A Poor Working Class Boy Turned Into a Successful Publisher

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Unlike the other three newspapers established in Boston, James’ newspaper actually argued many political views. Franklin sent in many essays to his brother portraying a middle-aged woman under the name of Silence Dogood. He brought up many controversial issues such as schooling at Harvard...
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He brought up many controversial issues such as schooling at Harvard. Once James finally figured out that Silence Dogood was no one other than his own sixteen year old brother he took on the role of the “Master and Apprentice.” From that point on their relationship became unbearable especially when James started to beat Benjamin...
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