The Green Forest tribune., 1909-07-23
Suggestion to The Tribune
 Correspondents.

Below we give lot suggestion designed to aid those who write for The Tribune, not in spirit of criticism but of helpfulness. We ask that each correspondent preserve them for reference:
 These suggestions are submitted to our correspo ndents with the hope tn at they will carefully peruse them, and that they will be of assistance in the preparation of the news of your local ity. It is our desire to print all the happenings of interest that occur in this portion of the country. Let the people know you are furnishing news for The Tribune and they will often give you items which you might otherwise miss. Get the people interested in you and the paper by giving all the ne WIS. It will please them and make them friends for you and The Tribune. The following are give as suggestions as to what is news for this paper and how we prefer it prepared.
 Accidents was hurt; how; when; is it likely to prove fatal; pres ent condition of person injured. If death results and an inquest is held. give the names of jurors and the ver- dict in full.
 Births.-Give name of parents, place of residence, date in full of births, sex of child. Don't neglect to report births. ?.
 Crops. Report at intervals the crop conditions, prospects, yield, or any in- teIesting or peculiar conditions.
 Deaths.-Give name of deceased in full, date of birth or age, date of death, place of residence, date of death, date and place of .a burial, officiting minister or speakers, also society names of brothers and sisters. If a child, give parents names. Give name of surviv- ing husband or wife. If promine nt person, give a sh ort biography. Poetry and eulogy not wanted.
 Improvements.-This is a new coun- try and improvements are always under way. Keep your eyes open for them. Importations of good stock, improved methods of farming or handling stock all deserve good mention. l5=..
 Marriages.-Give names of contract ing parties, son and daughter of whom, residence, when, where and by whom married. Report reception, if any, all so bridal tour, and where they will re- side. Do not give lists of presents.
 Meetings, Picnics' Socials, Clubs Announce proposed meetings of clubs |. societies, etc.. picnics, entertainments, etc. Give authentic reports of public meetings of usual character, and of social events.
 New Thing s.-Mention new houses, new barns, new enterprises of any kind, new machinery installed especially of a new kind or kind not before used in the community.
 School.-Note the opening and clos ing of the schools, give the teachers name and where from, length of term. Get monthly reports from the teacher.
 New Comers.-Tell all about them. Names, where from, when did they arrive. Friends or relatives already here. Where do they live. Buy or rent.
 als,-Personals are important (out not record of visits between persons in the same locality). Tell where the visitors are from, when they arrived, whom they are visiting, lntend- ed length of visit. In noting social gatheringsnames of those present may De sent Mention in your news as many names as possiable. Slight no one.
 Don't write jokes. They may be misunderstood and make you or the paper an enemy. The wink or the smile that disarms the spoken word is not present with the written one. Don't play favorites. Don't ignore persons because you are not on friendly terms with them. Avoid scandals, personal quarrels, family difficulties