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Illinois Newspaper Directory and Historyhigher standard than formerly among advertising solicitors. I do not believe the newsdepartments are as good as they were. There is less personality in the average story thanbefore. If schools of journalism can correct this fault they will render an invaluableservice."B. F. Lawrence, general manager of the Indianapolis Star: "Hearty greetings tothe new School of Journalism. It will bring even greater renown to the University ofIllinois. This is the day of the specialist and the man or woman who wishes to be successfulin the field of journalism must be as thoroughly trained as the doctor, lawyer, orany other professional person."Robert W. Bingham, editor and publisher of the Louisville Courier- Journal: "Theopening of this School of Journalism is an event of real significance and importance, andI think it is highly fitting that it should be so recognized and treated by the IllinoisPress Association. The profession of journalism surely should rank with the other greatprofessions, and facilities for acquiring its principles and practices should be made equalto those for preparation for the other great professions."I trust the new School may rank with the other departments of the great Universityof which it now becomes a part."William L. Bryan, president of Indiana University: "The essential condition for aprofessional school within a University is that it shall be guided by the highest ideals andactual achievements of that profession anywhere in the world. With best wishes forthe School of Journalism of the University of Illinois."Marshall Ballard, editor of the New Orleans Morning Tribune: "Will you pleaseconvey my congratulations and best wishes to your colleagues in the Illinois Press Associationand in the new school of journalism on the event of this month? I wish I mightbe with you to assist at the opening of the school. My best wishes for its success."Thomas F. Kane, president of the University of North Dakota: "Our people hereat the University of North Dakota, and particularly the people nearest to our work inJournalism, have learned with much interest of a special place on the program of theIllinois Press Association, honoring your University school of journalism. In spirit, everybodyin the University joins me in a message of congratulations and goodwill ...."I am glad to see the University of Illinois, one of our very strongest state universities,give this recognition to the work in Journalism. The newspaper is our greatesteducator. The results of the newspaper's work will be determined, as in all other fields,in a large measure by the equipment that the men get for taking up their work."R. C. Brown, acting director of the school of journalism at Columbia University:"The Columbia School of Journalism sends greetings to the School of Journalism at theUniversity of Illinois, and hopes that it may have a career of great usefulness in theservice of aspiring journalists and also serve the nation by making better journaliststhat will make better papers. Highly trained and conscientious journalists are more andmore essential to democratic government."Eric W. Allen, Dean of School of Journalism, University of Oregon:"Illinois PressAssociation, congratulations on success of your farsighted public spirited campaign forestablishment of high grade school of journalism at your great State University andbest wishes to the new school. May it become a powerful influence for better journalismand wise and honest leadership of public opinion throughout the widdle west."L. N. Flint, president of American Association of Schools and Departments ofJournalism: "The announcement that Illinois now has a school of journalism bearsencouragement to all teachers of journalism in the Colleges and Universities of thecountry. We rejoice in your advancement. We are proud of you and your school."264