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Editorial October 27, 1955

West Side News

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

What is this article about?

Editorial promoting the value of newspaper delivery boys, highlighting how they learn business skills, courtesy, thrift, self-reliance, and people skills through their routes, and encouraging readers to support them by paying monthly and asking for receipts.

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That's right, the friendly, courteous boy who calls at your door each week with your copy of this newspaper is 'DOING IT HIMSELF.'

He's learning the basic business facts of life through his own private business venture, his newspaper route.

He's learning to be courteous, thrifty, learning to keep books and records, learning how to get along with people, how to sell.

The really important fact about all of these things is that he is learning through his own initiative . . . building habits of self reliance that will carry through to his adult life.

Yes, your News newspaperboy is 'DOING IT HIMSELF' . . . preparing himself for a more full adult life. He deserves your wholehearted support.

Your News Newsboy Will Appreciate Your Payment When He Calls On You Each Month. Ask for Your Receipt.

What sub-type of article is it?

Education Moral Or Religious

What keywords are associated?

Newspaper Boy Self Reliance Life Skills Business Training Community Support Payment Promptness

What entities or persons were involved?

News Newspaperboy

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Benefits Of Newspaper Routes For Boys' Character Development

Stance / Tone

Supportive And Promotional

Key Figures

News Newspaperboy

Key Arguments

Newspaper Boys Learn Business Facts Through Their Routes They Develop Courtesy, Thrift, Bookkeeping, Social Skills, And Salesmanship Learning Occurs Through Personal Initiative, Building Self Reliance For Adulthood Newspaper Boys Deserve Wholehearted Support Readers Should Pay Monthly And Request Receipts

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