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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1843
Page
2
We the undersigned pledge ourselves as gentlemen to abstain from all spirits malt liquor wine and cider to form a mutual support society for health standing and families amid temperance efforts in Augusta.
Editorial Committee list includes Rev. W. Brantty Dr. F. Rozzarson RD Dr. Hoox B Don S.T Chapman Esq Geo FP Pierce James Harper Esq and MiuLenae with the notation RD and titles.
The letter urges immediate local meetings and delegate selection for a state convention in Eatonton on November 23, aiming to unite labor by choosing wise capable delegates. The piece also welcomes La Grange Herald Nos 2 and 3, praising its intelligence and adherence to law, order, and morality.
A July issue summary shows Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut totals of industrial net proceeds. Six New England states yield 187,657,294, enough to cover national debt. The piece discusses temperance, picnic dangers, and public reform, including correspondence on Columbia County events and a temperance call to action at Eatonton.
A writer defends city health and condemns late September public revelry. He argues regular city living avoids exposure to poison and notes gatherings with ice cream and heavy foods lead to bilious or intestinal illness. The piece warns youths’ health risks from summer celebrations. D.
A letter recounts a drink seeking countryman asking for money for ginger pop. The writer denounces temperance hypocrisy, condemns pledges as worthless without honesty, and urges readers to follow sound judgment and abstinence to cure social ills.
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