Temperance Argument Hits Moral Suasion and Prohibition
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania Fountains from the Penfield Danner letter argues for strict prohibition as the only shield against the grogshop. It contrasts city virtue with the ruinous effects of intoxication on families, urging citizens to join in supporting a prohibitory law to protect youth and household life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Groy Sellor
Harrisburgh
James C. Ayer
Lowell
Muse
Camden
T. J
The Temperance Question and the Clergy
In harsh critique a Southern Organ essay urges clergy to lead temperance reform through total abstinence, arguing liquor sales injure society and worship. It condemns clergy apathy, calls ministers to join a shared religious-social campaign, and warns of liquor’s ruin on families and morals. It mentions temperance orders and rising revival efforts in Western Newark.
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Cain
Never Despair in Temperance Cause on Past Triumphs
A 1854 Camden Journal piece urges perseverance in temperance work, arguing major social change comes from long effort and faith. It cites biblical examples, notes the need to balance religion and temperance, and recalls Napoleon and Lake Erie as moral lessons. It reports a Montgomery Alabama temperance convention planned and Cambridge Massachusetts anti liquor results, plus Gov Seymour’s veto message on liquor prohibition.
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Eiwulif
Earth
Gallissa
Felix
Agrippa
Ayan
Napoleon
Alps
Congo
Uist
Om Mackind
Monts
Lake Erie
Tur
Albany Courier
Adulteration of Liquors Warns Against Deception
A historical clipping rails against adulterated wines and spirits. It cites chemists and officials, noting instances of wine watered down or doped with dangerous additives. The piece recounts cases from Madeira to Port wine frauds and a Birmingham conviction, urging readers to beware toxic mixtures and defend temperance ideals.
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Warren
Madeira
New York
Horatio Greenough
Florence
Henderson
Custom House
Oporto
London
Guernsey
Oporte
Thames Islands
Channel Islands
Birmingham
England
Adolphus Blumenthal
W. H. Bond
W. BH
Adulphus Blumenthall
America
New Orleans
Maine
A Word to the Wire Ad Seeks Boy as Clerk in Liquor Store
A newspaper notes a society warning over a liquor store clerk wanted ad targeting a boy. The piece laments how poverty and danger threaten a young life, urging readers to consider the harm of such traffic. It recalls a poor widowed mother to evoke sympathy and caution.
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Penfield
Danner
Sons of Temperance
Hercely
God Forbiss
Hoxband
Lina
Ine
Lila
No to the clerk in a liquor store ad in Olive Branch
A moral appeal opposes clerks in liquor stores amid poverty and temptation. It warns mothers and brothers against such positions, urging abstinence and honest work. The piece notes English agitation for temperance, praises the Maine Law, and condemns liquor traffic as a societal vice. It cites New Brunswick and UK Alliance support, and mentions St Vincent township moving to ban taverns.
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Lnd
England
Robert Poot
Wakeheld
Alderman Hurrican
American Union
Maine
New Brunswick
United Kingdom
al. Hanes
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Temperance Department
Temperance Movement
Rumgeller
Temasia
Trorestaxer
Hisnmel
Bing
Newark
the Journal
Friends of Temperance
Montgomery
Alabama
Cambridge
Mass
Union
St. Vincet
Maire Lew
Canade Christian Advocate
Carolina Temperance Standard
Jriands of
Temperance
South Carolina Temperance Standard
Jess T Han
Eustala
Grand Division
Addrens
Z J
Dehay
Grand Scribe
Jan
Rosser & Warren
Charleston
Central Wharf
E. W. Bonney
Hroad
Tobe Streets
8. C
Browning & Leman
King St
Markelst Charleston
Ingmin
Sipwaine & Lemar
Axer
Leonard Chapin
Meating Street
Wentworth-street
Gilberts & Chapin
W. i. Hunter
bin Rendu
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