1923 Berkeley Daily Gazette Newspaper Maughan Transcontinental Flight Ephemera For Sale

This collectible piece of ephemera is an original issue of the Berkeley Daily Gazette newspaper, dated July 17, 1923. The front page features prominent headlines detailing Lieutenant Lowell H. Maughan's historic transcontinental flight attempt, including "MAUGHAN NEARING COAST IN DAWN TO DUSK FLIGHT" and "AVIATOR OFF ON FIRST LEG OF LONG TRIP AT EARLY HOUR." This newspaper offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in early aviation history, capturing the public's attention as Maughan endeavored to cross the United States in a single day.Beyond the captivating aviation news, the paper also covers local and national events of the era, such as political discussions, election results, and news regarding the I.W.W. in California. Period advertisements, including one for "Babbitt's Cleanser" featuring the Palace Hotel, provide unique insights into 1920s consumer culture and local businesses. This original newspaper is a significant historical document, perfect for collectors of aviation history, California ephemera, or those interested in the social and political landscape of the Roaring Twenties. Its rich content and historical context make it a unique and intriguing item.