Physical Description:

paper (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 2 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 13.97 cm

Object Name:

Advertisement

Description:

In the late 19th century, newspapers proliferated around the country, reaching their total peak numbers in the 1890s. These papers relied heavily on partisan political coverage to win readers, as this advertisement makes clear. Subscribers to this Staten Island newspaper – paying $2 a year – are guaranteed the latest political news, with a “thorough Republican” slant.

General subject association:

Newspaper  Search this

Referenced:

Presidential Candidates  Search this

Credit Line:

Ralph E. Becker

ID Number:

PL.227739.1880.X01

Catalog number:

227739.1880.X01

Accession number:

227739

See more items in:

Political and Military History: Political History, Campaign Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition:

American Democracy

Exhibition Location:

National Museum of American History

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-4ac6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_516211