1872 Original Oakland Newspaper - 1871 Police Report - 12,000,000 acres for sale for Sale

1872 Original Oakland Newspaper - 1871 Police Report - 12,000,000 acres for sale For Sale

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1872 Original Oakland Newspaper - 1871 Police Report - 12,000,000 acres for sale:
$10.00

A rare and original issue of The Oakland Daily News for Monday, January 8, 1872

This Republican newspaper was founded in 1866 and was published daily, except on Sunday, until at least 1877 - delivered by carrier for 15 cents per week. At this time the new Republican Governor of California was Newton Booth and The President of the United States was Ulysees S. Grant.

The paper covers national headlines and local political news and activities. Of particular interest is the Annual Police Report for the City which prides itself for being relatively crime-free compared to the army ofvillains that infest the neighbor to the west, i.e. San Francisco - see scan

An advertisement by the Union Pacific Railroad offers Free Homes and 12,000,000 acres of good farmland in Nebraska at prices ranging from $2 to $10 per acre - see scan

This issue of 2 pages, 4 sides features afascinating variety of advertisements including real estate sales and medicinal cures

California newspapers of this early date are rarely seen. Fascinating reading for the historian.Good condition for its age - see scans. Page size 17.5 x 23.5 inches .

Note: International mailing in a tube is expensive ($18).The quoted international rate assumes the paper is lightly folded and mailed in a reinforced envelope