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Readex provides easy access to a wealth of historical primary source materials. Our digital collections are available to libraries & institutions of all kinds.

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What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? β€œSaid Morse is succeeded in his School in this Town, by Mr. Robert Long.” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for June 14 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: @Readex)
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#Adverts250 Project: Special Feature Advertisements for Thomas Paine's Common Sense Published on June 14, 1776 View them here: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: Essex Journal, 6/14/1776, @Readex)
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What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? β€œPalmer and Allen… are determined to dispose of many articles at prime cost” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for June 15 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: @Readex)
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#Adverts250 Project: Special Feature Advertisements for Thomas Paine's Common Sense Published on June 10, 1776 View them here: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: Boston-Gazette, 6/10/1776, @Readex)
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What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago this week? β€œTHE Copartnership of HAMILTON and LEIPER, Tobacconists, is dissolved.” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for June 9 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: @Readex)
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#Adverts250 Project: Special Feature Advertisements for Thomas Paine's Common Sense Published on June 7, 1776 View them here: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: Essex Journal, 6/7/1776, @Readex)
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Who was the subject of an advertisement in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? β€œA likely healthy NEGRO MAN… Enquire of the printer. 3 5” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for June 8 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: @Readex)
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What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? β€œImpowering the Directors to remove the books and effects of the said company” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for June 4 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: @Readex)
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Are you attending #BISA2026? Don’t miss the chance to connect with Peter Dodd! Stop by the NewsBank/Readex table to discover our newest primary source collections β€” designed to empower teaching and research at your university library.
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What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? β€œProposing to furnish the public with a News-Paper of Intelligence every THURSDAY.” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advert for May 30 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: @Readex)
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Who was the subject of an advertisement in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? β€œRAN AWAY… a NEGRO MAN, named Seneca.” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for June 1 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: Freeman's Journal, @Readex)
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Who was the subject of an advertisement in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? β€œTO be SOLD, a NEGRO BOY, about four or five years of age” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for May 28 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: @Readex)
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#Adverts250 Project: Special Feature Advertisements for Thomas Paine's Common Sense Published on May 27, 1776 View them here: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: New-Hampshire Gazette, 2/27/1776, @Readex)
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What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? β€œAN ORATION, Delivered … on the Re-Interment of the Remains of … JOSEPH WARREN.” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advert for May 23 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: @Readex)
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#Adverts250 Project: Special Feature Advertisements for Thomas Paine's Common Sense Published on May 24, 1776 View them here: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: Essex Journal, 5/24/1776, @Readex)
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What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? β€œEnquire of the Printer.” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for May 21 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: Dunlap's Maryland Gazette, 5/21/1776, @Readex)
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#Adverts250 Project: Special Feature Advertisements for Thomas Paine's Common Sense Published on May 20, 1776 View them here: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: Connecticut Courant, 5/20/1776, @Readex)
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What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? β€œONCE MORE!” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for May 18 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: Providence Gazette, 5/18/1776, @Readex)
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#Adverts250 Project: Special Feature Advertisements for Thomas Paine's Common Sense Published on May 18, 1776 View them here: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: Essex Journal, 5/18/1776, @Readex)
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What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? β€œTeapots, Cups and Saucers – Regimental Buttons, &c. &c.” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for May 14 #Adverts250 Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/0… (Image: Penn. Evening Post, @Readex)
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