The Grafton News

The Grafton News is a handwritten newspaper edited by H.M. Rigelow and W.H. Moore in Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, around 1856.

Most of the articles are parody songs of a political nature, especially the about the presidential race of 1856. They wrote articles in support of presidential candidate John C. Fremont and vice presidential candidate William L. Dayton. They also included puzzles, anecdotes, and a few local announcements, notably a bottle show held in the city of Worcester.

The editors included the price of the paper at the beginning, writing "One cent per copy monthly and 12 cts a year in advance."