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Editorial
October 9, 1858
Dollar Weekly Mirror
Manchester, Hillsboro County, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An observer critiques 'deadheadism,' the practice of demanding free services, as most severely affecting the press, which is expected to support society without compensation or thanks.
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FACTS IN DEADHEADISM.
Some close observer of how the world wags, has been recording his observations on the various phases of deadheadism, and arrives at the conclusion, that in all its manifold phases, that which is inflicted upon the press is the most exacting and universal. He says:
The press endures the infliction of deadheadism from the pulpit, the bar and the stage, from corporations, societies and individuals. It is expected to yield its interests; it is required to give strength to weak institutions; eyes to the blind, clothes to the naked, and bread to the hungry; it is asked to cover up infirmities, hide weaknesses, and wink at improprieties; it is expected to herald quacks, bolster up dull authors, and flatter the vain; it is, in short, to be all things to all men; and if it looks for pay or reward it is denounced as mean and sordid. There is no interest under the whole heavens that is expected to give so much to society, without pay or thanks, as the press.
Some close observer of how the world wags, has been recording his observations on the various phases of deadheadism, and arrives at the conclusion, that in all its manifold phases, that which is inflicted upon the press is the most exacting and universal. He says:
The press endures the infliction of deadheadism from the pulpit, the bar and the stage, from corporations, societies and individuals. It is expected to yield its interests; it is required to give strength to weak institutions; eyes to the blind, clothes to the naked, and bread to the hungry; it is asked to cover up infirmities, hide weaknesses, and wink at improprieties; it is expected to herald quacks, bolster up dull authors, and flatter the vain; it is, in short, to be all things to all men; and if it looks for pay or reward it is denounced as mean and sordid. There is no interest under the whole heavens that is expected to give so much to society, without pay or thanks, as the press.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Deadheadism
Press Obligations
Free Services
Societal Expectations
Media Burden
What entities or persons were involved?
The Press
Pulpit
Bar
Stage
Corporations
Societies
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Deadheadism Inflicted On The Press
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Societal Expectations
Key Figures
The Press
Pulpit
Bar
Stage
Corporations
Societies
Key Arguments
Press Endures Deadheadism From Various Sources
Expected To Support Weak Institutions Without Pay
Must Cover Up Infirmities And Improprieties
Herald Quacks And Flatter The Vain
Denounced As Sordid If Seeking Reward
No Other Interest Gives As Much Without Thanks