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Editorial
April 24, 1869
The Bossier Banner
Benton, Bellevue, Bossier County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
An editorial criticizes the practice of railroads and others providing free passes to editors in exchange for promotional 'puffs,' calling it a disgraceful form of begging that undermines journalistic integrity. It references a specific instance involving the Livingston Herald's publisher.
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A free pass over the Jackson railroad seems to have corrupted the publisher of the Livingston Herald.—[N. O. Republican.
That 'cut direct' is well deserved, no doubt; though we do not exactly see the point at this distance, yet we will right here and now have our say in the matter probably alluded to: the system of free passage, or 'dead-heading' editors and publishers over railroads, steamboats, at hotels, etc., and receiving 'puffs' in return.
Let editors charge for what they do, and pay for what they get.
This system of begging is not only a disgrace to the profession but a burning shame to the name of man.
Why should editors presume upon more privileges than any other class or profession? Are they any better? or do they modestly consider themselves 'the elect'?
It is true, in many instances, a great amount of labor, in the way of "puffing" is gratuitously done, for which these "dead beat" bohemians set up a continual growling coupled with satirical charges of ungratefulness on the part of the public; yet these charitable ink-slingers do not admit that there was no compulsion about the matter, neither was there solicitation, therefore, they could not reasonably expect compensation.
Probably it would be better for all parties were a major part, at least, of this systematic penny-a-lining left undone.
That 'cut direct' is well deserved, no doubt; though we do not exactly see the point at this distance, yet we will right here and now have our say in the matter probably alluded to: the system of free passage, or 'dead-heading' editors and publishers over railroads, steamboats, at hotels, etc., and receiving 'puffs' in return.
Let editors charge for what they do, and pay for what they get.
This system of begging is not only a disgrace to the profession but a burning shame to the name of man.
Why should editors presume upon more privileges than any other class or profession? Are they any better? or do they modestly consider themselves 'the elect'?
It is true, in many instances, a great amount of labor, in the way of "puffing" is gratuitously done, for which these "dead beat" bohemians set up a continual growling coupled with satirical charges of ungratefulness on the part of the public; yet these charitable ink-slingers do not admit that there was no compulsion about the matter, neither was there solicitation, therefore, they could not reasonably expect compensation.
Probably it would be better for all parties were a major part, at least, of this systematic penny-a-lining left undone.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Free Passes
Dead Heading
Editors
Puffs
Journalistic Ethics
Begging System
What entities or persons were involved?
Livingston Herald Publisher
N. O. Republican
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Free Passes For Editors
Stance / Tone
Strongly Condemnatory Of Journalistic Begging
Key Figures
Livingston Herald Publisher
N. O. Republican
Key Arguments
Free Passes Corrupt Editors And Lead To Biased 'Puffs'.
Editors Should Charge For Services And Pay For What They Receive.
The System Of Begging Disgraces The Profession And Humanity.
Editors Have No Right To Special Privileges Over Other Professions.
Gratuitous Puffing Does Not Entitle Editors To Compensation Without Solicitation.