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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1844
Page
6
A temperance rally argues persuasive methods end drinking evil and appeals to freemen to join the pledge. Speakers warn liquor corrupts families, finances, and churches, urging unity among Christians and citizens to support a nationwide abstinence movement.
A public speaker narrates his fall to drink and recovery, urging temperance as a civic duty. He recalls family losses, praises a Spartan resolve, and urges women to lead gentler, persistent reform to save souls and preserve liberty. Others recount temptations and dangers of moderate use.
An 1843 Boston prospectus offers Life of Washington by Jared Sparks published by Appan and Dennett. It outlines fourteen monthly numbers at twenty five cents each with steel engravings and portraits. The text stresses substantial research, high costs, and publisher incentives for agents and newspapers to subscribe.
A public prospectus from 1844 advertises a PPE debate in Lexington between Alexander Camp Bell of Bethany Virginia and Rev N L Rice of Paris Kentucky on six propositions about baptism and church doctrine. It details publication of a bound octavo volume priced at two dollars with volume discounts for larger orders and specifies ordering by February 1 1844 to D S Burnet Louisville Ky.
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