Derby History Quiz

Quiz #9 did not include a picture - just a question:

What was the name of Derby's first newspaper?

The  answer:

On Dec.24,1846 Thomas M.Newson published the first newspaper in Derby called "The Derby Journal". This newspaper was published weekly. The paper sold 500 copies the first year.

The winners this week were:
Dina Weissman
Henry Jemoito

Randy Ritter
Ellen Lenart

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