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Editorial
March 7, 1888
Mower County Transcript
Austin, Lansing, Mower County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Editorial advocates applying the Gospel to eliminate moral vices like drinking, smoking, and gambling in Austin, urging establishment of an undenominational Young Men's Christian Association led by a dedicated young Christian, supported by churches and public, to foster happy homes and honest trade amid city growth.
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WHAT AUSTIN NEEDS.
The Gospel of Christ Exemplified in the
Life of the Unbeliever.
This will cure every moral evil. It will
hold back the young from temptation; it
will keep the tippler out of the saloon
and from his bottle at home; it will dry
up the foul stains of tobacco on our
walks and in the church: it will cause the
smoker to give up his pipe, and quench
the fire from the rolled leaf on our streets.
It will so stir the public conscience that
no saloon or gambling place will be al-
lowed their corrupting influence within
the limits of our city. The Gospel, where
allowed to be the power of God, will make
happy homes and bring peace and pros-
perity to families; it will restrain men
from over-reaching in trade; will check
all deceit and make men strictly honest.
Knowing that the Gospel alone can do
this, some of our people are agitating the
question of a Young Men's Christian As-
sociation-undenominational- designed
for the public good. Some such organiza-
tion we greatly need. Let some young
man, profoundly Christian in character,
wide-awake. gifted with the power of
push and trained in Christian work. be in-
duced to come and work with us, aided
by the fellowship of our churches and sus-
tained by the material help of the public.
Our city would be greatly benefitted by
such an enterprise. Shall we have it?
Let our pastors take the matter in hand
without delay and bring it before the
people and let them decide what they
will do.
With our late investments of capital.
enlargement of business and increase of
population, let Austin come to the front
in the most important of all her public
interests.
A. M.
The Gospel of Christ Exemplified in the
Life of the Unbeliever.
This will cure every moral evil. It will
hold back the young from temptation; it
will keep the tippler out of the saloon
and from his bottle at home; it will dry
up the foul stains of tobacco on our
walks and in the church: it will cause the
smoker to give up his pipe, and quench
the fire from the rolled leaf on our streets.
It will so stir the public conscience that
no saloon or gambling place will be al-
lowed their corrupting influence within
the limits of our city. The Gospel, where
allowed to be the power of God, will make
happy homes and bring peace and pros-
perity to families; it will restrain men
from over-reaching in trade; will check
all deceit and make men strictly honest.
Knowing that the Gospel alone can do
this, some of our people are agitating the
question of a Young Men's Christian As-
sociation-undenominational- designed
for the public good. Some such organiza-
tion we greatly need. Let some young
man, profoundly Christian in character,
wide-awake. gifted with the power of
push and trained in Christian work. be in-
duced to come and work with us, aided
by the fellowship of our churches and sus-
tained by the material help of the public.
Our city would be greatly benefitted by
such an enterprise. Shall we have it?
Let our pastors take the matter in hand
without delay and bring it before the
people and let them decide what they
will do.
With our late investments of capital.
enlargement of business and increase of
population, let Austin come to the front
in the most important of all her public
interests.
A. M.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
Temperance
What keywords are associated?
Gospel Of Christ
Moral Evil
Austin
Young Mens Christian Association
Saloon
Gambling
Tobacco
Honesty
Social Reform
What entities or persons were involved?
Young Men's Christian Association
Austin
Pastors
Churches
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Promoting The Gospel To Cure Moral Evils And Establishing A Young Men's Christian Association In Austin
Stance / Tone
Strongly Supportive Of Christian Moral Reform And Public Action
Key Figures
Young Men's Christian Association
Austin
Pastors
Churches
Key Arguments
The Gospel Of Christ Cures Every Moral Evil
It Holds Back The Young From Temptation
It Keeps The Tippler Out Of The Saloon
It Eliminates Tobacco Use In Public And Church
It Prevents Saloons And Gambling Places In The City
It Makes Happy Homes And Brings Peace And Prosperity
It Restrains Over Reaching In Trade And Promotes Honesty
Austin Needs An Undenominational Young Men's Christian Association
A Young Christian Man Should Be Induced To Lead It With Church And Public Support
Pastors Should Act Without Delay To Bring The Matter Before The People