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"This
political squib was published during the parliamentary contest in the Montrose
Burghs between the Right Hon. Baxter, the successful candidate, and Colonel
Macdonald of Rossie and St. Martins. It was short lived, five numbers only
being issued. "The front page was filled with bunkum advertisements, which
caused considerable amusement to readers. The following is a fair specimen of
the style of advertising: — "Wanted, for this Paper, a competent Reporter.
Must be qualified to take down speeches before delivery, and insert the
requisite number of 'cheers,' 'applauses,' and 'hears'" (Low and Low,
SNQ).
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