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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1843
Page
2
A fragment from The Washingtonian notes a pledge by members to abstain from malt liquor wine and cider. The text emphasizes mutual benefit and the duty of gentlemen to avoid pernicious drinking practices.
The piece reports on a Temperance Convention in Penfield and notes declining local enthusiasm. It urges church members to attend meetings, scrutinize personal motives, and restore vigor to reform efforts while condemning rum and moral laxity. It also contains an editorial note on sobriety and moral reform.
The passage describes using pine straw as mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture. It notes applying manure and lime mix before laying a half inch layer of straw over rows, then cultivating lightly around plants. Pine straw purportedly reduces heat stress and drought risk and contains potash per Leibig's agricultural chemistry.
The article discusses clover cultivation techniques including deep ploughing sowing season shading and lime or plastering the soil. It notes Virginia and Kentucky grasses thrive with lime in this state and cites observers like Mr. Ruffin Professor Ellet and Judge O Neall. It mentions lucern musquito grass and pasture value with plans to seek more information.
The Washingtonian urges steadfast temperance work amid critics and rivals who doubt growing membership. It recalls Washington and Paul as models, touts July celebrations of deliverance from drink, and calls for united effort to sign the Pledge and spread reform.
A man explains poverty limits his support for Washingtonian temperance and the temperance cause, while another accuses him of spending on cigars. The exchange ends with a quip that he is a toper of rum.
A destitute wife in a temperance gathering watches her husband in the crowd. He appears moved by the speaker’s tale of reform as she signs a pledge, then signals for her to return home and leave the event with him.
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