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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1843
Page
8
The essay urges legislators and parents to back the temperance reform, arguing that reducing drink lowers crime and prisons, frees government from enforcing vice, and fosters virtuous citizens. It cites the perils of intemperance, praises benevolent efforts, and calls Selinsgrove readers to act for a healthier republic.
A tavern keeper in Renselaer County New York quits the rum trade after years in the business. He reveals his motive by showing an account book listing 44 former customers, 32 of whom lie buried in drunkards graves and the remaining 12 are living as confirmed drinkers.
The piece argues that millions in the United States have adopted Total Abstinence and calculates potential yearly savings from reduced drinking. It praises temperance work, notes missteps like a copperas mix up, and urges continued perseverance to reclaim drunks, protect children, and spread peace and plenty under moral guidance.
The notice asks for the names of societies, member counts, and gender designations, plus the nature of their pledge. It appeals to temperance subscribers and friends both locally and at a distance to respond with the requested information.
A foundry behind the Presbyterian Church on the Augusta to Savannah road promises best quality mill and gin gear and first rate machinery patterns. The owner offers low prices, assured satisfaction, and prompt attention to orders left at the foundry or with Augusta merchants.
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