Remember there are two sides to every question. Get them both.
Be truthful. Get the facts.
Mistakes are inevitable, but strive for accuracy. I would rather
have one story exactly right than a hundred half wrong.
Be decent, be fair, be generous.
Boost--don't knock.
There's good in everybody. Bring out the good in everybody and
never needlessly hurt the feelings of anybody.
In reporting a political gathering, give the facts, tell the story
as it is, not as you would like to have it. Treat all parties
alike.
If there's any politics to be played we will play it in our
editorial columns.
Treat all religious matters reverently.
If it can possibly be avoided, never bring ignominy to an innocent
man or child in telling of the misfortunes or misdeeds of a
relative.
Don't wait to be asked, but do it without asking, and above all,
be clean and never let a dirty word or suggestive story get into
type.
I want this paper so conducted that it can go into any home
without destroying the innocence of any child.