HISTORY OF KANSAS NEWSPAPERS
(1916)

Every man thinks his lot the hardest. When he leaves college to begin his education the country editor is filled with ideas for man's betterment, charged with reforming zeal and overflowing with enthusiasm for the purification of politics. He calls attention to neighborhood conditions, suggests improvement and is shunned by nice people. He pounces upon the first wrong that shows its ugly head and subscriptions stop. He tries to sweeten the fetor of politics and loses all chance at the county printing.

He soon learns that men do not trouble to change conditions. Conditions change the man. The head is squeezed to fit the hat, and he acquires the charming art of touching up truth. Youth accepts positions instead of getting jobs; ancient maidens entertain and "a delightful time was had," while a henhouse fire is a holocaust.

But he does his work in the world and we give a meed of praise to the busy, brainy, bustling body whose only hope of reward is in getting the post office.

[Drawing by Albert T Reid ]
Sharing all our Joys and Sorrows, Boosting our Business, and Working with Tireless Energy for Others, the Country Editor is the Most Important Factor in his Community.