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Linotype Revolves Printing Then and Now in 1890s Era
An extended feature explains Ottmar Mergenthaler’s Linotype invention, its operation, and impact. It details how the machine casts entire lines of type from matrices, speeds newspaper work, reduces costs, and compares performance with hand compositing. It cites affidavits from publishers and outlines key advantages and the inventor’s background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip T. Dodge
Mergenthaler Company
New York Tribune
The
Tribune
Louisville Courier-Journal
Chicago News
Providence Journal
United States
Walter N. Haldeman
Louisville Courier Journal
Linotype
Victor F. Lawson
William H. Rand
of Rand, McNally & Co
Chicago
Smith & Porter
Boston
Mechioe
Great Britain
Agate
Pica