The Christian Duty to Temperance Work and Its Tools
A July temperance address argues temperance remains a live issue, comparing vigilance at sea to saving the afflicted, urging Christians to act as brothers keepers. It surveys moral suasion and legal restraint, praising temperance societies and noting vast past and potential future impact, with named groups and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Atlantic
Mariner
Danvers
Christ
Peter
Groceries Ad Promises Pure Goods and Bargains
A historic grocery notice touts salmon equal to any 20c on earth, fruit jars priced by the dozen, pure apple juice, whole spices for pickling, Cayton Tea, and roasted coffees including Java and Mocha at 35 cents each or 3 for $1.00, claiming quality leadership in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Richelieu
Teas at Pagoda Tea House Offer Strong Value
Pagoda Tea advertises best tea in town at 25c with guaranteed equal strength and flavor to any 40c tea except Garden Chop. Free samples. Weekly chest of sales.
New Dress Goods and Shoes Now In This Week
Local store promoting a new stock of dress goods and shoes arriving this week invites customers to view the largest line ever shown in a single season. The message emphasizes broad selection and availability for immediate purchase.
Temperance debate on legal prohibition and moral progress
The piece argues for continuing temperance work through legal means while acknowledging shifts in methods. It cites state experiences with prohibition, local option, and calls for decisive action before public sentiment solidifies, comparing the issue to historic emancipatory steps and urging removal of saloon influence for moral progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Butt
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Dia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Temperance
W. W. Williams
N. E
Farrington Bros
Leaders
Howard County
Gladstone
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Commercial Temperance League
Loyal Temperanes Legion
The
Sons of Temperance
Independent Order of Good Templers
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Congressional Temperance Society
Moonsoon Tea
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