“An irate gentleman went for the city editor of the Dallas Herald a few days ago, but was met with a six-chambered apology-maker. It might as well be understood now that all local editors in Texas have their pants made with pistol pockets in them.”
—San Marcos Free Press, June 19, 1884
The Culture
Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era

Illustration by Julia Suits
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