Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-06-27
NOVEL MODE OF PAYING THE
PRINTER.

4 LA-LN -A1-bs
I once had the pleasure of listening 10
a colloquy between an editor and farm
er, which struck me as being decidedly
novel and unique. For the benefit of
those who "can't afford to pay the Prin-
ter" conceive its relation not to be in.
appropriate, and it is for those it is writ
ten.'
Early in the spring of 18-, 1 casual
ly happened up in the Office of my friend
c., whom 1 found earnestly engaged in
a spirited conversation with farmer B.
Just as 1 entered the Office, with We.
hement gesticulations, flinging his arms
midair, then lowering them as iftO pump
out his words, he said, in the conclusiono Of
a sentence, and in answer to an inter-
rogation of the editor, 4" can't afford ii
sir-should like to have your paper sir,
but can't afford it, country is new, ex'
penses high, must provide for my family
first, charity commences at home first,
as 1 once read in a newspaper"
"I can" resumed the editor, "show
you a novel mode of paying the printer.
will cite it to you, not because 1 wish
to get your subscription money, but
merely to convince you that you are per-
fectly able to take paper, and can af-
ford it, and after taking it will be thor
oughly persuaded that it would be show
ing charity at home. You have hens at
home of course. Well, l will send you
my paper for one year for the proceeds
of single hen, merely the proceeds
It seem triaing, preposterous to imagine
the products of a single hen will pay the
subscription perhaps it won't, but 1
make the offer.
"Done," said farmer B., "I agree
to it," and appealing 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 on, and the world revolyed
on its axis, and the sun moved on its or
bit just as it formerly did, the farmer re-
ceived his paper regularly, and regaled
himself with the information obtained
from it. He not only knew the affairs
of his own country, but became conver.
SAINT upon the leading topics of the day,
and the political and financial convul'
sions of the times. His children delight
cd too, in 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 again up in the office, when
who should step in but our friend the
farmer.
Chow do you do, Mr.. b." said the
editor, extending his hand, and his coun-
tenance lit up with a bland smile, Take
chair, sir, be seated, fine weather We
have"
Yes, sir, quite fine, indeed" an
swered the farmer, shaking the prolfer'
ed, paw of the editor, and then short
silence ensued, during which our friend
B. hiGched his chair back and forward,
and twirled his thumbs abstractly, and
spit profusely. Starting up quickly, he
addressed the editor, "Mr. c. 1 have
brought you the proceeds of that hen."
1t was amusing to see the peculiar ex-
preston of the editor as he followed the
farmer down to the wagon. 1 could
scarcely keep my risibles 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 a
shilling each, and a number of dozen of
eggs, making in the aggregate at the
least calculation S2,5 one dollar more
than the price of the paper.
"No need" said he " of men not ia.
king family newspaper, and paying for
it too. 1 don't miss this from my roost,
yet have paid years subscription and
a dollar over. All folly, there is no man
but can take a paper, it's charity, sir,
charity you know commences at home"
But" resumed the editor, "I will
pay you what is over the subscription.
l did not institute this as means ofprof-
it, but rather to convince you. will
pay you for"
Not a bit of it, sir, bargain is
bargain, and 1 am already repaid, sir
doubly paid, sir. And whenever a neigh
Dor makes the complaint l did, l will cite
him to the hen story. Good day, gen
tlemen."
After his departure, the editor and
myself took hearty laugh at the novel
ty of the idea, and the complete success
of the enterprise. Many a subscriber
did the farmer send in, and in course Of
a number of years, during which he con-
.inued to lake the paper, it was his wont
to relate his "novel mode of paying the
printer to his guests, who were not a
few, as his general information, for which
he always thanked Mr.. c., the editor,