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Thomas Edison newspaper, "The Weekly Herald," page 1
Thomas Edison1862-02-03
Museum of Innovation & Science
Schenectady, United States
Weekly newspaper printed and sold by Thomas Edison at the age of 14. Edison had taken a job in the baggage car of the Grand Trunk Railroad. With free time while the train was moving, he acquired an old printing press and began publishing a weekly newspaper, for the price of eight cents per month.
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- Title: Thomas Edison newspaper, "The Weekly Herald," page 1
- Creator: Edison, Thomas
- Date Created: 1862-02-03
- Location: Port Huron, Michigan
- Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10 in
- Original Language: English
- Type: Photograph
- Publisher: General Electric Company
- Rights: This digital image may be used for educational uses. Please cite as miSci- Museum of Innovation & Science. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the images from miSci.
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