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Old and Modern Newspapers by OLD-TIMER
A longtime editor argues against Virginia University round table criticisms of modern journalism. He recalls early press life, noting powerful business control, personal bravado, and rough decorum, while praising modern dailies for steady improvement and practical English. Mrs. C. L. Silvis named to Illinois welfare department.
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Washington Post
University of Virginia Round Table
Republic
Library of Congress
Jackson
Virginia University
Jeremiah
Virginia
Dickens
Martin Chuzzlewit
C. L. Silvis
Rock Island
Illinois
Department of Welfare