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January 6, 1842
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
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Advice for farmers and mechanics at the start of the new year to settle accounts with neighbors, balance books, and use due-bills for payments, quoting Dr. Samuel Johnson on prioritizing small debts, from Mass. Ploughman.
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FARM WORK FOR JANUARY.
On the commencement of a New Year the first business of every Farmer and Mechanic should be to settle with his neighbor and balance his books. None can reasonably offer the excuse that they have no cash on hand and must have farther time. Let the items be adjusted and a due-bill or memorandum be given by the party who happens indebted—then payment may be made without wrangling, in seed time, or whenever the cash comes.
The great Dr. Samuel Johnson, who often showed his greatness in small things, advised a friend, who was embarrassed and could not pay all without great sacrifice, to be sure and settle up all small accounts first, and if any debts must lie longer, let them be the large ones, which trouble one less than numerous small bills. Long winter evenings afford a fine opportunity to settle up old accounts. Wood may be cut and hauled better by daylight—Mass. Ploughman.
On the commencement of a New Year the first business of every Farmer and Mechanic should be to settle with his neighbor and balance his books. None can reasonably offer the excuse that they have no cash on hand and must have farther time. Let the items be adjusted and a due-bill or memorandum be given by the party who happens indebted—then payment may be made without wrangling, in seed time, or whenever the cash comes.
The great Dr. Samuel Johnson, who often showed his greatness in small things, advised a friend, who was embarrassed and could not pay all without great sacrifice, to be sure and settle up all small accounts first, and if any debts must lie longer, let them be the large ones, which trouble one less than numerous small bills. Long winter evenings afford a fine opportunity to settle up old accounts. Wood may be cut and hauled better by daylight—Mass. Ploughman.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Economic
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Farm Work
January
Settling Accounts
Due Bills
Dr Samuel Johnson
Financial Advice
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Samuel Johnson
Mass. Ploughman
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Event Date
January
Key Persons
Dr. Samuel Johnson
Mass. Ploughman
Event Details
Advice on settling accounts and balancing books at the start of the new year for farmers and mechanics, using due-bills for deferred payments, and prioritizing small debts as per Dr. Samuel Johnson's counsel, with winter evenings ideal for this task.