Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-21
Misstellaueous.
NOVEL NODE OF PAYING THE PRINTER.

- O-ASN AANN~eeAAN l~@O
to colloquy between an editor and a
farmer, which struck me as being de-
cidedly novel and unique. For the
benefit of Hthose who can't afford to
pay the printer 2 I conceive its rela-
ton to be not inappropriate, and it is
for those it is written.
Early in the spring of 18, Icasual-
" happened up. in the cfice of my
friend O., whom I found earnestly en-
gagged in a spirited conversation with
farmer B. Just as I entered the Office,
the farmer, with very vehement ges-
ticulations, flung his arms mid-air, then
lowering them as if to pump out his
words, said, in conclusion Of sentence,
and in answer to an interrogation of
the editor: "Can't afford it, sir-should
like to take your paper, sir, but can't
afford it; country is new and expenses
high; must provide for my family;
charity commences at home first as |
once read in a newspaper"
81 can, resumed the printer, "show
you a novel mode ofpaying the printer.
[ will cite it to you, not because want
to get your subscription money, but
merely to convince you that you are
able, and can afford to take news
paper, nd after taking Il, will be per-
suaded that you are showing charity at
home. ou hage hens at home, Of
course. Well. I viii send you my
paper for one year, Tor The proceeds Of
one single hen for one year; merely
rhe proceeds. It seems trifing, pre-
posterous, to imagine the products of
single hen will pay the subscription;
perhaps it won't, but I make the Offer
"Done,p exclaimed farmer. B.. 81
agree to it, and appealed to me as a
witness in the offer.
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, just as it formerly did; The
farmer received his paper regularly,
and regaled himself with the informa-
ton obtained from it. He not only
knew of the affairs of his own country, :,
but became conversant upon the lead
ing topics of the day, and the political
and financial commissions of the times.
His children delighted too, in perusing
the contents of their weekly visitor
In short, he saidhe was surprised at the
progress of himself and family in
general information.
Sometime in the month of Septem-
Der, / happened up in the Office again,
when who. should stepin, but our friend,
the farmer.
"How do you do, Mr.. B.?' said the
editor, extending his hand, and his
countenance lit up with smile; stake
a chair sir, and be seated; fine weather
we are having"
eyes, sir, quite fine indeed" ans
wered the farmer, shaking the proffer-
ed "paw". of the editor, and then a
short silence ensued, during which our
friend B. hitched his chair backward
and forward, twirled his thumbs alb
stractedly, and spit profusely. Starting
up quickly, he said, addressing the
editor:
''Mr. C.s l have brought you the pro-
ceeds of that hen."
It was amusing to see the peculiar
expression Of the editor, as he follow
ed the farmer down to the wagon.
could scarcely keep from laughing
When at the wagon, the farmer com
menced handing over to the editor the
products of the hen, which on being
counted, amounted to eighteen pullets
worth a shilling each, and number ol
dozen eggs, making the aggregate al
least two dollars and ffty-one dollar
more than the price of the paper.
'eNo need" said he, "of men. moi
taking a family newspaper. I dom
miss this from my roost, yet / have
paid a years subscription and dollar
over. All folly sir; there is no mar
who cannot afford to take a paper: it,
charity, sir, and you know it begins a
home"
"But," resumed the editor, II vii
pay you for what is over the subscrip.
| ton. Ibid not intend this as means
of profit, but rather to convince You
viii pay you for it"
''Not bit of it, sir; a bargain is ;
bargain. and | am already paid, sir
doubly paid. And whenever neigh
Dor makes the complaint I did, I vii
cite them to the hen story. Good, da1
| gentlemen"
After his departure, the editor ant
| myself took a hearty laugh. at tht
novelty Of the idea, and the complet,
success of the enterprise. Many i;
subscriber did the farmer send in til,
course of few years, during which hi
continued to take the paper. It wa,
his wont to relate his novel mode o
paying the printer to his guests, which
were not a few, as his general informa
tion--for which he always thanked tht