The Printer's Kiss: The Life and Letters of a Civil War Newspaperman and His Family

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259 Appendix newspapers edited and Published by Will Tomlinson Freedom’s Casket, May/June 1844, ripley, Ohio. Weekly paper of record and general interest; included articles and anecdotes reprinted from other publications, antislavery sentiment, commentary on local poli­ tics, and advertisements. slogan: “Principles—not prejudice.” Hickory Sprout, August 1844–45, Piketon, Ohio. Weekly paper of record and general interest; included articles and anecdotes reprinted from other publications, promoted national and local Democratic nominees, and sold advertising at the rate of one dollar per inch for three inser­ tions. slogan: “As little government as possible; that little emanating from and controlled by the People, and uniform in its application.” Western Wreath, 1845, Georgetown, Ohio. DemocraticStandard, 1845–47and 1849–50,Georgetown,Ohio.Weeklypaper of record and general interest;included articles and anecdotes reprinted from otherpublications, political commentary, and advertisements. slo­ gan same as The Hickory Sprout until 1850, then became “An intelligent people—faithful officers—a simple and energetic government.” Democratic Union, 1851–54, Georgetown, Ohio. Weekly paper formed by merger of the Democratic Standard and the Democrat and Journal. ChAPTer TWO } 260 } appendix Granite Rock, 1852, ripley, Ohio. A Democratic campaign paper for Frank­ lin A. Pierce for U.s. President. Ripley Herald, 1852, ripley, Ohio. A local paper published by Tomlinson and a company of spiritualists. included articles advocating spiritu­ alism, items of general interest, and advertising. Promoted the “free communication of thoughts” as “one of the invaluable rights of man.” After nineteen issues, Tomlinson sold his interest in the paper. Nor’wester, April 19, l853–August 1854, Kenton, Ohio. A twenty­four col­ umn sheet published to bolsterthe Democratic Partyin hardin County. Iowa Statesman, 1855–56 and 1858, Des Moines, iowa. Weekly paper with Democratic orientation. Loyal Scout, 1863, ripley, Ohio. A Union campaign paper. newspapers that employed Will Tomlinson St. Lawrence Republican, 1840, Ogdensburg, newYork. Weekly paper of re­ cord and general interest;promoted Democratic policies andcandidates. Dubuque Express and Herald, 1854, Dubuque, iowa. Daily paper with Democratic orientation. Iowa State Journal, 1859–60, Des Moines, iowa Cincinnati Daily Gazette, 1860–63, Cincinnati, Ohio. Daily paper promot­ ing republican policies and candidates. Athens Messenger, 1863. republican orientation. Other Publications Letters to the editor by Will Tomlinson, the Ripley (Ohio) Bee, July 4, 1861; also January 23, April 3, April 10, June 12, July 31, november 6, and november 20, 1862. “The Poison Cup,” a short story by Will Tomlinson, published in the Columbian Magazine, October 1844, 184–86. ...