Auction 35 · Lot 31
Two broadsides (8.5” x 10.5”) pertaining to the conditions of Kashruth in McKeesport, Penn
- Estimate
- $200–$300
- Hammer price
- $350
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)
printer
Samuel Glick
Place
McKeesport, Penn
Publication
1925
summary
1. Announcement calling for a public meeting: “Our hearts hurt to see that in a large city with four Orthodox congregations, anarchy reigns regarding Kashruth.” Signed by Rabbi Abraham Pollak and the presidents of the four congregations.
2. Announcement by the Shochet, Rev. Y. Weinberg: “I ask all McKeesport Jews to support my enterprise by telling your merchants to send chickens to me for slaughter.”