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Illinois newspaper directory. History of the Illinois press association

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<strong>Illinois</strong> Newspaper Directory and <strong>History</strong>:WAUKEGAN NEWS-SUN: Established in 1897 by Frank H. Just, <strong>the</strong> presentowner and editor.Waukegan, population, 33,499. Located in Lake County, on Lake Michigan, 36miles north <strong>of</strong> Chicago. C. & N. W.; E. J. & E. R.R.'s. Good harbor. Manufacturesasbestos ro<strong>of</strong>ing, steel, wire, drugs, motors, grey iron, radio accessories, shippping center.1 aiming.The News-Sun is a consolidation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Old Waukegan News and <strong>the</strong> Sun, whichwas effected April 1, 193 0. At this time <strong>the</strong> News purchased <strong>the</strong> Sun .\nd <strong>the</strong> paperswere merged under <strong>the</strong> present name. Former owners included frank G. .\nd William J.Smith. The News-Sun is published daily, with <strong>the</strong> exception <strong>of</strong> Sunday. It is Republicanin political affiliation.Circulation, 10,000.Advertising rate: local, 70c; foreign, .06'/2 c per line.Subscription rate: local, $5.00; foreign, $7.50.CHICAGO HERALD AND EXAMINER: Established 1902 by William RandolphHearst. The Chicago Herald was purchased in 1918 and merged with Chicago Examiner,under <strong>the</strong> name <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Chicago Herald and Examiner. Present owner, <strong>Illinois</strong> Publishing& Printing Company. Managing editor, Victor Watson. HomerGuck, publisher.Chicago, population, 3,376,43 8. Situated in Cook County at<strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn end <strong>of</strong> Lake Michigan at <strong>the</strong> mouth <strong>of</strong> Chicago River.Termination point <strong>of</strong> 3 8 railroads. Second largest city in UnitedStates.The Chicago Herald (<strong>the</strong> original paper <strong>of</strong> that name) wasestablished May 10, 1881. On May 4, 1895 <strong>the</strong> Chicago Times wastaken over by <strong>the</strong> Chicago Herald and <strong>the</strong> merged papers were calledThe Times-Herald. In 1901 <strong>the</strong> Chicago Record was merged with<strong>the</strong> Times-Herald and <strong>the</strong> combined papers were called <strong>the</strong> Record-1 lerald. The Record-Herald continued to be published under thattitle until 1914 when it was purchased by Mr. James Keely and <strong>the</strong>name changed to <strong>the</strong> Herald. The Herald was <strong>the</strong>n purchased by MrCirculation, 372,113 (daily), 1,078,428 (Sunday).m 1918.Advertising rate: local, 37c per inch (daily), 5 5c per inch (Sunday); foreign, 6Jcper inch (daily), $1.25 per inch (Sunday).Circulation rate: local, $5.00 per year (Daily or Sunday); foreign, $7.00 per year(Daily or Sunday)fNEW HOLLAND JOURNAL: Established 1932 by Frank J. Conrady. Mrs.Anna W. Hitchcock present owner. Ray Lawver, city editor.New Holland, population, 353. Located in Logan Countv, 15 miles northwest "ILincoln. I. C. R.R.affiliation.The Journal is a weekly paper issued every Thursday. It is Independent in politicalCirculation, 300.Advertising rate: local, 15c; foreign, 25c.Subscription rate: local, $1.00; foreign, s,i.25.563

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