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Editorial
February 21, 1840
The Ohio Democrat And Dover Advertiser
Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A newspaper defends itself against 'The Advocate's' satirical insult calling it a 'porker' for printing ads on both sides, citing preferences, a robbery, and poverty as reasons, and retorts by calling the editor a 'striped pig.'
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PORK PAPER, OR THE STRIPED PIG
The Advocate, pungently metamorphosed us into a Porker, and holds us up by the tail, thinking, no doubt we'll squeal to his own amusement, simply because we advertised for 'Hog bristles,' on both sides of our paper.
We have no objections to a joke, but when we are accused of 'laziness' it's carrying the joke too far. We have three reasons for doing as we have done, 1st, we prefer inserting advertisements on both sides occasionally; rather than by a system of ratting, disgrace the business. 2nd, some eight months ago, the office was robbed of a considerable amount of type, besides various other appurtenances, but where they went, we're weary of conjecture. 3d. Our poverty, (which is Harrison's virtue.) has prevented us from procuring more, otherwise, we should give the man from Kilkenny, more important matter to vent his spleen on, than our advertising columns.
We are willing however, to accept the name of 'porker,' provided the editor will imagine himself to be a Striped Pig, and provided further, that should we ever 'wax fat' under our appellation, he will not like his party, steal our 'Good Name.'
The Advocate, pungently metamorphosed us into a Porker, and holds us up by the tail, thinking, no doubt we'll squeal to his own amusement, simply because we advertised for 'Hog bristles,' on both sides of our paper.
We have no objections to a joke, but when we are accused of 'laziness' it's carrying the joke too far. We have three reasons for doing as we have done, 1st, we prefer inserting advertisements on both sides occasionally; rather than by a system of ratting, disgrace the business. 2nd, some eight months ago, the office was robbed of a considerable amount of type, besides various other appurtenances, but where they went, we're weary of conjecture. 3d. Our poverty, (which is Harrison's virtue.) has prevented us from procuring more, otherwise, we should give the man from Kilkenny, more important matter to vent his spleen on, than our advertising columns.
We are willing however, to accept the name of 'porker,' provided the editor will imagine himself to be a Striped Pig, and provided further, that should we ever 'wax fat' under our appellation, he will not like his party, steal our 'Good Name.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Newspaper Feud
Advertising Practices
Satirical Insult
Press Defense
Porker Metaphor
What entities or persons were involved?
The Advocate
Harrison
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Response To The Advocate's Insult Over Advertising Practices
Stance / Tone
Defensive Humorous Retort
Key Figures
The Advocate
Harrison
Key Arguments
Preference For Ads On Both Sides Over Dishonest Practices
Office Robbery Eight Months Ago Limited Type Availability
Poverty Prevents Acquiring More Type
Retort Calling Editor A 'Striped Pig' And Warning Against Stealing Good Name