Thirty Reasons for Prohibition and Political Campaign Notes
The fragment surveys David Paul Brown’s thirty reasons to prohibit intoxicating liquor, arguing the beverage harms reason, intellect, morality, civilization, and families, with points on crime, poverty, and taxes. It then notes Senator Wilson’s campaign history, praising his integrity and asset modesty, followed by a Massachusetts women’s convention urging Grant and Wilson support to prove women can wield political influence.
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Creeds and labor reform amid New England lecturing
A lyceum talk in Boston on October 9 argues that public opinion shapes laws and creed, but creeds must grow personally. The speaker urges labor cooperation over dictation, champions natural faith over formal ritual, praises play and mirth, and calls for a healthier physique and freer self expression while critiquing rigid Christian decorum and old deacons.
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Prosperous Appenzell praised as pure democracy by Newark correspondent
A Newark Advertiser correspondent tours Appenzell canton describing universal prosperity and a unique direct democracy. He notes clean streets, well dressed citizens, repaired roads and bridges, model schoolhouses, and extensive telegraph links. Citizens meet annually to discuss laws with unpaid legislators and a 300 franc landamman salary. The region reportedly levies no money taxes, only in kind prestations while many residents are millionaires, thriving under local ownership and governance.
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The Value of a Good Name and Honest Living
A speaker warns that honesty and industry form a priceless good name no money can buy. Dishonest acts ruin character, while a diligent, trustworthy youth earns respect and future opportunity. Avoid saloon culture and idleness, for public perception of a boy’s conduct quickly erodes trust and work prospects.
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Tse
Tvern
The Angel in the Block
Michail Angelo finds two fine blocks of marble in a Tr ence yard neglected and half buried. He cleans and lifts one block declaring an angel is trapped inside and must be released.
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Michail Angelo
Trence
Buried Glory Revealed in Withered Stone
A craftsman saw beyond a rough stone, transforming what others deemed worthless into a lasting work of art. His educated eye read potential where a mason or cartman saw only utility, turning the stone into a creation of genius with enduring value.
Temperance in Our Schools and Public Life
An editorial argues for educating children about the evils of alcohol to curb intemperance. It warns teachers must model sobriety, cites a state school example with a drunken principal, and urges parents to shield youth from such influence. The piece quotes Max Muller on language power and ends with political observations about democracy and party integrity.
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