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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. I TO DEC. 31, 1856
Abstracts 3568 - 3573
TELEGRAPH (Cont'd)
L Feb. 6; ed:2/3 - See Railroads
L May 7: 1/4 - See Police
3568 - L Nov. 29:3/2 - The recent consolidation of all telegraph lines
and companies has brought about considerable benefit to the public,
principally to those interested in the telegraph. The public is much
better accommodated by prompt and judicious management of the lines
under one general head. (4)
TEMPERANCE
3569 - L Mar. 4: 1/4 - A discussion concerning intemperance took place
yesterday between six boys, the oldest of whom was perhaps 15, in front
of the Algers House. They talked 1 ike men of experience, and their
statements were exceptionally plain with regard to the evils of excess
usage, as well as those denouncing the practice. At the end of the
conversation, one boy said, "Come on boys, let's take one whiskey to
quit on, and start fair." Such ridiculous talk banished all idea of
moral ization from those who overheard. (6)
3570 - L Mar. 8; ed: 2/1 - There are a great many humbug establ ishments
in the world, some of which are deeply rooted in affections of votaries,
but none more dangerous and mischievous than the religious societies
which oppose temperance.
It is said that rum, war, and slavery, the three greatest evils of
the world, are kept alive in the pulpit. There are some churches who
criticise members for getting drunk, but say nothing if they follow the
business of making drunkards. "How can that man be consistent, who
prays not to be lead into temptation, and then persistently, as a means
of earning his bread, tempts men with his poisonous cup?" (4)
L Oct. 17:2/2,3 - See Political Campaign & Election - United States
3571 - L Nov. 8: 1/4 - In a letter to the editor, David Rayner says:
Attend the fair given at Tremont hall, Nov. 12, by the Forest City
lodge No.1, of the Daughters of Samaria, for the purpose of raising
funds to help the unfortunate, particularly the inebriate, in the endeavor
to make useful and worthy members of society of them.
"May our presence on the occasion inspire them with renewed zeal to
go forth on their great and glorious work of humanity." (3)
3572 - L Nov. 12:1/4 - Don't forget the Daughters of Samaria fair this
afternoon at three o'clock for the ladies, and this evening at seven, for
all who would like to help the cause of temperance. Admission is 25 cents.
(1)
3573 - L Dec. 17:2/1 - The Ohio State Temperance alliance will hold its
semi-annual session at Columbus on Jan. 14, 1857. (4)
See also Alcoaolic Liquors; Saloons; Temperance