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Newspaper
Clinton Herald
Location
Clinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1956
Page
16
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The Clinton Herald began on December 18, 1856 as Clinton’s first newspaper printed on a hand press. Editor Charles Leonard launched a six column weekly from a single Masonic hall room amid Lyons rivalry. The paper evolved through ownership changes, daily edition in 1870, fire in 1905, and steady growth to a present circulation near 23,000 with expanded facilities and new presses.
Nellie Leonard, later known as Lilian Russell, was born in Clinton to the Leonard family. The influential couple moved to Chicago and New York where Nellie launched a brilliant stage career after her mother Cynthia Van James Leonard helped her enter theater. The Leonards were active in club circles and aided Iowa’s Soldier's Home organization.
The Clinton Herald's 19th century arc shows a move in May 1887 and repeated financial troubles. Partnerships formed and dissolved, editors changed, and Civil War era pressures hit revenue. A new management in 1863 reemphasized literature over news, adopting a distinctive name plate and the motto devoted to literature and general intelligence.
The Clinton Herald survives as the sole remnant of twelve papers once published in Clinton. The Lyons Mirror began May 2 1854, with other titles including the Lyons Advocate later the Advertiser, The Herald founded December 18 1856, Union Age, Clinton Bee, Clinton Journal, Clinton Anzenger, Tri City Labor Voice, Daily Chronicle, Daily Bugle, Merry War, and Town Volkszeitung.
A modern newspaper like The Herald uses specialized departments led by heads under an administrative staff. Key figures include Han cock and John H. Notman as co-publishers, R. J. Schuster as business manager, and department heads Everett A. Streit, D. A. Jamdgren, and A. E. Meyer with supporting office and shop leaders.
Mayor A H Dall proclaims October 1 8 National Newspaper Week urging citizens to celebrate free press and its role in democracy and prosperity. The article links the theme Your Newspaper Freedom s Key to Better Living to public information and community progress.
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