National Newspaper Syndicate
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The National Newspaper Syndicate, originally known as the John F. Dille Co., was a syndication service that operated from 1917 to c. 1984. It was founded by Chicago businessman John F. Dille and specialized in comic strips and gag cartoons. It also carried advice columns, such as Paul Popenoe's "Modern Marriage." It is most well known for syndicating Buck Rogers, considered by many to be the first adventure comic strip.[1]
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Formerly | John F. Dille Co. (1917–1957) National Newspaper Service |
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Industry | Print syndication |
Founded | 1917; 107 years ago (1917) |
Founder | John F. Dille |
Defunct | c. 1984; 40 years ago (1984) |
Headquarters | 326 West Madison Street, , |
Key people | Robert C. Dille |
Products | Comic strips, newspaper columns, editorial cartoons |
Owners | John F. Dille (1917–1957) Robert C. Dille (1957–1983) |
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