[TalBlack]

Come to think of it Twain was a reporter too.

[Hiddigeigei]

"Come to think of it Twain was a reporter too."
Twain's father was a judge. Before public schools, literate mothers taught their children how to read, write and basic mathematics. Years ago, I remember reading that Boston literacy rate dropped precipitately after public schools were established. Might have something to do do with the coincidental Irish and other immigration.