Ethlyn T. Clough

1858–1936 (age 78)

Newspaper publisher

Biography

Ethlyn T. Clough earned her place as a pioneering newspaper publisher, advocating through print for the concerns of her neighbors and the broader public. Based near Oxford Cemetery, her editorial voice was one of fairness, urging readers to consider the full measure of their civic responsibilities.

Her leadership in a male-dominated profession inspired other women to claim their roles as writers and editors, and she remained a steadfast supporter of education and local charities. Her legacy endures in the papers and institutions she uplifted.

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