The Northern Standard

The Northern Standard was a pioneer Texas newspaper edited and published by Colonel Charles DeMorse from August 20, 1842 to October 25, 1887. DeMorse, who lived from 1816 to 1887, was a loyal statesman and a finished scholar often referred to as "The Father of Texas Journalism." After his death, the paper was continued until December 6, 1888 by his daughter Isabella DeMorse Latimer. The line "Long shall our banner brave the breeze - the standard of the free" appeared on each issue.

Clarksville, Texas · United States