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In the third full episode of "Pages From Before," we look at some decidedly American stories from the state of New Jersey. 1870 - "Fourth of July Celebrations" from the July 8 West-Jersey Pioneer 1920 - "Women Oppose Men With Past" from the Oct. 12 Perth Amboy Evening News 1970 - "Schools Opening Next Wednesday" from the Sep. 3 Lyndhurst Commerical Leader 1995 - "Officials Shoot Down Comcast Request For a New Cellular Tower" from the May 11 South Plainfield Reporter BONUS - "Underground Railroad" from the Dec. 2, 1870 West-Jersey Pioneer

In the second full episode of Pages From Before, we bring you stories from Pennsylvania with more Americana than ever before! 1870 - "A New Horror!" from the Apr. 27 Philadelphia Daily Evening Telegraph 1920 - "Mayor Won't Stop Sunday Baseball if for Recreation" from the July 3 Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger 1970 - "Eclipse To Stage Darkness At Noon" from the Mar. 1 Pittsburg Press 1995 - "Software Rival Complains of Cold Shoulder from Microsoft" from the Mar. 1 Philadelphia Inquirer BONUS - "Stokowski Couldn't Fool Shrewd Customs Officer" from the Sep. 20, 1920 Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger

In the first full episode of Pages From Before, we'll read through news stories from the first state to ratify into the union - Delaware! 1870: "Lola's Revenge" from the Nov. 26 Smyrna Herald 1920: "Report Russian Peasants..." from the Oct. 3 Wilmington Star 1970: "Operation Patriotism" from the Feb. 4 New Castle Gazette 1995: "Military Operation Adding Tanks..." from the Aug 25 Cape Gazette Bonus: "Health Clown Entertains..." from the Jan 14, 1920 Newark Post

Welcome to “Pages from Before,” a podcast which reviews the history of American states as recorded in our local newspapers. This Introductory episode gives you a short overview of the series, and a teaser for next week's episdode: Delaware.