Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-16
WEDNESDAY MORNING.


Members all present.
Secretary read communication from
Bro. T. G. Medary, of the Lansing Jour-
nal, containing regrets for his inability
to be present.
| Pres. Shannon also read a communi-
cation from J. Fred Myers, of the Deni-
son Revieao, asking the discussion of the
Association as to the propriety Of pub
fishing daily papers in small towns.
On motion, Bros Matt Parrott, of the
Waterloo Reporter, and G. W. Snyder,
OF the Cedar Falls Gazette, who were
present, were admitted to honorary
membership, and invited to participate
in the discussions.
Bro. VIM. McClintock gave an inter-
esting address upon the subject of
Newspaper Ethics" clearly defining
the duties and privileges of an editor.
Bro. McClintock was requested to
write out an abstract Of his address, and
forward it to the Secretary to be placed
on file.
On motion, Bro. o. H. Osborn, of the
Brush Creek Ne,os, was made member
Of the Association.
Bro. J. B. Swinburne, of the Delhi
Monitor, then read paper entitled,
Country Papers of Foreign Countries. :"
1t proved very interesting and instruc-
tive, and was ordered placed on file.
At 10 o'clock the Association adj
journed to the BULLETIN Office to dis
cuss the Selection and Care of Mater
ial, " under the lead of Bro. H. L. Ram.
Previous to adjourning, Bro. Hofer,
of the McGregor Neps, introduced as
curiosities some samples of German pa
pers, and an ancient letter by Horace
Greeley upon the subject of country pa
pers.
Bro. Ram then addressed the Asso-
citation upon the subject above named.
Commenced by saying that country pa
per of 1000 circulation did not need
power press. 1t would be cheaper to buy
a hand-press, especially for "patent"
paper. The only inducement for him
to buy power press for an Office of
this kind, would be large job work
patronage. Was in favor of a rack and
screw distribution over any other.
Thought that such a distribution would
cause the press to run easier and
smoother. Would prefer small type
for reading matter, say large face bre-
vier. Would have his paper correspond
in size to his type. Thought 24x36 was
the proper size for country paper. For
advertising would choose a nonpareil
basis, and plain black type. Liked old
style type very well, but thought it was
too expensive for country paper.
Would advise publishers to buy large
fonts of body type, so that plenty of
sorts could be had. Protested strongly
against publishers buying too much fan
cy type. Would buy few fonts of
such type of late styles and then buy
no more than he was compelled to by
his business. Would buy labor-saving
rule rather than brass rule. Would buy
no fancy ornaments or dashes until he
had become rich by his profession.
Thought that good font of type, kept
free from dust and carefully washed,
would last 5 to years Thought rollers
should be kept standing on end, and
changed occasionally to keep them from
sagging, especially if they are new.
When rollers are new would leave ink
standing on them until they are to be
used, and then wash with oil and scrape
off the ink with knife, after which 20
over them with benzine. Was in favor
OF composition that could be remelted.
Rollers for quarter medium press
should last from 3 months to year, ac-
cording to use. Hot, moist weather is
very bad for rollers, and would not make
rollers in such weather Good ink can
best be discovered by trial, although an
expert may be able to judge somewhat
by color, smell and consistency.
1t was then III order for the Associa
ton to select town for next meeting.
McGregor, Dubuque and DEBORAH nomi-
mated. On ballot, DEBORAH was chosen.
The Secretary, S. S. Toman, presented
a bill of $1.35 for postage which was al
lowed.
Bro. Talmadge, as committee on best
means of preservation of records, made
no report, and was continued.
The committee on resolutions report
ed as follows, and the resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Resolued, That the practical papers submitted
| the exchange of business experience and the bet
| ter acquaintance which this session has secured
is added proof of the business and social value
| of this Association and
RcSOtred, That our warmest thanks are due to
| the officers OF the Association and representatives
| of the local press, whose forethought and labor
have given this session such high practical utility
| and
Resolved, That the thanks OF the Association are
| rendered to Independence Steamer Co. No. 1. for
the OF their beautiful hail. and to the citizens
OF Independence for the kindly greeting generous
hospitality and personal courtesy shown its men,
| bers. A, X. BAILEY
| WIN. McCLINTOCK,
| J. T. METCALF.
Bro. Metcalf suggested that printers
should be allowed to come into our meet
ings and listen to the discussions. The
Association offered no objections to
this.
The following resolutions were unan-
imously adopted:
| Resolved, That W note with pleasure the organ
zation of an Editorial Association in the 4th Con-
| gressional District; and
RcsOlrcd, That our President and Secretary be
the hearty congratulations and fraternal greetings
| of this body.
Bros Parrott and Snyder were called
out and delivered short addresses.
On motion adjourned to meet at De-
corah on the second Tuesday in Febru-
airy, 1879.
S. S, ToMAN, Sec'y.
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Does the World Owe Him Living!
From the Gate City.
A tramp at Marshalltown last Satur-
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