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Editorial
October 14, 1882
Walla Walla Statesman
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington
What is this article about?
Satirical editorial from the Statesman mocks rival newspapers at Main and Second streets and a block west for harmoniously attacking a stockholder without response, and dismisses courthouse spasms by an old granny and a briefless lawyer as harmless, noting public satisfaction with the courthouse erected by certain gentlemen.
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The organ at the corner of Main and Second streets, seems to have no stops for the reeds.
The pseudo-Republican paper and the new publication, a block west, seem to be in perfect harmony. The first contemptibly attacks one of the stock-holders of the latter, and it says not a word.
The old granny who once, by liberal advertising, collected eight (8) Democrats as an audience, and who now blossoms out as one of the six soreheads who fill the columns of the new publication, and an aspiring, but as yet, briefless lawyer, still have the court house spasm. Well, as it troubles no one outside of that office, they might as well be allowed to grind away at it. In the interest of the public, the Statesman has given all the facts. The public are satisfied with the court house, and the gentlemen who had it erected.
The organ at the corner of Main and Second streets, seems to have no stops for the reeds.
The pseudo-Republican paper and the new publication, a block west, seem to be in perfect harmony. The first contemptibly attacks one of the stock-holders of the latter, and it says not a word.
The old granny who once, by liberal advertising, collected eight (8) Democrats as an audience, and who now blossoms out as one of the six soreheads who fill the columns of the new publication, and an aspiring, but as yet, briefless lawyer, still have the court house spasm. Well, as it troubles no one outside of that office, they might as well be allowed to grind away at it. In the interest of the public, the Statesman has given all the facts. The public are satisfied with the court house, and the gentlemen who had it erected.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Partisan Politics
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Newspaper Rivalry
Partisan Attacks
Courthouse Dispute
Public Satisfaction
Satirical Commentary
What entities or persons were involved?
Statesman
Organ At Main And Second Streets
Pseudo Republican Paper
New Publication
Old Granny
Briefless Lawyer
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Rival Newspapers And Local Courthouse Disputes
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery Of Competitors
Key Figures
Statesman
Organ At Main And Second Streets
Pseudo Republican Paper
New Publication
Old Granny
Briefless Lawyer
Key Arguments
Rival Papers In Harmony Attacking A Stockholder Without Rebuttal
Old Granny's Past Failure To Attract Audience
Courthouse Spasms Are Harmless And Ignored
Statesman Provided All Facts To The Public
Public Satisfied With The Courthouse And Its Builders