Category Archives: Whigs

York Newspaper Contributors Had to Meet Editor’s Standards

Posted on November 25, 2010 by june lloyd

Newspapers were the only media outlet in the 19th century and politics often had the most extensive coverage. Even though some papers in the 19th century claimed to be unbiased in theie coverage, most were not. They were emphatic in … Continue reading →

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York’s People’s Advocate Tries to Be All Things

Posted on February 8, 2009 by june lloyd

People’s Advocate Masthead, June 21, 1853 Politics are just as popular as ever. Now we can get out political fix on 24-hour cable channels and the internet as well as regular radio and television stations and the newspapers. Trouble is, … Continue reading →

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