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Step back to 1899 with this original, complete issue of The Berlin News from Berlin, Connecticut, dated Thursday, June 15, 1899 (Vol. 9, No. 49). This four-page newspaper is a wonderful snapshot of turn-of-the-century local news and advertising.
WHAT IS INSIDE THIS ISSUE
- A front-page story on the Brick Trust
- An illustration of the Gensis arriving at East Berlin from the Berlin Iron Bridge Co.
- Period advertisements for Hires Root Beer, Sears Roebuck, Ayer's Pills, the Bundy Acetylene Lamp, Columbia and Hartford bicycles, Pain-Killer, and Otto's Cure
- Ads from many New Britain and Middletown merchants
ITEM DETAILS
- Publication: The Berlin News, Berlin, Connecticut
- Date: Thursday, June 15, 1899; Volume 9, Number 49
- Format: Newspaper, complete issue, four pages
- Country of Origin: United States
CONDITION
This issue shows its age with fold lines, toning, edge chips, a small stain, and a small hole along one edge. Please see all photos for the exact condition of each page.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
The complete June 15, 1899 issue of The Berlin News, as pictured.
A great piece for collectors of Connecticut local history, antique advertising, and vintage newspapers, especially fans of bicycle, root beer, and turn-of-the-century ads. Message with any questions before you buy.
