Names and origins of newspapers explored in detail
The article surveys common newspaper names from News to Gazette and World to Times, explaining origins and symbolism. It notes popular names reflect function and politics, with examples like Republican and Democrat signaling publisher stance, and discusses historic roots from nieuwes to gazetta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
The
Journal
Herald
the Tribune
the Record
the Republican
Press
the Star
Democrat
Defender
Standard
Banner
Progress
Enterprise
Public
Service
Star
Times
Republican
Publick Occurrences analyzed in colonial press history
The fragment discusses Publick Occurrences and its 1690 Boston publication attempt by Benjamin Harris. It lists historic newspaper names and roles, from Herald to Mercury, describing press freedom’s democratic importance and regional name origins cited as examples. It also recounts an anecdote about Manchester-by-the-Sea’s summer-town paper tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henjamin Harria
Boston
Herald
Messenger
Courier
Courant
Post
Mail
Express
Mercury
Traveler
America
The
Tribune
Advocate
the Palladium
Guardian
the Sentinel
the Spokesman
the Clarion
the Call
the Reveille
the Patriot
the Vindicator
Reformer
States
Man
the Independent
Jeffersonian
Advertiser
Commercial
Journal of Comcmerce
Free Trader
Fair Denier
Bill Nye
Wyoming
Laramie
BI Nye
Iin
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Mass
Log
Lake City
Barber County
Natton
Etndaiemadesarab
Chase Comity
Cotterwood
Sealpoe Kola
Perry
Kansas
Chautauqua Springs
Soy
Boulder
Howard
Warnet
Ravanna
Caln CW
Coolidge
Cotorado
Ruther
Walle Lucifer
Valley Falla
Liberty
Esbon
Keamsy Coun Coyota
Hiland
Wonder
Parsons
Emporia
Sweet Chariot
Duap
Morris County
Star
Urleans
Neva
Kirwin
Cullison
Grigsby
Wichita
Jerry Simpson
Topeka
Shermean
Goodland
Bird Gang
Oxford
Thomas County
Calby
Jefferson
Texas
Jefferson Journal Aid
Unusual Western Newspaper Names Across Towns and Times
The passage surveys quirky local paper titles from mining and frontier regions. It notes Tombstone’s Epitaph in Arizona and Bisbee’s Ore, Nome Nugget, Tonapah Bonanza, Taft Midway Driller, Oil City Derrick, and other historic names, then traces Kansas papers whose titles reflected local life and events. It ends with modern echoes like Jefferson Jimoplecute and Unterrified Democrat, illustrating enduring taste for vivid newspaper names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actzono
Tombstone
Ed Schiefflin
Alaska
Nevada
Taft
Calif
Midway Driller
Midway Ail
Oil City
Joe DiMaggio Faces Tough Challenge to Babe Ruth Record
A New York Post-Win style column weighs Joe DiMaggio's chances to surpass Babe Ruth's September home run feats. It recalls Ruth's 1927 surge and the era's pitching dynamics, noting hints of outside help but praising DiMaggio's talent and the era's legendary sluggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe di Maggio
Babe Ruth
Hornsbys
Marke
Ruth
Maxé
Ewell
Wernsbys
Wileung
Millon
Dodgers on Downgrade 1937 Prospects Poor
A murky recap shows the Dodgers fading from their former strength with Burleigh Grimes facing a bleak 1937, while the front office battles public controversy and misjudged moves. The piece blurs as it catalogs pitchers, managers, and rivals amid a tense baseball season narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Burleigh Grimes
Jess
Ballyhoo
Mungo
Stengel
Burleigh
Grimes
Manush
English
Lam
Shoul Burleigh
Blengel
Fred
Sii
Bill Klem
Dolly Stack
Benns Reardon
Babe Pinchli
George Magerkurty
A CrechetedRtia Pattern Invitation For Rug Crafting
A fragment from a sewing pattern advertisement offers a lifetime joy in crocheting a rug. It promises medallions, square motifs, and instructions including materials, colors, and a photo. Send 18 cents in stamps or coins to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept
Fourteenth St
New York
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A & Ma
Fiat
Mae
Wsyy AK
Pavel
Elmo Scott Watson
Big Ten
Gazette
Sun
Leader
Telegram
Independent
Sentinel
Chronicle
Bulletin
Dispatch
Register
American
Union
Review
Reporter
Citizen
Telegraph
Eagle
Daily
Globe
Free Press
Ledger
Item
Capital
State
Observer
Cail
World
Transcript
Recorder
Intelligencer
Inquirer
Enquirer
Examiner
Eye
Cetic
Hawkeye
Argus
Tera
Itecard
Bone
Heer
Benet
Welt
Grong
Bat
Geo Chat
Ayers
Cothsry
Cally
Redondo
Callf
Cooperstown
J. Fenimore Cooper
Ime
Missouri
Linn End
Western Newspaper Union
New York Post
Bam
United
Nerry
Areonda Weale
Jef Bicknon
Ghontt
Kerp
Jusia Jane Branson
Califorhia
J. E
Jhanny Dykes
Geome
Seal Wister
Yankees
Monty Stratton
Bill Webb
White Sox
Detroit
Algn-Stesiera
Howitzers
Fed Brongribb
Tommy Farr
Walshman
Fyet
Gena Tunney
Lydon
John L. Dodge
Lezington
United States
Goung Scelaon
Giants
Blondy
Ryan
Blondy Ryan
Terry
Yanks
Milt Yankee
Theie
Kansas City Farm
Joe Stripp
Huatles
Jimmy Rip
Brendy Ryan
Sulien
Babe Namberger
John Gorman Io
Cleo Locutelli
Maly
Tl Duce Ia
Bos
Acre
A'o
Connie Mack
Wen Ferrell
Jimmy DeShong
Washington
Newark Atenpliznto
Na- Monat Leagee
Alwald
Zeke Bonura
Esulfer
Garden
Siaturhagna
Ies
Buin
Tradi Nowye
Ieee
Eaquinthes
NEG Hive Realry
Ing
Reagon Building
Photography
Ik Colates
Jeri
Renton
Jon T
Denton’s Facial Magnesia
Products, Inc
Fox Write
Seebies
Fatedectony
Natatsenne
Addrova
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