Recently started by the author Ford Madox Huffner (later Ford), it had proved critically successful but a business failure. Though his practices irritated some, Harrison soon boosted circulation, which had been at only 1,000 when he assumed the editorship, to 18,000 by 1911.
Recently initiated by author Ford Madox Huffner (later Ford), it had shown exceptional critical acclaim but ultimately became a commercial disappointment. Despite some critics' discontent, Harrison soon increased circulation, which had been at 1,000 when he took over as editor, to 18,000 by 1911.