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Editorial
January 7, 1805
Jenks' Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
The Portland Gazette apologizes for its unfavorable appearance due to paper supply issues, extends seasonal compliments to patrons, expresses gratitude for growing subscribers, urges those in arrears to pay bills, and requests advertisers to settle accounts, noting wide circulation.
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Portland, Monday, January 7, 1805.
We have again to apologise for the unfavorable appearance of the Gazette: but trust we shall receive a supply of paper before next week, of our usual size and quality.
While we cordially present our patrons with the compliments of the season, and express our gratitude for a continued increase of subscribers, we must remind those who are several years, or even one year, in arrears, that it is time to settle up their newspaper bills. And as it is the season for wishing, we must earnestly wish, that every delinquent on our books may pay up his bill immediately. This wish is rational, and we trust will be complied with by every rational subscriber.
Those indebted for Advertisements are requested to discharge their bills. As the Gazette circulates in most of the States in the union, and in nearly 2000 families, it is presumed advertisers will deem these small sums too well appropriated, to withhold them from the publisher.
We have again to apologise for the unfavorable appearance of the Gazette: but trust we shall receive a supply of paper before next week, of our usual size and quality.
While we cordially present our patrons with the compliments of the season, and express our gratitude for a continued increase of subscribers, we must remind those who are several years, or even one year, in arrears, that it is time to settle up their newspaper bills. And as it is the season for wishing, we must earnestly wish, that every delinquent on our books may pay up his bill immediately. This wish is rational, and we trust will be complied with by every rational subscriber.
Those indebted for Advertisements are requested to discharge their bills. As the Gazette circulates in most of the States in the union, and in nearly 2000 families, it is presumed advertisers will deem these small sums too well appropriated, to withhold them from the publisher.
What sub-type of article is it?
Publisher Notice
Subscription Reminder
What keywords are associated?
Paper Supply
Subscriber Arrears
Advertisement Payments
Seasonal Greetings
Gazette Circulation
What entities or persons were involved?
Portland Gazette
Subscribers
Advertisers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Reminder To Pay Newspaper And Advertisement Bills
Stance / Tone
Polite And Earnest Appeal
Key Figures
Portland Gazette
Subscribers
Advertisers
Key Arguments
Apology For Reduced Paper Size Due To Supply Issues
Seasonal Greetings And Thanks For Subscriber Growth
Urgent Reminder For Arrears Payment
Rational Wish For Immediate Compliance
Request For Advertisers To Settle Bills Given Wide Circulation