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Past and Printed

Past and Printed

By: Loyd Mitchell
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 Loyd, a self-proclaimed "history nerd" takes a look at what was going on in the newspapers on this day in history. The date is set, but the year and newspaper are chosen at random! If you're fascinated by (or just curious about) what the day-to-day was like for regular people, join me on Past & Printed!Loyd Mitchell World
Episodes
  • Episode 18: March 21, 1907 - The Copper Era (Clifton, AZ)

    Episode 18: March 21, 1907 - The Copper Era (Clifton, AZ)
    Mar 21 2026

    A shootout between rival ranchers, record-level copper output, and a new ice supplier! In this episode of Past & Printed, the March 21, 1907 edition of The Copper Era from Clifton & Morenci, Arizona illustrates how wild (and mundane) the west was, even into the 20th Century!
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    42 mins
  • Episode 17: March 7, 1941 - The Whitehorse Star (Whitehorse, YT)

    Episode 17: March 7, 1941 - The Whitehorse Star (Whitehorse, YT)
    Mar 7 2026

    In our first episode of 2026, we've got news from the gold mines! A local hockey team ends its losing streak! A labor union's commentary on Hitler's economic polices (spoiler alert: they're not a fan)! All this and more, as we head up to the Great White North, and dig into the March 7, 1941 edition of The Whitehorse Star, from Whitehorse, Yukon.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 16: December 27, 1913 - The Larchmonter Times (Larchmont, NY)

    Episode 16: December 27, 1913 - The Larchmonter Times (Larchmont, NY)
    Dec 27 2025

    A new carting service skirts regulations and angers the establishment, modern ideas for caring for the poor and homeless, and concerns about the local fire departments driving skills are addressed. All this, and more, as we reach our final episode of the year, looking at the December 27, 1913 edition of The Larchmonter Times from Larchmont, NY!
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    35 mins
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