Morals and Crime in an 19th Century Debate
A long article surveys rising crime and moral decline, citing Stetson on prison trends in the United States and Europe, the effects of materialism, agnosticism, and lax laws. It argues for moral reform, nonsectarian education, and civic virtue, with letters debating church authority and war. It also includes evangelistic anecdotes on temperance, mothering, and character formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Stetson
Rime
Varius
Tor
International Record of Charities and Corrections
Boston
Juno
United States
Galton
Athens
Stetson
Germany
France
Saxony
Prussia
Bavaria
Wurtemburg
Alrady
Mr. Stetson
Flafig
England
Atlantic
Atlanta Constitution
Opposition to Sunday travel by stage coaches on Bath path
The article cites Mr. Elliot T. Shepherd a prominent dribe merchant arguing against Sunday travel by Fifth Avenue stages. He claims the Fourth Commandment supports stopping horse and steam traffic on Sundays, citing European data to claim net gains from a one day halt. He links religious moral arguments to the Sabbath question and notes broader agitation by Christian factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot T. Shepherd
Clrive
Sind
Fifth Avenue
Bathpath
France
Belgium
Europe
Board of Commissioners
Cincinnati
Why Advertising by Physicians Is Forbidden
A discussion argues physicians should not advertise their skills arguing it undermines public trust and favors less skilled claimants. The piece compares medicine with advertising in commerce and law, warning that unchecked promotion risks deceit and erodes professional integrity. It asserts advertising would privilege those willing to misrepresent, harming honest practitioners and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falee
Martig
Garrish Caraacren
Peracalus
Gambis
Gail
Reugion
Cleaning Oil Cloth and Odd Anecdotes from a Past Issue
The article provides practical tips for oil cloth care avoiding ammonia and using minimal linseed oil, plus cautions about overuse. It includes a Unitarian gathering anecdote about a minister’s reply and observations on handwriting and footprints, ending with a simple method to cook erbs by simmering in milk with pepper, salt, and butter.
Tribute to Henry Bergh and the humane reformer
The article extols Henry Bergh as a monumental figure in New York state history. It compares him to Howard and John Hall, praising his charity and influence. It cites advocacy for humane treatment, includes unrelated medical and cooking notes, and contemplates life, virtue, and mortality with reflective excerpts and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Owen
Hans
New York State
Henry Bergh
Oe Howard
New York Graphic
Women and moral standard and careers debate in Washington
The late women’s council at Washington urges equality in schooling and professional training, notes census figures showing women in 221 of 259 occupations, and argues for identical moral standards. It predicts women replacing men in lighter jobs as public opinion shifts, while stressing independence over charity. The piece also covers a sulfur remedy anecdote, eye anatomy facts about vision, and timeless marriage cautions against wealth, gluttony, and vice.
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Somerville
Maria Mitchell
Garfield
Horace Greeley
George Waslington
Hobie
Cicero
Thomas Moore
Margaret
Napoleon
Alenia Constintia
Women's Council
Washington
Brecksmitha
Fis
Six Reasons Christians Should Oppose War
Six arguments against war highlight its contradiction with Christian teaching. War defies Christ like love, corrodes morality, and fails to resolve national or personal disputes. Proponents warn the war system wastes life and promotes evil, urging Christians to advocate peace and reject violent conquest.
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AbbeviLle
John Bright
M. P
Church of England
Ann Bright
Ibis
Jeus Baruyr
Hill Boys
Wedge
Wuthoradng
Sewcup
Het Ness
Hayinge
Christ
God Par Dong
Leigh Richmond
Daryman
Ee Ofarmns
Livy
Saaruing
Aletter
Lillie
John Hall
Tera
Frank Kfatinen
Glaisher
Stubbs
Michael Foster
Hove
Rome
New York Voice
Saint Louis
St. Louis
Martha Or
Mary
Jesus
Colvine
Ronny
William Heckert
Yonkers
Meckert
Flory
Heckert
Philanthropiat
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