The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-12-09
4 Novel Mode of Paying the Printer.

which struck me as being decidedly novel
and unique. For the benefit of those who
can't afford to pay the printer ] con-
ce;ve its relation to be not inappropriat te,
and it is for those it is written,
Early in the spring of 49,, | casually
happenad up in the office of my friend c.
whom found earnestly engaged in spirited
conversation with farmer B.. Just as !
cttercd the office, the farmer with very veha-
mcnt gesticulations finging his arms mid
air, then lowering them as if to pump out
lis words, said in conclusion OF sentence.
and in answer TO an interrogation OF the
editor, Can't afford IT, slr--should like to
take your paper, sir; but can Afford II !;
country is new, and expenses high; must
provide for my family first, charity com
mences at home first as | once read in
newspaper
81 can resumed the editor, "show you
novel mode Of paying the printer. ! will
cite you to it, not because wish to get your
subscription money, but merely to convince
YOU that YOU are perfectly able to take pa
per, and can afford it, and after taking il
will be thoroughly persuaded that il 1Uonld b.
showing charity at home. You have hens
at home Of course Well will send you
my paper one year for the proceeds of one
single hen for one season, merely the pro-
ceeds. 1t seems trling preposterous to i'm
agine the products of single hen will pay
the subscription. perhaps II wont, but !
make the otT'r"
Done exclaimed farmer B., 81 agree
10 it," and appealed to me as witness in
the affair.
The farmer went away apparently much
elated with his conquest, and the editor
went on his way rejoicing"
Time rolled around, and the world revolved
on its axis. and the sun moved in its orbit
inst as it formerly did, the farmer receiving
his paper regularly and rgaled himself with
The information obtained from it. He not
only knew the affairs Of his own county, but
became conversant upon the leading topics
Of the day, and the political and financial
commissions of the times His children de-
lighted too, III perusing the contents OF their
weekly visitor. In short he said he was
surprised at the progress of himself and
family in general information
Sometime in the month Of September,
happened up again in the Office, when who
should step in but our friend the farmer,
"How do YOU do Mr.. b. said the
editor extending his hand, and countenance
lit up with IA bland smile, take chair, sir,
be seated fine weather we have
"Yes sir, quite fine indeed, answered the
farmer shaking the proftreA paw of the
editor, and then short silence cnSurd, dur
ing which our friend b hitchrd his clair
backward and forward, and twir'el his
thumbs absractlv. and spit protnsrly.--
Starting up Quickly he said addressing the
editor, Mr.. c. have brought you the
proceeds of that hen. 1t was amusing to
see the peculiar expression Of the editor as
he followed the farmer down to tn wagon,
| could scarcely keep my risablos down.
When at the wagon the farmer commenced
handing over to the editor the products OF
The hen which, on being counted, amounted
TO eighteen pullets, worth shilling each
and a number of dozen of eggs, making in
The aggregate at the least calculation 81 80
one dollar more than the price of the paper
"No need" said he, 4" of men not taking
u family newspaper, and paying for II too
don't miss this from my rOost. vet have
paid years subscription, and dollar over
All folly, sir, there is no man but can take 4
paper, it's charity sir, charity you know
commences at home"
:" But" resumed the editor, 81 will pay
you for what is over the subscription. did
not institute this as means of profit, bu