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Vintage Original January 17, 1928 Oregon Daily Journal Newspaper – Portland Oregon – 1920s History, Advertising & Winter Toboggan Scene
Original Oregon Daily Journal newspaper dated Tuesday, January 17, 1928, published in Portland, Oregon. A genuine nearly 100-year-old newspaper filled with fascinating 1920s news, vintage advertising, local Portland stories, fashion, classifieds and period illustrations.
The dramatic front-page headline reads:
“MICHIGAN FIEND TAKEN, CONFESSES”
Other prominent headlines and stories include:
• “Americas to Stand on Ideals”
• “Highway to Open Today; Ice Pierced”
• “Great Span at Astoria Considered”
• “Farm Relief Demanded in Senate Move”
• “New Heads to Expand P.A.T. Line”
• “Idaho Solon Makes Basin Right Claim”
• “Ranchman Freezes in Dense Fog”
• “Rebel Chieftain Killed in Fight”
• “Bandits, Yeggs Take $700 Loot”
• “Jan. 23 Last Day for Auto Plates”
• “Murderer Faces Trial” and numerous additional national and regional stories.
The second page includes Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh’s “WE” column, along with national news, Oregon and Portland stories, and a wonderful large illustrated feature titled “Flaming Youth Flaunts Old Boreas.”
And this is one of the especially fun features of this issue — a fantastic vintage winter illustration/photo spread showing young women enjoying a snowy day on toboggans, along with winter recreation scenes. A terrific glimpse of 1920s winter fashion and leisure.
The newspaper also contains wonderful original period advertising, including advertisements for:
• Sherman, Clay & Co. pianos
• Broadway cleaners
• Hair salons and beauty products
• Clothing and department stores
• Furniture and household goods
• Automobiles and transportation
• Radio and musical instruments
• Food and household products
The classified section provides an amazing snapshot of everyday Portland life in 1928, with listings for employment, apartments, homes, hotels, automobiles, livestock, pets, furniture, radios, services and much more.
The issue also includes vintage comic strips, including Krazy Kat and other popular newspaper cartoons of the era.
Condition: Antique original newspaper with expected age-related yellowing, discoloration, creasing, edge wear, small tears and general handling wear consistent with an item nearly 100 years old. There are some folds and imperfections visible in the photographs. Pages remain largely intact and readable. Please examine all photos carefully for the exact condition.
A wonderful collectible for anyone interested in Oregon and Portland history, 1920s Americana, vintage newspapers, journalism, winter sports and recreation, fashion history, vintage advertising, transportation, aviation or historical ephemera.
You will receive the original January 17, 1928 newspaper shown in the photographs.
