For sale is a wonderful lot of four original 1894 American Press Association payment drafts / sight drafts from their Omaha Office (1102 and 1104 Farnam Street). These are genuine late 19th-century financial ephemera on ornate printed letterhead, tied to the newspaper industry. Each measures 5.75 x 8.25 inches with light wear.

Details visible in photos:

• DatedJuly 30, 1894,August 13, 1894,October 19, 1894, and one other.
• Addressed to cashiers of national banks (First National Bank, etc.).
• Instruct to "Please present for payment enclosed draft on Gazette [amounts like $9.00, $19.00, etc.] and remit to order of American Press Association."
• Bold American Press Association letterhead with ornate crest/logo, listing offices in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, etc.
• Handwritten signatures, dates, and notations in period ink.

Historical Context:The American Press Association was a major newspaper syndicate in the 1890s, providing news, features, and services to papers across the country (including smaller "Gazette" titles). These documents offer a fascinating glimpse into the business side of 19th-century American journalism — how content and payments flowed between syndicates and local papers in the Midwest. Omaha was a growing hub at the time.

Perfect for:

• Collectors of financial ephemera, antique checks/drafts, or banking history
• Newspaper / journalism history enthusiasts
• 1890s Americana or Nebraska/Omaha local history
• Framing as unique wall art or including in a scrapbook/display

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