The morning call., 1891-04-30
A NEW SUBSCRIBER.
By eAnBArHA GAIR.

81 never read the papers, said Mrs. VIII
son to me one afternoon when had Just run
in for q neighborlY chat think 1t Is
waste of time and certainly waste OF
money to buy them"
L cannot agree with yon," replied.
"The average newspaper Of the day, If we'll
read, will keep you informed on all sub
ieets of importance literature, science,
art, theology. politics, society and fashion.
. But many papers are largely devoted to
advertisements and who cares for them ~
/" / do, for one, 1t is a standing joke in
thefamily when they see me poring over
the columns of wants TO inquire if have
found situation, or if my personal has
received reply.
but, serlbllSly, 1 consider the adyertis-
ing columns of a reliable journal liberal
educator. Imagine Solomon, with all his
ancient wisdom, resurreeted Into this cen,
tury OF ours newspaper in his hand, and
a knowledge of The Kings English in his
head Think of the questions he would
PROFOUND as to the meaning OF the names
of the thousand and one common articles
of merchandise offered for SALE. from a
steam boiler to stylographte pen
g He would, no doubt, order BY next mail
a bicycle and typewriter, and invest in
railroad, steamboat and telegraph stock.
AS these things are no novelty to us, how
can the advertisements instruct you p
Every way, | read the calls for agents
to introduce a novelty just patented, and its
description, giving me a new idea. A new
book is out l cannot afford to be ignorant
of its existence, even though l cannot buy
ii. A noted lecturer, divine or statesman
speaks; the reporter tells me what is SAID.
/ read the theatrical advertisements so that
l may know the titles ald plots OF the
popular dramas and the names of the lead
inn c. q I harUaID H1Vf
the large stores, when l need anything in
the clothing or housekeeping line, and save
many penny by taking advantage Of the
merchants markdown.
"Ohr WE'LL" laughed Mrs. Wilson. eff
you can show me anything lost in dollars
and cents by my ignoring printers ink,
will very gladly subscribe for your pet
paper, whose Sunday edition | have seen
! the newsboy struggle up your doorsteps
with; it must develop his strength or break
his back y
Are you thinking of going to Hubtor
soon?"
"Yes; I think I shall go some day this
week. Tomorrow, if it is pleasant, very
| likely"
DO you know there was an excursion
| down yesterday"
why, 20! Was there one? How pro.
vokngl | think John might have told me
/ would have taken advantage OF 1t; 1t was
! half fare, of course"
Eyes, for those who read the papers
| Please credit your subscription list with 81
| lost on this little trip. How pretty tina
plaid gingham is. May inquire where yOr
bought t?"
"Yes. l like it. Certainly you may ask
| where | bought it and how much / paid fol
| it. l know yon are just dying to know.
! bought it right here at the door of a peddler
l took twelve yards. He let me have it fol
| 90 cents yard, but his price was %.
my dear! Twelve yards at 20 cents {
yard-just 81 40 Please add 81 20 to thai
lonely dollar. You can buy the same cl0tl
at any of the dry-goods stores in Hubton fol
| 10 cents yard"
What shame to be cheated so! have
| often Noticed that l seem to pay more fol
things than you do, and get no bette
quality"
" The truth is, Mrs. Wilson, the news
| paper is the poor persons friend. You pay
but very little for copy and get everything
| in return. A postal card request will brln:
samples right to YOU door of elegant silk
| or serviceable prints, as well as catalogues
and price-lists from responsible advertisers
- To a wealthy woman q few cents a yarC
makes no difference, but to us it means very
! much in the shape Of some added necessity
| of the household wardrobe. l must go hOmt
! now for | want to try new receipt | founC
in the paper for strawberry short cake"
was half way across the street when
| heard Mrs. Wilson call my name, and thu
remark waited through the air sounded very
much like this: " Please tell your paper
| carrier TO call here. boston Globe.