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“The chief characteristic of 'The Tribune' under Greeley was an aggressive and even ostentatious purity. 'Immoral and degrading police reports,' and any notices of the existence of the theater, whether in news or advertising, were at first scrupulously excluded.” quote by Elmer Davis
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“The chief characteristic of 'The Tribune' under Greeley was an aggressive and even ostentatious purity. 'Immoral and degrading police reports,' and any notices of the existence of the theater, whether in news or advertising, were at first scrupulously excluded.”

Elmer Davis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The Tribune under Greeley was pure, aggressive, and avoided any mention of theater or questionable reports.

In simple terms: The paper was strictly pure and avoided controversial content.

Key Takeaway

Maintain editorial purity.

Themes

journalism ethics media history

Mood

critical historical

Type

analytical contextual

When to use this quote

  • newspaper publishing
  • media criticism
  • historical research
  • press freedom debates

Key Concepts

censorship editorial standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is excessive purity harmful to public discourse?
  • How to balance purity with openness?
A Different Perspective

Such strict purity may limit diverse viewpoints.

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