It referred to itself as an Unterhaltungsblatt für gemüthlichen Verkehr ("entertainment paper for genial circulation").
The nickname "Ratschkathl" ("rattlepuss") was an established synonym for a "chatty and gossip addicted woman" in the Bavarian dialect at that time.
[3] Originally the paper was published only on Saturdays, but due to its popularity a Wednesday edition was soon added.
In its last year, the title of the newspaper was Bayern-Warte und Münchener Stadtanzeiger.
[4][5] The newspaper specialised in local news, and also included stories, serials, riddles, jokes and advertisements.