National Museum of American History
Next President Card, 1880
Unknown artist
In the late 19th century, newspapers proliferated around the country, reaching their total peak numbers in the 1890s. These papers relied heavily on partisan political coverage to win readers, as this advertisement makes clear. Subscribers to this Staten Island newspaper – paying $2 a year – are guaranteed the latest political news, with a “thorough Republican” slant.
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