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A Poem for Newspaper Carrier Day

Posted on September 4, 2021 by wordcloud9

September 4th is Newspaper Carrier Day. In 1833, New York Sun editor Benjamin Day ran an ad for “steady men” to vend the paper. When 10-year-old Barney Flaherty applied for the job, he impressed Day, and was hired, becoming the … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Poetry | Tagged A Newspaper is a Collection of Half-Injustices, Barney Flaherty, Benjamin Day, New York Sun, Newspaper Carrier Day, Stephen Crane | Comments Off on A Poem for Newspaper Carrier Day

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