This is the October 18, 1919 issue of THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS newspaper. It contains many more illustrations than its' American counterparts Harper's Weekly and Frank Leslie. This issue is in very good condition; the pages are flat, clean, and bright.  As can be seen from the list of articles and illustrations this publication contains many historical stories of the time, and reports of the issues that faced the people of Great Britain at the time.  Additional pictures are available upon request.  Please send your e-mail address.

ARTICLES:

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE EX-KAISER BY A DUTCH PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER:

A remarkable untouched photograph of the Ex-German Emperor in the grounds of              Amerongen Castle (See picture)

With the Ex-Kaiserin, and his adjunct: The Ex-Kaiser in the grounds of Amerongen Castle (See picture)

THE EX-KAISER PHOTOGRAPHED IN EXILE: HOW IT WAS DONE:

The Dutch photographer, disguised as a farmer, seated on the top of a hay-cart and photographing over the castle wall.

The Dutch Press Photographer in farmer’s kit, on a hay-cart.

THE FIRST REIGNING SOVEREIGN TO VISIT AMERICA: KING ALBERT:

            Owing to the illness of President Wilson, the arrangements for the visit of the King and Queen of the Belgians to the United States had to be modified.  It is reported that they visited New York, Boston, Buffalo, and California.

ILLUSTRATIONS:

            Queen Elizabeth of the Belgians in New York: Entering her Car

            On her way to the City Hall, New York: The Queen of the Belgians

            A Reigning Sovereign in New York:  King Albert; with Mr. Rodman Wanamaker (See picture)

            The Belgian Heir-Apparent in New York: Prince Leopold Duke of Brabant

PREPARING A SETTLEMENT OF THE IRISH QUESTION: THE CABINET COMMITTEE APOINTED TO DRAFT A NEW BILL: A two-page illustration by Steven Spurrier

The Governments new plan for Ireland: The committee of ten formed to prepare a measure in place of the Home Rule Act.

THE RATIFICATION OF THE PEACE TREATY: THE DOCUMENT SIGNED BY THE KING:

The Treaty of Peace with Germany, signed at Versailles on June 28 last, has now been ratified by the King, on October 8, 1919.

HIS LAST “DRIVE”: A GERMAN MARSHAL IN CAPTIVITY

Arriving at Salonika, escorted by French infantry officers and police, Marshal Mackensen is best known for his “drive” into Roumania, which was an important military achievement of the Boche.

THE GERMAN ATTECK ON RIGA: TYPES OF TROOPS ENGAGED THERE: AND AIR VIEWS OF THE CITY:

ILLUSTRATIONS:

            In a position on the outskirts of Riga: a detachment of German troops.

The fortress of Dunamunde, eight miles N.W. of Riga: A photograph from an               aeroplane.       

Originally helping to fight the Bolshevists: The staff of the German Brigade at Shavli.

Showing the same group as in the top photograph: a German armoured train attacking the Bolshevists.

Showing the railway bridge, and a footbridge built by German pioneers:  The Dvina at Riga, photographed by a german aviator.

On the German front against the Bolshevists: A German field gun near Riga.

Types of men against whom Germans have lately been fighting: Lettish troops before their barracks at Shavli.

On the Eckau bridge before Riga: A German machine-gun at an advanced post.

THE ELECTION OF “MORNING STAR”: THE PRINCE OF WALES AS AN INDIAN CHIEF:  During his visit to Alberta the Prince of Wales attended an Indian Pow-Wow, and was elected chief of all the Stony Crees of Alberta, under the title of “Morning Star”.

MEN WHO LED THE RAILWAY STRIKE: THE STRIKE COMMITTEE OF THE N.U.R.

WITH HORSEMEN RIDING ON THE FIELD AND UMPIRES CARRING BATS: A CRICKET MATCH AT KENFIELD HALL, PETHAM, NEAR CANTERBURY, ABOUT 1760:  From a painting recently purchased by Sir Jeremiah Colman.

ART’S CONTRIBUTION TO VICTORY:  THE REMARKABLE CAMOUFLAGE EXHIBITION AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY:  Twelve illustrations showing the different ways that artillery was camouflaged from enemy aircraft.

ON THE IMPULSE TO FLY COMMERCIALLY: The problem of landing aeroplanes on buildings, the Hanson Scheme.  Written by C.G. Grey

TO SOLVE LONDON’S CAR GARAGING PROBLEM? A SKY-SCRAPER PARK: To hold seven hundred cars: A garage in the form of a tower, with spiral driveways for congested city areas. (See picture)

WHERE THE HOUSING PROBLEM IS ACUTE: IN THE EAST END, SHOREDITCH STREET:  Illustrations by Bryan de Grineau.  Typical overcrowding in East London: the eating, sleeping, living, and dying room - for father, mother, seven children, married brother and his wife.

IDEAL HOUSING CONDITIONS: AN AIR FACTORY’S GARDEN VILLAGE:  Providing light, air, space, and modern domestic appliances: the garden village housing scheme for workers at the London Aerodrome, Hendon.

NEOLITHIC ART: A HUMAN FIGURE FOUND ON A GUERNSEY DOLMEN.

RELIGION AMONG THE RUINS: A BAPTISM IN DEVASTATED FRANCE: On the old Somme front: Baptizing a baby at the ruined church of Curlu, with the font amid long grass.

WHEN THE COLD DRIVES THE BIRDS FROM THE OPEN STEPPES. Drawn by Frederic de Haenen.  Snaring passage-hawks in Turkestan: A bird enticed into a net-trap by pigeon bait.

THE CHRONICLE OF THE CAR:

            Motor transport and the railway strike.

            Motor spirit and profiteering act.

            A notable achievement – landing-wheels for aeroplanes

            The motor and the strike.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING – Media Mail $4.50