Portrait of a Des Moines Printer and Editor in Newark Era
The article recalls Isaac Crisman in Des Moines and Edwin Owen in Newark tracing a career arc from a local Des Moines office to editing ventures in New York and Newark. It highlights early work with Blair children era publications, moving through American publishing circles to establish power for a press. It notes health issues, marriages, and various roles in printing and editing across multiple cities including Des Moines Newark and New York. It mentions themes of regional press growth and the interplay of editors, publishers, and printers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaldor
Town
Leneher
Supinan
Blair Chikdeisa
Win. G.mowall
de Vail
Pines
Scranton
Raifirouit
Barnes Wrens
Ana Ehmen
Baggie Fine
Avian
Livy
Editar Sinus
Alana Geesta
Hiliy Tang
Davidson
Seumda
New York
Initie
Newark
Batt
Iva
Fitterkees
Jules Mnie En Ondditan Tomy Mditer
Ay Ehedibtpaien Veith Elenepiper
Abled
Wviaidy
Wiel Fadiotel
Therivn Malities
Archiball
Dahlen
Tayge
Amb Hove
Denko
Dela
Ani
Davis
Ciere
Maguey Tres
Henge
Kiankin Rantel
Abel Abe
Edwin Owen
New Jersey Editor John By Birnerson’s Early Local Press Era
A fragmented reminiscence recalls John Byam Birnerson, a pivotal New Jersey editor who shaped Belvidere and nearby papers. The note traces his rise, tenure, and influence on early local journalism, ending with his retirement and legacy in Belvidere publishing history.
Letter from Samuel Lambert on distant ties and life abroad
Samuel Lambert writes from Cincinnati reporting on his years away in Washington and New Jersey, detailing family ties, marriage, and career moves. He mentions his move to Maine then back to Virginia, ownership of property, and a pension in later life. He closes with a personal salute to J R Gibbs and the Star editor.
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Trong
Abe
Marron
Wits
Isso
Fife
Saramidliuse
Perinys
Deaninge
Natures
BiGaibet
Benibed- Grianeman
Gefaibtiartinl AG Aserrs Snank Bie
Jeans
Ate Tormey
Talitur
Vrat
Ok Osuma
Mackelistown
Washington
Corinne
Clinton
Nivel
Canton
Ranerville
Charen A
Bealiege
Seven Star
Monclova
Beatty
STAR
Belvidera
Daniel F. Beatty
Shetaker
Tikal Addiraaa
New Jersey
Alfred Petty and Family Seek News of Life at Home
Fragmentary letters describe Alfred Petty and family living in a small town, with references to Tarueishinga and Stay Haig. They mention a son working as a bookkeeper at the First National Bank, a daughter in a millinery store, and the family living in an enterprising town. They report farming lands and farmers doing well, asking about dinner and daily life.
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Ak Smd
Seelant
Wabrick
Andy Pd
Baer
Sunguitie
College
Valgal
Eutners
Roya Meetin
Nak Westie
Wilbur Nerdy
Eitier
Peirst Wilkes
Kalle Gorn
Taylor
Jaina
Landiius
Uie
Stay Haig
Brimimar
Ean An Ely
Chowubi
Alired Pei
Tapit Hy
Anay
Abe
Stinek
Yidands
Dannang
Opticasas
Psyes
Tittle
Boedell Rotatien
Nusa
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Isaac Crisman
Des Moines
Inava
KR. Davidson
Nawcourk, Nyds
Eowin Owen
Warren Ho
Alyis
Sigur
Helen Nes
Heth Gordan
Batu
Eaine
Nat
Fleerin
Ian Boob
Ike Charla
New Jersey Press
Bimerson Slime
Issu
Shah
Kinsley
Thatis
John Francis Tinsley
Skinavhoih
J. R. Girss
Suiervilly Noy
Samuel Lambert Cincinnati
Vanmaine
Winsley
George Aver
Kentucky
Bella Egiids
Lfred Petty
Trophota Lowny TH
Vallere
Dresden
Gryeleg
Sime Creat Beauies
Sune
Americas
Jlbis
Guarentes
A. Davidson
Jersey
Washington, New Jersey
Guaynopa
Smelting and Reduction Co
Guaynapa Canyon
State of
Chihuahua
Mexico
Daughert &Albers
Wall Street
Glue Front
L. M. Davis
Cumish’s
H. Brenner
Washington Ave
Diduy
Raul
Dewember
Lote
Nua
Whiner Hotel
Wrantilogaean
New Puedes
Vaillade
Lethe Lowa
Ts Huis
Ficob Furnace
Haa
Weller
Voutalan
Tea Tees
Anil
Palutett
Ten Hake
Ajeet
The
Uni
Terany
Ieee
Cope
Elton
Morrow
Itofereos
Sony Siakinee Steel
Orolaek
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