American Historical Ephemera & Photography

Partly printed document signed ("W.G. Harding"), as Editor of the Marion Weekly Star. Marion, OH, 21 December 1887. [With:] Two additional HARDING items.

HARDING, Warren G. (1865-1923). Partly printed Proof of Publication signed ("W.G> Harding). Marion, OH, 21 December 1887. 8 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. partly printed document (slight crease, pinholes). Completed entirely in Harding's hand with Marion County embossed seal. Countersigned by the clerk of courts. 

[With:] HARDING, Florence (1860-1924). Marion National Bank check signed ("Florena K. Harding"). Marion, OH, 8 June 1915. 5 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. partly printed check on pink paper (old creases). Completed and signed by future First Lady Florence Harding. Endorsement signature and stamps to verso. 

[Also with:] HARDING, Warren G. Marion Weekly Star receipt. Marion, OH, 15 March 1892. 5 3/8 x 3 in. (small pin hole, soft old crease, paper stub affixed to verso). Signed in facsimile by Harding. 

Warren Harding began his career in his hometown of Marion, Ohio when he purchased the failing Marion Star newspaper, using his newly gained press and railroad access to attend the Republican National Conventions and make connections in the political world. His wife Florence became an active part of the business and made it profitiable.