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The World Front Page Reporting Nellie Bly's Record

26 January 1890

The front page of The World newspaper announcing Nellie Bly's record-breaking trip around the globe.

This is the front page of the newspaper Bly worked for, reporting the completion of her record-breaking journey.

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Front page of The World newspaper, New York, Sunday, January 26, 1890. Headline reads 'Father Time Outdone!' about Nellie Bly's record-breaking trip around the globe in 72 days. A cartoon titled 'She's Broken Every Record!' shows figures in a row, and columns of article text fill the page.
The World, front page, 26 January 1890.

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What it is

This is the front page of The World, a New York newspaper, published on 26 January 1890. Its headline, "Father Time Outdone!", reports Nellie Bly's record-breaking trip around the world. A cartoon titled "She's Broken Every Record!" and columns of text fill the page.

Why it matters

Bly worked as a reporter for The World, and the newspaper itself had sponsored and promoted her journey as a publicity stunt. This front page shows how the paper turned her trip into a major news event and sold the story to its readers.

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  • Why would a newspaper want one of its own reporters to attempt such a record?
  • What does the headline's tone tell you about how the story was being sold to readers?
  • What might this page leave out about the actual difficulties of the journey?

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