University Archives

Speaker or author: B. (with remarks by M.)

Newspaper or publication: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate (1842 - 18??)

Both writers offer commentary on the dangers of drinking intoxicating beverages. They urge their readers toward Temperance, abstinence, and morality.

Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: drunkenness; intoxication; prejudice; race; society; temperance; youth

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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