127 at Nugent's Stretch, and criticism of Representative Harrison for his apparently taking over citizens' petition organized by Ted Tarr. Column, ""Tongues & Cheeks"" by Frenchy Hilliard attacks Selectmen Nick Barletta and G. Herbert Carlson about their criticism of his earlier remarks about Town Engineer and fence at the Granite Savings Bank. Newspaper, good. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Rockport, MA: The Rockport Eagle Newspaper Co, 1971. 29.5 x 44 cm. Weekly edition features story about Schooner Catherine, built in 1915 by Arthur D. Story of Essex. She distinguished herself with several at sea rescues, then sank after piling up on rocks at Bald Rock Shoal the last day of 1933. The crew of 29 left the ship in nine dories, and after battling drift ice for three hours, landed at Canso, N.S. Selectmen approved a request from McNiff-Dominick for tax rebate on a piece of land deeded to the town in exchange for graveling rights. Ron Harnish, Phil Chalmers, Don Burbankj and John Hendrickson came before the Board of Selectmen to request a spot at Evans Field for a permanent hockey rink. Elizabeth O'Toole writes about the new Cape Ann Medical Center in Blackburn Park. Newspaper, tear at fold on front page, fair. . Catalogs: Newspapers.

Manchester, NH: James M. Campbell, 1857. 46 x 60 cm. This newspaper was probably 4 pages, but this issue consists of pages 1 & 2. List of Candidates. Democratic Republican Nominations: For Governor John S. Wells of Exeter; for Railroad Commissioner, Mark Noble of Somersworth; For Congress Dist. No. 1 George W. Kittredge; Dist. No. 2 George W. Morrison; Dist. No. 3 William P. Wheeler. Editorial notes the alarming increase of intemperance in Manchester since the enactment of the Maine Law. [This law, originating in Maine, had now spread to 12 states. It was violently opposed by certain groups, especially working class Irish and Italian.] During the administration of Mayor Abbott over 100 new liquor shops were started, and are ""now in full tide of successful operation, dealing out damnation and woe, and liquor too mean to have a name on it, even r.g. sure to vomit a dog at a hundred yards distance, at every pop."" ""Off to the West!"" bemoans migration of Manchester citizens to the west. Migration… Read More

Boston, MA: Watchman and Reflector, 1870. 42 x 64 cm. Boston Protestant newspaper. Mr. Beecher on spitting. Very descriptive article describes habit of ""gents"" to spit everywhere, as they chew tobacco and as they smoke. Siege of Paris, discussion of present state of events in France, with 800,000 or more German soldiers on French soil. Commentary on ""drunkardness"" in England. G.B.S. writes from Liverpool about ""men and women reeling under the effects of excessive drinking, their faces inhuman in expression. Some were too drunk for words. Some were fairly frothing at the mouth.....it is a rare thing (in America) to see women in this condition.... but here in England you are constantly meeting women who carry in their faces the marks of this fearful degradation, and you frequently see women who are disgustingly drunk."" Situation in Alabama where there is so much lawlessness that President Grant has felt it to be his duty to convert her into a special military district. Newspaper, uncut,… Read More