Condensed Clinton history via microfilm treasure trove
The Clinton Herald explains its microfilm archive of past issues, stored in diminutive reels and a fire proof vault. Each 35 mm frame enlarges to full pages, preserving coverage from 1906 to present, including Titanic and famed figures. The system aids daily publishing and historical research.
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The
Herald
Clinton
Christy Mathewson
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Babe Ruth
Jack Dempacy
Cleveland
Ohio
Jim
Drastic Changes Noted In Front Pages Since 1856
A fragment discusses how early newspapers varied from later ones, noting Benjamin Harrison’s September 25, 169 era issue and its political content. It contrasts primitive headlines and page layouts with modern papers and mentions a brief suppression by colonial authorities.
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Your Newspapr
United States
Benjamin Harrison
Lobeion
The Orchestra of a Daily Newspaper Press
The article describes a newsroom and printing plant as an evolving orchestra from dawn until the afternoon crescendo. It details reporters typing, teletype chatter, telephones ringing, and the clang of Linotype and presses, culminating in the rotary press roar signaling day’s end. The sounds symbolize newsroom life, production momentum, and the creation of another issue.
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Ludlow
Herald Maintenance Crew Adds Totus Pearce as Custodian
Totus Pearce is employed full time as building custodian. Jesse Smith is assigned maintenance duties and handles newsprint shipments as they arrive at the warehouse.
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Totus Pearce
Jesse Smith
Totls Pearce
Herald
IDPA Reflects on the Active Iowa Daily Press Association
The Herald discusses IDPA as one of 38 state dailies outside Des Moines. It notes 565,518 total circulation, the evolution from hand presses to penny papers, and the alliance’s structure with Des Moines headquarters, directors, and committees guiding advertising and news. It highlights all-state high school sports awards and the focus on afternoon editions and cooperative wire services.
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the Herald
Iowa Daily Press Association
Des Moines
IDPA
Association
State
Associated Press
International News Service
United Press
TDPA
IDFA
DPA
YDPA
Iowa
News Hureau
Des Muinus
Bember
Clarence W. Moody
Burlington
Unawk-Eye Gazette
Howard Wilson
Carroll Times-brald
Hollis Nordyke
Ames Daily Tribune
Harry Mauck, Jr
Carnell Mluffs Nonpar
Moody and
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Modern Engraving Tech Powers Herald Photo Reproduction
The Herald adopts the Fairchild Scan A Graver system to scan photos on a drum, convert gray shades to engraving depths, and press plastic plates for faster, cleaner photo reproduction. The device reduces acid etching, speeds up deadlines, and expands picture coverage from one to nine columns as needed.
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Herald
Morgue and Reference Libraries in Newspapers
The Herald relies on a morgue or reference library to store portraits and biographies of VIPs, past news, and background files. It houses over 75,000 engravings with contextual stories, clip files on past meetings, city directories, and state records. The morgue is kept up to date daily to settle bets and answer historic inquiries.
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Herald
Joe Blow
Tim~buctoo
Joe
Clinton
Hornsby
Iowa
Towa Lode
Parents Court To Curb Drivers At Roosevelt High
Des Moines Roosevelt High School students who drive recklessly around the campus may face a traffic court run by PTA members. Mrs Dwight Brooke of the PTA safety committee says mothers and fathers will post watchers near the school, record license numbers, and offenders will appear with their parents.
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Roosevelt High School
The
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Dwight Broke
PTA
Brooke
Offentipros
Local newspaper names listed on board members roster
A fragmented OCR list shows names connected to various Iowa newspapers and reporters including Davenport Democrat, Centerville Times, Waterloo Courier, Clinton Herald, Boone News Republican, Iowa City Press Citizen, Council Bluffs Nonpareil, Dubuque Telegraph-Herald and others such as Henry Hook and Robert McCoy among the group. Readable fragments indicate a board member roster or media affiliations.
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Henry Hook
Davenport Democrat
Robert Beck
Centerville Towegian
R. R. Jackson
Spencer Reporter
Robert McCoy
Waterloo Courier
John H. Notman
Clinton Herald
Harold Garvey
Boone News Republican
W. T. Hageboeck
Iowa City Press Citizen
Robert O' Brien
Council Bluffs
Y. D. Simpson
Atlantic News ‘Telegraph
Robert Woodard
Dubuque
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Rockwood Electric
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