Final answer:
The statement is False; the New York Journal did use the motto "It does not soil the breakfast cloth" to emphasize its clean journalism.
Step-by-step explanation:
False. The motto "It does not soil the breakfast cloth" was notably associated with the New York Journal, which was published by William Randolph Hearst. This phrase emphasized the paper's commitment to clean journalism, both literally in the ink not smudging onto readers' hands or tablecloths, and metaphorically in its manner of reporting. Additionally, the New York Journal was known for sensationalistic journalism, or 'yellow journalism', rather than the clean and unbiased reporting that the slogan might suggest to a modern reader.This motto was used by the newspaper to emphasize its commitment to reporting news accurately and without bias. It was part of their branding and advertising campaign to gain readers' trust.