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From Office Boy to Reporter; Or, The First Step in Journalism

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The narrative follows a teenage farm boy who, after his family loses their property, seeks work in the city and takes a position at a newspaper as a copy carrier. Through a series of assignments and dangers—missing copy, rivalries, strike reporting, flood rescues, a dramatic medical operation, and criminal investigations—he learns reporting techniques, gains experience, and earns promotions. Episodes highlight everyday newsroom routines, the range of beats a reporter covers, the hazards and ethical choices of journalism, and the practical problem solving that leads to steady professional advancement.

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Title: From Office Boy to Reporter; Or, The First Step in Journalism

Author: Howard Roger Garis

Release date: October 8, 2019 [eBook #60456]
Most recently updated: October 17, 2024

Language: English

Credits: Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
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