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Springfield style and a moral about newspapers
A fragment from the Ferila of Newspaper Enterprise describes Springfield as a growing railroad hub with new factories and a strong Republican newspaper presence. Personal anecdotes follow about debates on press integrity, a visit to Music Hall, and a tale of a newspaper editor facing court over a misread article, illustratingearly 20th century urban life and civic pride.
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Ferila
Newspaper Enterprise
Springfiold
Springfield
Buffalo
Ike Hartford
United States Arsenal
Corsar
Bowles
Loften
Arene
Field
Wete
Music Hall
Jim
Coz
The
Lion
Cox
Steinway Hall
Mississippi
Havermeyer
Amd
Relief Fund
New York
Boston
Lawa
Franklin
Lowell
Irving
Mark Twain
Josh Billings
Artemus Ward
Mia
Stone
Mr. Cox
Union Square
V. A. Sun
Maggie
Tame
Thompson
Virginia City Enterprise