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Editorial
November 5, 1857
The Jackson Standard
Jackson, Jackson Court House, Jackson County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The Portsmouth Times editorial rejects an advertisement from 'CORNELL & Co.' that proposes evading standard rates via a penalty scheme, labeling it a swindle and refusing to publish it cheaply. Similar stances noted in Ports. Trib. and Standard.
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Messrs. "CORNELL & Co." send us an advertisement, equal in matter to one column of the Times, but which, if set in the way they propose, would be charged 50 per cent. penalty on the regular rates. They ask that we give it a place, two months, for eight dollars—No, sir! First, we won't, knowingly, aid in furthering any such swindle as yours, even if it paid us well; and, secondly, we understand our business better than to insert your advertisements for one-tenth of what our own neighbors are required to pay. Doubtless, however, "Cornell & Co." will find printers who are green enough, and sufficiently dishonest withal, to catch at their bait.—We shall see—Portsmouth Times.
Here, Too!—Ports. Trib.
HERE, TOO!—Standard.
Here, Too!—Ports. Trib.
HERE, TOO!—Standard.
What sub-type of article is it?
Trade Or Commerce
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Advertising Swindle
Printer Rates
Cornell Co
Honest Business
What entities or persons were involved?
Cornell & Co.
Portsmouth Times
Ports. Trib.
Standard
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Refusal Of Deceptive Advertising From Cornell & Co.
Stance / Tone
Strongly Condemnatory Of Swindling Practices
Key Figures
Cornell & Co.
Portsmouth Times
Ports. Trib.
Standard
Key Arguments
Refuse To Aid In Swindle Even If Profitable
Will Not Charge Less Than Standard Rates Paid By Neighbors
Predict Other Printers May Accept The Bait Due To Inexperience Or Dishonesty