• The reason I collected it: The State, 1892…

    Updated: 2024-02-23 11:05:15
    The odd, dramatic, and unusual have always been a draw for me, and when I encountered The State (dated Nov. 9, 1892) from Richmond, Virginia, I knew it had to be part of the private collection.The entire front page is a celebration of the election of Grover Cleveland as President in 1892. It is done in […] The post The reason I collected it: The State, 1892… first appeared on History's Newsstand Blog.

  • “The Idea of a President” – Food for thought on Presidents’ Day…

    Updated: 2024-02-19 09:05:36
    When you hear the phrase, “The Idea of a President”, does anything come to mind? It is no secret my wife loves Disney World. I love(ish) it to, because “a happy wife makes a happy life”, and there are few things more enjoyable than watching her delight in the escapism that is Disney World. If […] The post “The Idea of a President” – Food for thought on Presidents’ Day… first appeared on History's Newsstand Blog.

  • They Put It In Print – The 12th President of The United States…

    Updated: 2024-02-16 09:05:15
    Who was the 12th president of The United States of America? Okay, perhaps your high school civics teacher didn’t require you to memorize their names in chronological order, but in case they did I’ll give you a little more time so you can run through them starting with Washington (hint, you’ll need more than both […] The post They Put It In Print – The 12th President of The United States… first appeared on History's Newsstand Blog.

  • Valentine’s Day – So Many Entertainment Choices…

    Updated: 2024-02-12 09:05:19
    Starting the end of the 1st week in January stores everywhere begin to take on a pink hue, and raspberry chocolates become the norm in every candy aisle. These changes are a reminder to start planning for mid-February. Attitudes towards Valentine’s Day vary widely, and both sides of the spectrum have legitimate arguments. After 30+ […] The post Valentine’s Day – So Many Entertainment Choices… first appeared on History's Newsstand Blog.

  • Capturing the Vibe… Science, Invention, Exploration & Industry from the 1920’s…

    Updated: 2024-02-09 09:30:26
    Nerdy things this month in our continuing series, “Capturing the Vibe” where we try to imagine what the world felt like to a newspaper reader from the past by immersing ourselves in their “vibe of the day”. This month we explore an issue of Scientific American from the 1920’s which documents the latest and greatest […] The post Capturing the Vibe… Science, Invention, Exploration & Industry from the 1920’s… first appeared on History's Newsstand Blog.

  • The World Takes Note… Has Amelia Earhart’s Plane Been Located?

    Updated: 2024-02-05 09:05:27
    Many historical events spark one’s imagination… the Wright Brothers’ 1st flight from the windy dunes of Kitty Hawk, NC… Charles Lindbergh’s courage crossing the Atlantic and all the drama that ensued…  followed by Amelia Earhart’s “last” flight and mysterious disappearance. As of this month, we have a new intriguing event to add to this list […] The post The World Takes Note… Has Amelia Earhart’s Plane Been Located? first appeared on History's Newsstand Blog.

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