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

Chapter 2: PREFACE
By Howard Roger Garis
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About This Book

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.

PREFACE

My Dear Boys:—

I have tried to write for you a story of newspaper life and tell how a boy, who started in the lowest position,—that of a copy carrier,—rose to become a reporter. The newspaper covers a wide field, and enters into almost every home, telling of the doings of all the world, including that which takes place right in our midst.

There are many persons in the business, which is an interesting and fascinating one. I have been actively engaged in it for nearly sixteen years, and I have seen many strange happenings. Some of these I have set down in this book for you to read, and I hope you will like them.

There are many things which I had not the time or space to tell about, and which may be related in other books of this series. There have been written many good stories of newspaper life and experiences. I trust I may have added one that will appeal especially to you boys. If I have, I will feel amply repaid for what I have done.

Yours with best wishes,
Howard R. Garis.

January 10, 1907.