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Letter to Editor
August 29, 1857
Republican Vindicator
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
A letter complains about boys and half-grown men bathing naked in a creek dam on Dr. Stribling's lot near Wm. C. Graham & Co.'s butchery, visible from the highway, urging authorities to halt this for common decency after an embarrassing encounter with ladies.
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For the Vindicator.
Mr. Editor:--Please call the attention of the public authorities to a violation of all law and order which is daily occurring during these dog-days, near the butchery of Wm. C. Graham & Co. In the creek, on Dr. Stribling's lot, a Dam has been built and boys and half grown men are in the habit, in the full glare of day, of washing there and of exposing themselves to all passers by--the dam not being over fifty yards from the high-way. Being a modest man, I was greatly non plussed, a few days back, when riding with a party of ladies, I saw the whole bank lined with naked men creatures. Have this thing stopped for the sake of
COMMON DECENCY.
Mr. Editor:--Please call the attention of the public authorities to a violation of all law and order which is daily occurring during these dog-days, near the butchery of Wm. C. Graham & Co. In the creek, on Dr. Stribling's lot, a Dam has been built and boys and half grown men are in the habit, in the full glare of day, of washing there and of exposing themselves to all passers by--the dam not being over fifty yards from the high-way. Being a modest man, I was greatly non plussed, a few days back, when riding with a party of ladies, I saw the whole bank lined with naked men creatures. Have this thing stopped for the sake of
COMMON DECENCY.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Social Critique
What themes does it cover?
Morality
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Public Indecency
Bathing Violation
Common Decency
Dog Days
Naked Bathing
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Recipient
Mr. Editor
Main Argument
urges public authorities to stop boys and men from bathing naked in a creek near a public highway, as it violates law and order and exposes passersby, including ladies, to indecency.
Notable Details
Near The Butchery Of Wm. C. Graham & Co.
In The Creek, On Dr. Stribling's Lot
Dam Not Over Fifty Yards From The High Way
Incident While Riding With A Party Of Ladies