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Puffer Seeks Retention to Shape the Town Opinion
An out of work writer offers to serve as Puffer, noting how the town’s public taste is shaped by first reactions at coffee houses. He recalls past disguises as a physician, wit, and stockjobber to curry favor, and argues readers stay silent until the public verdict is spoken. He critiques coffee-house judgment and urges involvement due to the paper’s reception.
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