Journal Excerpts Reveal Life in 1809 Washington Society
Alexandria and Washington scenes unfold from Miss Sara Ridge's journal. Social life includes balls at the Garrison, Capitol visits, and mused remarks on fashions and New York beaux. Notes describe the Potomac crossings, church, parades, and a Washington winter with social gatherings and travel.
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Schuyler
Daily Journal
Sara ‘Hidgs Schuyler
An- Schuyler
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Givig Vir
Tefe
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Schuydert
Holmes
Butther Hills
Brandma
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Caton'y
St. Dominick
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Philadelphia
Washington
Julia
Cockes
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Church and Saloon Clash as Prohibition Pushes Warfare
A column notes the Alara Woman's Christian Sauce Union appoints an editor to run communications while excluding politics. It argues the church must lead a sustained, organized fight against the saloon, uniting with allied forces and entering political battle as in anti-slavery struggles.
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Alara Woman's Christian Sauce Union
Ep. Statrrman
Allil
Church
Prohibition Debate Echoes in Christian Rhetoric of 1800s
A heated sermon excerpt rails against moral laxity and legislative inaction, challenging Christian voters to enforce prohibition. It contrasts calls for local option with support for strict enforcement, citing Methodist board protests from 1888 and urging consistent licensing of vice. The piece ends with an unrelated classified sale notice from LEPPER'S.
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Tregular
Thea
Methodist Episcopal Church
India
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