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10-1928 October 23 HOOVER MADISON SQ GARDENS SMITH. DRY AGENT SHOT. PROHIBITION

$ 18.21

Availability: 57 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: “Wonderful example of this NY Times Newspaper "Rag Edition". Excellent unread like condition.This edition is made from Rag Pulp which is superior to normal wood pulp issues. The high quality of newsprint was an an expensive process and caused newspaper subscriptions to be far beyond the average citizen. Cotton Paper is superior in both strength and durability to wood pulp-based paper, which may contain high concentrations of acids.Truly a collector can hold history in his hands with a quality of newspaper printing unsurpassed in modern times.”
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Original NY Times Newspaper: Birthday Birthdate Anniversary Special Occasion
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    WWII THE NEW YORK TIMES ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER
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    Special Rare "Rag Edition"
    War Edition - Birthday - Birth-Date - Special Occasion - Research
    (Most dates in 1927 - 1952 available, please contact us through eBay messaging with your requirements if not in our store)
    Please note, we also have regular editions of the New York Times as well as our superb "rag editions" please contact through
    eBay messaging with your specific requirements.
    NORMALLY 30 PAGES PLUS - SUNDAY EDITIONS (MAIN SECTIONS ONLY) 50 PAGES PLUS
    PAGE SIZE - 22.5" X 16"
    FRONT COVER HEADLINES:
    THRONG OF 22,000 IN THE GARDEN HEARS HOOVER ASSAIL SMITH'S POLICIES AS 'STATE SOCIALISM'; OPPOSES PUTTING GOVERNMENT INTO BUSINESS
    DRY AGENT SHOT IN BACK IN CHICAGO COURT; SPECTATORS SEARCHED, BUT NO PISTOL IS FOUND
    FRANCE AND BRITAIN PUBLISH NAVY NOTES; NEW BID TO US HINTED
    Special and rare "rag edition":-
    "The rag edition was produced on a very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy many years into the future. Given the subscription cost it is not surprising that libraries rather than individuals were the primarily subscribers".
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    The Times discontinued the rag edition in 1953".
    Wonderful birthday gift with topical news from home and abroad including numerous photographs, stories, fashion and adverts.
    We have a collection of these stunning newspapers, book reviews and magazines from the 1920's 1930's 1940's 1950's 1960's 1970's for January, February, March, April, May, June, July August, September, October, November and December. Covering most dates in any given month.
    We also have an extensive archive of American and Canadian newspapers, magazines and book reviews covering most of the United States.
    Some of the titles include: New York Times, Post, Sun, Herald, Tribune, Journal of Commerce, Kansas City Star, Times, Christian Science Monitor, San Francisco Chronicle, LA Times, Washington Times, Star, Baltimore, WSJ and many more titles.
    Canada titles include - Montreal Daily Star, Gazette, Standard, La Patrie, Toronto Mail & Empire, Daily Star
    Please don't hesitate to contact us through eBay messaging with any specific dates or inquiries, we would be delighted to search for you.
    PROFESSIONAL, HIGH QUALITY PACKING, AS WE STRIVE TO DELIVER YOUR ITEM IN THE BEST POSSIBLE CONDITION.
    Historical Events – October 1928
    Oct 1 Leon Vanderstuyft of Belgium bicycled 76 miles 504 yards in 1 hour
    Oct 1 Paavo Nurmi runs world record 15m (46:49.6)
    Oct 1 USSR launches its first 5-year plan
    Oct 2 "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", known as Opus Dei, founded by Saint Josemaría Escrivá
    Oct 3 French submarine "Ondine" sinks returning to Toulon, drowning 42
    Oct 4 25th World Series begins, NY Yankees vs St Louis Cardinals
    Oct 4 KPD begins petition against Germany building a battle fleet
    Oct 6 11th PGA Championship: Leo Diegel at Five Farms CC Baltimore
    Oct 6 Josip Broz (Tito) sentenced to 5 years in jail
    Oct 7 Paavo Nurmi runs world record 10 miles (50:15.0)
    Oct 7 Race Tafari Makonnen crowned king of Abyssinia
    Oct 8 Cole Porter & E Ray Goetz' musical "Paris" premieres in NYC
    Oct 8 Eastern Soccer League forms in USA
    Oct 8 Joseph Szigeti debuted Alfredo Casella's Violin Concerto.
    Oct 9 Marcel Pagnol's "Topaz" premieres in Paris
    Oct 9 NY Yankees sweep Cards in 25th World Series, become 1st to sweep consecutive World Series; Babe Ruth hits 3 HRs in game
    Oct 10 Chiang Kai-shek becomes Director of the State Council of China
    Oct 12 1st use of iron lung (Boston's Children Hospital)
    Oct 15 German dirigible "Graf Zeppelin" lands in Lakehurst, NJ
    Oct 15 Walter Johnson signs a 3-year contract to manage the Senators
    Oct 16 Mickey Cochrane wins AL MVP honors, edging Heinie Manush by 2 points
    Oct 22 China expels all Russian instructors & civil servants
    Oct 22 ESL Robinson's "Far-Off Hills" premieres in Dublin
    Oct 22 Herbert Hoover speaks of "American system of rugged individualism"
    Oct 22 Phi Sigma Alpha fraternity is founded at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus.
    Oct 28 Bradman scores 131 NSW v Queensland, 212 mins, 14 fours
    Oct 28 Indonesian child laws enforced in Bahasa Indonesia