Published by the School of Journalism, University of Oregon.
OREGON EXCHANGES
Issued monthly. Devoted to upbuilding of journalism in Oregon.
Free to Oregon newspapermen.
Contribution of articles and items of interest to editors, publishers and printers of the state is welcomed.
Here We Are!
The School of Journalism of the University of Oregon herewith presents the first number of a monthly publication dedicated to the interests of newspapermen of this state. This little magazine, in its humble way, hopes to become more and more a forum for, the ideas of the men engaged in publishing in Oregon. It is hoped, as time goes on, to make this publication thoroughly representative of the newspaper business in this state. Its success is going to be based largely on this interest taken in it by Oregon publishers; and the editors of "Oregon Exchanges" think they are not too optimistic when they expect full and hearty co-operation.
This publication is to be made one of the most useful instruments in the training of the senior class in editing in the school of journalism, Advanced students, during the college term, will be assigned to read carefully all the state papers end trade publications; to cull material therefrom; gather ideas for this magazine, and prepare the copy for the printer, Ali this, of course, to be done under the supervision and direction of the faculty of the school of journalism.
Only a small percentage of the newspapermen of the state have had any part in the production of this first number. There is to be abundant opportunity in subsequent editions, Let every reader of this article constitute himself a reporter and contributing editor for this publication. Fire in your personals, ideas and suggestions. We want to make this little magazine indispensable to the up-to-date newspaperman of Oregon.
The Amity Standard, published by C. G. LeMasters, runs a weekly column headed "The Octopus," devoted to news of the Amity High School.
Representative Hawley, of Oregon, voted in favor of the amendment to the war-revenue bill which makes a sharp advance in newspaper mail rates. Representatives Sinnott and McArthur voted against it.
The Dallas Itemizer recently carried an item detailing one instance in which advertising did not pay. A man of foreign birth sent an ad to one of the country's largest publications in his native tongue, setting forth that he was a widower with a son to support. If each of his fellow-countrymen in the United States would send him a dime, he suggested, they would not miss the money, and he and his son would thereafter be well cared for. He spent $1.50 on the ad and received 60c, from the replies.
The Muse of the Mud
"This road is impassable—
Not even jackassable;
If you want to travel it
You must gravel it."
The Newberg Graphic reports the above effusion as discovered posted on a tree on Parrott mountain. The find was made by a mail-carrier, who was traveling down the road hub-deep in mud. "Occasionally," the Graphic reports, "events bring out latent talent that produces something worth while from an unexpected source."
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