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Marie Manning was a newspaper columnist and novelist born on January 22, 1872, in Washington, D.C. She made a significant contribution to journalism as the creator of the first newspaper advice column, Dear Beatrice Fairfax, which debuted in 1898. This column became the precursor to later well-known advice columns like Dear Abby and Ann Landers. Manning's work in this field helped shape the advice column genre that is still popular today. In addition to her career in journalism, she was also a novelist, writing stories that explored the complexities of social dynamics, personal struggles, and emotional growth. Throughout her life, Manning was known for her insightful and compassionate approach to addressing readers' personal dilemmas, which resonated with a wide audience. She passed away on November 28, 1945, in Washington, D.C., at the age of 73. Despite her primary focus on advice columns, her novels also reflected her keen understanding of human relationships and the challenges people face in their everyday lives.

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