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Editorial
July 2, 1835
Virginia Free Press
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes non-subscribers who borrow newspapers from paying customers, comparing it to borrowing food, to promote direct subscriptions to the Free Press.
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Many of our subscribers greatly complain of NEWSPAPER BORROWERS.—
We know of many individuals, of ample means, who do not take the Free Press, but who, nevertheless, would as soon think of abstaining from breakfast every morning, as to be debarred from the privilege of reading it gratis. It is very common for some of our subscribers to hear the request: 'Let me have your paper a minute. I only want to look over it.' Suppose this should be met with a counter request, something like this: 'Let me have a loaf of bread a minute. I only want to eat it.' Where is the difference between the two?
We know of many individuals, of ample means, who do not take the Free Press, but who, nevertheless, would as soon think of abstaining from breakfast every morning, as to be debarred from the privilege of reading it gratis. It is very common for some of our subscribers to hear the request: 'Let me have your paper a minute. I only want to look over it.' Suppose this should be met with a counter request, something like this: 'Let me have a loaf of bread a minute. I only want to eat it.' Where is the difference between the two?
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Newspaper Borrowers
Free Press
Subscriber Complaints
Borrowing Analogy
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Complaint Against Newspaper Borrowing
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Free Riders
Key Arguments
Subscribers Complain About Lending Papers To Non Subscribers
Affluent Individuals Read For Free By Borrowing
Borrowing A Newspaper Is Like Borrowing Bread To Eat