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Original Oregon Daily Journal newspaper section dated Thursday, February 2, 1928, from Portland, Oregon.
PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for the 4 connected printed pages shown in the photographs. It is NOT the complete newspaper edition.
A wonderful piece of original Oregon and Portland history from the 1920s, featuring news stories, vintage advertising, classifieds, illustrations and period artwork.
Highlights include:
• Front-page headline “COURT HEARS HICKMAN’S OWN STORY”
• Extensive coverage of the Hickman trial and other major news stories of the day
• Charles Lindbergh “WE” aviation column
• News and stories concerning national and international events
• Vintage Portland-area business and local news
• Extensive 1920s classified advertisements, including employment, apartments, houses, businesses and services
• Large vintage clothing and department-store advertisements
• Lowenson’s Final Clearance advertisement featuring men’s suits and overcoats
• H. Liebes & Co. fashion advertisement
• Large Meier & Frank Co. February sale advertisement featuring rugs, household goods, clothing, shoes, toiletries and other merchandise
• Original 1928 prices offering a fascinating look at the cost of goods in Portland nearly 100 years ago
• Vintage Krazy Kat comic strip
• Period illustrations and advertisements reflecting everyday life, fashion and shopping in 1928
The advertisements are particularly interesting for collectors of Oregon and Portland history, vintage advertising, newspapers, genealogy, historical research and 1920s ephemera.
Publication: The Oregon Daily Journal
Date: Thursday, February 2, 1928
Location: Portland, Oregon
Pages included: 4 connected printed pages
Condition: Antique condition with age-related yellowing/discoloration, folds, edge wear and some small tears or worn areas consistent with its age. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.
Original 1928 newspaper — not a reproduction.
