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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1843
Page
3
The article advocates subscribing to the Washingtonian to sustain the temperance cause. It cites Hal as a model of self preservation over bravado and urges readers in the state to support the publication for moral improvement and nationwide awareness. It emphasizes circulating a "spring of living water" to quench many thirsts.
A Washingtonian letter argues the virtuous must unite to curb temperance-rooted vice. It claims moral strength exists and a decisive line separating virtue from mixed character, urging immediate collective action to save society and a future generation.
A letter argues for replacing nightly amusements with well organized protracted meetings and scientific talks on temperance economy and arts. It calls for continuous gatherings to elevate youth minds and urges intellectual associations and cheerful conversations while discouraging amusements not improving mind manners and heart. AMAN.
A Washingtonian reader reflects on freedom as the birdlike liberty of citizens, contrasts despotism and intoxication, and appeals to wealthy residents to support a benevolent clothing society making garments for the needy. The piece closes with a temperance notice and meeting report from Augusta, August 1843 noting pledged signatures and planned conventions.
The writer expresses surprise at the low citizen interest in the Home Industry Society, calling it a highly charitable city institution worthy of broad patronage and pride, urging good citizens to learn its objects and support.
Domestic Warre Wasu outlines whitewashing methods for wood brick and stone to improve appearance. The article presents two recipes including one used for the President's house in Washington and an additional simple formula noted to work in various cases, lasting as a result.
Water proofing mix uses rice paste glue and Spanish whiting for whitewash with salt and sand. mis s Bleec her domestic economy notes. Tomato figs recipe cooks six pounds sugar with sixteen pounds fruit until clarified then sun-dries and boxes with powdered sugar for storage.
A record of subscribers paid through June 10 1844 organized by town including Aveusta John W Wightman A Hill John Glendenning D L Roath Master James Moon Mrs Jane Rabe Milo Hatch Savannah John Ingersol Joseph Felt F A Tupper Wm King O A Wood WF Holland Atany PA Lawson Ricntago Jao P Collier Hampure SC Ellis Goff Astos C H 5 C Wm Bobo.
A catalog of Georgia banks and branches appears with names such as State Bank Macon Milledgeville Bank Georgia Rail Road Bank Athens City Council Augusta and Bank of Columbus. The document references various county notes and exchange rates including Georgia 6 percent and Charleston New York checks, indicating a broad financial network and unsettled currency values.
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