Total Abstinence Pledge Society Formation
A man and others pledge to form a society for mutual benefit to guard against pernicious practices. They vow not to drink any spirituous or balt liquors wine or cider to protect health standing and families.
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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1844
Page
5
Officers Augusta W T A Society
Dr Jos A Eve president and officers listed with vice presidents secretaries and treasurer names and a list of managers including James Harper Rev C S Dod John G Dunlap E E Scofield John M Medge James Godby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. A. Eve
Daniel Hook
WM. J. Harrd
Hawkins Huff
WM. Haines, Jr
L. D. Sallerstedt
James Harper
C. S. Dod
John G. Dunlap
E. E. Scofield
John Mmedge
James Godby
Comfrey touted as fodder and soil improver
The article reviews comfrey Symphytum officinale as a durable fodder plant with potential yields of thirty tons per acre annually. It cites D Grant of Lewisham, Rev E Rich, and A Robinson as early advocates and notes practical trials, drying methods, and suitability for cattle. It also mentions large vegetable displays in New York, including oversized pumpkins and melons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gardiner’s
D. Grant
Lewisham
Kreene Sentinel
E. Rich
Troy
New Hampshire
Portsmouth Journal
Rich
A. Robinson
Robinson
Saving Seeds From The Garden For Early Crops
The article advises selecting the earliest ripening seeds from well grown plants to speed future harvests. It cites peas with long pods, beans from abundant vines, and the finest grain heads as sources for seed, promoting yearly selection of the biggest, best formed stalks and ears to improve yield and maturity.
The European Jewish Restoration Movement
The article describes widespread Jewish reform and migration trends in Europe, with Russia’s oppression prompting emigration toward Zion. It notes caravans to Jerusalem, growth of Jewish communities in Beyroot Jaffa and Jerusalem, and protections from the Ottoman sultan. It cites Rothschild backing, presses, and upcoming debates in Frankford and London, plus renewed agricultural efforts in Palestine and anticipated speeches in New York.
Theirs in the Chamber of Deputies
The piece describes M. Theirs as a powerful chamber orator seen in the marble tribune during a parliamentary session. It praises his vivacious face, capricious lips, and shrill voice, noting his words are rapid and clear and often met with enthusiastic applause from the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
Rubins
Journal Des Debats
Great Literary Meeting at Milan
The sixth Italian Literati gathering was to be held in Milan on September 12 with city funding for receptions equal to other cities. One hundred thousand livres were set aside for natural science experiments and new demonstrations, including chemistry and an electrical telegraph. Domestic affliction kept the President from hosting, but local societies would host conversations, balls, and concerts as public amusements opened across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Place of the Nativity in Bethlehem and its Monastic Shrine
The narrator notes Bethlehem as a deeply significant Christian site six miles east of Jerusalem. A Franciscan monastery atop a commanding hill overlooks a valley recalling shepherds and the Magi. In the monastery church a silver lamp chapel marks the birthplace area of Jesus with a star-shaped marble inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Judea
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Jesus
Women Soldiers Guard The Nizam's Household Regiment
Reports from Hyderabad describe a private corps of women serving as sentries and officers for the Nizam's household regiment. The unit, raised years ago, has women as commissioned and noncommissioned officers, trained and armed like regular troops, with some observers noting their amused field movements and vigilant watch despite challenges of nursing infant children on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Nizam
Seragio
Hyderald
Capi
Wilson
Critique of Early Child Exercise and Education
The author condemns rigorous bodily training for young children as against nature. They warn that forcing limbs and cleverness in eight to twelve year olds harms both mind and body, producing fragile memorization rather than healthy, well-informed individuals.
Cautionary Note on Health Decline and Suicide Advice
The Portland Tribune warns that health will gradually fail, causing faintness and nervousness as consumption nears, with dire predictions of death over months. It adds a morbid suggestion to hasten death by wearing thin shoes and muslin in cold damp weather, claiming the receipt never fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Tribune
Franklin on Pride and the Beam That Brought Humility
Dr. Franklin writes to Samuel Mather in his 79th year recalling a visit to Cotton Mather in early 1724. He describes a narrow passage with a low beam that bumped his head, and Mather’s lesson about pride and the hard knocks of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Franklin
Samuel Mather
Cotton Mather
Pennsylvania
End of the World Forecast by Parson Miller
The Cincinnati Chronicle editor reports Parson Miller’s lecture predicting the end of days. A great hail storm of sixty three pound stones will fall, burning the air and triggering a global conflagration while the wicked suffer punishment but are not annihilated.
Practical Advantage of Science Illustrated by a Well Rescue
An item from the Genesee Farmer recounts how a penknife fell twenty feet into a well. A sunbeam reflected from a mirror lit the bottom, revealing the knife so a magnet on a pole could retrieve it.
Good Wishes Will Bequeathal Tale Near Boston
A man near Boston summons a magistrate to draft his will. After listing various bequests he declares to his brother Zack that he leaves one thousand dollars. The magistrate objects that Zack is not worth that much, but the man insists the gift stands, trusting Zack can earn it if he tries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Zack
Row over there to our house causes lively exchange
A Yankee paper quotes a family scene with a drunk father a dead mother and a chaotic list of mishaps. Sal has married and run off with spoons while Pete swallows a pin and Luke stares at the Aurora Borealis. Rose spills butter and a Malesekitten traps its head in a moss cup as hunger is voiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal
Pete
Luke
Regard Your Reputation as the Ticiest Jewel
The fragment hints a proverb-like line urging care for reputation as a precious asset. No clear events, names, or places are readable, making precise attribution impossible. The wording suggests editorial tone focusing on personal conduct and social perception.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Augusta W.T. A Society
Genesee Farmer
Comfrey
New York
New Haven
The
Europe
Frankford
Russia
Zion
Danube
Dnester
Holy City
Beyroot
Jaffa
Lybren
Constantinople
Ibraham Pacha
Egypt
Syria
Gibraltar
Jamaica
Sydney
Jacob
Australia
Exposition de L’industrie
Paris
Senate
Rothcchilds
J. de Rothchild
Mons. Guizot
Spain
Morocco
M. Carmep
Trelawny
M. P
House of Commons
Palestine
Acre
Zafed
Bremen
M. M. Noan
N. York Tabernacle
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