It's February 1896. You unfold the thick Philadelphia Sunday Press, ink still warm on your fingertips. Vibrant colors leap from the page—bold reds and golds announcing the week's stories. This lithograph promised readers something thrilling: the newspaper itself, transformed into spectacle.
By the 1890s, Sunday newspapers were eagerly awaited events in American households. This colorful advertisement promised readers the latest news, stories, and illustrations—a weekly escape that helped ordinary people stay informed and entertained during their leisure time.
Reflect
How has the way you discover news changed since your grandparents' time?