1876 FLINT MI Wolverine Citizen Newspaper Hayes Election Centennial Railroad Ads

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1876 FLINT MI Wolverine Citizen Newspaper Hayes Election Centennial Railroad Ads. Extensive coverage of the 1876 Presidential Election campaign. The Wolverine Citizen. September 9, 1876. Dated September 9, 1876. Flint and Genesee County local news. September 9, 1876 The Wolverine Citizen Flint, Michigan Newspaper This is an original issue of The Wolverine Citizen , published in Flint, Michigan, dated September 9, 1876 . This large-format Centennial-era newspaper measures approximately 14½ inches wide by 21½ inches tall and consists of a single folded sheet forming eight printed pages. Highlights Dated September 9, 1876 Published in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan Volume XXVII, No. 29 Complete 8-page issue Extensive coverage of the 1876 Presidential Election campaign Republican Party nominations and political commentary Flint and Genesee County local news School board and municipal proceedings County fair and agricultural reports Numerous railroad schedules and transportation notices Large and attractive period advertisements from Flint merchants and businesses Wonderful snapshot of daily life in Michigan during America's Centennial Year Condition is fair, complete but shows age and handling wear consistent with a surviving 150-year-old newspaper, Fold wear and separation, Edge tears and chipping, Some paper loss along margins, Toning from age, General handling wear (please see images). Despite these issues, the newspaper remains largely intact, readable, and highly displayable. Shipping will be $7.00 for US. I combine shipping for multiple items won. Payment is expected within 2 weeks of auction close.