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Vintage Original January 20, 1928 Oregon Daily Journal Newspaper – Portland, Oregon
Original vintage newspaper, The Oregon Daily Journal, dated Friday, January 20, 1928, published in Portland, Oregon. This is an authentic nearly 100-year-old newspaper and a wonderful piece of Oregon and American history.
The front page features the dramatic headline:
“SENATE BARS SMITH, VACATES SEAT”
Also prominently featured:
• “Cashier Slays Two Bandits in Bank Raid” – a detailed account of a Portland bank robbery and shootout, including photographs, a diagram of the bank, and images of people involved
• Wounded gangster escapes
• Wind squall causes trouble in three states
• Political and national news
• Oregon state and local news
• “WE” by Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh
• Business, society and community news
Additional pages contain fascinating period advertisements, classifieds, Portland-area businesses, real estate and employment listings, household goods, automobiles, furniture, clothing and other advertisements that provide an excellent glimpse into everyday life and prices in 1928.
The final page includes a large “Friday Surprise” clearance advertisement featuring clothing, silk dresses, shoes, household goods, sewing machines, furniture and other merchandise from Meier & Frank Co. of Portland.
Condition: Original antique newspaper with expected age-related wear. Pages show yellowing/discoloration, edge wear, creasing, tears and/or small separations consistent with a newspaper that is nearly 100 years old. Please carefully review all photographs for condition and exact contents. Despite its age, the newspaper remains readable and displays beautifully as a historical or vintage advertising collectible.
A fantastic piece for collectors of Oregon history, Portland history, vintage newspapers, journalism, 1920s Americana, political history, bank robbery history, advertising, fashion history or ephemera.
You will receive the original newspaper shown in the photographs.
