"ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH" BOUND 1930 NEWSPAPERS.
Item Description
17.5x23.75" hardcover library volume collects issues of Missouri newspapers from Jun. 1-30, 1930. Headlines of note include the return of Admiral Byrd, Graf Zeppelin sighting, prohibition, an article written by Tom Mix with various photos and Lon Chaney Sr. "Man Of 1,000 Faces" article with photos. Comics include Herriman's Krazy Kat as well as full-color Sundays including The Nebbs, Ella Cinders, Skippy, Bringing Up Father, Captain And The Kids, Mutt & Jeff, Toonerville Folks. This section is smaller than the rest of the daily news sections, resulting in pages remaining VF. Several editorial cartoons feature President Hoover. Photos depict Albert Einstein, early helicopter, the unveiling of the Chrysler Building in New York City, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Clara Bow, Al Jolson (in blackface), Harold Lloyd, new Supreme Court Building in Washington, Mahatma Gandhi, golfer Bobby Jones, President Hoover, boxing heavyweight champion Max Schmeling, Civil War Confederate veterans, former President Coolidge, artist James Montgomery Flagg, Greta Garbo, Boy Scouts, Passion Play and zeppelin at Lakehurst, NJ. Advertising of note includes ads for Bond Bread, Zane Grey and Will Rogers pictures, Rice Krispies, Cracker Jack, Gerber Baby Food, greyhound races, Camel/Lucky Strike/Chesterfield/Old Gold cigarettes, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer and Coca-Cola ads with coupon and mention of radio sponsorship. Pages have tears along margins with a few tape repairs and several large tears with scattered chips/clippings. Moderate wear to spine. VG/Fine.