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The '''''Birmingham Iron Age''''', later '''''The Weekly Iron Age''''', was a weekly [[Timeline of Newspapers in Birmingham|newspaper]] published from [[February 12]], [[1874]] to at least November [[1888]]. It was founded by [[Frank Duval]], [[Charlie Roberts]], and [[A. B. Persinger]]. The paper's offices and press were originally located "on [[20th Street North|20th Street]] over [[Elyton Land Company|Elyton Land Co.]]'s office" on the northeast corner of [[Morris Avenue]]. | The '''''Birmingham Iron Age''''', later '''''The Weekly Iron Age''''', was a weekly [[Timeline of Newspapers in Birmingham|newspaper]] published from [[February 12]], [[1874]] to at least November [[1888]]. It was founded by [[Frank Duval]], [[Charlie Roberts]], and [[A. B. Persinger]]. The paper's offices and press were originally located "on [[20th Street North|20th Street]] over [[Elyton Land Company|Elyton Land Co.]]'s office" on the northeast corner of [[Morris Avenue]]. | ||
The newspaper saw many ownership turnovers in its early years. Persinger, who apparently only had interest in the printing press and not the newspaper, left for [[Tuscaloosa]] in April 1874, just two months after the paper's start. In June, Roberts sold his interest to [[F. M. Grace]] who continued the paper with founder Duval. Grace oversaw the editorial portion while Duval handled the business department (subscriptions and advertising) and local news. Just three months later, in September, Grace bought out Duval, becoming sole owner and editor. A year later, in September [[1875]], Charles Roberts | The newspaper saw many ownership turnovers in its early years. Persinger, who apparently only had interest in the printing press and not the newspaper, left for [[Tuscaloosa]] in April 1874, just two months after the paper's start. In June, Roberts sold his interest to [[F. M. Grace]] who continued the paper with founder Duval. Grace oversaw the editorial portion while Duval handled the business department (subscriptions and advertising) and local news. Just three months later, in September, Grace bought out Duval, becoming sole owner and editor. A year later, in September [[1875]], Charles Roberts returned to become publisher and took control of the business department while Grace continued as editor. Additional ownership changes continued after that. <!-- Which is shorthand for, "I got tired of perusing papers looking for ownership changes at that point." --User:Lkseitz --> | ||
In the [[December 1]], [[1881]] edition, owners [[W. C Garrett]] and [[Frank Evans]] announced they were launching a second, daily newspaper called ''[[The Daily Age]]''. Within the announcement, to help distinguish between the two papers, the ''Birmingham Iron Age'' was referred to as the ''Weekly Iron Age'', but it was not until the [[May 1]], [[1884]] edition that the paper changed its nameplate to read ''The Weekly Iron Age''. In [[1882]], the two partners reorganized the two papers under the [[Iron Age Publishing Company]] with Evans as president. In [[1886]], the company built the [[Iron Age building|''Iron Age'' building]] at 212 [[20th Street North]] and moved their offices there. | In the [[December 1]], [[1881]] edition, owners [[W. C Garrett]] and [[Frank Evans]] announced they were launching a second, daily newspaper called ''[[The Daily Age]]''. Within the announcement, to help distinguish between the two papers, the ''Birmingham Iron Age'' was referred to as the ''Weekly Iron Age'', but it was not until the [[May 1]], [[1884]] edition that the paper changed its nameplate to read ''The Weekly Iron Age''. In [[1882]], the two partners reorganized the two papers under the [[Iron Age Publishing Company]] with Evans as president. In [[1886]], the company built the [[Iron Age building|''Iron Age'' building]] at 212 [[20th Street North]] and moved their offices there. | ||
Revision as of 10:17, 22 March 2012
The Birmingham Iron Age, later The Weekly Iron Age, was a weekly newspaper published from February 12, 1874 to at least November 1888. It was founded by Frank Duval, Charlie Roberts, and A. B. Persinger. The paper's offices and press were originally located "on 20th Street over Elyton Land Co.'s office" on the northeast corner of Morris Avenue.
The newspaper saw many ownership turnovers in its early years. Persinger, who apparently only had interest in the printing press and not the newspaper, left for Tuscaloosa in April 1874, just two months after the paper's start. In June, Roberts sold his interest to F. M. Grace who continued the paper with founder Duval. Grace oversaw the editorial portion while Duval handled the business department (subscriptions and advertising) and local news. Just three months later, in September, Grace bought out Duval, becoming sole owner and editor. A year later, in September 1875, Charles Roberts returned to become publisher and took control of the business department while Grace continued as editor. Additional ownership changes continued after that.
In the December 1, 1881 edition, owners W. C Garrett and Frank Evans announced they were launching a second, daily newspaper called The Daily Age. Within the announcement, to help distinguish between the two papers, the Birmingham Iron Age was referred to as the Weekly Iron Age, but it was not until the May 1, 1884 edition that the paper changed its nameplate to read The Weekly Iron Age. In 1882, the two partners reorganized the two papers under the Iron Age Publishing Company with Evans as president. In 1886, the company built the Iron Age building at 212 20th Street North and moved their offices there.
In 1889 the Weekly Herald appeared under the aegis of the Age-Herald Company.
Among the columns printed in the Weekly Iron Age were Mary Gordon Duffee's Sketches of Alabama, which ran from 1886 to 1887.
References
- "Home Job Office." (April 2, 1874). Birmingham Iron Age, page 3.
- No title ("The Tuskaloosa Blade of last Thursday says"). (April 9, 1874). Birmingham Iron Age, page 3.
- Grace, F. M. (June 11, 1874). "Editorial Accession." Birmingham Iron Age, page 2.
- Grace, F. M. (September 23, 1875). No title. Birmingham Iron Age, page 2.
External links
- Birmingham Iron Age Newspaper at BPL Digital Collections