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Title
The weekly telegram
Genres
Creation Information
Date Created
1890 - 1899
Location
Date Note
The item is undated but the finding aid indicates the entire collection was likely created during the 1890s.
Physical Description
1 item (4 pages) : illustrations ; 16 cm
Abstract
An undated issue of one of the Nelson brothers' periodicals featuring news of their fictional characters and places, presented in a two-column format. The cover indicates the periodical was "published by The Telegram Publishing Co.," one of several fictitious Nelson brothers' enterprises. This issue opens with a detailed spotlight on Allenstown. There are drawings and descriptions of major Allenstown buildings including the recently opened Allenstown Fair and much of the issue is devoted to covering the fair. Prizes from the agricultural tent are detailed and there is a descriptive account of a parade in the town center. The remainder of the issue covers news briefs from around the Nelson bothers' world including exploration, agriculture and development.
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Shelf Location
Finding Aid
Language
English
Repository
List of All Images
Direct Link to Digital Object's IIIF Presentation Manifest V3