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Newspaper Carrier Day

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About Newspaper Carrier Day

When is Newspaper Carrier Day? This holiday is always observed on September 4

Newspaper Carrier Day honors everyone who is now, or once was, a newspaper carrier. This September 4 holiday also includes anyone who hawked the paper on the street, or at a newsstand. The list includes thousands, if not millions, of people. Years ago, this job was primarily populated by kids, from pre-teen through approximately sixteen. At that age, many, but not all, kids moved from newspaper delivery to restaurants, grocery stores, and retail type of jobs. Newspaper circulation has been dwindling for a few decades and will likely continue to do so. Online sources of news and information are replacing newspapers.

For the record: In 1950, there were 1,772 daily newspapers in the United States. Today, there are only 1,033. The number is expected to continue to drop. As a matter of fact, every time we check this number, it is lower.

Now, few kids deliver papers anymore except in small towns. But, the “Carrier Day” tradition lives. This job is now largely held by adults, many of them delivering the paper from their cars.

This day commemorates the hiring of the very first newspaper carrier. Newspaper carriers date back to the early 1800s. On September 4, 1833, 10-year-old Barney Flaherty became the first newspaper carrier. Benjamin Day, the publisher of The New York Sun, hired Barney Flaherty to sell papers for his penny press. The only job requirement was that he had to show that he could throw a newspaper into the bushes.

Nowadays, few kids deliver papers anymore except in small towns. But, the “Carrier Day” tradition lives. This job is now largely held by adults, many of them delivering the paper from their cars.

How to Celebrate Newspaper Carrier Day

Celebrate Newspaper Carrier Day today. Here are some ways to participate in this holiday:

  • If you still get the newspaper, give your carrier a thank you card. 
  • Also, your carrier will appreciate a monetary gift inside the thank you card. 
  • If you do not receive the newspaper, go online and read a little about newspaper carrier and their history.
  • Were you once a newspaper carrier? If so, sit down with a cup of coffee and the newspaper, and think about your experiences.

Today's Quote

“Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half have never voted for President. One hopes it’s the same half.” – – Gore Vidal

History and Origin of Newspaper Carrier Day

Despite our extensive research, we did not find the creator of this day. We found lots of references and information on Newspaper Carrier Day.  However, we do not know (yet) who created it.

The date commemorates the hiring of the first paperboy on this day in 1833.

Also, see Newspaper Association of America

This Day in History

In addition to today’s holiday, many other things happened on this day. Here are some of them:

  • The traditional end of the Western Roman Empire Romulus Augustulus abdicates the throne as Rome is invaded by the forces of Odoacer. (476)
  • George Eastman received a patent for roll film and trademarked the name “Kodak”. (1888)
  • Beyonce Knowles, singer, solo, and once member of “Destiny’s Child”, was born on this day in 1981.

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