[Russian newspapers] Izvestia [= News], the Soviet newspaper, four issues, from 1924 and 1926

In Russian. Printed on wood pulp, these newspapers have yellowed, are chipped, fragile and the very large leaves have mostly broken up in half. Front cover of some have political cartoons. pages from four issues from 1924 and 1926 of Izvestia, the Soviet newspaper. Izvestia of the Central Executive Committee of Soviets: These Izvestia issues (1924 & 1926) are standard Soviet political and economic newspapers with heavy focus on labor movements, foreign politics, and socialism. The cartoons and headlines are anti-capitalist, but not antisemitic. A headline-by-headline summary of each page. Issues from 1926 Main headlines: "On the Eve of the Miners' Conference" - discussion of preparations for an international miners' meeting; conservative circles seen as obstructing progress. "Measures for the 'Recovery' of France" - about France's post-WWI economic policies and reparations. "Important Milestone" - editorial commentary on socialist development within the USSR. "In Today's Issue" - section index listing political, economic, and scientific articles. Smaller notes: Party resolutions, solidarity statements with workers abroad. Main headlines: "USSR and Other Countries" - foreign policy report, likely about diplomatic relations in Europe. "Situation in Germany" - article on economic and political unrest in Weimar Germany. "Reparations Question" - about Germany's obligations under the Versailles Treaty. "In Romania" - short note on regional political events. Cartoon captioned "The Exploitative Position" (Выжимательная позиция) - shows a capitalist with well padded rump, thus overfed, holding a top hat, with his ear or eye at the keyhole of a door. 1924 issues of Izvestia. Top page Main headlines: "Our Reply to the English Bankers" - a major editorial or statement about British financial demands or criticisms of the USSR. "At the Peaceful Front" - about global diplomatic developments. "The Threat of Japanese-American Steel Trusts" - commentary on international industrial alliances seen as imperialist. "Foreign and Domestic News" section - assorted reports. Cartoon shows industrial or political imagery. Bottom page Main headlines: "Coal Owners Ready to Flood the Mines" - report on the English miners' strike; capitalists allegedly threatening sabotage. "Sixth Month of the Miners' Struggle" - ongoing solidarity coverage with striking British workers. "Chinese Troops in the Province of Zhili" - about Chinese civil war conditions (Warlord Era). "In Today's Issue" - contents summary. Illustration: a miner entangled by a serpent labeled "Capitalism" socialist propaganda. Interior page: the cultural / science section of an Izvestia issue. Sections: "Theatre and Art" - reviews of performances and exhibitions. "News of Science and Technology" - reports on new inventions and publications. "New Books" - literary updates. "Sports" - chess column and sports news. "Judicial Department" - legal updates. "On the Path to the New Communism" - long political essay on ideological development. Page focuses on culture, science, and ideology. 3 pages. All dated Thursday, April 24, 1924 ("Четверг, 24 апреля 1924 г."), confirming this is an original 1924 issue of Izvestia of the Central Executive Committee and the All-Russian Central Executive Committee of Soviets - one of the main Soviet government newspapers. Page-by-Page Overview Page 1 (first photo) Header: "По Союзу Республик" (Across the Union of Republics) News from various Soviet republics and cities - short reports from Ukraine, the Caucasus, Turkestan, etc. Topics: industrial recovery, local elections, agricultural work, factory production, and brief notes on workers' congresses. A column "По Москве" (In Moscow) reports on housing cooperatives, municipal re-elections, and school openings. Page 2 (second photo) Header: "