Abominable News

 

“The New York Evening Express was no great shakes as a newspaper. But in 1886, when the New York Times ran the obituary of one of the Express’ former owners, Erastus Brooks, it had to give credit where it was due. 

“‘Its makeup was typographically an abomination, but it always had the news,’ the Times declared grudgingly of its rival.” 

—Chris Stirewalt, former Fox politics editor, “Op-Ed: I called Arizona for Biden on Fox News. Here’s what I learned,” Los Angeles Times, Jan. 28, 2021. Erastus Brooks (1815-1886); NY Evening Express (1836-1881)

 

 

 

 

• Editorial Comment: No lipstick on this pig.

 

 

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In February’s Senior News . . . All You Need Is Love.

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